{% extends "archetypes/_layout.html" %} {% import "archetypes/_layout-erratum.html" as erratum with context %} {% import "archetypes/neonate/the-unnamed.json" as deck_json %} {% block meta %} {% endblock %} {% block archetype_name %}

{{ baali }} The unnamed

{% endblock %} {% block archetype %} {% trans trimmed aire_of_elation=card("Aire of Elation"), archon_investigation=card("Archon Investigation"), arishat=card("Arishat"), condemnation_mute=card("Condemnation: Mute"), contagion=card("Contagion"), dark_influences=card("Dark Influences"), dhabi_revenant=card("D'habi Revenant"), direct_intervention=card("Direct Intervention"), eluding_the_arms_of_morpheus=card("Eluding the Arms of Morpheus"), enkil_cog=card("Enkil Cog"), entrancement=card("Entrancement"), flurry_of_action=card("Flurry of Action"), form_of_mist=card("Form of Mist"), harbinger_of_skulls=card("Harbinger of Skulls"), homunculus=card("Homunculus"), i_am_legion=card("I Am Legion"), instantaneous_transformation=card("Instantaneous Transformation"), js_simmons_esq=card("J.S. Simmons, Esq."), legal_manipulations=card("Legal Manipulations"), mental_maze=card("Mental Maze"), pentex_subversion=card("Pentex™ Subversion"), mylan_horseed=card("Mylan Horseed"), perfectionist=card("Perfectionist"), rotschreck=card("Rötschreck"), ruins_of_charizel=card("Ruins of Charizel"), sense_the_sin=card("Sense The Sin"), shatter_the_gate=card("Shatter The Gate"), telepathic_misdirection=card("Telepathic Misdirection"), tend_the_flock=card("Tend the Flock"), the_coven=card("The Coven"), the_unnamed=card("The unnamed"), unleash_hells_fury=card("Unleash Hell's Fury"), vessel=card("Vessel"), xeper=card("Xeper, Sultan of Lepers", "Xeper"), anniversary=external("https://www.blackchantry.com/products/legacy/preconstructed-decks/product-25th-anniversary/", _("25th Anniversary")), anthology=external("https://www.blackchantry.com/products/legacy/bundles/product-anthology-1/", _("Anthology 1")), bloat=link("/strategy/bloat", _("bloat")), v5_malkavian=external("https://www.blackchantry.com/products/legacy/vampire-the-eternal-struggle-fifth-edition/fifth-edition-malkavian/", _("V5 Malkavian")), v5_ministry=external("https://www.blackchantry.com/products/vampire-the-eternal-struggle-fifth-edition/fifth-edition-the-ministry/", _("V5 Ministry")), fb_malkavian=external("https://www.blackchantry.com/products/legacy/first-blood/first-blood-malkavian/", _("First Blood: Malkavian")), fb_nosferatu=external("https://www.blackchantry.com/products/current-products/first-blood-nosferatu/", _("First Blood: Nosferatu")), fb_toreador=external("https://www.blackchantry.com/products/current-products/first-blood-toreador/", _("First Blood: Toreador")), heirs_to_the_blood_1=external("https://www.blackchantry.com/product-heirs-to-the-blood-reprint-bundle-1/", _("Heirs to the Blood 1")), information_highway_article=external("https://vtesinformationhighway.wordpress.com/2019/09/10/so-you-want-to-play-the-unnamed/", _("Information Highway article")), libertine_ball=external("https://www.blackchantry.com/products/product-libertine-ball/", _("Libertine Ball")), main_article=link("/archetypes/the-unnamed", _("main article")), print_on_demand=external("https://www.drivethrucards.com/browse/pub/12056/Black-Chantry-Productions/subcategory/30619_34256/VTES-Legacy-Card-Singles", _("Print on Demand")) %}

Highlights

This is a stealth & bleed deck using {{ the_unnamed }} as star vampire. The idea is to bleed each turn with {{ the_unnamed }}. The deck aims to put {{ enkil_cog }} and use {{ instantaneous_transformation }} or {{ homunculus }} to unlock and bleed twice (once in your turn, once during an opponent's turn).

{{ PRE }} bleed enhancers like {{ legal_manipulations }} and {{ aire_of_elation }}, coupled with {{ OBF }} for stealth provide a strong steady bleed. {{ PRO }} provides additional stealth with {{ form_of_mist }} and {{ instantaneous_transformation }}, two very versatile cards. Finally, {{ i_am_legion }} provides a counter against {{ AUS }} bounces like {{ telepathic_misdirection }} but can also cancel some {{ aus }} intercept or just get discarded on a successful action if the prey does not use {{ aus }}.

On the defence side, the deck provides a number of options. {{ unleash_hells_fury }} can deter bleeds, but also rushes. {{ condemnation_mute }} and {{ arishat }} are great against political decks, while {{ xeper }} and {{ entrancement }} help counter allies decks. But the biggest defence of the deck is its ability to {{ bloat }}: between {{ the_unnamed }}'s ability and {{ tend_the_flock }}, the deck already regenerates pool fast, but multiple other cards help with that like {{ legal_manipulations }} and {{ i_am_legion }}.

There are two important points to keep in mind. First, {{ the_unnamed }} needs blood for key cards, so blood management is key: a number of cards help like {{ the_coven }}, {{ perfectionist }} and {{ vessel }}. Second, {{ tend_the_flock }} requires a younger vampire in crypt. You are supposed to get the blood back in your pool at the end of your turn: influencing some sidekicks might be useful but should only be done if there is an option left in the crypt for future {{ tend_the_flock }}.

One last trick to consider is the timing of the additional bleed action once {{ enkil_cog }} is in play. Bleeding at the end of your predator turn is standard, since it gets you the edge and an additional pool. But bleeding during your prey's turn can be interesting: first you don't have to worry about {{ archon_investigation }} (the prey cannot play it during their turn), but also this can give you just the pool you need to survive before your predator takes their turn.

Tweaks and variants

Check the {{ main_article }} for more information about this deck. You might also be interested in the {{ information_highway_article }}, for a cheaper version.

A couple of legacy cards can help improve this deck. {{ flurry_of_action }} is great here and can replace a few bleed actions. {{ sense_the_sin }} is cheaper than {{ aire_of_elation }}, {{ eluding_the_arms_of_morpheus }} useful for additional unlock and {{ rotschreck }} is a great security belt. {{ dhabi_revenant }} is slightly better than {{ js_simmons_esq }}. {{ contagion }} and {{ ruins_of_charizel }} are interesting options, but not necessary ones. {{ mental_maze }} can be added for combat defence, but is only worth the slot if you expect heavy combat modules that {{ the_unnamed }}'s ability can't deter.

There are a few variations to this deck. One can focus on more {{ legal_manipulations }} and forego the {{ enkil_cog }} / {{ homunculus }} combo. Alternatively, a handful of {{ shatter_the_gate }} can be added for additional damage, but it's hardly necessary. Finally, minor tweaks can be considered, like adding {{ pentex_subversion }} or {{ mylan_horseed }}.

What to buy

A couple {{ heirs_to_the_blood_1 }} plus {{ anniversary }} and {{ anthology }}, coupled with {{ fb_malkavian }} and {{ v5_malkavian }} for the {{ obf }} cards. {{ pre }} cards come from {{ libertine_ball }} and {{ fb_toreador }}. You might want to do a few trades or adapt the decklist for a few cards like {{ dark_influences }}, the eighth {{ instantaneous_transformation }} and third {{ enkil_cog }}, or a few cards coming from a third {{ heirs_to_the_blood_1 }} and {{ fb_nosferatu }}. {{ print_on_demand }} can provide you with {{ condemnation_mute }} and optionnaly with {{ direct_intervention }} if you want to replace {{ dark_influences }}.

As a closing comment, you might want to procure a {{ v5_ministry }} on top of it all, since it will provide a number of fun and interesting options to consider for this deck.

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