{% extends "archetypes/_layout.html" %} {% import "archetypes/_layout-erratum.html" as erratum with context %} {% import "archetypes/top-tier/the-unnamed.json" as deck_json %} {% block meta %} {% endblock %} {% block archetype_name %}
This is a stealth & bleed deck starring {{ the_unnamed }}. The idea is to use his ability to bleed and bloat at the same time. At some point in the game, he gets {{ enkil_cog }} and {{ homunculus }}, allowing him to double his bleed and bloat power.
The versatile {{ instantaneous_transformation }} is a great asset and other options are included to let him unlock even more: {{ homunculus }} and {{ mylan_horseed }}. The more he unlocks, the less the Methusalah has to pay for the Infernal penalty.
The crypt aims at bringing some {{ OBF }} sidekicks in play to perform some additional actions. Unnamed decks usually go for other Baali {{ baali }} like {{ the_horde }} or {{ arishat }}, or some Ministry {{ ministry }} like {{ doctor_morocco }} or {{ elisha_tucker }}, but influencing more vampires is always a difficult proposition: even if it bloats, the bloat is its only defense so the pool should not be expended too liberally.
{{ tend_the_flock }} is used to either bloat or influence a second Baali {{ baali }}. {{ flurry_of_action }} is a great bleed action: either unlock, or fetch some cards to get this {{ enkil_cog }} faster.
{{ eluding_the_arms_of_morpheus }} is an additional unlock, useful when {{ homunculus }} is not yet placed. Paying the Infernal unlock in blood rather than pool is usually good, and if {{ enkil_cog }} is there, it can mean an additional bleed.
{{ the_horde }} is particularily nice to be able to get around bleed reduction like {{ party_out_of_bounds }} and {{ visions_of_zapathasura }}, thus making the bleed successful and the bloat work.
{{ infernal_servitor }} and {{ veneficti }}, alongside the {{ OBF }} sidekicks, provide additional bleeding to increase the pressure throughout the game. They all can also be used as meat shields to protect {{ the_unnamed }} from direct rushes.
The whole deck tends to cost a bit of blood, so {{ perfectionist }}, {{ vessel }} and {{ giant_s_blood }} are played to help restore {{ the_unnamed }}'s blood.
{{ i_am_legion }} is versatile: it can be used to counter some {{ aus }} intercept or bounces but can also be used just for 1 pool on a successful action: the card text states "and/or gain 1 pool".
{{ the_coven }} is often included for a bit more blood regeneration. {{ rotschreck }} can be there for rush deterrence, and {{ visions_of_zapathasura }} for bleed defense. {{ archon_investigation }} can be included against bleeds, and {{ secure_haven }} against rushes.
The widespread Anarch variant has {{ the_unnamed }} go anarch, which opens access to {{ the_platinum_protocol }} and {{ dabbler }}, {{ party_out_of_bounds }} for bleed defense, and solid Ministry {{ ministry }} sidekicks. See {{ lukas_simandls_deck }} for an example. It can also run with some Ravnos {{ ravnos }}, as in {{ marcin_zakrzewski_s_deck }}.
The Hell Rising variant uses {{ the_rising }} to limit the opponents ability to bloat, while {{ the_unnamed }} provides a way of bloating that includes getting the Edge first. See {{ karl_schaefer_s_deck }} for reference.
The Maleficia variant plays {{ maleficia }} and uses {{ psalm_of_the_damned }}, {{ greater_curse }} and/or {{ evil_eye }}. {{ fernando_naves_resck_s_deck }} from the 2017 Brazilian CCQ is a good example.
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