{% extends "best-cards/_layout.html" %} {% import "best-cards/_layout_card_column.html" as layout with context%} {% block content %}

{{ malkavian }} {% trans trimmed %} Malkavian {% endtrans%}

{% trans trimmed lutz_politics=link("/archetypes/lutz-politics"), rachel_madness=link("/archetypes/rachel-madness"), lutz_von_hohenzollern=card("Lutz von Hohenzollern"), rachel_brandywine=card("Rachel Brandywine"), weenie_dem=link("/archetypes/weenie-dem"), weenie_aus=link("/archetypes/weenie-aus") %} The Malkavian are a prominent clan. With their unique {{ dem }} discipline beside the excellent {{ obf }}{{ aus }} disciplines, plus some really good vampires, they have led to many archetypes. {{ lutz_politics }} and {{ rachel_madness }} are two archetypes revolving around the powerful vampires {{ lutz_von_hohenzollern }} and {{ rachel_brandywine }} respectively. On the other hand, Malkavian and their antitribu are also used into two strong weenie constructs: {{ weenie_dem }} and {{ weenie_aus }}. {% endtrans%}

{% trans trimmed mind_rape_arch=link("/archetypes/mind-rape"), mind_rape=card("Mind Rape"), fifth_edition=external( "https://www.blackchantry.com/products/current-products/vampire-the-eternal-struggle-fifth-edition/", _("fifth edition") ) %} Group 1 Malkavian have the {{ dom }}{{ obf }}{{ aus }} disciplines combination, making them the only vampires of the game with {{ dom }}{{ obf }} as clan disciplines. That got them into other archetypes, like the {{ mind_rape_arch }} archetype, using {{ mind_rape }} to take control of opponents vampires. Malkavian and their antitribu got {{ dem }} instead of {{ dom }} on group 2 to 5, an evolution right on tracks with the roleplaying game Vampire: the Masquerade. They got {{ dom }} back on group 6 with the release of the {{ fifth_edition }}. {% endtrans%}

{% call layout.card_column("Kindred Spirits", decks=99, copies="7-21") %} {% trans trimmed %} This bleed action is central to the {{ dem }} discipline. It can deliver a bleed of 2 in combination with a 1 pool bloat. Moreover, the bleed can be directed to any Methusalah, not only the prey, offering additional table control. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Lutz von Hohenzollern", decks=94, copies="1-4") %} {% trans trimmed voter_captivation=card("Voter Captivation") %} Star of the Malkavian clan, he has a really powerful ability, 4 votes and +2 bleed like many Inner Circle, combined with all clan disciplines plus the useful {{ PRE }} that gives acces to excellent vote modifiers like {{ voter_captivation }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Confusion", decks=87, copies="4-12") %} {% trans trimmed %} An excellent bleed modifier at no cost, it provides stealth at superior {{ DEM }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Eyes of Chaos", decks=83, copies="4-11") %} {% trans trimmed conditioning=card("Conditioning") %} A powerful bleed enhancer at no cost, although a bit less efficient than {{ conditioning }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Zöe", decks=74, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed telepathic_misdirection=card("Telepathic Misdirection") %} Superior {{ AUS }} at 3 pool is really a bargain. She has access to {{ telepathic_misdirection }} for the cheapest price. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Deny", decks=66, copies="1-6") %} {% trans trimmed trap=card("Trap") %} A good stealth enhancer at superior {{ DEM }}, its inferior ability is seldom used but can still come in handy to get out of a {{ trap }}, for example. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Madness Network", decks=47, copies="2-5") %} {% trans trimmed homunculus=card("Homunculus"), reversal_of_fortunes=card("Reversal of Fortunes") %} A rare effect for this infamous clan card. It enables Malkavians to stay in defence and only bleed at the end of their predator's turn, but it can also be used to act multiple times during the successive turns of other players. I can become a cornerstone of the deck when combined with other tricks, like {{ homunculus }} or {{ reversal_of_fortunes }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Uncle George", decks=46, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed persia=card("Persia, The Beautiful Statue", "Persia") %} 5 pool is a good price for the {{ DEM }}{{ obf }} combination. He is almost always paired with {{ persia }} in stealth & bleed constructs. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Muddled Vampire Hunter", decks=45, copies="1") %} {% trans trimmed %} An excellent ally with good combat abilities at a reasonable price. He can help take down a cumbersome minion or deter an aggressive predator. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Persia, The Beautiful Statue", decks=44, copies="1") %} {% trans trimmed %} {{ DEM }}{{ obf }} for 5 pool in the group 3, combined with a nice ability. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Apache Jones", decks=41, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed uncle_george=card("Uncle George"), persia=card("Persia, The Beautiful Statue", "Persia") %} 5 pool is a good price for the {{ DEM }}{{ obf }} combination. He is almost always paired with {{ uncle_george }} and {{ persia }} in stealth & bleed decks. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Maris Streck", decks=40, copies="2-4") %} {% trans trimmed %} A Justicar with a very powerful ability she can use multiple times during an action. She gets included even in other clans crypts just for her ability and title. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Midget", decks=39, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed kaymakli_fragment=card("Kaymakli Fragment"), sibyl_s_tongue=card("Sibyl's Tongue") %} 3 pool is a low price to pay for the {{ DEM }}{{ obf }} combination. Its Infernal trait is a bummer, but he is still excellent for stealth & bleed decks, where speed matters more than cost. It can also bloat with {{ kaymakli_fragment }}, which he can fetch with {{ sibyl_s_tongue }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Touch of Clarity", decks=39, copies="1-4") %} {% trans trimmed deflection=card("Deflection") %} The only card in the game that can counter {{ dom }} bounces like {{ deflection }}: depending on the environment, it can be a powerful device in the {{ dem }} arsenal when used sparingly. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Victoria", decks=37, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed madness_network=card("Madness Network") %} Superior {{ AUS }} for 5 pool gets her included in many crypts, often when {{ obf }} or {{ cel }} can be used. Moreover, her ability makes for a nice bloat when she's combined with {{ madness_network }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("The Call", decks=37, copies="2-6") %} {% trans trimmed %} A strong bloat device that can help get vampires out faster, especially at superior {{ DEM }}{{ AUS }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Jackie", decks=37, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed %} The cheapest {{ DEM }} of the game at only 3 pool, she gets included in many {{ dem }} decks. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Quentin King III", decks=34, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed maris_streck=card("Maris Streck"), the_call=card("The Call"), madman_s_quill=card("Madman's Quill") %} A Prince for 7 pool with a good disciplines combination. He is group 3, the same group as {{ maris_streck }} and is often included alongside her. The fact that he can use {{ the_call }} and {{ madman_s_quill }} is also a strong point. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Morel", decks=34, copies="1-3") %} {% trans trimmed %} All clan disciplines at superior for just 6 pool, this is a bargain. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Stavros", decks=33, copies="1-3") %} {% trans trimmed lutz_von_hohenzollern=card("Lutz von Hohenzollern") %} Although he does not have superior {{ DEM }}, his superior {{ PRE }} and title makes him a natural companion to {{ lutz_von_hohenzollern }} in a political deck, or any {{ OBF }}{{ PRE }} political construct, for that matter. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Gilbert Duane", decks=32, copies="1-3") %} {% trans trimmed %} A prince for 7 and a very strong disciplines combination. He gets included in many Royalty decks. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Mind Tricks", decks=32, copies="2-5") %} {% trans trimmed deny=card("Deny"), confusion=card("Confusion") %} +1 stealth for 1 blood: this is expensive. It is included in decks where {{ obf }} is not much available. Alongside {{ deny }} and {{ confusion }}, it can make for a very decent stealth & bleed module using just the {{ DEM }} discipline. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Leandro", decks=31, copies="1-3") %} {% trans trimmed council_of_doom=link("/archetypes/council-of-doom") %} A strong Inner Circle with a good ability and {{ OBF }}{{ dom }}, a good disciplines combination. He is seen in Malkavian Royalty builds but also in group 2 Inner Circle constructs like the {{ council_of_doom }} archetype. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Tony", decks=28, copies="1") %} {% trans trimmed the_call=card("The Call"), madman_s_quill=card("Madman's Quill") %} A good disciplines combination for 6. He can uses bounces, {{ the_call }} and {{ madman_s_quill }}, and superior {{ DEM }} and inferior {{ obf }} is enough to be of use in a stealth & bleed deck. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Restructure", decks=28, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed carlton_van_wyk=card("Carlton Van Wyk"), ossian=card("Ossian") %} An excellent ally remover at superior {{ DEM }}. It can get rid of the widespread {{ carlton_van_wyk }} and {{ ossian }}, who both become quickly problematic. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Madman's Quill", decks=25, copies="2-4") %} {% trans trimmed %} A bit pricey but its base effect can be worth it for a lunge. Its superior effect can get really efficient in some decks too. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Unmada", decks=25, copies="2-4") %} {% trans trimmed lutz_von_hohenzollern=card("Lutz von Hohenzollern") %} A strong ability for a Justicar, all for 9 pool. He is often seen in company with {{ lutz_von_hohenzollern }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Ohanna", decks=24, copies="1") %} {% trans trimmed %} A really cheap 2 pool for {{ dom }}, she gets included in many crypts. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% endblock %}