Jiang Wei

The Dragon's Mantle 龙的衣钵

**Instigate** 挑嚣
Once during his turn, Jiang Wei may select any player who has him in their attack range.  This character must attack you. If they do not, you may select one of their cards and discard it.

**Follow the Master** 志继
When Jiang Wei starts his turn with no hand cards, he must either regain one unit of health or draw two cards. Then, he decreases his maximum health by one and permanently acquire Astrology. (Awakening)
**Astrology** 观星
Before his judgment phase, Zhuge Liang can look at the top X cards of the deck, X either the number of characters in play or 5, whichever number is smaller. He can then rearrange the order of these cards and put as many on the bottom of the deck as he chooses.

**Clarification:**

* When using "Instigate," if you do not use a *Dodge* for the opponent's *Attack*, you will be damaged by the attack.
* Jiang Wei cannot discard pending judgement cards with "Instigate." These cards are not owned by anybody, and hence, cannot be discarded via this power.
* Remember, "Follow the Master" is not an optional power. Like all awakened abilities, it automatically goes into effect when the conditions are fulfilled.
* "Astrology" is Zhuge Liang's power that allows him to rearrange the top X cards of the deck before his judgement phase, X being the number of players in play or five, whichever number is lower.
* If "Follow the Master" is activated and the player opts to draw two cards, Jiang Wei receives these two cards before activating "Astrology." Jiang Wei then uses "Astrology" and proceeds to his drawing phase.
* An awakening ability is a combination of enforced ability and single-use ability.

* "Instigate" works very well with equipped armor, as this often provides Jiang Wei with extra protection against *Attacks*.
* "Follow the Master" is a nice ability because it gives Jiang Wei a couple of attractive options when it activates. Other awakened abilities simply reduce the maximum health limit without providing any other advantages other than acquiring a new power.
* "Astrology" is a wonderful power to gain. It works quite well with "Instigate" since Jiang Wei can ensure that he will have an *Dodge* card.
* If you do not have a *Dodge* card, it will be obvious to other players when you choose to not "Instigate." This may make them more likely to *Attack* you outside of their turn.

**Notable Combinations:**

* Zhang Chun Hua/Lu Xun/Zhuge Liang - These characters either have abilities that dictate a certain number of cards in their hands at any one time or powers that activate with no hand cards. As a result, "Instigate" will not have a very negative impact on them.

* Guan Yu/Zhao Yun - These characters have powers that provide them with more *Attack* cards than the average player. Using "Instigate" on these characters will more than likely result in them *Attacking* you.

* Lu Bu/Ma Chao/Pang De/Xu Sheng - These characters have powers that make their *Attacks* more deadly or powerful. This makes "Instigate" a lot more dangerous for Jiang Wei.

* Deng Ai - Deng Ai's powers allow him to acquire Farm Tokens each time he loses cards outside of his turn. This will happen when Jiang Wei uses "Instigate."

 Loyalist
 Rebel
 Spy

**Final Remarks:**

"Instigate" is best when Jiang Wei has armor and when he is targeting weak characters. When choosing a card to discard if a victim is unable to *Attack* you, be careful not to choose a weapon or -1 horse that will prevent them from reaching you. Remember, "Instigate" can only be used on characters who have you in their *Attacking* range. Additionally, equipping a +1 horse may be detrimental to using "Instigate." Activating "Follow the Master" should be a top priority, as "Astrology" is very helpful for Jiang Wei and his team.