In the game, new cards are often introduced at fixed times, and this time we're introducing a recent new card, Rujie. The skill system of this unique character has sparked a lot of controversy. Some players think it's hard to trigger her effects, while others who have played with her believe that her skills are quite special and can be used as a strong card if utilized well. So, let's take a look at the analysis below to understand this card better.
Rujie's first skill, "Steal Code to Save Zhao," allows Rujie to reveal up to 3 cards from another player's hand. If they have fewer than 3 cards, all of them must be revealed. Then, Rujie can choose up to 3 cards to exchange with her own. Rewards are determined based on the combination of the three cards after the exchange, which fall into five categories: 1) If the three cards have consecutive numbers, Rujie gets a "Snatch Sheep"; 2) If the three cards have the same suit, she receives a card of the same suit; 3) If both conditions (consecutive numbers and same suit) are met, in addition to the above rewards, she also gets a "Tiger Token" which can be given to another player; 4) If the three cards have the same number, Rujie draws two cards; 5) If two of the three cards have the same number, she draws one card.
When using this skill to swap cards, Rujie has a clear priority strategy. She will first try to achieve condition 3, which is meeting both consecutive numbers and the same suit, because this combination brings the most generous rewards, including "Snatch Sheep", a card of the same suit, and a "Tiger Token," enhancing her resource acquisition ability in the game. If condition 3 cannot be achieved, she will then aim for condition 1, which is having three cards with consecutive numbers, to get the "Snatch Sheep," a practical tool that increases control over other players' hands.
Next, she would consider conditions 4 and 5, trying to form a set of three or two cards with the same number, thus gaining the opportunity to draw more cards and replenish her hand. Condition 2, where the three cards have the same suit, is only prioritized when there are no better options, as it is relatively less valuable in terms of resource replenishment and tactical value compared to the previous conditions. It's important to note that the key to understanding this skill lies in the final combination of the three cards after the exchange, not just the three cards swapped or the three cards originally shown by the opponent.
In actual gameplay, many players find this skill difficult to trigger. However, Rujie can increase the triggering efficiency through flexible card swapping. Since the range of card numbers in the deck is only from 1 to 8, this provides some convenience for Rujie. By reasonably retaining cards, such as keeping two cards with consecutive numbers or the same number, it becomes easier to meet the triggering conditions after swapping. In terms of strength, under the five-card line, if the conditions are successfully triggered, Rujie can not only draw three more cards per turn but also get an additional "Snatch Sheep." This skill is limited to once per round, even if multiple situations with the same suit and number occur, it counts as one use.
Therefore, once the skill is triggered, Rujie's advantage in resources within the game will rapidly expand, playing a significant role in either attacking the enemy or supporting allies. Even if the skill does not trigger, Rujie's card-swapping ability remains strong. She can effectively coordinate with teammates, such as swapping out critical cards like "Kill" or "Distance" from their hands, or providing needed defensive cards like "Peach" or "Dodge," thus serving a semi-support and semi-offensive role in the team. Therefore, as long as the skill description is accurate, Rujie has high playability and tactical value in both the eight-player and 2v2 modes.
The introduction of Rujie's practical effects in the game shows that her strength is among the higher levels among many characters, so don't underestimate her easily. As for Rujie's second skill, its importance is relatively lower in the overall skill set. It can be used appropriately at the right moment to enhance Rujie's functionality in the game, but it is not a core usage that she must focus on.
