{% extends "best-cards/_layout.html" %} {% import "best-cards/_layout_card_column.html" as layout with context%} {% block content %}

{{ lasombra }} Lasombra

{% trans trimmed lasombra_nocturn=link("/archetypes/lasombra-nocturn"), parliament_of_shadows=link("/archetypes/parliament-of-shadows") %} The Lasombra and their rare Obtenebration {{ obt }} discipline are quite close to the Kiasyd {{ kiasyd }}, but a little more played. They have given birth to the infamous {{ lasombra_nocturn }} archetype, one of the strongest stealth & bleed archetypes of the game using the {{ DOM }}{{ OBT }} disciplines combination. They also can be used for political builds like {{ parliament_of_shadows }}, or even toolbox builds, but this is a rarer occurence. {% endtrans %}

{% call layout.card_column("Shroud of Absence", decks=35, copies="2-5") %} {% trans trimmed %} Another stealth modifier, this one at no cost. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Shadow Play", decks=32, copies="3-6") %} {% trans trimmed lost_in_crowds=card("Lost in Crowds"), into_thin_air=card("Into Thin Air") %} The strongest stealth for {{ obt }}, pricier than the {{ obf }} equivalents {{ lost_in_crowds }} and {{ into_thin_air }} of course. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Elysian Fields", decks=27, copies="1") %} {% trans trimmed %} An excellent permanent stealth enhancer for a reasonable 2 pool cost. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Shroud of Night", decks=22, copies="2-4") %} {% trans trimmed %} Yet another stealth enhancer, this one only really useful at superior {{ OBT }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Tenebrous Form", decks=20, copies="1-3") %} {% trans trimmed %} Completing the stealth arsenal of {{ obt }}, this one as a nice side-effect at superior {{ OBT }}: it prevents allies to block the action, as they do not have blood to pay (and as it is not a card they use, cannot use life instead). {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Blanket of Night", decks=18, copies="1-3") %} {% trans trimmed a_b=link("/strategy/fundamentals", _("A&B"), _anchor="AB") %} Yet another stealth enhancer, the superior {{ OBT }} effect can be a useful block denial, although locking two vampires to get a single action through is really expensive in terms of {{ a_b }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Ermenegildo, The Rake", decks=15, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed %} Only 5 pool for {{ DOM }}{{ OBT }}, plus he is Black Hand. He gets included in a lot of decks, Lasombra, Kiasyd {{ kiasyd }} or Black Hand alike. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Oubliette", decks=15, copies="2-7") %} {% trans trimmed shadow_body=card("Shadow Body") %} An excellent combat defence with the "combat ends" effect, its superior {{ OBT }} is also a good deterrent. Depending on the deck, it might be better or worse than its alternative, {{ shadow_body }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Shadow Body", decks=14, copies="2-4") %} {% trans trimmed oubliette=card("Oubliette") %} An excellent combat defence with the "combat ends" effect, it can also come in handy at superior {{ OBT }}. To compare with {{ oubliette }}, depending whether the deck uses a lot of undirected actions or not. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("The Path of Night", decks=13, copies="2-4") %} {% trans trimmed nocturn=card("Nocturn")%} Often used in {{ obt }} heavy builds, as some {{ obt }} stealth modifiers cost a blood. It becomes even more powerful when used in conjunction with some {{ nocturn }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Nocturn", decks=12, copies="5-11") %} {% trans trimmed the_path_of_night=card("The Path of Night"), the_unmasking=card("The Unmasking"), fbi_special_affairs_division=card("FBI Special Affairs Division") %} Although he lasts only one turn, he can either bleed for 1 or be kept for defence. Also, {{ the_path_of_night }} can be used to get him cheap and {{ the_unmasking }} and {{ fbi_special_affairs_division }} can be used to enhance him. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Banjoko", decks=11, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed the_admonitions=card("The Admonitions")%} Superior {{ DOM }} for 5 pool is already good, even with only inderior {{ obt }}. The Black Hand and Seraph traits can be useful, either as an enhancer when playing {{ the_admonitions }}, or in full-fledged Black Hand constructs, where such a cheap Seraph really shines. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Entombment", decks=10, copies="1-3") %} {% trans trimmed entombment=card("Entombment") %} A dreadful strike: it is not even damage, so prevention is useless. If the opponent is close and do not dodge or combat ends, they just go to torpor. It can be an efficient deterrent. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Gratiano", decks=9, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed %} The bleed bonus along {{ DOM }}{{ OBT }} is strong, and its unique Priscus ability means he will always provide 3 votes unless they are two other priscii on the table. All in all a rather strong combination for 8 pool. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Badr, Shadow of Granada", decks=9, copies="1-3") %} {% trans trimmed %} Given the cost of Obtenebration {{ obt }} cards, his ability makes him very desireable. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Power Structure", decks=9, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed parliament_of_shadows=link("/archetypes/parliament-of-shadows"), amici_noctis=card("Amici Noctis"), ominous_chorus=card("Ominous Chorus") %} A nice votes boost, typical of {{ parliament_of_shadows }}. It might rise in the ranks with the new V5 Lasombra, now Camarilla, and their additional vote cards, {{ amici_noctis }} and {{ ominous_chorus }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Zaire River Ferry", decks=9, copies="1") %} {% trans trimmed %} A great haven. Solid defense against rush decks, and the additional stealth can be very handy. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Montano", decks=8, copies="3-5") %} {% trans trimmed parliament_of_shadows=link("/archetypes/parliament-of-shadows"), baltimore_purge=link("/archetypes/baltimore-purge") %} Star of the Lasombra, he can lead a {{ parliament_of_shadows }} as well as the obnoxious {{ baltimore_purge }}. Not only can does he pay less for {{ obt }}, he also provides stealth to all, including himself. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Amici Noctis") %} {% trans trimmed parliament_of_shadows=link("/archetypes/parliament-of-shadows"), voter_captivation=card("Voter Captivation") %} This new modifier is a great help for vote decks like {{ parliament_of_shadows }}, and can be compared to {{ voter_captivation }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Ominous Chorus") %} {% trans trimmed parliament_of_shadows=link("/archetypes/parliament-of-shadows") %} A nice votes boost, usable both actively and defensively. Useful in {{ parliament_of_shadows }} dekcs. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% endblock %}