B Ahrimanes

Ahrimanes and their unique discipline z provide a stronger defence than the usual i builds. Moreover, the acces to r allow them more toolboxy constructs than mono i, for a little more bleed. They offer basically two possible crypts, a group 2 with Howler and The Siamese, and a group 4 with Muricia and Effie Lowery.

This clan has only one main archetype: Cats. Some Ahrimaines are good picks for mono i archetypes as they offer I vampires for good value like Effie Lowery and Sahana.

Effie Lowery

Effie Lowery
played in 36 decks, typically 1-3 copies

Superior I and Z at a very decent cost of 5, she is even included in pure I crypts.

Muricia

Muricia
played in 23 decks, typically 2-4 copies

Leader of the group 4 crypt, she has all clan disciplines ZIR at superior for a reasonnable cost of 7. The +1 strength bonus is always good to take: she can use a little less Aid From Bats for a little more Carrion Crows.

Howler

Howler
played in 17 decks, typically 4-5 copies

Leader of the group 2 crypt, she has all clan disciplines ZIR at superior for a cost of 8. The maneuver combined with the +1 strength bonus makes her a good warrior on her own.

Nose of the Hound

Nose of the Hound
played in 41 decks, typically 1-4 copies

A nice rush action, slightly better than Bum's Rush. It is often played in a constructs for its base effect, as i provides the arguably better Deep Song already.

Speak with Spirits

Speak with Spirits
played in 36 decks, typically 6-11 copies

An excellent unlock and intercept reaction, the core of most Ahrimanes defensive modules. An unlock is better than a simple wake, and the card is cheap: it costs blood only if both unlock and intercept are needed.

Swiftness of the Stag

Swiftness of the Stag
played in 35 decks, typically 5-9 copies

A versatile tool: it is decisive in combat and works well with the i classic combination of Aid From Bats and Carrion Crows. Moreover, the optional +1 stealth is very useful to get critical actions through. It is a straight upgrade over the similar Resist Earth's Grasp.

Falcon's Eye

Falcon's Eye
played in 34 decks, typically 2-5 copies

The only card apart a Eagle's Sight and Anneke to allow cross-table blocks, it is a drastic improvement over the classical i intercept module. The ability to intercept one's prey bleed or a cross-table vote is critical to wall decks.

Ears of the Hare

Ears of the Hare
played in 28 decks, typically 2-4 copies

A strong intercept boost on par with a Enhanced Senses, this completes the z toolset for intercept. Combined with Falcon's Eye and Speak with Spirits, along i Cat's Guidance, it delivers an intercept module as solid as a.