{% extends "archetypes/_layout.html" %} {% import "archetypes/_layout-erratum.html" as erratum with context %} {% import "archetypes/the-unnamed.json" as deck_json %} {% block meta %} {% endblock %} {% block archetype_name %}
This is a stealth & bleed deck starring {{ the_unnamed }}. The idea is to use his ability to bleed and bloat at the same time. {{ tend_the_flock }} is used to improve the bloat.
At some point in the game, he gets {{ enkil_cog }} and {{ homunculus }}, allowing him to bleed again during another turn, doubling his bleed and bloat power.
The versatile {{ instantaneous_transformation }} is a great asset and other options are included to let him unlock as much as possible: {{ homunculus }}, but also {{ eluding_the_arms_of_morpheus }}, {{ mylan_horseed }} and {{ majesty }}. The more he unlocks, the less the Methusalah has to pay for the Infernal penalty.
His threatening combat ability makes unlocking and trying to block a real threat — {{ sense_the_sin }} becomes more versatile than in most Baali decks.
{{ flurry_of_action }} is rarely played overall, but very typical of this archetype. It lets {{ the_unnamed }} bleed and unlock with a single card, at no cost. A bleed enhancement action is less useful than it can be in other decks, since {{ sense_the_sin }}, {{ true_love_s_face }}, {{ enkil_cog }} and {{ the_horde }} already provide enough bleed enhancement, and the deck rarely bleeds over 3 because of {{ archon_investigation }} anyway.
{{ rötschreck }} is a nice surprise that can disable quite any combat module if used with {{ the_unnamed }} ability when blocking.
{{ infernal_servitor }} is a powerful bleeder and can even use {{ obf }} for some stealth. Moreover, it can be played twice in a turn, back-to-back.
{{ shadow_of_the_beast }} and {{ kaymakli_fragment }} are rare inclusions and Darby Keeney comments they could be cut.
{{ mask_of_a_thousand_faces }} is seldom played, but here it lets {{ the_unnamed }} "takeover" when someone unexpectedly blocks a sidekick.
The whole deck tends to cost a bit of blood, so {{ perfectionist }} and {{ giant_s_blood }} are played to help restore {{ the_unnamed }}'s blood. {{ the_coven }} is also common.
{{ i_am_legion }} is versatile: it can be used to counter some {{ aus }} intercept or bounces but can also be used just for 1 pool on a successful action: the card text states "and/or gain 1 pool".
Many small variations exist over the minion cards. {{ form_of_mist }} is often included for its versatility. and {{ d_habi_revenant }} as a bleed enhancer.
The Legal variant disregards the {{ enkil_cog }} and {{ homunculus }} combination and replaces {{ flurry_of_action }} with {{ legal_manipulations }}.
The Maleficia variant plays {{ maleficia }} and uses {{ psalm_of_the_damned }}, {{ greater_curse }} and/or {{ evil_eye }} to improve the deck. {{ fernando_naves_resck_s_deck }} from the 2017 Brazilian CCQ is a good example.
{% endtrans %} {% endblock %} {% block errata %}