Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition Predator Types
Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition has 11 predator types: Alleycat, Bagger, Blood Leech, Cleaver, Consensualist, Extortionist, Farmer, Osiris, Scene Queen, Sandman, Siren. The table below compares bonus discipline & bonus specialty for each predator type. Open any predator type for full rules, then build your character.
Predator Types at a glance
| Predator Type | Bonus discipline | Bonus specialty | Bonus merit | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleycat Violent ambusher who takes blood by force in the streets | Celerity or Potence | Intimidation (Stickups) or Brawl (Grappling) | Contacts (Criminal) *** | Violent ambusher who takes blood by force in the streets |
| Bagger Subsists on bagged blood and medical waste | Blood Sorcery (Tremere, Banu Haqim only), Oblivion (Hecata only), or Obfuscate | Larceny (Lock Picking) or Streetwise (Black Market) | Iron Gullet ***; Enemy Flaw (Retainers) ** | Subsists on bagged blood and medical waste |
| Blood Leech Preys on other vampires, dangerous and despised | Celerity or Protean | Brawl (Kindred) or Stealth (Against Kindred) | Dark Secret: Diablerist ** or Shunned **; Prey Exclusion (Mortals) ** | Preys on other vampires, dangerous and despised |
| Cleaver Maintains a mortal façade and feeds from a household | Dominate or Animalism | Persuasion (Gaslighting) or Subterfuge (Coverups) | Dark Secret: Cleaver *; Herd ** | Maintains a mortal façade and feeds from a household |
| Consensualist Feeds only with consent, upholding a personal code | Auspex or Fortitude | Medicine (Phlebotomy) or Persuasion (Vessels) | Dark Secret: Masquerade Breacher *; Prey Exclusion (Non-consenting) * | Feeds only with consent, upholding a personal code |
| Extortionist Takes blood as payment for protection or services, real or invented | Dominate or Potence | Intimidation (Coercion) or Larceny (Security) | 3 dots across Contacts and Resources; Enemy Flaw ** | Takes blood as payment for protection or services, real or invented |
| Farmer Feeds from animals, avoiding the moral weight of preying on humans | Animalism or Protean | Animal Ken (Specific Animal) or Survival (Hunting) | Farmer Flaw (feeding) ** | Feeds from animals, avoiding the moral weight of preying on humans |
| Osiris Cult leader or influencer who feeds from devotees | Blood Sorcery (Tremere, Banu Haqim only) or Presence | Occult (Specific Tradition) or Performance (Specific Entertainment) | 3 dots across Fame and Herd; 2 dots across Enemies and Mythic Flaws | Cult leader or influencer who feeds from devotees |
| Scene Queen Local celebrity who rules a subculture and feeds on its followers | Dominate or Potence | Etiquette (Specific Scene), Leadership (Specific Scene), or Streetwise (Specific Scene) | Fame *; Contacts *; Disliked (Outside the Subculture) Flaw * or Prey Exclusion (A Different Subculture) Flaw * | Local celebrity who rules a subculture and feeds on its followers |
| Sandman Stealthy predator who feeds on sleeping victims | Auspex or Obfuscate | Medicine (Anesthetics) or Stealth (Break-in) | Resources * | Stealthy predator who feeds on sleeping victims |
| Siren Seductive predator who uses charm and allure to feed | Fortitude or Presence | Persuasion (Seduction) or Subterfuge (Seduction) | Looks: Beautiful **; Enemy Flaw (Spurned or Jealous Lover) * | Seductive predator who uses charm and allure to feed |
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Overview
All 11 predator types in Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition, with what each one gives your character. Open any predator type for its full rules, tips, and FAQ.
All predator types
Alleycat - Violent ambusher who takes blood by force in the streets
Bagger - Subsists on bagged blood and medical waste
Blood Leech - Preys on other vampires, dangerous and despised
Cleaver - Maintains a mortal façade and feeds from a household
Consensualist - Feeds only with consent, upholding a personal code
Extortionist - Takes blood as payment for protection or services, real or invented
Farmer - Feeds from animals, avoiding the moral weight of preying on humans
Osiris - Cult leader or influencer who feeds from devotees
Scene Queen - Local celebrity who rules a subculture and feeds on its followers
Sandman - Stealthy predator who feeds on sleeping victims
Siren - Seductive predator who uses charm and allure to feed
Frequently asked questions
How many predator types does Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition have?
Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition has 11 predator types in this reference, including Alleycat, Bagger and Blood Leech. Open any predator type on this page for its full rules and traits.
How do I choose a predator type?
Start with the character you want to play, then read how each predator type changes your options. The table above compares bonus discipline & bonus specialty for every predator type, which is the quickest way to narrow the list. Your choice is easiest to judge once you have seen the full predator type page.