Violence 狂暴
At the beginning of the game, Lu Bu gains two Rage Tokens.
For each unit of damage he causes or receives, he acquires another Rage Token.
No Planning 无谋
When Lu Bu uses a non-delay tool, he must discard one Rage Token or lose one health.
Unprecedented 无前
During his turn, Lu Bu can spend two Rage Tokens and select a player.
For the rest of the turn, that player's armor is ignored, and Lu Bu gains "Matchless" for the remainder of the turn.
Divine Anger 神愤
Once per turn, Lu Bu can discard six Rage Tokens to deal one unit of damage to each other player, discard all other players' equipment, and force them to discard four hand cards.
Lu Bu then flips his character card.
"Violence" is triggered for each individual point of damage Lu Bu inflicts or receives. If Wine is used, this means Lu Bu gains two Rage Tokens.
When Lu Bu uses a non-delay tool and loses health, he does not gain a token from "Violence."
When Lu Bu spends two Rage Tokens to activate "Unprecedented," the target's armor becomes ineffective, and Lu Bu gains his "Matchless" ability for the turn. His target must play two Escape cards for each attack, and the armor's nullification applies to all effects, not just attacks.
"Matchless" is the ability of Base Lu Bu.
"Divine Anger" affects all characters in three phases—damage, equipment loss, and hand card loss. Lu Bu gains one Rage Token for each point of damage he inflicts. Effects happen in the listed sequence, starting from Lu Bu's right.
Here are a variety of Rage Tokens that have been created for use. While it's not necessary to use official tokens, these examples offer ideas and inspiration from those seen in play.
These tokens are simply used as a counter so that Lu Bu can know how many Rage Tokens he has. This makes it easier for all players to better understand his position and options with his abilities.
Lu Bu’s five health points provide solid endurance, allowing him to tank damage and gain Rage Tokens quickly.
"Violence" ensures rapid Rage Token accumulation, empowering his abilities to be used more frequently.
"Divine Anger" ability can dismantle opponents’ resources entirely, making them vulnerable to further attacks. It is a formidable area-of-effect ability.
Lu Bu’s reliance on Rage Tokens for non-delay tools makes him vulnerable to Negates, and tool-heavy strategies can severely hinder him.
"Unprecedented" is costly for what it provides. If Lu Bu’s damage isn’t highly amplified through Wine, it may not be worth activating.
While powerful, "Divine Anger" harms allies and forces Lu Bu to flip his character card, losing access to his abilities temporarily.
Immediate Character Re-flipping:
When Lu Bu uses "Divine Anger," characters like Cao Pi can be particularly useful. Cao Pi’s "Exile" ability allows him to immediately re-flip Lu Bu after his character card is flipped, mitigating one of the biggest drawbacks of "Divine Anger."
Card Recycling After Mass Discard:
Forest Cao Cao synergizes well with Lu Bu’s "Divine Anger." After Lu Bu forces everyone to discard four hand cards, Cao Cao can activate "Tribute" to collect an abundance of new cards. If they’re on the same team, this results in a significant advantage. If they’re opponents, Cao Cao gains a huge boost to counteract Lu Bu’s damage.
Retaliation from Damage:
Characters with reactive abilities like Fa Zheng, Xiahou Dun, and Sima Yi are dangerous to Lu Bu when "Divine Anger" is used. These characters can activate their own abilities to retaliate or punish Lu Bu whenever they take damage, creating a risky scenario for him.
Lu Bu is a decent king choice, but he must be cautious when using "Divine Anger," as it can harm his loyalists and leave them vulnerable.
As a loyalist, Lu Bu needs to be selective in using "Divine Anger," ensuring that the king’s hand and equipment are not too depleted after the ability resolves.
Lu Bu excels as a rebel, using "Divine Anger" to punish the king and take advantage of his Rage Token build-up from damage. The self-inflicted team damage is less of a concern in this role.
Lu Bu is a risky spy, as "Divine Anger" hits all players, potentially disrupting an already balanced game. He must use this ability strategically to maintain even footing between teams.
Lu Bu’s abilities focus on power and destruction, but they come at a price. "No Planning" limits his flexibility with tools, and "Divine Anger" affects allies and flips his character card, leaving him vulnerable. Despite these downsides, his Rage Token system allows him to build up strength rapidly, and in the right hands, he can deal devastating blows to the entire field. Timing is critical when using "Divine Anger," and patience is required to wait for the right moment to strike. Opponents should aim to Negate his tool cards and avoid giving him opportunities to accumulate Rage Tokens from constant damage exchanges.
Lu Bu was a renowned fighter, often hailed as the mightiest warrior of his time. His prowess in battle was unmatched, but he lacked the strategic foresight necessary to consolidate his power. This is represented in the game by his strong, offensive-focused abilities tempered by the penalties of "No Planning." In history, Lu Bu was heavily reliant on strategists like Chen Gong, and his downfall came when he stopped heeding their advice. He seized Xu Province from Liu Bei and was the center of attention, dealing with figures like Cao Cao, Yuan Shu, and Liu Bei. However, his inability to maintain alliances and listen to sound strategies led to his eventual capture. Despite his peerless combat ability, he was cornered and outmaneuvered by Cao Cao’s forces. This historical narrative ties into Lu Bu’s character in the game, where his immense strength can be both his greatest asset and his downfall, particularly if he overextends without proper planning.