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

Tupdogs

{% endblock %} {% block archetype %} {% trans trimmed tupdog=card("Tupdog"), brick_by_brick=card("Brick by Brick"), immortal_grapple=card("Immortal Grapple"), raking_talons=card("Raking Talons"), torn_signpost=card("Torn Signpost"), amaranth=card("Amaranth"), antonio_d_erlette=card("Antonio d'Erlette"), nephandus=card("Nephandus"), computer_hacking=card("Computer Hacking"), the_unmasking=card("The Unmasking"), deflection=card("Deflection"), channel_10=card("Channel 10"), krcg_news_radio=card("KRCG News Radio"), aranthebes_the_immortal=card("Aranthebes, The Immortal"), yawp_court=card("Yawp Court"), target_vitals=card("Target Vitals"), crawling_chamber=card("Crawling Chamber"), graverobbing=card("Graverobbing"), the_parthenon=card("The Parthenon"), ashur_tablets=card("Ashur Tablets"), rock_cat=card("Rock Cat"), autarkis_persecution=card("Autarkis Persecution"), nephandii=link("/archetypes/nephandii"), martin_weinmayer_s_deck=link("/deck-search", _("Martin Weinmayer's deck"), id="2019tdclf"), danilo_torrisi_s_deck=link("/deck-search", _("Danilo Torrisi's deck"), id="2013iecqbi") %}

Highlights

This is a rush deck using {{ tupdog }} and their {{ POT }}{{ VIS }} disciplines combination to dispose of opponents vampires. The crypt is spammed with {{ tupdog }} to an unusual 24 cards count. The size of the crypt alone is often enough for the opponents to recognize the archetype.

The combat module uses {{ brick_by_brick }} to set the range, {{ immortal_grapple }} to prevent dodges and S:CE ("Strike: Combat Ends") and {{ raking_talons }} for aggravated damage. {{ torn_signpost }} or {{ amaranth }} are used to destroy cumbersome vampires.

As the {{ tupdog }} needs a master to be able to act, {{ antonio_d_erlette }} is a perfect fit. He also comes with his friends the {{ nephandus }}, they're here to bleed the prey, helped by some {{ computer_hacking }}.

The {{ nephandus }} can also defend a bit with {{ the_unmasking }}. Also, {{ deflection }} is used for bounces by {{ antonio_d_erlette }}.

This is a fast and brutal deck, which must handle its predator sooner rather than later, as most opponents will gladely let her dispose of the deck if she can.

Tips & Tricks

A bit of additional intercept is provided by permanents: {{ channel_10 }}, {{ krcg_news_radio }} and {{ aranthebes_the_immortal }}.

Only 4 copies of {{ antonio_d_erlette }} are in the crypt as to not jam it.

{{ yawp_court }} is an interesting counter against political constructs: as {{ tupdog }} are Sabbat, they can use it.

Variants

{{ computer_hacking }} are not often used and {{ target_vitals }} is often included as it can be used by the {{ nephandus }}. Before 2010 (release date of Heirs to the Blood and {{ brick_by_brick }}), {{ crawling_chamber }} was used to maneuver, but it was less efficient.

{{ graverobbing }} is often included instead of {{ amaranth }}, to steal vampires to help oust the prey faster. It forces {{ antonio_d_erlette }} to take a risky action though: if he is disabled, the {{ tupdog }} can not act anymore.

As for the {{ nephandii }} archetype, the deck works well with {{ the_parthenon }} and some {{ ashur_tablets }}. {{ martin_weinmayer_s_deck }} from 2019 is a good example.

The Cats and Dogs variant replaces the commonly used {{ nephandus }} by some {{ rock_cat }} for additional rushes, like in {{ danilo_torrisi_s_deck }} from 2013. A bit of bloat is needed to pay for them though, Danilo's idea was to use {{ autarkis_persecution }}.

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