Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition Resonances
Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition has 6 resonances: Choleric, Melancholic, Phlegmatic, Sanguine, Animal, Empty. The table below compares emotion for each resonance. Open any resonance for full rules, then build your character.
Resonances at a glance
| Resonance | Emotion | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Choleric Blood resonating with fury, aggression, and passion | Anger | Blood resonating with fury, aggression, and passion |
| Melancholic Blood resonating with sorrow, fear, and introspection | Sadness | Blood resonating with sorrow, fear, and introspection |
| Phlegmatic Blood resonating with peace, contentment, and stability | Calm | Blood resonating with peace, contentment, and stability |
| Sanguine Blood resonating with happiness, pleasure, and excitement | Joy | Blood resonating with happiness, pleasure, and excitement |
| Animal Blood from animals, lacking human emotional resonance | Instinct | Blood from animals, lacking human emotional resonance |
| Empty Blood lacking any emotional resonance | None | Blood lacking any emotional resonance |
Choleric
Blood resonating with fury, aggression, and passion
Melancholic
Blood resonating with sorrow, fear, and introspection
Phlegmatic
Blood resonating with peace, contentment, and stability
Sanguine
Blood resonating with happiness, pleasure, and excitement
Animal
Blood from animals, lacking human emotional resonance
Empty
Blood lacking any emotional resonance
Overview
All 6 resonances in Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition, with what each one gives your character. Open any resonance for its full rules, tips, and FAQ.
All resonances
Choleric - Blood resonating with fury, aggression, and passion
Melancholic - Blood resonating with sorrow, fear, and introspection
Phlegmatic - Blood resonating with peace, contentment, and stability
Sanguine - Blood resonating with happiness, pleasure, and excitement
Animal - Blood from animals, lacking human emotional resonance
Empty - Blood lacking any emotional resonance
Frequently asked questions
How many resonances does Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition have?
Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition has 6 resonances in this reference, including Choleric, Melancholic and Phlegmatic. Open any resonance on this page for its full rules and traits.
How do I choose a resonance?
Start with the character you want to play, then read how each resonance changes your options. The table above compares emotion for every resonance, which is the quickest way to narrow the list. Your choice is easiest to judge once you have seen the full resonance page.