• The only black-suited cards that cannot be used as Starvation via "Blockade" are black-suited tool cards.

• Xu Huang can use equipped cards to activate "Blockade."

• Xu Huang's "Blockade" extends his Starvation range from one to two. If Xu Huang has a -1 Horse equipped, his range increases to three.

• If Xu Huang discards an equipped -1 Horse to activate "Blockade," his range returns to two as he loses the Horse's bonus.

• "Blockade" does not increase his physical range for Attacks or Steals, only for Starvation.

• Xu Huang can use a wide variety of black-suited cards to target others with Starvation, making him a threat every turn.

• He can continually target the same player, locking them out of their cards and making them vulnerable.

• His increased Starvation range helps him bypass defensive equipment and reach more opponents.

• His victims can avoid Starvation with Negates or by passing judgment flips, causing Xu Huang to lose valuable cards.

• Since "Blockade" costs him a card, his offensive presence is weaker, requiring strong allies to deal damage while he keeps enemies pinned.

• Frequent use of Starvation draws attention, leaving Xu Huang open to counter-attacks.

• Card Providers:
  Liu Bei, Xun Yu, Guo Jia, and Xu Shu can all give Xu Huang cards to fuel "Blockade," allowing him to maintain constant pressure with Starvation.

• Judgement Manipulators:
  Zhang Jiao, Sima Yi, and Wang Yi are all strong judgment manipulators who can pass the Starvation judgment more easily, neutralizing Xu Huang’s effectiveness.

• Complete Counters:
  Jia Xu's "Curtain" renders him immune to "Blockade," making him a perfect counter to Xu Huang.

• Defense Against Blockade:
  Zhuge Liang's "Empty City" and "Astrology" provide solid defense against "Blockade," as he can avoid drawing cards to activate "Empty City" and choose to pass the judgment.

• Judgement Moving:
  Zhang He can use "Clever Change" to move the Starvation card to other players or even back to Xu Huang himself, disrupting his strategy.

• Hand-Limit Dictators:
  Lu Xun and Zhang Chunhua have abilities that regulate their hand sizes, making Xu Huang’s Starvation less effective against them.

King

• • Xu Huang is not an ideal king. While "Blockade" can suppress enemies, it is insufficient to stop multiple rebels at once.

Loyalist

• • Xu Huang makes a decent loyalist, as he can exhaust rebels and let the king and other loyalists deal the damage.

Rebel

• • Xu Huang is an excellent rebel, keeping the king and loyalists under pressure by targeting them repeatedly with Starvation.

Spy

• • Xu Huang can be a viable spy but needs to stay hidden until the endgame. If left in a 1v1 with the king, his ability to constantly target with Starvation can secure victory.

Xu Huang excels in support roles, applying constant pressure on enemies with Starvation. Despite his power, he remains balanced due to his reliance on judgment flips and teammate cooperation. The key to success with Xu Huang is targeting enemies with Starvation while allowing teammates to strike at them effectively. Xu Huang should focus on communication and strategic coordination to maximize his effectiveness.

Xu Huang's journey began when he left the service of Yang Feng to join Cao Cao. His talents in logistics and tactics earned him a trusted position under Cao Cao’s command. However, his most notable achievement was during the campaign against Ma Chao. Xu Huang played the role of an anvil, pinning down the Xiliang forces, while Cao Cao maneuvered the main army to deliver decisive blows.

This tactic is reflected in Xu Huang’s Sanguosha ability, "Blockade." Much like how Xu Huang contained Ma Chao’s forces and wore them down, his ability in the game allows him to continuously target enemies with Starvation, restricting their options and forcing them to act under pressure. Just as Xu Huang’s strategy during the campaign led to Ma Chao’s eventual surrender, "Blockade" slowly cripples opponents, leaving them vulnerable to the attacks of Xu Huang’s allies.