• For both of his abilities, Hua Tuo can discard any of his cards, whether they are hand cards or equipped cards.

• Hua Tuo can choose himself as the target for "Green Vesicle."

• If Hua Tuo is struck by Lightning, he cannot use "First Aid," since the strike occurs during the judgment phase of his own turn.

• Hua Tuo can be incredibly hard to kill since he can use half of the deck as Peach outside of his turn.

• His abilities allow him to keep his team alive for a long period, often extending games.

• His healing powers make it difficult for enemy forces to finish off any of his teammates while he is alive.

• Hua Tuo becomes a high-profile target due to his healing potential, making him a prime focus for enemy attacks.

• Time-delay tool cards such as Capture and Starvation can severely hinder his ability to heal. If captured, he can’t use "Green Vesicle" during his turn, and if starved, he’ll lose access to more cards.

• His role as a healer means he lacks offensive abilities, limiting his impact in taking down enemies directly.

• Characters That Supply Cards:
  Hua Tuo benefits from characters that can supply him with extra cards to increase his chances of surviving. Liu Bei, Guo Jia, and Xun Yu are particularly strong partners since they can either give Hua Tuo more red cards for "First Aid" or cards in general for him to stay in the game longer.

• Synergy with Healing Effects:
  Fa Zheng offers synergy with Hua Tuo by providing additional heart cards and enabling more effective healing. When Hua Tuo heals Fa Zheng, Fa Zheng draws a replacement card, allowing Hua Tuo to maximize his healing output with minimal card loss.

• Removing His Survival Tools:
  Characters that specialize in disrupting Hua Tuo’s card flow or preventing him from healing can be particularly dangerous. Zhang Liao and Gan Ning can strip him of key cards, making him vulnerable.

• Complete Kill:
  Jia Xu’s "Complete Kill" prevents him from healing his allies during Jia Xu’s turn, cutting him off from supporting his teammates.

King

• • Hua Tuo can be a decent king by prolonging the life of his team and himself. However, since the rebels will often focus their attacks on him, his resources may deplete faster than he can recover them, weakening his overall performance.

Loyalist

• • As a loyalist, Hua Tuo excels in his role. He becomes a barrier between the rebels and the king, keeping the team alive for as long as possible. The longer he survives, the more difficult it is for the rebels to succeed.

Rebel

• • Hua Tuo can perform well as a rebel, helping his fellow rebels survive against the loyalist’s attacks. His consistent healing allows the rebel team to outlast their opponents, though his lack of offensive power limits his ability to lead an attack.

Spy

• • Hua Tuo is not a strong spy. While his healing abilities allow him to maintain balance between the teams, he struggles to deliver the final blow against a well-protected king.

Hua Tuo is the quintessential healer in Sanguosha, and his presence on the battlefield can significantly shift the momentum of a game. His ability to use Peach outside of his turn makes him incredibly hard to kill, and his healing powers can keep his team in the game. However, Hua Tuo’s defensive nature makes him a priority target for enemies. If they focus their efforts on eliminating him, he often spends the majority of the game trying to keep himself alive. His teammates must capitalize on the distraction he provides, taking advantage of the enemy’s divided focus to press forward with attacks.

Hua Tuo is one of the most renowned physicians of ancient China, known for his revolutionary medical techniques and surgical prowess. He is often sought after in Romance of the Three Kingdoms for his healing abilities, tending to heroes such as Zhou Tai, Guan Yu, and even the mighty warlord Cao Cao.

One of Hua Tuo’s most famous feats was treating Guan Yu’s arm. After Guan Yu had been struck by a poisoned arrow, Hua Tuo offered to perform a delicate surgery to scrape the poison from his bone. The procedure was so painful that Hua Tuo warned Guan Yu to brace himself, yet Guan Yu remained composed, playing chess while the surgery was performed, never once flinching at the pain.

Hua Tuo’s end came when he was summoned by Cao Cao, who suffered from severe headaches. Hua Tuo diagnosed that surgery was required to open Cao Cao’s skull and treat his condition, but Cao Cao, fearing treachery, suspected Hua Tuo of plotting to kill him. Refusing the treatment, Cao Cao threw Hua Tuo in prison, where the great doctor eventually perished.

Hua Tuo’s abilities in Sanguosha reflect his legendary status as a healer. "First Aid" represents his capacity to provide immediate relief in critical situations, much like his ability to perform life-saving surgeries. "Green Vesicle" ties into his knowledge of herbal medicine and his willingness to offer whatever resources he had to help his patients, even in desperate times. Despite his talents, Hua Tuo’s fate—dying while imprisoned—mirrors his vulnerability in the game, where he is often the target of enemies who fear his healing power.