Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition Flaws

All 17 flaws available in Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition

Last reviewed July 28, 2026

Choose from 17 different flaws in Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition.

Flaws at a glance

17 flaws

A

Addiction

You are addicted to something that affects your behavior and can be exploited by enemies.

Amnesia

You have gaps in your memory about your past. The missing time can complicate relationships and make your history unreliable.

Anarch

You reject traditional vampire society and its rules, making you an outsider in Camarilla domains.

B

Bonded

You are bound by Blood to another vampire. It pulls on your choices and loyalty, creating a dangerous leverage point.

C

Clan Curse

Your clan's bane affects you more severely than other members of your bloodline.

Compulsion

You have a psychological compulsion that affects your behavior and decision-making.

D

Derangement

You struggle with a persistent mental health condition that can surface under pressure and complicate your decisions.

E

Enemy

Someone actively works against you. They can show up as a recurring complication, threat, or rival in the story.

I

Infamous Sire

Your sire is notorious and this affects your reputation negatively wherever you go.

N

Nightmares

You suffer from disturbing dreams that affect your rest and can leave you weakened.

O

Oblivious

You are unaware of supernatural phenomena around you, missing obvious signs and warnings.

P

Prey Exclusion

You cannot feed from certain types of people, limiting your hunting options.

R

Recurring Nightmare

You have a specific nightmare that haunts you repeatedly, often tied to trauma.

S

Secret

You have a dangerous secret that could destroy you if revealed to the wrong people.

Stigmata

You bear visible marks of your supernatural nature that can expose you to mortals.

T

Territory

You are bound to a specific location and suffer when forced to leave it.

W

Weak Aura

Your supernatural presence is diminished, making Disciplines that rely on presence less effective.

Overview

All 17 flaws in Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition, with what each one gives your character. Open any flaw for its full rules, tips, and FAQ.

All flaws

addiction - You are addicted to something that affects your behavior and can be exploited by enemies.

amnesia - You have gaps in your memory about your past. The missing time can complicate relationships and make your history unreliable.

anarch - You reject traditional vampire society and its rules, making you an outsider in Camarilla domains.

bonded - You are bound by Blood to another vampire. It pulls on your choices and loyalty, creating a dangerous leverage point.

clan_curse - Your clan's bane affects you more severely than other members of your bloodline.

compulsion - You have a psychological compulsion that affects your behavior and decision-making.

derangement - You struggle with a persistent mental health condition that can surface under pressure and complicate your decisions.

enemy - Someone actively works against you. They can show up as a recurring complication, threat, or rival in the story.

infamous_sire - Your sire is notorious and this affects your reputation negatively wherever you go.

nightmares - You suffer from disturbing dreams that affect your rest and can leave you weakened.

oblivious - You are unaware of supernatural phenomena around you, missing obvious signs and warnings.

prey_exclusion - You cannot feed from certain types of people, limiting your hunting options.

recurring_nightmare - You have a specific nightmare that haunts you repeatedly, often tied to trauma.

secret - You have a dangerous secret that could destroy you if revealed to the wrong people.

stigmata - You bear visible marks of your supernatural nature that can expose you to mortals.

territory - You are bound to a specific location and suffer when forced to leave it.

weak_aura - Your supernatural presence is diminished, making Disciplines that rely on presence less effective.

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Flaw	Summary
Addiction You are addicted to something that affects your behavior and can be exploited by enemies.	You are addicted to something that affects your behavior and can be exploited by enemies.
Amnesia You have gaps in your memory about your past. The missing time can complicate relationships and make your history unreliable.	You have gaps in your memory about your past. The missing time can complicate relationships and make your history unreliable.
Anarch You reject traditional vampire society and its rules, making you an outsider in Camarilla domains.	You reject traditional vampire society and its rules, making you an outsider in Camarilla domains.
Bonded You are bound by Blood to another vampire. It pulls on your choices and loyalty, creating a dangerous leverage point.	You are bound by Blood to another vampire. It pulls on your choices and loyalty, creating a dangerous leverage point.
Clan Curse Your clan's bane affects you more severely than other members of your bloodline.	Your clan's bane affects you more severely than other members of your bloodline.
Compulsion You have a psychological compulsion that affects your behavior and decision-making.	You have a psychological compulsion that affects your behavior and decision-making.
Derangement You struggle with a persistent mental health condition that can surface under pressure and complicate your decisions.	You struggle with a persistent mental health condition that can surface under pressure and complicate your decisions.
Enemy Someone actively works against you. They can show up as a recurring complication, threat, or rival in the story.	Someone actively works against you. They can show up as a recurring complication, threat, or rival in the story.
Infamous Sire Your sire is notorious and this affects your reputation negatively wherever you go.	Your sire is notorious and this affects your reputation negatively wherever you go.
Nightmares You suffer from disturbing dreams that affect your rest and can leave you weakened.	You suffer from disturbing dreams that affect your rest and can leave you weakened.
Oblivious You are unaware of supernatural phenomena around you, missing obvious signs and warnings.	You are unaware of supernatural phenomena around you, missing obvious signs and warnings.
Prey Exclusion You cannot feed from certain types of people, limiting your hunting options.	You cannot feed from certain types of people, limiting your hunting options.
Recurring Nightmare You have a specific nightmare that haunts you repeatedly, often tied to trauma.	You have a specific nightmare that haunts you repeatedly, often tied to trauma.
Secret You have a dangerous secret that could destroy you if revealed to the wrong people.	You have a dangerous secret that could destroy you if revealed to the wrong people.
Stigmata You bear visible marks of your supernatural nature that can expose you to mortals.	You bear visible marks of your supernatural nature that can expose you to mortals.
Territory You are bound to a specific location and suffer when forced to leave it.	You are bound to a specific location and suffer when forced to leave it.
Weak Aura Your supernatural presence is diminished, making Disciplines that rely on presence less effective.	Your supernatural presence is diminished, making Disciplines that rely on presence less effective.