• Xiahou Yuan can choose to exercise both options of "Godspeed" to attack twice.

• The equipment card that must be discarded for the second option of "Godspeed" can be either equipped or in his hand.

• If Xiahou Yuan skips his judgment phase for option one, he does not need to flip judgment cards for his pending judgment cards, but these cards are not removed from his judgment area. They will remain there until Xiahou Yuan chooses to not exercise option one or another character removes these cards from his judgment area.

• Xiahou Yuan can use the ability of an equipped weapon when using "Godspeed" unless he discards this weapon to exercise option two.

• When Xiahou Yuan uses "Godspeed," his attack is considered to be colorless (not stopped by Black Shield) and has no elemental attribute.

• Xiahou Yuan's "Godspeed" allows him to attack any character, regardless of distance, which is especially valuable in larger games.

• Xiahou Yuan can quickly finish off weak enemies without waiting to draw Attack cards.

• By skipping his judgment phase, Xiahou Yuan can delay or avoid harmful judgment cards, such as Lightning.

• Repeated use of "Godspeed" can leave Xiahou Yuan resource-starved, as skipping his drawing phase or discarding equipment weakens his overall longevity.

• Killing a rebel using option 2 leaves Xiahou Yuan without an action phase, forcing him to discard most of the bounty cards he earned.

• Xiahou Yuan is vulnerable when expending resources on attacks, particularly if unable to secure defensive cards after using "Godspeed."

• Judgment Activators:
  Xiahou Yuan can use "Godspeed" to target characters like Zhang Jiao, allowing him to activate their judgment-based abilities even if they are far away. This pairing makes Xiahou Yuan useful for consistently triggering these abilities and increasing their effectiveness.

• Hand Replenishers:
  Characters that excel at refilling other players' hands, such as Liu Bei, Guo Jia, and Lu Su, are excellent for Xiahou Yuan. After expending cards with "Godspeed," these characters can help keep Xiahou Yuan in the fight by providing him with new cards to continue his attacks.

• Equipment Providers:
  Xiahou Yuan benefits from characters who can offer him equipment, which is vital for triggering the second option of "Godspeed." Chen Gong, Zhang He, and the pair Zhang Zhao & Zhang Hong are valuable allies in this regard, as they can transfer equipment to Xiahou Yuan, enabling him to sustain his aggressive tactics.

• Defensive Countermeasures:
  Characters with strong defenses, such as Liu Shan, Zhen Ji, Zhao Yun, and Fire Zhuge Liang, make it challenging for Xiahou Yuan to land effective attacks. His "Godspeed" strategy may fall short against these characters, as their abilities either Escape attacks or mitigate damage, reducing his effectiveness.

• Retaliatory Dangers:
  Xiahou Yuan must be cautious when targeting characters with retaliatory abilities, such as Xiahou Dun, Fa Zheng, and Sima Yi. Their abilities trigger with every attack, making it costly for Xiahou Yuan to use "Godspeed" repeatedly on them. These characters can turn Xiahou Yuan's aggressive attacks against him, draining his resources and health quickly.

King

• • There is no strong reason to choose Xiahou Yuan as the king, as his abilities are more suited for an aggressive playstyle than defensive leadership.

Loyalist

• • Xiahou Yuan can be an effective loyalist, as his ability to barrage weak rebels with "Godspeed" can be devastating.

Rebel

• • Xiahou Yuan is a strong rebel. He can strike at the king even from across the table, making him an aggressive threat.

Spy

• • Xiahou Yuan is not well-suited to the spy role, as his high-profile attacks make it difficult for him to maintain a low profile and survive in the long run.

Xiahou Yuan is a character designed to prey on the weak. He excels at finishing off vulnerable enemies, especially when they lack Escape cards. Timing is critical: using option 1 of "Godspeed" to defeat a rebel allows Xiahou Yuan to capitalize on the three-card bounty during his action phase. His abilities demand careful resource management, and using "Godspeed" too frequently can leave him vulnerable. Play Xiahou Yuan with a focus on targeted aggression and maximizing the efficiency of each attack.

Xiahou Yuan’s most famous historical moment was at the Battle of Mt. Dingjun, where he was killed by Huang Zhong. As one of Cao Cao’s most trusted generals, Xiahou Yuan was known for his speed and tactical prowess, earning him the nickname "Running Cheetah." At Dingjun, however, his overconfidence led to his downfall. Huang Zhong, an elderly but highly skilled warrior, took advantage of the terrain and struck a decisive blow, ending Xiahou Yuan’s life and securing a key victory for Liu Bei’s forces.

In Sanguosha, Xiahou Yuan’s "Godspeed" ability reflects his historical reputation for speed and mobility on the battlefield. His ability to skip phases to attack quickly mirrors the urgency and rapid tactics for which he was famous. Like in history, Xiahou Yuan’s strengths lie in his speed, but if overused or poorly timed, his aggressiveness can leave him exposed to defeat, much like his ill-fated encounter with Huang Zhong at Dingjun.