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Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition character sheet: every box explained
The Vampire: The Masquerade V5 character sheet tracks your vampire's Attributes, Skills, Disciplines, and the Hunger that defines unlife. Dots (1-5) measure everything; dice pools combine an Attribute + Skill.
Character identity
- name
Your vampire's chosen or birth name.
How to fill: Pick a name that fits the clan, era, and setting.
Example: Nadya Kozlova
- ambition
Your vampire's long-term personal goal.
How to fill: Something concrete enough that you could accomplish or fail at it.
Example: Expose the Prince's corruption to the Primogen
- clan
Your vampire's bloodline, which determines your Discipline spread, Bane, and Compulsion.
How to fill: Choose from the 13 clans (or Caitiff/Thin-Blood). Your clan sets your starting Discipline options.
Example: Tremere
- concept
A one-line summary of who your character is.
How to fill: Combine a personality adjective with a role or archetype.
Example: Jaded investigative journalist
- desire
A short-term, session-scale want that drives roleplay.
How to fill: Should change frequently. Fulfilling a Desire can recover Willpower.
Example: Find out who burned my haven
- generation
How far removed you are from Caine. Lower generation = higher Blood Potency ceiling.
How to fill: Most neonates are 12th-13th generation. Your Storyteller may set this.
Example: 12th
- predator_type
How your vampire habitually feeds. Grants a Discipline dot, skill dots, and a Humanity modifier.
How to fill: Pick one from the corebook list (Alleycat, Bagger, Blood Leech, Cleaver, Consensualist, Farmer, Osiris, Sandman, Scene Queen, Siren).
Example: Siren
- sire
The vampire who Embraced you.
How to fill: Name your sire and note their clan. Work with the Storyteller on the relationship.
Example: Marcus Vitel (Ventrue)
Attributes
- strength
Physical power: lifting, hitting, grappling.
How to fill: Rate 1-5 dots. Combined with Brawl or Melee for physical attacks.
Example: 2 (average)
- dexterity
Speed, agility, and hand-eye coordination.
How to fill: Rate 1-5 dots. Pairs with Firearms, Stealth, and Melee.
Example: 3
- stamina
Endurance and physical toughness.
How to fill: Rate 1-5 dots. Part of your Health track and soak calculations.
Example: 2
- charisma
Charm, presence, and the ability to inspire.
How to fill: Rate 1-5 dots. Pairs with Leadership, Performance, Persuasion.
Example: 3
- manipulation
The ability to get what you want through guile, negotiation, or deception.
How to fill: Rate 1-5 dots. Pairs with Subterfuge, Persuasion, Intimidation.
Example: 4 (silver-tongued)
- composure
Self-control under pressure. Also determines initiative.
How to fill: Rate 1-5 dots. Part of your Willpower (Composure + Resolve) and initiative (Composure + Awareness).
Example: 3
- intelligence
Reasoning, memory, and analytical thinking.
How to fill: Rate 1-5 dots. Pairs with Academics, Investigation, Science, Technology.
Example: 3
- wits
Quick thinking, perception, and reaction speed.
How to fill: Rate 1-5 dots. Pairs with Awareness, Insight.
Example: 2
- resolve
Determination and mental fortitude.
How to fill: Rate 1-5 dots. Part of your Willpower (Composure + Resolve).
Example: 3
Morality
- convictions
Personal moral principles that protect your Humanity from Stains.
How to fill: Write 1-3 convictions tied to your Touchstones. A Stain that violates a Conviction is ignored.
Example: Never harm children
- touchstones
Living mortals who anchor your Convictions and keep you connected to Humanity.
How to fill: Name a mortal for each Conviction. Losing a Touchstone risks losing the Conviction.
Example: Elena, my mortal sister (anchors 'Protect the innocent')
Derived traits
- health
Your damage track. Superficial and Aggravated damage fill boxes left to right.
How to fill: Stamina + 3 = total Health boxes. Track damage during play.
Example: 5 boxes (Stamina 2 + 3)
- willpower
Mental resilience. Spend to reroll up to 3 dice; recover by fulfilling Desires or resting.
How to fill: Composure + Resolve = total Willpower boxes. Track Superficial and Aggravated damage to it.
Example: 6 (Composure 3 + Resolve 3)
- humanity
How close to human your vampire remains. Low Humanity means more bestial, less empathetic.
How to fill: Starts at 7 for most characters (modified by Predator Type). Drops from Stains at the end of sessions.
Example: 7
- bloodPotency
The power of your Blood. Higher potency increases Discipline power, feeding restrictions, and Blood Surge bonus.
How to fill: Determined by generation and age. Most neonates start at 1.
Example: 1
About Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition
Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition is a modern gothic horror tabletop roleplaying game where you play as a Kindred, a vampire struggling to maintain their humanity while navigating the complex politics of the Camarilla. Set in a dark reflection of our world, VTM5e combines personal horror with political intrigue, as players balance their Beast against their fading Humanity.