Predator types
Consensualist (Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition)
The Consensualist is an ethical predator who feeds only with explicit consent, upholding a personal code of ethics. Consensualists are often vampires who maintain their humanity and refuse to violate mortals. This predator type is perfect for characters who want to play ethical vampires struggling with their nature. Consensualists gain bonuses to Presence and Persuasion, making them excellent at obtaining consent. However, this feeding style requires finding willing donors and can be difficult to maintain, especially when Hunger rises.
How it works (mechanics)
**Bonus Discipline**: Presence (1 free dot) **Bonus Specialty**: Persuasion (Boundaries) **Bonus Merit**: Allies (Scene) **Feeding Style**: Feeding only with explicit consent **Risks**: Finding willing donors, maintaining consent, Hunger complications, moral dilemmas
Practical tips
**Best For**: Ethical characters, characters who value consent, characters who want to maintain humanity, characters who want social bonuses. **Synergies**: Works excellently with Toreador (who value relationships) and Ventrue (who value control). Consider investing in Persuasion, Presence, and social skills. **Character Concepts**: Ethical vampire, consent-focused character, humanity-focused character, relationship-focused vampire.