{% extends "archetypes/_layout.html" %} {% import "archetypes/_layout-erratum.html" as erratum with context %} {% import "archetypes/archive/black-hand.json" as deck_json %} {% block meta %} {% endblock %} {% block archetype_name %}
This is a stealth & bleed deck using {{ reunion_kamut }} and {{ recruitment_exercise }} to get more vampires out fast and cheap. Bleed is enhanced by permanent modifier like {{ camera_phone }}, with {{ obf }} modifiers for stealth.
Black Hand Seraphs have acces to the {{ a_b }} enhancers {{ tattoo_signal }} and {{ watchtower_four_ride_forth }}: this is the key of the deck. Many Black Hand vampires have {{ obf }} to provide enough stealth to get most actions through, bleeds or bloat alike.
A carefully chosen crypt provides a stable enough access to {{ AUS }} to include bleed defence in the form of bounces with {{ telepathic_misdirection }} and {{ my_enemy_s_enemy }}.
The {{ tattoo_signal }} and {{ reunion_kamut }} combination is the core of the deck. Once a Seraph is out, a Black Hand sidekick quickly follows and can continue to use {{ reunion_kamut }} repetitively to get more minions out. Getting the blood back in pool is also an option, providing a solid bloat if needed.
{{ delaying_tactics }} should be kept to counter {{ anarchist_uprising }} or similar votes, as they could end this deck once enough minions are out.
The deck does not have much in terms of combat defence, but low capacity sidekicks can always stay around to block any threatening action against their Seraph.
This archetype is probably the most variable in the top tier. The bloat mechanic based on {{ tattoo_signal }} and {{ reunion_kamut }} is a constant, as well as the high stealth from {{ obf }}. Depending on the crypt, both {{ dom }} and {{ AUS }} are viable options for bounces, with {{ watchtower_four_ride_forth }} for additional unlock. From the combat module to carefully handpicked additions, the rest varies a lot from one deck to the next.
A full fledged Banu Haqim version is also possible, as in {{ rauls_deck }}. {{ QUI }} provies more tricks and a stronger bleed, but {{ AUS }} has to be dropped and the bleed defence gets that much weaker.
Another variation uses a mid capacity multi-clan crypt with {{ dom }}. It looses the {{ obf }} stealth but can be more toolboxy with more intercept thanks to {{ ministry_card }} and {{ abbot }}, provided the combat module packs a bit more punch. {{ mark_loughmans_deck }} from 2018 is a recent example.
{{ elimelech_the_twice_damned }} can be even more of a star in order to include a few {{ DEM }} cards, especially {{ kindred_spirits }}, as in {{ fernandos_deck }} from 2018.
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