• Guo Jia's "Bestowed Rouse" is activated on a 'per-damage' basis. If Guo Jia receives two units of damage in one instance, he draws two sets of two cards. After drawing the first pair, he must distribute them before drawing the second pair.

• When activating "Bestowed Rouse," Guo Jia can choose to keep the cards for himself or distribute them to others, offering flexibility in his role as a support character.

• If Guo Jia is brought to the brink of death, "Bestowed Rouse" only activates once he has been revived.

• When his judgment is altered by Sima Yi’s "Devil" or Zhang Jiao’s "Dark Magic," Guo Jia keeps the final judgment card that takes effect, rather than the original one drawn.

• Guo Jia picks up the judgment card before it takes effect. For instance, if Guo Jia is struck by "Lightning" and the judgment is the nine of spades (Wine), he can still use the card to attempt to save himself before its effects apply.

• Guo Jia's "Bestowed Rouse" is one of the best abilities in the game, benefiting both him and his team. Many players make the mistake of focusing on killing him quickly, but every point of damage dealt to him allows him to draw more cards. This gives him a higher chance of drawing a Peach or Wine, saving him from death and enabling him to draw even more cards afterward.

• Guo Jia's "Heaven's Envy" ability synergizes exceptionally well with the Eight Trigrams armor. If attacked and the judgment card is red, Guo Jia draws a card. If the judgment is black, he still draws a card and might get hurt, allowing him to activate "Bestowed Rouse" and draw two more cards. Losing one unit of health to gain three cards is a highly favorable trade for both Guo Jia and his team.

• "Heaven's Envy" also makes Guo Jia particularly resilient against delay tool cards, as he gains a hand card regardless of whether he passes or fails the judgment.

• Guo Jia is a strong team player, capable of distributing cards to allies even during their turns when he takes damage, making him a valuable support character.

• Since "Bestowed Rouse" activates for each unit of damage, Guo Jia doesn't suffer when taking multiple points of damage at once, always gaining cards in return.

• Guo Jia is a high-profile character, and due to his immense power, opposing players will likely target him early on in the game to undermine his potential.

• While "Bestowed Rouse" can make Guo Jia hard to kill, it does not guarantee survival. If he is unlucky with his card draws, he might fail to save himself when on the brink of death.

• Guo Jia is particularly vulnerable to Capture. If he has taken multiple instances of damage between turns and chooses to keep the cards gained from "Bestowed Rouse", being captured can be devastating. When Capture is used against him, his action phase is skipped, and he proceeds directly to his discard phase after drawing cards. This forces Guo Jia to discard all of the extra cards he gained, wasting his potential resources and leaving him significantly weakened.

• Card Specialists:
  Characters who specialize in using or manipulating cards can benefit greatly from Guo Jia’s support. When Guo Jia is damaged, he can give them the specific cards they need to amplify their abilities, increasing their effectiveness and granting the team more strategic options. Examples include Huang Yue Ying.

• Healers:
  Guo Jia becomes extremely difficult to kill when paired with a healer like Hua Tuo. After taking damage, Guo Jia can use "Bestowed Rouse" to give Hua Tuo red cards, enabling "First Aid" to heal him. Guo Jia will continue drawing more cards as he's damaged, creating a powerful healing cycle.

• Loyalist with Cao Cao:
  Guo Jia makes an excellent loyalist, especially under Cao Cao. If equipped with Eight Trigrams, Guo Jia can not only protect Cao Cao but also benefit from keeping the judgment card, further bolstering the team's defense.

• Damage Manipulators:
  Characters like Xiao Qiao, who can redirect damage, pair well with Guo Jia. Xiao Qiao’s "Fantasy" lets her pass damage to Guo Jia, causing him to draw cards from both "Heaven's Envy" and "Bestowed Rouse," generating many cards for minimal damage.

• Captors:
  Characters who focus on controlling the action phase can exploit Guo Jia’s weaknesses. Da Qiao's "Country Scene" is a perfect example. By capturing Guo Jia, she can prevent him from using his cards effectively, as seen in the weaknesses section.

• Health Loss Specialists:
  Guo Jia's abilities are directly countered by characters like Zhang Chunhua. With "Unfeeling," Zhang Chunhua prevents Guo Jia from benefiting from "Bestowed Rouse" when losing health, crippling his card-drawing potential and rendering him much less effective.

King

• • Although Guo Jia is not a common ruler choice, his "Bestowed Rouse" ability allows him to draw two cards for each unit of damage he receives, making him a solid option as a ruler.

Loyalist

• • Guo Jia excels as a loyalist. When the ruler uses mass attack cards like Barbarians or Raining Arrows, Guo Jia can provide additional cards to the ruler when he is damaged.

Rebel

• • Guo Jia is also a strong rebel. The King and Loyalists may inadvertently help his team by damaging him, thus activating "Bestowed Rouse" and adding more cards to his team's arsenal.

Spy

• • As a spy, Guo Jia is effective at balancing both sides. He can draw cards when damaged and choose whether to keep them or distribute them as needed to maintain equilibrium between the factions.

Guo Jia is a phenomenal character, arguably one of the best in the base set of generals. His value holds strong even as more expansions are introduced to the game. Guo Jia shines in team situations and remains a formidable contender in one-on-one battles. The key to maximizing his potential lies in strategic use of "Bestowed Rouse." Pay attention to the abilities of your teammates and distribute cards that will enhance their powers. However, be cautious of Capture, which can cripple his card advantage, and avoid becoming overconfident with "Bestowed Rouse."

Guo Jia was a brilliant strategist for Cao Cao, and his advice was often instrumental in Cao Cao's military victories. During the campaign against Yuan Shao and his sons, Guo Jia, though gravely ill, provided Cao Cao with a crucial plan to solidify his victory. He advised Cao Cao to let Yuan Shao’s remaining sons fight amongst themselves, predicting their internal strife would weaken their position. Tragically, Guo Jia died from illness before the plan reached its fruition. His death was a significant loss for Cao Cao, who later lamented that, had Guo Jia lived, the campaign would have been resolved much sooner.

Guo Jia's strategic mind is mirrored in his abilities within the game. "Heaven's Envy" reflects his keen insight and his tendency to turn even difficult situations to his advantage. His "Bestowed Rouse" shows how Guo Jia could inspire his allies even in the face of adversity, just as his final plan gave Cao Cao the edge against his enemies despite Guo Jia's untimely death.