{% extends "archetypes/_layout.html" %} {% import "archetypes/_layout-erratum.html" as erratum with context %} {% import "archetypes/platinum-protocol.json" as deck_json %} {% block meta %} {% endblock %} {% block archetype_name %}
This is a Stealth & Bleed deck using the V5 Ministry {{ ministry }} anarchs and their ominous {{ platinum_protocol }} to deliver constant strong stealth bleeds, supported by the combo cards {{ revelation_of_the_serpent }} and {{ enchanting_gaze }}.
The game plan is very straightforward: get vampires out and bleed your preys to death successively. {{ party_out_of_bounds }} is used for bleed defense, and the versatile {{ form_of_mist }} as both stealth and combat defense. Standard {{ leeching }} bloat devices {{ villein }} and {{ blood_doll }} are used to get some pool back and influence more bleeders throughout the game.
This version is unique in its use of the master module. The doubled {{ bleeding_the_vine }} helps tremendously: it can disable bloat modules based on master cards like {{ villein }}, but also completely paralyze a {{ haqim_royalty }} deck by denying it access to {{ haqims_law_retribution }}.
The inclusion of {{ house_of_sorrow }} is a stroke of genius: coupled with {{ bleeding_the_vine }} it makes all the opponents think twice before they play a Master card even if the vine is locked. But also, it can provide double stealth if needed, both with {{ opium_den }} and {{ anarch_railroad }}. Because of the strong Master module, trippling {{ nonu_dis }} only makes sense.
{{ field_training }} allows the mid cap vampires of the crypt ({{ elisha_tucker }}, {{ aluc_romas_de_leon }} and {{ doctor_morocco }}) to get access to the juicy superior version of the combo cards {{ revelation_of_the_serpent }} and {{ enchanting_gaze }}. It is more often used to provide superior {{ PRO }} because of {{ form_of_mist }}, but using it for {{ PRE }} is not out of the question if more stealth is of no moment.
Since the deck relies on {{ party_out_of_bounds }} for defense, the inclusion of {{ archon_investigation }} (to keep the opponents on their toes) and {{ narrow_minds }} (to hinder more classical bleed defense modules) only makes sense.
{{ vivian_vi }} often shows up in the crypt, sometimes twice. The main variation is on the reactions side: including more barons allows for {{ bait_and_switch }}, which can be better than {{ party_out_of_bounds }}, but higher crypt cost otherwise slows the deck a bit. Both can be mixed, of course.
The master module can vary widely. {{ pentex_subversion }} is often included, but also {{ carfax_abbey }} and {{ temple_hunting_ground }}. Some have experimented with {{ cave_of_apples }} to add a dreadful use to all these juicy corruption counters {{ platinum_protocol }} pops up.
The inclusion of a view political cards like {{ eat_the_rich }} and {{ reckless_agitation }} in more Barons-heavy decks is also a possibility: it can be backed by {{ propaganda_of_the_deed }} and offer a stronger {{ lunge }} by calling the votes after a successful {{ platinum_protocol }} and an unlock from {{ dabbler }} and {{ crimethinc }}. The downside is, obviously, less stability and a harder hand management. Still it is appealing since two top players, {{ desso_alastor }} and {{ karl_schaeffer }}, already ran away with it.
Another variation combines this archetype with {{ the_unnamed }}, see for example {{ lukas_simandls_deck }} for the Austrian Open. It is debatable whether or not the combination is in any way stronger than any of the individual decks, but it does not seem to be inferior either.
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