• Zhuge Liang is considered to have the Eight Trigrams equipped when he has no other armor. This means he cannot flip a judgment card for an Escape if he is attacked with the Black Pommel.

• Zhuge Liang is an incredibly useful support character. His "See Through" allows him to provide Negates for his team very easily.

• "Eight Arrays" deters enemies from attacking, as there's only a 50% chance of their attacks getting through his defense. This reduces the need to keep Escapes in hand outside of Zhuge Liang’s turn.

• "Fire Strategy" allows him to target any character, regardless of distance.

• "See Through" requires black cards, meaning Zhuge Liang needs to hold back some cards during his turn to ensure this advantage.

• "Fire Strategy" is costly since it requires two cards to deal one unit of fire damage, and Zhuge Liang only has three units of health and can hold only three cards.

• His three units of health make him vulnerable if he runs out of Negates.

• Zhuge Liang's perceived power often makes him an early target for enemies.

• Card Destruction Characters:
  Zhuge Liang struggles against characters like Zhang Liao, Gan Ning, and Zhang He, who specialize in card destruction, as they can dismantle his "See Through" by targeting his hand cards.

• Judgment Tinkerers:
  Zhang Jiao and Sima Yi can disrupt Zhuge Liang's "Eight Arrays" defense by tinkering with judgments. Additionally, if Zhuge Liang damages Sima Yi, Sima Yi can take one of Zhuge Liang's cards, weakening his "See Through" ability.

• Unstoppable Attackers:
  Characters like Huang Zhong and Ma Chao can prevent Zhuge Liang from using Escapes, bypassing his "Eight Arrays" ability.

• Direct Damage Dealers:
  Diao Chan, Xun Yu, and Dian Wei can bypass Zhuge Liang's "Eight Arrays" and deal damage directly.

• Support Allies:
  Liu Bei and Guo Jia can greatly assist Zhuge Liang by providing him with black cards to fuel his "See Through" ability.

King

• • Zhuge Liang is not an ideal king pick despite his defensive capabilities. His limited number of black cards makes it easier for rebels to overcome his defenses over time.

Loyalist

• • As a loyalist, Zhuge Liang is highly effective. His "See Through" is invaluable for protecting the king from harmful tool cards like Capture and Steal.

Rebel

• • Zhuge Liang excels as a rebel due to his ability to protect his team and target the king directly with "Fire Strategy," regardless of distance.

Spy

• • Zhuge Liang is a solid choice for the spy role. His ability to control the game’s flow with "See Through" lets him support whichever side is currently at a disadvantage. Since his defensive nature does not make him a primary target, he can survive longer in this role.

To beginners, Zhuge Liang might seem overpowered due to his defensive prowess. However, his true strength lies in careful management of his black cards, which fuel his "See Through" ability. "Fire Strategy" is costly and should be used selectively, particularly on enemies wearing Wooden Armor or those with low health. Zhuge Liang's success depends on restraint and thoughtful gameplay.

Zhuge Liang, known as the Sleeping Dragon, was renowned for his strategic brilliance. One of his most famous strategies was his use of fire to devastating effect, particularly against Cao Cao’s forces. At the Battle of Red Cliffs, Zhuge Liang collaborated with Sun Quan's forces, directing a fire attack that decimated Cao Cao’s fleet. Similarly, in his later campaigns against Wei, he frequently used fire to supplement his army’s strength, creating chaos among the enemy ranks.

Zhuge Liang was also credited with mastering the Eight Trigrams, a defensive formation that could confuse and trap his enemies. This reflects his game ability, "Eight Arrays", which provides protection without needing physical armor, embodying his tactical mastery.

These historical feats of using fire and the Eight Trigrams resonate with his game abilities: "Fire Strategy" allows him to use fire to damage his enemies, and "Eight Arrays" mirrors his strategic use of formations for defense.