Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition Disciplines

This page lists all 12 disciplines available in Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition. Click on any discipline to learn more about their abilities, characteristics, and optimal build strategies.

animalism - The discipline of beast mastery and animal communication. Allows vampires to command animals and suppress the Beast in others. auspex - The discipline of heightened senses and psychic perception. Grants supernatural awareness and the ability to read minds. blood_sorcery - The discipline of blood magic and rituals. Allows manipulation of vitae and casting of powerful blood rituals. celerity - The discipline of supernatural speed. Grants lightning-fast movement and reflexes beyond mortal limits. dominate - The discipline of mental control. Allows vampires to command minds and manipulate memories through eye contact. fortitude - The discipline of supernatural resilience. Grants resistance to damage and the ability to endure tremendous punishment. obfuscate - The discipline of concealment and illusion. Allows vampires to become invisible and alter their appearance. potence - The discipline of supernatural strength. Grants devastating physical power and the ability to perform incredible feats. presence - The discipline of emotional manipulation. Allows vampires to inspire awe, fear, or devotion in others. protean - The discipline of shapeshifting. Allows transformation into animals, mist, and other forms. oblivion - The discipline of shadow and death. Allows manipulation of darkness, communion with ghosts, and necromantic rituals. thin_blood_alchemy - The unique blood science of Thin-Bloods. Allows creation of alchemical formulas that mimic other disciplines.

Consider your character concept, playstyle preferences, and how this choice fits into your campaign when making your decision.