| Name | Li Shang - Solemn Son  |
|---|---|
| Type | Character storyborn hero captain |
| Description | Challenger +2 (While challenging, this character gets +2 Strength.) |
| Flavor | “My father was strict and stern, but he made me who I am.” |
| Set | Winterspell #175 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
Li Shang - Solemn Son, Character storyborn hero captain, designed by None first released in Feb, 2026 in the set Winterspell.
Li Shang – Solemn Son fits best in aggressive or midrange **Steel-based challenge decks** that want to control the board through combat, since his built‑in Challenger +2 lets him trade up into stronger opposing characters efficiently on your turn. He’s particularly useful in Steel/Amber or Steel/Ruby builds that value early board presence and tempo by removing key opposing threats before they can quest safely. However, compared to stronger Steel three-drops like **Captain Hook – Forceful Duelist** (who offers immediate pressure and efficient trading) or higher-impact Steel staples such as **Tinker Bell – Giant Fairy** and **Robin Hood – Champion of Sherwood** (which generate significant value or removal), Li Shang is more of a solid role-player than a standout. If your deck specifically wants reliable early challengers to maintain board control, he’s playable, but in optimized competitive lists he’s often outclassed by cards that provide stronger stats, better abilities, or more immedi
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