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
- After sessions: record XP gained (and why).
- Spend XP intentionally: prioritize the options that matter to your concept.
- 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.