w Lasombra
The Lasombra and their rare S, but a little more played. They have given birth to the infamous Lasombra Nocturn archetype, one of the strongest stealth & bleed archetypes of the game using the disciplines combination. They also can be used for political or even toolbox builds, but this is a rarer occurence.
discipline are quite close to the Kiasyd![Shadow Play](https://static.krcg.org/card/shadowplay.jpg)
Shadow Play
played in 122 decks,
typically 2-6 copies
The strongest stealth for Lost in Crowds and Into Thin Air of course.
, pricier than the equivalents![Shroud of Absence](https://static.krcg.org/card/shroudofabsence.jpg)
Shroud of Absence
played in 105 decks,
typically 2-4 copies
Another stealth modifier, this one at no cost.
![Shroud of Night](https://static.krcg.org/card/shroudofnight.jpg)
Shroud of Night
played in 77 decks,
typically 1-5 copies
Yet another stealth enhancer, this one only really useful at superior
.![Ermenegildo, The Rake](https://static.krcg.org/card/ermenegildotherake.jpg)
Ermenegildo, The Rake
played in 69 decks,
typically 1-2 copies
Only 5 pool for S or Black Hand alike.
, plus he is Black Hand. He gets included in a lot of decks, Lasombra, Kiasyd![Elysian Fields](https://static.krcg.org/card/elysianfields.jpg)
Elysian Fields
played in 68 decks,
typically 1 copy
An excellent permanent stealth enhancer for a reasonable 2 pool cost.
![Nocturn](https://static.krcg.org/card/nocturn.jpg)
Nocturn
played in 58 decks,
typically 4-14 copies
Although he lasts only one turn, he can either bleed for 1 or be kept for defence. Also, The Path of Night can be used to get him cheap and The Unmasking and FBI Special Affairs Division can be used to enhance him.
![Shadow Body](https://static.krcg.org/card/shadowbody.jpg)
Shadow Body
played in 57 decks,
typically 1-4 copies
An excellent combat defence with the "combat ends" effect, it can also come in handy at superior Oubliette.
. This effect explains why it is often preferred to its alternative the![Blanket of Night](https://static.krcg.org/card/blanketofnight.jpg)
Blanket of Night
played in 56 decks,
typically 1-3 copies
Yet another stealth enhancer, the superior A&B.
effect can be a useful block denial, although locking two vampires to get a single action through is really expensive in terms of![Tenebrous Form](https://static.krcg.org/card/tenebrousform.jpg)
Tenebrous Form
played in 48 decks,
typically 1-3 copies
Completing the stealth arsenal of
, this one as a nice side-effect at superior : it prevents allies to block the action, as they do not have blood to pay (and as it is not a card they use, cannot use life instead).![Onaedo](https://static.krcg.org/card/onaedo.jpg)
Onaedo
played in 48 decks,
typically 1-2 copies
The precious
combination for 6 pool, a common inclusion in Lasombra crypts.![Banjoko](https://static.krcg.org/card/banjoko.jpg)
Banjoko
played in 45 decks,
typically 1-2 copies
Superior The Admonitions, or in full-fledged Black Hand constructs, where such a cheap Seraph really shines.
for 5 pool is already good, even with only inderior . The Black Hand and Seraph traits can be useful, either as an enhancer when playing![The Path of Night](https://static.krcg.org/card/pathofnightthe.jpg)
The Path of Night
played in 37 decks,
typically 2-4 copies
Often used in Nocturn.
heavy builds, as some stealth modifiers cost a blood. It becomes even more powerful when used in conjunction with some![Andrew Emory](https://static.krcg.org/card/andrewemory.jpg)
Andrew Emory
played in 34 decks,
typically 1-2 copies
A nice
combination for just 5 pool, he is often included in stealth & bleed decks.![Lord Vauxhall](https://static.krcg.org/card/lordvauxhall.jpg)
Lord Vauxhall
played in 32 decks,
typically 1-2 copies
He may be considered a bit pricey, but all clan disciplines at superior for 7 pool is really reasonable.
![Arms of the Abyss](https://static.krcg.org/card/armsoftheabyss.jpg)
Arms of the Abyss
played in 31 decks,
typically 2-7 copies
Although combat is rarely used in Lasombra builds, they still have the combat-oriented Entombment, it becomes frightening.
discipline, and this dodge + additional strike combination can be very efficient. Combined with![Gratiano](https://static.krcg.org/card/gratiano.jpg)
Gratiano
played in 29 decks,
typically 1-3 copies
The bleed bonus along
is strong, and its unique Priscus ability means he will always provide 3 votes unless they are two other priscii on the table. All in all a rather strong combination for 8 pool.