Sun Shangxiang River shooter: secure a weapon, then build Gongsun Li
A low-cost dual-carry route: Sun Shangxiang snowballs with off-board damage, while Gongsun Li scales and cleans up. Deal damage in the first two rounds to earn manuals and weapon upgrades; choose a weapon around round 3, then reach level 2. Limit rerolls on rounds 4–5, reach level 3, then search. Later, prioritize level 6 so Sun Shangxiang benefits from team levels.
Rounds 1–3: strong openers earn weapon upgrades
The creator recommends Gan Jiang and Niu Mo for high damage on round 1, then at least two of the shown alternatives on round 2, one copy each. Damage the opposing strategist to earn a weapon upgrade around round 3. Exact weapon and enhancement priorities appear in the video’s on-screen list; see the original because the transcript did not identify them reliably.
Rounds 3–5: reach level 2, then 3 with few rerolls
After selecting a weapon upgrade, level to 2. Avoid manual rerolls on rounds 4–5 and prioritize level 3; buy lineup pieces when they appear. Concentrate searches at level 3 instead of spending your economy too early.
Give levels to low units and protect Gongsun Li’s totem
Give level-up effects such as Simple Coordination and Precision Coordination to heroes below level 10 first. The creator says Sun Shangxiang gains Attack when three-cost or lower heroes reach level 10. Place Gongsun Li beside Shao Siyuan or Yun Zhongjun to absorb levels, and protect the Fate Totem in the back row. Prefer weapon upgrades that grant levels after dealing damage.
Level after two or three awakenings and keep both carries
After two or three heroes awaken, level toward 6 and keep searching for the core. Direct targeted level effects to Gongsun Li. Before the final fight, transfer support levels if useful and add Taiyi for a revive, keeping Sun Shangxiang and Gongsun Li as the two carries.
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