{% extends "archetypes/_layout.html" %} {% import "archetypes/_layout-erratum.html" as erratum with context %} {% import "archetypes/neonate/tzimisce-toolbox.json" as deck_json %} {% block meta %} {% endblock %} {% block archetype_name %}
This is a toolbox deck using Tzimisce {{ tzimisce }} vampires.
The idea is to bank on the very versatile {{ ANI }} discipline: completed by {{ VIC }} for bleed and combat, and {{ AUS }} for intercept, it makes for a very balanced toolbox.
As usual toolboxes, cards rotation is key: card draw will determine play and you should aim to maximise the effect of the cards you get, but also adapt your strategy to what you get in hand. The deck is very balanced: it can bleed solidly with {{ deep_song }} and {{ changeling }}, but also rush with {{ deep_song }} to disable a problematic blocker or bouncer with the {{ ANI }} and {{ VIC }} combat cards.
Although not really a wall, the deck has good block capabilities with a number of wakes and, more importantly, a good number of {{ telepathic_misdirection }} to bounce your predator's bleeds. Those will add to your own bleeds to put a better pressure on your prey. As you don't want to jam your hand with intercept and wakes though, you'll have to choose carefully what to block on your prey and predator side. Additional defence is provided by {{ under_siege }} and the two Master cards {{ channel_10 }} and {{ guardian_angel }}.
The combat module focuses on maintaining long range with {{ aid_from_bats }}, potentially adding a bit more damage when necessary with {{ carrion_crows }}, or use aggravated damage with {{ breath_of_the_dragon }} and {{ chiropteran_marauder }} if the opportunity arises.
You might want to check {{ information_highways_article }} for a cheaper build for the Tzimisce {{ tzimisce }} clan, using more of a wall approach.
If you got access to legacy cards, a handful of Master cards are worth considering: {{ rotschreck }} is a deadly tool to handle combats when you block, {{ powerbase_barranquilla }} and {{ black_forest_base }} could be added for a bit more bloat. {{ the_admonitions }} could replace a {{ dreams_of_the_sphinx }}. On the crypt side, {{ lady_zara_slatikov }} and {{ laika }} could provide a bit of diversity although, if you have access to legacy vampire you might prefer to have a look to the excellent group 2/3 possibilities for the Tzimisce {{ tzimisce }}. Finally, {{ fiendish_tongue }} deserves a look: if you expect a few Anarch decks, it might be a better fit here than {{ deep_song }}.
There are a number of minute adjustments one can make to this deck depending on the {{ meta }}. {{ carlton_van_wyk }} could be good, {{ heart_of_nizchetus }} is also a very good fit in toolbox builds. {{ krcg_news_radio }} could be added to second {{ channel_10 }}. {{ living_manse }} and {{ plasmic_form }} could be added to the mix for stronger bleeds.
There are a few examples revolving around the core idea of this deck that won recent tournaments: {{ high_angseesings_deck }} from the 2020 UK Nationals is a similar build, more focused on offence with a lot of {{ plasmic_form }} and {{ fiendish_tongue }} instead of {{ deep_song }}. {{ juan_rodriguez_deck }} from the 2021 SAC is an interesting variation, with {{ asanbonsam_ghoul }} and a couple of {{ war_ghoul }} to increase defence (both available on {{ print_on_demand }}).
A couple of {{ den_of_fiends }}, plus a {{ anniversary }} and a {{ fb_nosferatu }}. A few additional cards can be traded or found in other bundles like {{ pact_with_nephandi }}, {{ parliament_of_shadows }} and {{ v5_nosferatu }}. {{ direct_intervention }} can be found on {{ print_on_demand }}. {{ righteous_endeavor }} was part of the {{ kickstarter }} reprint and can be traded or replaced by {{ lady_vadislava }}.
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