• Liu Bei can only give away hand cards via "Kindness" and cannot give away equipped cards.

• Liu Bei gains one unit of health the moment he gives the second hand card to another player via "Kindness." If Liu Bei loses health after using "Kindness" and then gives a third card, he does not regain any health.

• When a Shu character gives Liu Bei an attack via "Fierce General," the action is considered Liu Bei’s. His weapon takes effect, and he suffers the consequences for damaging the target.

• Liu Bei can use "Fierce General" in multiple scenarios: when attacking another player, during a Duel, or responding to Barbarians.

• Shu characters can give any variant of an attack (including elemental ones like Fire Attack or Lightning Attack) to Liu Bei via "Fierce General." They may also generate colorless attacks using the Serpent Spear. 

• Shu characters can use their abilities to generate an attack when using "Fierce General," like Guan Yu’s red cards, but powers that activate after the attack is played, like Huang Zhong’s "Strong Bow," do not take effect.

• Liu Bei is one of the best team players. He can give another character the exact cards they need to effectively use their powers.

• "Fierce General" is a solid king power that helps him offensively during his turn and defensively outside of his turn when responding to Barbarians, Duels, and Coerce. Members of Shu can give him any variant of an attack to use.

• When all of Liu Bei's allies die, he is in a lot of trouble. It is usually not worth giving two cards to an enemy just to heal one unit of health.

• During Liu Bei's first turn, he might not know to whom he should give cards.

• General Note:
  It would be too exhaustive to list every beneficial combination involving Liu Bei. Generally, Liu Bei should give his allies cards that enhance their abilities, such as providing Huang Yueying with tools, Sun Shangxiang with equipment, or Da Qiao with diamonds. The examples provided below focus on specific characters whose powers can significantly benefit or harm Liu Bei.

• Card Replenishment:
  Liu Bei can give away all of his cards and use the last one to damage Xun Yu. Xun Yu can then activate "Eternal Loyalty" to refill Liu Bei's hand, creating a cycle of card replenishment and damage as long as Liu Bei can consistently deal damage and Xun Yu has health or Peaches and Wine.

• Enhancing Allies:
  When Liu Bei is the king, he can use "Kindness" to give Guan Yu red cards and then immediately request Attacks from him using "Fierce General." If Guan Yu remains loyal, this synergy allows Liu Bei to benefit from Guan Yu's "Fighting Saint" abilities.

• Health Management:
  Xiao Qiao can transfer damage to Liu Bei, enabling him to draw cards equal to the health he loses. Liu Bei can then use "Kindness" to heal the damage and ensure the cards are given to allies who can utilize them effectively.

• Capture Threats:
  Da Qiao can pose significant challenges for Liu Bei by Capturing him or his allies who receive cards from him. This ability can prevent his allies from using the cards Liu Bei provides, particularly if Da Qiao is positioned to his right.

• Hand Disruption:
  Gan Ning and Zhang Liao can destroy Liu Bei's hand and the cards he gives to his allies, disrupting his strategy. Additionally, Xu Huang’s "Blockade" can prevent Liu Bei from drawing cards and healing, further impeding his effectiveness.

King

• • Liu Bei can be a challenging choice as king, especially with only the base set of cards. His ability to heal one unit of health by giving away cards is strong but becomes less effective as his loyalists are defeated. When he loses loyalists, his strategy becomes predictable and vulnerable to attack. In larger games with expansions, his value increases as characters like Xun Yu and Lu Su can enhance his abilities, and characters such as Yan Liang & Wen Chou and Tai Shi Ci benefit greatly from his card-giving ability.

Loyalist

• • Liu Bei is a highly effective loyalist. His ability to give cards helps him gain favor with the king and support the king’s strategies. Particularly, Liu Bei excels as a loyalist for Zhang Jiao, where he can provide both an Escape and a spade card, and attack in a single turn, making him a unique and valuable asset in this role.

Rebel

• • As a rebel, Liu Bei performs well if supported by a few rebel allies. His strength lies in his ability to distribute cards that help others activate their abilities, enhancing the effectiveness of his rebel team.

Spy

• • Liu Bei is generally not an ideal choice for a spy. While he can switch sides and balance the game by giving cards, he struggles in one-on-one matches with the ruler unless the ruler is exceptionally weak. Once he switches sides, his role as a spy becomes evident, and he may face hostility from both sides. It’s often better to deal with him promptly to prevent further complications.

Liu Bei epitomizes the 'Team Player.' His effectiveness is highly dependent on his team. Without allies, his "Kindness" ability becomes nearly ineffective, as giving cards to enemies means arming them with resources that could be used against you, only to heal one unit of damage.

Liu Bei’s historical conduct exemplifies his commitment to selflessness and his strategic acumen. During the tumultuous period surrounding Xu Zhou, Liu Bei was offered control of the city but chose to decline it. His refusal was not driven by personal gain but by a desire to prioritize loyalty and righteousness. Instead of seizing the city for himself, Liu Bei took a subordinate role under Tao Qian, demonstrating his willingness to place the greater good above personal ambition.

This historical behavior mirrors his in-game ability "Kindness," which symbolizes his tendency to support and empower others. Just as Liu Bei would decline personal advantage to benefit his allies and strategically beneficial partners, his game mechanics emphasize the importance of collaboration and strategic card distribution to maximize the effectiveness of his team. Liu Bei’s actions both in history and in the game reflect a deep commitment to teamwork and altruism, often at his own expense.