Study 涉猎
During his drawing phase, Lu Meng can forgo drawing to flip over the top five cards of the deck and place one card from each suit into his hand. The rest are discarded.
Strike at the Heart 攻心
Once per turn, Lu Meng can look at another player's hand. He can choose a heart card from their hand and display it. Lu Meng then either discards that card or puts it on the top of the deck.
If Lu Meng activates "Strike at the Heart" on another player who has no heart cards, he simply looks at their hand and returns it to them.
Lu Meng does not have to remove a heart card even if the opponent has one; he can simply use "Strike at the Heart" to inspect their hand.
When using "Strike at the Heart" on Xiao Qiao, Lu Meng can discard a spade card since her "Beauty" ability turns spades into hearts.
"Study" does not guarantee four cards. If no heart cards appear in the top five, Lu Meng takes only from the other suits.
When using "Study," Lu Meng must take one card of each suit available. If a heart card is among the five and he does not want it, he still has to place it into his hand.
"Study" offers Lu Meng exceptional draw power, often allowing him to gain four cards from five. Even if fewer suits are present, he can select the most advantageous cards.
"Strike at the Heart" provides incredible information, allowing Lu Meng to make calculated plays by seeing an opponent’s hand. The ability to discard or delay a heart card makes it even more versatile.
With "Strike at the Heart," Lu Meng can repeatedly place a heart card back on top of an opponent's deck, limiting their draw efficiency if they cannot use or get rid of it.
Lu Meng's fragility is his greatest weakness. With only three health and no defensive abilities, he is vulnerable to concentrated attacks.
Since Lu Meng reveals the five cards to all players during "Study," his enemies can quickly gauge his hand’s strength and plan accordingly.
Enemies often rid their hands of heart cards to counter "Strike at the Heart," weakening its offensive potential slightly.
Card Providers:
Liu Bei, Guo Jia, and Xun Yu can grant Lu Meng cards secretly, reducing the impact of exposing his draws when using "Study." This mitigates one of his weaknesses.
High Damage Dealers:
Characters like Lu Bu, Xu Chu, Zhang Jiao, Dong Zhuo, and Zhang Fei can quickly capitalize on Lu Meng's vulnerability. His lack of defensive abilities makes him an easy target for their powerful attacks.
Starvation Hunger:
Xu Huang’s "Blockade" is a major threat to Lu Meng, as it stops him from drawing cards, hindering "Study."
Lu Meng is an average king choice. His additional health helps slightly, and his abilities are useful in combating rebels. However, his defensive shortcomings can be problematic if the rebels target him early.
As a loyalist, Lu Meng shines due to his offensive abilities and potential to deal small but consistent damage. His presence also draws enemy fire, protecting the king.
Lu Meng is an excellent rebel. His abilities allow him to target the king directly and weaken their hand. However, his high-profile nature makes him a target for loyalists and the king, leading to an early demise if not careful.
While not an ideal spy, Lu Meng can influence both sides quickly. However, his frailty and high visibility work against his longevity in this role.
Lu Meng is a fun character with powerful drawing and offensive capabilities. His main challenge is surviving long enough to utilize his abilities fully. Players using Lu Meng should stay aware of their vulnerabilities and try to maintain a low profile while leveraging "Study" and "Strike at the Heart" to dominate the game.
Lu Meng’s transformation from a simple warrior into a renowned strategist is one of the most compelling stories in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Initially known as a brave but somewhat unrefined fighter, Lu Meng’s potential was first recognized by Sun Quan. At Sun Quan’s urging, Lu Meng devoted himself to studying military strategy, history, and literature. His dedication paid off, and Lu Meng soon became one of the most capable generals in the Kingdom of Wu.
Lu Meng’s greatest achievement came during the conquest of Jingzhou. After Lu Su’s death, Lu Meng took command of the Wu army and devised a brilliant plan to seize the strategically important region from Shu. His patience and careful planning mirrored his game ability "Study," where he carefully selects the most advantageous cards. Lu Meng waited for the right moment, disguising his forces as merchants to move undetected and launch a surprise attack.
Perhaps his most famous tactic during this campaign involved psychological warfare. While facing Guan Yu, Lu Meng targeted the morale of the Shu soldiers from Jingzhou. He reminded them that their families were under Wu control and urged them to surrender. This move directly led to Guan Yu's army's collapse, reflecting his ability "Strike at the Heart," where Lu Meng’s strategic insight weakens his opponents by preying on their vulnerabilities.
Lu Meng’s historical journey from a brute to a sophisticated general ties closely to his Sanguosha abilities. His "Study" represents his scholarly growth and tactical acumen, while "Strike at the Heart" embodies his ability to exploit his enemies’ weaknesses with precise strikes.