{% extends "archetypes/_layout.html" %} {% import "archetypes/_layout-erratum.html" as erratum with context %} {% import "archetypes/archive/tzimisce-toolbox.json" as deck_json %} {% block meta %} {% endblock %} {% block archetype_name %}
This is a toolbox deck using the Tzimisce and their {{ VIC }}{{ AUS }}{{ ANI }} disciplines.
The plan is to get as many Tzimisce out as possible and bleed with {{ VIC }} for stealth. Blocking from time to time, and welcoming a few combats with a vicious {{ VIC }} module.
The deck has a threatening bleed module centered on {{ fiendish_tongue }}, an excellent bleed action in Anarch environments. {{ VIC }} brings a bit of stealth with {{ changeling }} and {{ plasmic_form }}
The combat module is compact but threatening: {{ chiropteran_marauder }} and {{ breath_of_the_dragon }} can be used to inflict aggravated damage at any range.
On the defence side, the decks stacks a lot of {{ AUS }} bounces between {{ telepathic_misdirection }} and {{ my_enemy_s_enemy }}. On top of that, a number of permanent intercept cards help boost the defence, with {{ krcg_news_radio }}, {{ wall_street_night_financial_newspaper }}, {{ aranthebes_the_immortal }}, {{ bowl_of_convergence }}, {{ carlton_van_wyk }} and {{ abbot }}.
The deck can bloat a bit using simple {{ blood_doll }}. Both {{ the_hungry_coyote }} and {{ library_hunting_ground }} can provide a good influx of blood here.
The {{ AUS }} bounces are enough to defend against bleed decks, but votes deck are a definitive threat for this deck. This explains why the intercept defence does not include {{ eyes_of_argus }} since its intercept bonus cannot be used against political actions. This is also why so many {{delaying_tactics }} are included: the goal is to prevent {{ anarchist_uprising }} or {{ reins_of_power }} to pass here, and keep the momentum up while commiting as few resources as possible for defence.
It's important to get a vampire with superior {{ AUS }} out fast, to make the most of the reaction module and its numerous bounces.
{{ the_uncoiling }} is a silver bullet counter against {{ the_unmasking }}, as allies deck with intercept can quickly become a bit of a burden here.
{{ wash }} can be used to counter a {{ villein }} and amount to a bleed for 5, counter a permanent intercept location like {{ krcg_news_radio }}, or a stealth providing location for a predator likely to vote, like {{ monastery_of_shadows }}.
There are a lot of ways to build a toolbox with the Tzimisce {{ tzimisce }} clan. Many of them rely on a star vampire like {{ lambach }}, {{ sascha_vykos }} or {{ meshenka }}.
The Living Manse version, as seen in {{ juans_deck }} for the 2021 SAC, relies on more {{ living_manse }} for a bit of a slower setup but stronger finish. The deck also includes {{ meld_with_the_land }} and is a better fit in a combat oriented environment, with a more fragile defence against vote decks. Both deck list can be used as inspiration, as any variation between those two can be picked or discarded depending on the desired outcome.
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