Dance with the Devil
| Name | Dance with the Devil |
|---|---|
| Type | Combat |
| Description | [obf] or [tha] Maneuver, only usable to get to close range. [OBF] or [THA] As above, and once this round, this vampire can burn 1 blood to get 1 additional maneuver, only usable to get to close range. |
| Flavor | The Devil pulls the strings which make us dance, We find delight in the most loathsome things, Some furtherance of Hell each new day brings, And yet we feel no horror in that rank advance. Charles Baudelaire, "To the Reader" |
| Artist | Carlos Díaz |
| Set | Sabbat V5 #102315 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
| Artists | Carlos Díaz |
| Krcg Id | 102315 |
| Disciplines | obf, tha |
| Legal Since | 2025-10-26 |
| Printed Name | Dance with the Devil |
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About Dance with the Devil
Dance with the Devil, Combat, designed by Carlos Díaz first released in October 2025 in the set Sabbat V5.
Dance with the Devil best fits an Obfuscate/Thaumaturgy combat or toolbox deck that wants to force close range for hand strikes, grapples, weapons, or cards such as Immortal Grapple, particularly in decks whose vampires lack Celerity and therefore need discipline-based maneuvers; the superior version is useful when a vampire occasionally needs a second close-range maneuver, but paying 1 blood makes it less efficient than simply including more dedicated combat options. If the deck has Celerity, Flash is generally better because it provides the same close-range maneuver effect and is more commonly supported, while Pursuit may be preferable when you also value an additional strike; for OBF/THA vampires without CEL, there is no universally superior direct replacement, though broader combat packages may offer more utility. It should see play only as a niche one- or two-copy inclusion in a dedicated close-range combat package, not as a staple: it is worth using when reaching close range is c
Rules
10/08/2026
When played, a multi-Disciplines card counts as requiring the Discipline(s) being used. In the hand, library, or ash heap, the card is considered to require any and/or all Disciplines listed on it. [LSJ 20011204-3] [PIB 20130704]
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Frequently asked questions about Dance with the Devil
What type of card is Dance with the Devil?
Dance with the Devil is a Combat card in Vampire: The Eternal Struggle.
What is the effect of Dance with the Devil?
[obf] or [tha] Maneuver, only usable to get to close range. [OBF] or [THA] As above, and once this round, this vampire can burn 1 blood to get 1 additional maneuver, only usable to get to close range.
What is the original set of Dance with the Devil?
Dance with the Devil was first released in the set Sabbat V5, illustrated by Carlos Díaz.
What is the legality of Dance with the Devil?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Dance with the Devil can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.