• "Giant Elephant" takes effect after all other effects, meaning Zhu Rong avoids damage from Barbarians and retrieves the card once everyone else has resolved their actions. If both Cao Cao and Zhu Rong are in play when Barbarians is used, Cao Cao’s "Evil Hero" takes precedence, and Zhu Rong will collect the card only after this.

• "Intense Edge" allows Zhu Rong to compete immediately after inflicting damage with an attack. If several characters are Chained and hit with an elemental attack, Zhu Rong may compete with each victim. For each competition she wins, she may take any of their cards, including equipped cards, but not pending judgment cards. This effect occurs before any other damage-activated abilities like Guo Jia’s "Heaven’s Envy" or Sima Yi’s "Feedback."

• "Giant Elephant" offers both defense and offense. Zhu Rong is immune to Barbarians and can reuse the card on her turn. This flexibility makes it a strong strategic advantage.

• "Intense Edge" can devastate her opponents by damaging them, forcing them to compete, and potentially stealing one of their cards. This can escalate further if Zhu Rong uses Gender Swords to attack male opponents, increasing her dominance over the battlefield.

• "Intense Edge" comes at a cost. To activate this ability, Zhu Rong must use two cards—an Attack and another card to compete. If she loses the competition, she wastes her competition card and gains no benefit, which could leave her vulnerable.

• "Giant Elephant" is powerful, but using Barbarians repeatedly could harm her allies, especially if they are already low on health.

• Looping Destruction:
  Zhu Rong pairs excellently with Cao Cao, setting up a dangerous cycle with Barbarians. When she plays Barbarians, Cao Cao can take the damage and place the card in his hand. He can then play it again, only for Zhu Rong to regain it. This loop can wear down other players over time, especially if Cao Cao has high health reserves.

• Resilience Against Card Loss:
  Characters like Lu Xun and Zhang Chunhua, whose abilities allow them to regain cards when their hand is empty, can defend well against "Intense Edge". Their abilities mitigate the damage of losing cards by automatically drawing more, reducing the effectiveness of Zhu Rong’s card-stealing ability.

King

• • Zhu Rong is not the ideal choice for the king role. Her powers do not provide sufficient defensive capabilities against direct attacks, and while "Giant Elephant" protects her from Barbarians, it doesn’t offer a consistent edge in other areas.

Loyalist

• • Zhu Rong is a strong loyalist, particularly when paired with a king like Cao Cao. With Barbarians, she can keep applying pressure, while "Intense Edge" offers a chance to weaken rebels. However, with kings who have low health, she may be less effective since "Giant Elephant" doesn’t provide much support in those cases.

Rebel

• • Zhu Rong excels as a rebel. "Giant Elephant" allows her to bypass the king’s defenses when using Barbarians, forcing them to respond twice. "Intense Edge" further helps by stripping the king’s cards and weakening their defenses.

Spy

• • Zhu Rong can be a competent spy. If she can accumulate enough Barbarians cards, she can eliminate multiple targets in one turn. However, relying solely on this strategy might be risky. In cases where one faction is dominating, Zhu Rong should shift to focusing on weakening the stronger team with "Intense Edge".

Zhu Rong is an interesting and versatile character. As a female character with four units of health, she stands out from the crowd, and both of her abilities can provide significant tactical advantages. "Giant Elephant" allows her to bypass Barbarians and recycle the card, while "Intense Edge" is a dangerous ability that can dismantle an opponent’s hand. While her powers may not always guarantee victory, Zhu Rong is a strong character when played correctly. Her defensive power keeps her in the game, while her offensive potential can overwhelm enemies.

Zhu Rong, wife of Meng Huo, is one of the most notable female figures from Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Chinese history, remembered for her bravery and martial prowess. She was the daughter of the Fire God and was said to be highly skilled in combat, known for riding into battle, a rarity for women of that era. As a key figure during Zhuge Liang’s Southern Campaign against the Nanman, Zhu Rong fought alongside her husband, Meng Huo, as they resisted the Shu forces.

Zhu Rong was one of the few women documented to have actively led troops in combat. She wielded a spear and rode a warhorse into battle, challenging Shu generals and even personally fighting against renowned warriors. Her courage and skill in combat made her a fearsome leader, one whose loyalty and fierce dedication to her husband were widely respected. Despite her abilities, Zhuge Liang’s strategic brilliance outmatched the southern forces, and both Zhu Rong and Meng Huo were captured multiple times by Zhuge Liang’s army. After the seventh release, both Zhu Rong and Meng Huo finally acknowledged Zhuge Liang's wisdom and superiority, leading to their surrender and lasting peace between the Nanman tribes and Shu.

This story ties directly into Zhu Rong's abilities in Sanguosha. Her "Giant Elephant" skill, which makes her immune to the Barbarians tool card, reflects her heritagee as the ruler of the Nanman. Meanwhile, "Intense Edge", allowing her to strip away an opponent's cards after damaging them, mirrors her ferocity in battle, where she would disarm and defeat foes with her skill. Much like in history, Zhu Rong’s presence on the battlefield in the game is formidable, and her ability to capture her enemies’ resources showcases her power to dominate a fight.