• Xiao Qiao can discard spades as if they were hearts to activate "Fantasy."

• Spades are also considered hearts in judgment, meaning Xiao Qiao cannot be struck by Lightning or "Lightning Strike."

• "Beauty" affects the Blaze tool card. When Xiao Qiao uses Blaze on another character and they show a heart, she can discard a heart or spade to damage them. Likewise, if the enemy shows a spade, Xiao Qiao will not be able to damage them.

• When Xiao Qiao uses "Fantasy," the source of the damage remains the same. The original attacker is still considered responsible for the damage, even after Xiao Qiao passes it to another character.

• Xiao Qiao can pass damage back to the original attacker if she chooses.

• If Xiao Qiao uses "Fantasy" and the targeted player dies, they will not draw cards until they are revived. Upon revival, they will draw cards equal to the health they are missing.

• Xiao Qiao's "Fantasy" makes other players hesitant to attack her, knowing she can pass the damage to them or another character.

• "Beauty" helps Xiao Qiao avoid dangerous cards like Lightning. She has a 50% chance of avoiding Capture and a 75% chance of gaining an Escape from the Eight Trigrams.

• "Fantasy" can be used to pass damage to allies with low health, allowing them to draw cards that may help them recover. However, this is a risky strategy that may backfire if they do not draw useful cards.

• Xiao Qiao often needs to hold back and store heart cards to use "Fantasy," which can limit her offensive capabilities.

• Characters like Zhang Liao or Gan Ning can easily dismantle her defense by destroying her hand. Without heart or spade cards, Xiao Qiao becomes vulnerable.

• Passing damage to low-health enemies might help them recover by drawing cards that enable healing or powerful actions, making "Fantasy" a double-edged sword.

• Damage Recycling:
  Cao Cao: Cao Cao can play Barbarians or Hail of Arrows, and Xiao Qiao can pass the damage back to him. Cao Cao can then use "Evil Hero" to retrieve the card and play it again, forming a continuous loop as long as Xiao Qiao has heart or spade cards. Be mindful of ally health when using this strategy.

• Card Draw Assistance:
  When Yuan Shao uses "Hail of Arrows," Xiao Qiao can pass damage back to him, allowing him to draw more cards. While similar to the Cao Cao combo, it’s less reliable since Yuan Shao may lack the cards to sustain the loop.

• Health-Dependent Allies:
  Passing damage to Guo Jia allows him to draw two cards for each unit of damage, and he will also draw cards per Xiao Qiao's "Fantasy" effect. This gives the team significant card advantage.

• Hand Card Users:
  If low on health, Xiao Qiao can pass damage to them. Liu Bei will draw many cards and distribute them among allies, possibly returning heart or spade cards to Xiao Qiao. Sun Quan will draw cards for his "Balance of Power."

• Zero Health:
  On the brink of death with "Refusing Death," Zhou Tai will draw four cards when Xiao Qiao uses "Fantasy" on him, increasing his chance of survival by drawing recovery cards.

• Hand Destruction Threats:
  These characters can strip Xiao Qiao of her hand, leaving her vulnerable and without heart cards to use "Fantasy."  Some these are Zhang Liao, Gan Ning, and Sun Jian,

King

• • Xiao Qiao is a solid king choice, deflecting damage to rebels and keeping herself healthy. However, she must be cautious of hand-destruction characters like Zhang Liao and Gan Ning, as they are strong counter-picks.

Loyalist

• • As a loyalist, Xiao Qiao can pass damage to the king when his health is low, allowing him to draw cards that may prolong his survival. All three base king picks can benefit greatly from this tactic.

Rebel

• • Xiao Qiao works well as a rebel, passing damage to the king, loyalists, or other rebels if they are low on health.

Spy

• • Xiao Qiao is a strong spy, able to survive independently while subtly balancing power by shifting damage between teams as needed.

Xiao Qiao is a versatile character who excels in any role, but she requires careful attention to how and where she passes damage. For beginner players, she may seem overpowered, but her true power lies in tactical decision-making. It's usually best to pass damage to a full-health enemy, as they will only draw one card. If an enemy has more than two units of damage, passing damage to them is risky unless they are an ally.

Xiao Qiao, known for her beauty, was married to Zhou Yu, the brilliant strategist of Wu. During Zhuge Liang's southern campaign, he cleverly used a rumor to manipulate Zhou Yu, claiming that Cao Cao had designs on both Xiao Qiao and her sister, Da Qiao. This enraged Zhou Yu, convincing him to aid Liu Bei and resist Cao Cao’s invasion. Their united effort culminated in the legendary Battle of Red Cliff, where Cao Cao’s forces were decisively defeated. Xiao Qiao’s connection to Zhou Yu plays into her role in Sanguosha, as her defensive abilities often revolve around protecting herself and indirectly influencing battles, much like how her presence motivated Zhou Yu to act decisively.

Additionally, Xiao Qiao's representation as a "defensive flower" fits her historical image as one of the famed beauties of the era, influencing powerful men and the course of history.