Progression & tracking

Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition XP & Advancement Guide

Track growth over time. This guide covers the basics of advancement in Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition and gives you a simple workflow to keep progression consistent.

Quick workflow

  1. After sessions: record XP gained (and why).
  2. Spend XP intentionally: prioritize the options that matter to your concept.
  3. Keep a history so your table can review progression when needed.

Context: how Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition plays

Character creation in Vampire: The Masquerade V5 starts with choosing your Clan—Brujah (rebels), Gangrel (survivors), Malkavian (prophets), Nosferatu (spies), Toreador (artists), Tremere (scholars), or Ventrue (leaders). Each clan has three in-clan Disciplines and a unique Bane. Next, select a Predator Type from ten options like Alleycat (street fighter), Siren (seductive), or Sandman (stealthy). Your Predator Type grants skill bonuses and affects your starting Disciplines.

Character creation
Start from concept to sheet.
Glossary
Look up terms used in progression rules.

Track progression in one place

Save your character, keep notes, and maintain a clean history as your campaign evolves.