• Wei Yan's "Violent Spirit" activates even if he damages himself. However, if he is reduced to the brink of death, he must be saved with a Peach or Wine before regaining health from his ability.

• "Violent Spirit" is both offensive and defensive, allowing Wei Yan to deal damage and heal himself at the same time.

• Wei Yan can make use of elemental cards like Chains and Blaze. By chaining himself and others, he can damage multiple players, healing through "Violent Spirit" while still damaging the enemies.

• Wei Yan has four units of health, making him durable on the battlefield.

• Wei Yan has few advanced tactics beyond healing through damage.

• "Violent Spirit" only works if his target is in physical range. If enemies are out of range, his ability becomes less useful.

• Forced Damage Synergy:
  Xun Yu can use "Rouse the Tiger" to ensure Wei Yan deals damage, bypassing the victim’s defenses like Escape or Attack. This makes Wei Yan’s power more reliable, especially when dealing with evasive characters.

King

• • Wei Yan is a mediocre king choice. His healing ability will generally only restore one unit of health per turn, which may not be enough to withstand heavy attacks from rebels.

Loyalist

• • As a loyalist, Wei Yan offers little direct support to the king aside from his own survival. His "Violent Spirit" doesn't bolster his team in any notable way.

Rebel

• • Wei Yan is useful as a rebel, especially if he is positioned next to the king. His ability to heal makes him resilient, but he loses some effectiveness if placed next to other rebels instead of the king.

Spy

• • Wei Yan is a strong choice for a spy. His lack of a team means he can hurt nearby characters guilt-free. His health regeneration and four units of health give him a solid chance to survive until the end of the game.

Wei Yan is a solid choice for beginners due to his simplicity, but advanced players may find him less exciting compared to other characters. His "Violent Spirit" gives him decent survivability, but there aren't many notable team combinations that take advantage of his unique ability. He works best when there is frequent combat within his range, but struggles if combat is out of reach.

Wei Yan’s eventual fate mirrors his fierce and independent character in Sanguosha. After Zhuge Liang's death, Wei Yan defied the late prime minister's orders and pushed to continue the Northern Campaign against Wei. He saw himself as a strong leader, capable of leading Shu's forces, but many of the soldiers and officers rejected his rebellion. In a moment of arrogance, Wei Yan declared, "Who dares to kill me?" In a dramatic twist, his subordinate Ma Dai, who was acting on Zhuge Liang's posthumous orders, stepped forward and executed Wei Yan. This rebellion reflects Wei Yan’s "lone wolf" persona, and the self-sustaining nature of his ability in the game mirrors his independent yet ultimately doomed character.