Celerity (Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition)

Disciplines

Definition

Celerity is the Discipline of supernatural speed and reflexes, allowing vampires to move and act faster than mortals can perceive. It grants incredible agility, reaction time, and the ability to perform multiple actions in a single turn. Celerity is one of the most versatile physical Disciplines, useful in both combat and social situations. Vampires with Celerity can dodge attacks, close distances instantly, and perform feats of acrobatics that would be impossible for mortals. At higher levels, Celerity allows vampires to move so fast they appear as blurs, dodge bullets, and perform multiple actions before their opponents can react.

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How it works

**Clans with Celerity**: Banu Haqim, Brujah, Toreador **Basic Powers**: - **Level 1**: Add Celerity dice to Dexterity + Athletics rolls for movement and acrobatics - **Level 2**: Take an extra action per turn (costs 1 Rouse check) - **Level 3**: Move so fast you're hard to hit (+2 dice to dodge, can dodge bullets) - **Level 4**: Perform multiple actions before others can react - **Level 5**: Move faster than the eye can follow, appearing as a blur **Rouse Checks**: Using Celerity powers typically requires Rouse checks, which can increase Hunger.

Tips

**Best For**: Combat-focused characters, characters who need mobility, social characters who want to escape danger. **Synergies**: Celerity pairs excellently with Potence for devastating physical attacks. It also works well with Presence for dramatic entrances and exits. Consider investing in Dexterity, Athletics, and Brawl or Melee skills. **Character Concepts**: Street fighter, acrobat, dancer, assassin, athlete, parkour enthusiast, duelist.

Frequently asked questions

How does Celerity work in combat?

Celerity allows you to take extra actions, dodge attacks more effectively, and move faster than your opponents. At level 2+, you can take multiple actions per turn, making you incredibly dangerous in combat.

Can Celerity help me dodge bullets?

Yes! At level 3+, Celerity allows you to dodge ranged attacks including bullets. You gain +2 dice to dodge rolls and can attempt to dodge firearms attacks.

What clans have Celerity as an in-clan Discipline?

Banu Haqim, Brujah, and Toreador have Celerity as an in-clan Discipline, meaning they learn it at a discount. Other clans can learn it, but it costs more XP.

How does Celerity interact with other Disciplines?

Celerity works well with Potence (for powerful attacks), Presence (for dramatic entrances), and Obfuscate (for hit-and-run tactics). It's one of the most versatile Disciplines.

Celerity (Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition)

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