{% 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 {{ card("Tupdog") }} and their PU disciplines combination to dispose of opponents vampires. The crypt is spammed with {{ card("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 {{ card("Brick by Brick") }} to set the range, {{ card("Immortal Grapple") }} to prevent dodges and S:CE ("Strike: Combat Ends") and {{ card("Raking Talons") }} for aggravated damage. {{ card("Torn Signpost") }} or {{ card("Amaranth") }} are used to destroy cumbersome vampires.
As the {{ card("Tupdog") }} needs a master to be able to act, {{ card("Antonio d'Erlette") }} is a perfect fit. He also comes with his friends the {{ card("Nephandus") }}, they're here to bleed the prey, helped by some {{ card("Computer Hacking") }}.
The {{ card("Nephandus") }} can also defend a bit with {{ card("The Unmasking") }}. Also, {{ card("Deflection") }} is used for bounces by {{ card("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: {{ card("Channel 10") }}, {{ card("KRCG News Radio") }} and {{ card("Aranthebes, The Immortal") }}.
Only 4 copies of {{ card("Antonio d'Erlette") }} are in the crypt as to not jam it.
{{ card("Yawp Court") }} is an interesting counter against political constructs: as {{ card("Tupdog") }} are Sabbat, they can use it.
{{ card("Computer Hacking") }} are not often used and {{ card("Target Vitals") }} is often included as it can be used by the {{ card("Nephandus") }}. Before 2010 (release date of Heirs to the Blood and {{ card("Brick by Brick") }}), {{ card("Crawling Chamber") }} was used to maneuver, but it was less efficient.
{{ card("Graverobbing") }} is often included instead of {{ card("Amaranth") }}, to steal vampires to help oust the prey faster. It forces {{ card("Antonio d'Erlette") }} to take a risky action though: if he is disabled, the {{ card("Tupdog") }} can not act anymore.
As for the {{ link("/archetypes/nephandii", _("Nephandii")) }} archetype, the decks works well with {{ card("The Parthenon") }} and some {{ card("Ashur Tablets") }}. {{ link("/deck-search", _("Martin Weinmayer's deck"), twda_id="2019tdclf") }} from 2019 is a good example.
The Cats and Dogs variant replaces the commonly used {{ card("Nephandus") }} by some {{ card("Rock Cat") }} for additional rushes, like in {{ link("/deck-search", _("Danilo Torrisi's deck"), twda_id="2013iecqbi") }} from 2013. A bit of bloat is needed to pay for them though, Danilo's idea was to use {{ card("Autarkis Persecution") }}.
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