• "Garden of Lust" and "Collapse" are both enforced abilities and cannot be turned off by Dong Zhuo.

• "Violent Tyrant" activates on a per-instance basis. For example, if a loyalist deals two units of damage with an Attack using Wine, one judgment card can be flipped.

• "Violent Tyrant" can only be activated by other characters and cannot be used by Dong Zhuo to heal himself.

• Dong Zhuo starts with a massive health pool, giving him incredible survivability, especially in the early game.

• "Garden of Lust" grants Dong Zhuo a significant advantage when fighting female characters, especially since he can easily combine Wine with his attacks to increase damage potential.

• "Violent Tyrant" offers Dong Zhuo healing potential if he is the king, allowing him to regain health when his allies damage enemies.

• "Collapse" can quickly drain Dong Zhuo’s health if not carefully managed, especially as the game progresses and other players’ health totals drop.

• Dong Zhuo is vulnerable to control abilities like Starvation and Capture since "Collapse" activates at the end of his turn regardless of whether he acted during that turn.

• Dong Zhuo lacks defensive abilities and relies heavily on his high health, which can be eroded over time by "Collapse."

• Without careful planning, Dong Zhuo may find himself stuck with low health and limited options to recover, especially late in the game.

• Hand Control and Debilitating Characters:
  Characters like Xu Huang and Da Qiao can exploit Dong Zhuo’s weakness to control effects. Xu Huang can easily use Starvation to prevent Dong Zhuo from drawing cards, while Da Qiao’s "Displace" ability can remove herself from being targeted by Dong Zhuo’s "Garden of Lust" and deny him the advantage of Wine.

• Damage Mitigation Specialists:
  Zhuge Liang can be a challenging opponent for Dong Zhuo. His "Empty City" ability allows him to avoid taking damage when his hand is empty, which could force Dong Zhuo to lose health through "Collapse" since Dong Zhuo may struggle to land hits on him.

• Low Health Manipulators:
  Zhou Tai's "Refusing Death" can be a problem for Dong Zhuo. If Zhou Tai remains at low health due to his ability, Dong Zhuo will constantly trigger "Collapse" and have to reduce his health or maximum health at the end of each turn, making it difficult for him to survive.

• High Damage Dealers (with Dong Zhuo as king):
  Characters like Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu can maximize the effectiveness of "Violent Tyrant." Yuan Shao's "Random Strike" can deal damage to multiple characters, giving multiple chances to heal Dong Zhuo. Similarly, Yuan Shu's "False King" and frequent draws can help him deal damage often, triggering more judgments for Dong Zhuo to heal.

• Judgment Manipulators:
  Zhang Jiao can influence "Violent Tyrant" by manipulating judgment results. His "Dark Magic" ability can convert judgment cards into spades, making it easier for Dong Zhuo to heal when his loyalists deal damage.

• Damage Reflectors:
  Xiao Qiao can be a surprising help to Dong Zhuo. When she transfers damage to him using "Fantasy," Dong Zhuo can draw cards equal to the difference between his current and maximum health. If Dong Zhuo has been reducing his maximum health through "Collapse" but remains low on health, this interaction can allow him to quickly refill his hand.

King

• • Dong Zhuo is a powerful king option, starting with an additional unit of health when there are more than five players, bringing his starting health to nine. His high health pool, combined with healing potential from "Violent Tyrant," makes him difficult to eliminate quickly. However, Dong Zhuo relies heavily on strong loyalists to keep pressure on the rebels and avoid health loss from "Collapse."

Loyalist

• • Dong Zhuo is a good loyalist if the rebels include female characters, as "Garden of Lust" can make it much harder for them to avoid his attacks. His presence can be a strong deterrent to rebels attacking the king, though his vulnerability to "Collapse" can be exploited if the game drags on.

Rebel

• • Dong Zhuo is a competent rebel, though not outstanding. "Garden of Lust" is less effective against male kings, making it harder for him to capitalize on his offensive abilities. However, his large health pool makes him a formidable force early on, even if his durability wanes later in the game.

Spy

• • Dong Zhuo can be an effective spy if he is able to keep the game short. His weakness to "Collapse" makes him vulnerable in long games, but if he can manipulate the game state to end quickly, he can outlast the competition and finish the game with a decisive strike.

Dong Zhuo is a polarizing character in Sanguosha. His immense starting health and powerful offensive capabilities make him seem intimidating, but his reliance on "Collapse" can turn his strengths into weaknesses if the game drags on. Dong Zhuo’s success depends on his ability to manage his health and make careful decisions about when to reduce his maximum health or take direct damage. As a king, he can thrive with the right loyalists, but if he is not careful, he can quickly fall prey to his own "Collapse" ability. Be cautious about overextending, and remember that Dong Zhuo’s power lies in his ability to control the battlefield early on.

Dong Zhuo was one of the most feared and reviled figures during the late Han dynasty. Rising from humble beginnings, he seized power during the chaos following the death of Emperor Ling and the subsequent struggle for control of the imperial court. Dong Zhuo quickly placed himself in the most important government role, acting as the de facto ruler of China. He even worked to displace the young Emperor Xian in favor of his own authority, reshaping the court and asserting total dominance over the empire.

To maintain control, Dong Zhuo relied heavily on the brute strength of his adopted son, Lu Bu, who acted as his enforcer. Lu Bu’s military prowess ensured that other members of the court remained in line, and Dong Zhuo’s cruelty and lack of regard for the imperial family further solidified his position as the ultimate power in the government.

However, Dong Zhuo’s reign of terror did not last. His oppressive rule sparked rebellions and led to a coalition of warlords, united in their desire to overthrow him. Eventually, Dong Zhuo’s own arrogance and abuse of power led to his downfall. Lu Bu, once his most trusted ally, turned against him, killing him in a plot orchestrated by Dong Zhuo’s enemies.

In the game, Dong Zhuo’s abilities reflect his historical persona. His massive health pool and dangerous offensive powers mirror his iron grip on the empire. "Garden of Lust" represents his decadent and immoral nature, while "Collapse" reflects the inevitable downfall he faced due to his unchecked ambition. Despite his early strength, Dong Zhuo’s power was fleeting, much like the way "Collapse" forces him to weaken as the game progresses.