{% 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 %}
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.
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.
{{ 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 }}.
{% endtrans %} {% endblock %}