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Protean (Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition)

Disciplines

Definition

Protean is the Discipline of shape-shifting and physical transformation, allowing vampires to change their form, adapt to their environment, and become one with the wild. It grants incredible versatility, from turning into animals to merging with the earth. Protean is essential for survival-focused characters and those who want to blend with nature. Vampires with Protean can transform into animals, merge with the earth, grow claws and fangs, and adapt their bodies to their environment. At higher levels, Protean allows vampires to become mist, merge with shadows, and transform into powerful beasts.

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How it works

**Clans with Protean**: Gangrel, Ministry, Tzimisce **Basic Powers**: - **Level 1**: Grow claws and fangs, adapt to environment - **Level 2**: Transform into a specific animal form - **Level 3**: Merge with the earth, become one with nature - **Level 4**: Transform into mist or shadow - **Level 5**: Become a powerful beast, gain multiple animal forms **Rouse Checks**: Using Protean powers typically requires Rouse checks, which can increase Hunger.

Tips

**Best For**: Survival-focused characters, characters who want versatility, characters who operate in wilderness, characters who want to blend with nature. **Synergies**: Protean pairs excellently with Animalism for complete animal mastery. It also works well with Fortitude for survival and Obfuscate for stealth. Consider investing in Survival, Animal Ken, and Stealth skills. **Character Concepts**: Shapeshifter, survivalist, nature-focused character, wild character, adaptable character.

Frequently asked questions

What animal forms can I take with Protean?

You can transform into any animal you've studied or encountered. Common forms include wolves, bats, rats, and birds. The form depends on your environment and needs.

Can Protean help me escape danger?

Yes! Protean allows you to transform into animals to escape, merge with the earth to hide, or become mist to pass through barriers.

What clans have Protean as an in-clan Discipline?

Gangrel, Ministry, and Tzimisce have Protean as an in-clan Discipline, meaning they learn it at a discount. Other clans can learn it, but it costs more XP.

How does Protean differ from Animalism?

Protean allows you to transform into animals, while Animalism allows you to control them. They work together perfectly. Transform into an animal, then use Animalism to command others of that species.

Further Reading

Gangrel ClanAnimalismFortitudeAll VTM5e Disciplines
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