• To activate "Clever Change," Zhang He must discard a hand card for each phase. Equipment cards cannot be discarded for this ability. If Zhang He does not have any hand cards at the start of a phase, he cannot skip it via this ability.

• If Zhang He fails a judgment due to a pending tool card, he cannot skip the phase affected by the tool card using "Clever Change."

• When Zhang He skips his judgment phase, any pending delay tool cards remain until removed by judgement or "Clever Change." For skipping his action phase, Zhang He can move equipment between characters or delay tools between judgment areas.

• Zhang He can move equipment or pending delay tools between himself and other players. For example, moving Lightning to another player forces them to flip a judgement for it during their next judgement phase, bypassing the usual waiting period.

• Skipping the discard phase allows Zhang He to keep more hand cards than normal, as he only needs to discard one card per turn.

• Zhang He excels at utility and adaptability. His "Clever Change" gives him flexibility by letting him skip any phase for various strategic advantages.

• By skipping his drawing phase, Zhang He can draw from others, similar to Zhang Liao's "Raid," giving him strong control over enemy hand cards.

• Skipping the action phase allows Zhang He to move equipment or pending tool cards, either benefiting his allies or hindering his enemies.

• Zhang He can avoid delay tool effects by skipping his judgment and action phases. This makes him very difficult to trap with these types of cards.

• "Clever Change" is costly, requiring a discarded hand card for each phase skipped. This can leave Zhang He vulnerable to card destruction and limit his options if his hand is low.

• Zhang He struggles against characters that specialize in card destruction, such as Zhang Liao, Gan Ning, or Jiang Wei, as his ability depends on having cards in hand.

• Zhang He's ability does not provide direct offensive power. He may need to rely on allies to deal damage, as his turns are often focused on utility rather than attack.

• Card Supporters:
  Characters like Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Liu Bei, and Lu Su provide Zhang He with additional hand cards, enabling him to activate "Clever Change" more frequently. By replenishing his hand, Zhang He can better manage his card requirements to skip phases.

• Equipment Manipulators:
  Sun Shangxiang and Ling Tong benefit from equipment changes. Zhang He’s "Clever Change" allows him to move equipment to or from their areas, triggering their abilities when equipment is placed or removed.

• Card Destroyers:
  While Zhang He specializes in manipulating cards, he is vulnerable to card destruction from characters like Zhang Liao, Gan Ning, Jiang Wei, and Pang De. These characters can target Zhang He's hand, preventing him from activating "Clever Change" by limiting his card resources.

• Equipment Swappers:
  Wu Guotai’s "Exposure" ability works similarly to Zhang He’s "Clever Change" when moving equipment. These two can either complement each other or compete when manipulating the battlefield’s equipment setup.

King

• • Zhang He is not an ideal king due to the high pressure from rebels and the constant need to discard cards for "Clever Change," making him vulnerable.

Loyalist

• • He excels as a loyalist, using "Clever Change" to weaken rebels by moving equipment and delay tool cards, while also protecting the king by moving cards from the king to rebels.

Rebel

• • As a rebel, Zhang He can cripple the king's defense by stealing cards and equipment, providing good utility for his team.

Spy

• • Zhang He is a mediocre spy, as his high-profile card-stealing ability draws attention. However, he can fortify himself with equipment stealthily to improve his odds.

Zhang He is a versatile and tactical character, but his abilities come at a cost. "Clever Change" gives him great flexibility, but balancing its use is critical. Players must decide when to skip phases and when to conserve cards. Zhang He's adaptability makes him a strong support character in a team-based setting, but he struggles in one-on-one situations where card resources become scarce.

Zhang He was a notable general under Cao Cao, known for his resourcefulness and ability to adapt to changing circumstances in battle. His defensive campaigns during the northern expeditions against Zhuge Liang earned him high praise from the famous strategist, who acknowledged Zhang He's skill at adjusting to the situation. This ties in with Zhang He's in-game ability "Clever Change," which reflects his historical talent for adapting to the battlefield by allowing players to skip phases and change equipment or tool card placements as needed. His ability to manipulate equipment and delay tool cards also mirrors his reputation for using unconventional strategies to outmaneuver enemies. Despite his tactical prowess, Zhang He eventually met his end in an ambush, highlighting the limits of his resourcefulness when overextended.