Range: 4
When the player with this equipped is using their last hand card to attack, they can target up to two additional players.
After this ability is used, the player should have no cards left in their hand.
Abilities like Ma Chao's "Iron Cavalry," which trigger during an attack, apply separately to each target when using the Sky Scorcher. This means Ma Chao would perform a separate judgment for each target he attacks.
If the player with this weapon is targeted by Coerce and uses their last card to attack, they can choose two additional targets, including the original one.
If Wine is used before attacking with the final card, every target will suffer increased damage.
Discarding Characters:
Characters who benefit from using their final hand card, such as Zhuge Liang, Lu Xun, and Zhang Chun Hua, find this weapon particularly effective, as it offers additional benefits when attacking multiple targets.
Unblockable Attackers:
Characters with abilities that make their attacks hard or costly to defend against can exploit the Sky Scorcher's multi-target capability. This allows them to deal significant damage across the board. Examples include Ma Chao, Huang Zhong, and Lu Bu.
High-Damage Attackers:
Generals with powerful attacks that can devastate if they hit, like Xu Sheng, Xu Chu, and Ma Dai, can use the Sky Scorcher to maximize their chances of hitting at least one target among the three.
Card-Loss Characters:
Characters who can easily lose cards, such as Liu Bei, Lu Su, Yu Ji, and Xu Shu, can consistently activate the Sky Scorcher's ability by emptying their hands and then attacking three opponents with their last card. This is even more effective when a teammate refills their hand afterward.
Tai Shi Ci:
Tai Shi Ci stands out as the character who can target the most enemies with the Sky Scorcher. Thanks to his ability, "Heaven's Justice," he can target an additional player. Combined with the Sky Scorcher, he can attack four enemies. Adding Wine into the mix can turn this into a devastating whirlwind of pain.
Huang Zhong:
Huang Zhong's power allows him to attack without being blocked when his range is four or more. With the Sky Scorcher's range of four, Huang Zhong becomes a major threat, capable of delivering unblockable attacks to multiple opponents.
The Sky Scorcher is a powerful but risky weapon. Its ability to target additional enemies can quickly swing the game in your favor. However, the cost of using it is steep, as you’ll be left vulnerable with no cards in hand. After you activate its ability, opponents are likely to take advantage of your weakened defense. The weapon is best suited for characters who can survive without cards. Additionally, setting up your hand so that your last card is an Attack can be tricky, making the Sky Scorcher's ability difficult to use consistently. Nevertheless, its large range makes it valuable for more straightforward purposes, such as attacking distant enemies.
The Sky Scorcher was the favored weapon of the infamous Lu Bu. It was a treasured blade that Lu Bu wielded with exceptional skill. Although its origins are unclear, Lu Bu used it throughout his career to instill fear in his enemies. His prowess with the Sky Scorcher enabled Dong Zhuo to control the capital through intimidation. The weapon was with Lu Bu during his legendary battle at Hu Lao Gate, where he fought Zhang Fei, Guan Yu, and Liu Bei simultaneously. After Dong Zhuo's death, Lu Bu carried the Sky Scorcher with him to Xu Zhou and Xia Pi. Famously, Lu Bu used it to shoot an arrow and broker peace between Liu Bei and Yuan Shu. However, Lu Bu's confidence in his abilities with the Sky Scorcher led to his downfall. As Cao Cao besieged him, Lu Bu neglected his soldiers, and they eventually tied him up in his sleep and surrendered. To prove their loyalty, they threw the Sky Scorcher over the city wall to Cao Cao. The weapon remained quiet in Cao Cao's possession after Lu Bu's demise.