Unnatural Death 行殇
When another character dies, Cao Pi can choose to take all of their cards.
Exile 放逐
When Cao Pi is damaged, he can choose any character (other than himself) and force them to flip their character card. The flipped character then draws X cards, where X is the difference between Cao Pi's maximum health level and his current health level after the damage was inflicted.
Exaltation 颂威
King Ability: When a Wei character flips a black judgement card, they can allow Cao Pi to draw a card.
When Cao Pi activates "Unnatural Death," he takes all cards that belong to the dead character, including hand and equipped cards, but not pending judgement cards.
"Exile" is activated on a per-instance basis, not a per-damage basis. For example, if Cao Pi receives two units of damage from an attack with Wine, he can only target one character with this ability.
When "Exile" is activated on a character taking their turn, they instantly draw the cards and flip their character card. The targeted character is not forced to skip the rest of their turn. However, the next turn they take is skipped as they flip back to the upright position.
If Cao Pi targets a flipped character with "Exile," their character card is flipped to the upright position, allowing them to take their next turn.
"Exaltation" is not enforced; when a Wei character flips a black-suited judgement card, king Cao Pi can only draw a card if the Wei character allows him to.
"Exile" is devastating for opponents when Cao Pi has taken only one unit of damage. Drawing one card does not offset a missed turn, causing significant setbacks.
Cao Pi can use "Exile" on allies when low on health, hoping to allow them to draw a Peach. For example, if he is damaged twice before an ally's turn, he can flip them twice, allowing them to draw a large number of cards without skipping their turn.
"Unnatural Death" allows Cao Pi to accumulate many cards when he kills rebels, as he claims all of their cards and draws three more from the rebel bounty.
"Exile" can backfire when Cao Pi is at two units of damage, as the affected character gains enough cards to negate any loss from the missed turn.
Repeated use of "Exile" on a single enemy can lead to dangerous card accumulation, making it harder to defeat them in the long run.
"Unnatural Death" is not always effective, as characters often die with few or no cards, giving Cao Pi little to gain.
"Exaltation" is highly situational, benefiting mainly from specific Wei characters that do lots of judgments like Zhen Ji, Xiahou Dun, Deng Ai, and Wang Yi.
Defensive Partnerships:
Cao Pi pairs exceptionally well with allies like Cao Ren and Cao Zhi, both benefiting from his "Exile" ability. Cao Ren's "Entrench" allows him to gain extra cards while staying safe from attack, while Cao Zhi's "Wine Poems" lets him gain offensive advantage through strategic flips.
Supportive Loyalists:
Zhen Ji, Xiahou Dun, Deng Ai, and Wang Yi benefit from Cao Pi's "Exaltation" when serving as loyalists. Their abilities provide Cao Pi with extra draws, making them ideal for a supportive role under his reign.
Strategic Allies:
Characters like Hua Tuo and Huang Gai make good use of "Exile" to stay healthy or deal damage. Hua Tuo's healing can keep Cao Pi alive, while Huang Gai's ability to turn damage into cards synergizes well with "Unnatural Death."
Risky Opponents:
Cao Pi must exercise caution when facing aggressive attackers like Zhang Fei or characters like Zhang Chunhua, whose powers can negate or hinder the effects of "Exile."
Cao Pi is a strong king, particularly when surrounded by loyalists who can take advantage of "Exaltation." His "Exile" ability makes him hard to kill, as he can protect himself and his allies by controlling enemy turns.
Cao Pi can be a useful loyalist by weakening rebels with "Exile," but this can sometimes backfire if rebels avoid targeting him directly.
Cao Pi is a dangerous rebel, especially against kings who play recklessly. "Exile" can flip the king out of the game, allowing Cao Pi to launch further attacks.
Cao Pi is an excellent spy, as "Exile" allows him to balance power on both sides by flipping players based on their strength or weakness.
Cao Pi is a versatile character, but his abilities require careful timing and strategic insight. His power lies in his ability to control the flow of turns with "Exile" and "Unnatural Death." Mastering his abilities can give him significant influence over the game, but misusing them can cost him dearly. Players should aim to "Exile" enemies when missing one unit of health and flip allies when missing more health, all while being aware of the game's flow and whose turn it is next.
Cao Pi was the eldest son of Cao Cao and inherited his father’s position as the head of the Wei state after Cao Cao’s death. Though Cao Pi was not the first choice for succession, as his younger brother Cao Chong was a favorite of their father, the death of Cao Chong under mysterious circumstances cleared the path for Cao Pi's ascension. Upon taking power, Cao Pi quickly moved to eliminate any potential threats to his authority. His brothers were removed from positions of influence and sent away from the capital, ensuring that Cao Pi would not face competition for control. This ruthless consolidation of power reflects his "Unnatural Death" and "Exile" abilities in Sanguosha, where he capitalizes on the demise of others and controls their actions, much like he did in life to secure his reign over Wei.