• Zhou Yu does not draw an extra card via "Brave Gesture" if he is the victim of Starvation and the judgment fails, as the drawing phase is skipped.

• When Zhou Yu targets someone with "Sow Revolt," the target receives the card before they are damaged. For example, if Zhou Yu kills his target with this ability and the card that the target chose was a Peach, they could use the Peach to save themselves from the brink of death.

• Zhou Yu must have at least one hand card to activate "Sow Revolt."

• "Brave Gesture" gives Zhou Yu more card options, offsetting the loss of a card when activating "Sow Revolt."

• "Sow Revolt" allows Zhou Yu to deal damage efficiently, especially when combined with direct attacks.

• Zhou Yu’s "Sow Revolt" bypasses several defensive abilities such as Yu Jin's "Heavy Resolve," Liu Shan's "Pleasure," and Zhang Jiao's "Lightning Strike."

• "Sow Revolt" is not limited by distance, making it easier for Zhou Yu to target key opponents.

• In smaller games, Zhou Yu excels since he can use "Brave Gesture" more frequently and deal damage without worrying about opponents being saved by teammates.

• If Zhou Yu has useful cards in his hand, "Sow Revolt" becomes riskier since there’s a chance the target might take something valuable.

• Zhou Yu’s success with "Sow Revolt" depends on the target guessing incorrectly, which only happens 75% of the time.

• Characters with retaliatory abilities, such as Sima Yi, make "Sow Revolt" more dangerous for Zhou Yu due to their automatic responses to damage.

• Zhou Yu’s low health and lack of defensive abilities make him vulnerable, especially in larger games where he draws extra less often with "Brave Gesture."

• Retaliatory Characters:
  When using "Sow Revolt" on characters like Sima Yi, Xiahou Dun, or Fa Zheng, Zhou Yu faces the risk of triggering their retaliatory abilities, making the attack much more costly. Since these characters deal damage back upon being attacked, Zhou Yu must be cautious, as his limited health cannot withstand much retaliation.

• Profiting from Damage
  Guo Jia is an ideal ally or opponent for Zhou Yu’s "Sow Revolt." When Guo Jia takes damage from this ability, he draws two cards through "Bequeathed Strategy" and also receives one of Zhou Yu’s cards. This often results in a net gain for Guo Jia, making him a risky target.

• Disrupting His Draw:
  Xu Huang’s "Blockade" is especially effective against Zhou Yu. Since Zhou Yu relies on drawing an extra card each turn via "Brave Gesture," being hit by "Starvation" prevents him from drawing the full number of cards he needs. This limits his offensive potential and disrupts his strategy.

• Favorable Suit Changes:
  Xiao Qiao’s ability "Beauty" turns all spade-suited cards into heart-suited cards when targeting her. As a result, when Zhou Yu uses "Sow Revolt" against Xiao Qiao, she can guess heart with a much better chance of success, reducing the likelihood of taking damage from his ability.

King

• • Zhou Yu is a mediocre king. His low health and lack of defensive abilities make it difficult for him to survive without strong loyalists.

Loyalist

• • As a loyalist, Zhou Yu performs adequately. He can eliminate rebels quickly with "Sow Revolt" and can draw cards more easily with "Brave Gesture."

Rebel

• • Zhou Yu is a decent rebel since "Sow Revolt" ignores distance restrictions. He can target the king directly, dealing damage even when far away.

Spy

• • Zhou Yu is a passable spy. While "Sow Revolt" helps him level the playing field, his fragile health makes it difficult for him to survive for long.

Zhou Yu is a versatile character who can handle most roles reasonably well. However, his effectiveness depends heavily on the number of players in the game. In smaller games, he shines due to his additional draw power from "Brave Gesture" and the ability to deal rapid damage. However, in larger games, where he draws fewer cards and can be overwhelmed by more opponents, his lack of defense makes him more fragile. Players should also be mindful not to overuse "Sow Revolt," especially when holding valuable cards like Negate, Peach, or Escape.

Zhou Yu’s "Sow Revolt" ability mirrors his real-life use of deception and cunning strategy. One of his most famous historical moments was during the Battle of Red Cliffs, where he successfully tricked Cao Cao’s forces into internal turmoil. Zhou Yu used Jiang Gan as a pawn to sow discord within Cao Cao’s ranks. By planting false letters, Zhou Yu made it seem as though Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, two of Cao Cao’s naval commanders, were planning a rebellion. This led Cao Cao to execute them, weakening his forces and contributing to his eventual defeat. Zhou Yu’s strategic brilliance in turning enemies against themselves is effectively represented by his in-game ability, "Sow Revolt."