![]() | Cao Zhang 曹彰 Yellowed Bearded Man 黄须儿 Galloping General 将驰 During Cao Zhang's drawing phase, he can select one of the following options: 1.) Cao Zhang draws one extra card, but cannot play Attack cards during this turn. 2.) Cao Zhang draws one fewer card and can attack an additional time his turn. Additionally, Cao Zhang's Attacks have no range restrictions. |
Clarification:
- Note that "Galloping General" is not enforced. Cao Zhang can choose not to activate this ability and draw two cards during his drawing phase with no advantages/disadvantages during his action phase.
- When choosing option one of "Galloping General," Cao Zhang cannot use Attack cards in any capacity. This includes playing Attack cards in a Duel and discarding Attacks when trying to damage someone with Blaze.
- Note that when Cao Zhang activates option two of "Galloping General," all Attacks played during Cao Zhang's turn have an infinite range. If Cao Zhang has the Crossbow and he uses three Attacks, all three of them have no range restrictions.
Strengths | Weaknesses |
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Notable Combinations:
- Liu Bei/Xun Yu/Guo Jia/Xu Shu - These characters can give Cao Zhang cards and help his activate option two of "Galloping General" more often.
- Sima Yi/Xiahou Dun/Fa Zheng/Cai Wen Ji - These characters have retaliatory abilities that make it expensive/painful for Cao Zhang to Attack them, especially if he activates option two of "Galloping General."
- Liu Shan/Yu Jin - These characters have defensive abilities that make it more difficult for Cao Zhang to Attack them.
King | Cao Zhang is a poor king choice. His ability is better suited for fighting than keeping himself alive. |
Loyalist | Cao Zhang can be a competent loyalist. "Galloping General" is useful when trying to pick off a weak rebel. |
Rebel | Cao Zhang is a competent rebel. "Galloping General" allows him to target the king no matter where he is seated at the table and he does not need to worry about acquiring weapons to reach him/her. |
Spy | Cao Zhang is a mediocre spy. He can change the tides of battle quickly if he is able to activate option two of "Galloping General," but he may not have the Attacks required to use this option effectively when the time is right. |
Final Remarks:
Cao Zhang suffers from the 'Zhou Yu Effect.' Like Zhou Yu, Cao Zhang is powerful in games in which there are fewer players and weaker in games in which there are more players. When using him, use the same mindset that you would use when using Tai Shi Ci and Gao Shun. Try to acquire the Wood Armor and use option two of "Galloping General" only when you are ready to use two Attacks.