• To activate "Assault", Dian Wei can discard a weapon card from his hand or from his equipped area. If he discards an equipped weapon, he forfeits the range of that weapon and can only damage a character within his physical range.

• If Dian Wei activates "Assault" by losing one health, he receives the damage before dealing damage to the target. Even if Dian Wei dies, the target still suffers one unit of damage.

• Dian Wei's "Assault" directly causes damage and is not considered a standard attack. As a result, this damage cannot be avoided by using Escape cards.

• "Assault" allows Dian Wei to inflict unavoidable damage on a target within his attacking range. No counter cards like Escape can block this ability.

• Since "Assault" is not an attack, Dian Wei can damage highly defensive characters who rely on dodging attacks or using defense cards.

• Dian Wei can pair his "Assault" with cards like Attack, Barbarians, or Duel to deliver significant damage in a short period.

• Weapons are not abundant in the standard deck, meaning Dian Wei often has to lose health to activate "Assault". This makes it costly to use repeatedly.

• If Dian Wei discards his equipped weapon for "Assault", he can only target characters within his physical range, which limits his offensive reach.

• Using "Assault" by losing health leaves Dian Wei vulnerable, especially in longer games where his health becomes a critical factor.

• Healing Support Characters:
  Hua Tuo can be an excellent ally for Dian Wei. When Dian Wei loses health from "Assault", Hua Tuo can use his "Green Vesicle" ability to heal him. This enables Dian Wei to continue using "Assault" without much concern for his health.

• Weapon Providers:
  Zhang He, Zhang Zhao & Zhang Hong, Wu Guotai, and Chen Gong are useful companions to Dian Wei because they can provide him with weapon cards. This allows Dian Wei to activate "Assault" more frequently without losing health, making him more effective in combat.

• Retaliatory Characters:
  Sima Yi, Fa Zheng, and Xiahou Dun have retaliatory abilities that punish characters who deal damage to them. Since Dian Wei usually loses health when using "Assault", he becomes more vulnerable when facing these characters. Attacking them could lead to a swift downfall.

King

• • Dian Wei is not an ideal king candidate. His reliance on "Assault" to deal damage diminishes his health over time, making it easier for rebels to eliminate him.

Loyalist

• • Dian Wei is an effective loyalist. "Assault" allows him to consistently deal damage to rebels. As loyalists win as long as the king survives, Dian Wei can afford to lose some health in the process of defending the king.

Rebel

• • Dian Wei is a solid rebel pick. His "Assault" ability can be used to directly damage the king, potentially shortening the game. Since rebels win if the king is killed, Dian Wei can risk sacrificing himself for the team’s objective.

Spy

• • Dian Wei is a poor choice for the spy role. His ability to self-damage with "Assault" makes it difficult for him to survive long enough to fulfill the spy’s goal of manipulating both sides of the conflict.

Dian Wei excels in offensive play but struggles defensively. If you enjoy dealing consistent and unavoidable damage, Dian Wei will be a fun character to use. However, it’s essential to use "Assault" strategically, as misusing it can quickly lead to Dian Wei’s death. When facing characters with less health than Dian Wei, his ability gives him a significant advantage. However, if his target has more health or is better defended, Dian Wei’s aggressive playstyle may backfire. In situations where Dian Wei is critically low on health and unlikely to survive until the next turn, consider using "Assault" to finish off an enemy, even if it means sacrificing Dian Wei himself. This tactic is particularly effective for rebels, as it prevents the king from gaining the three-card bounty upon Dian Wei’s death.

Dian Wei was one of Cao Cao’s most trusted and formidable bodyguards, known for his immense strength and unwavering loyalty. His final stand is a testament to his bravery. During the Battle of Wancheng, Zhang Xiu planned a surprise attack on Cao Cao's camp, but they feared Dian Wei's prowess. To weaken him, they orchestrated a plot to get Dian Wei intoxicated at a banquet, then stole his weapons while he was defenseless.

When the attack began, despite being unarmed and without armor, Dian Wei awoke and fiercely defended Cao Cao’s tent. He grabbed an infantry sword and single-handedly cut down over twenty enemies, holding off the attack until reinforcements could arrive. Eventually, Dian Wei was overwhelmed by the sheer number of attackers and, after being wounded in multiple places, fought to his last breath. His selfless defense allowed Cao Cao to escape and, in recognition of his sacrifice, Cao Cao instituted posthumous honors for Dian Wei, leading the mourning himself. Dian Wei’s fierce, sacrificial nature is mirrored in his game ability "Assault", where he sacrifices his health to damage his opponents, much like how he gave his life to defend Cao Cao.