Imprison
| Name | Imprison |
|---|---|
| Type | Combat |
| Description | Only usable before range is determined. For the remainder of combat, the opposing monster cannot maneuver or press to continue, and strikes other than strikes to end combat cost the opposing monster an additional blood or life. |
| Flavor | Wherever a man is against his will, that to him is a prison. Epictetus |
| Artist | Brian LeBlanc |
| Set | Nights of Reckoning #100963 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
| Artists | Brian LeBlanc |
| Krcg Id | 100963 |
| Disciplines | jud |
| Legal Since | 2006-04-10 |
| Source Hash | 9cf21408701703e85c849017dff57cdcf0adb5d8 |
| Printed Name | Imprison |
| Conviction Cost | 2 |
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About Imprison
Imprison, Combat, designed by Brian LeBlanc first released in April 2006 in the set Nights of Reckoning.
Imprison best fits a close-range combat deck that wants to keep an opposing monster from maneuvering away or pressing for another round while making its strikes more expensive. Its two-blood cost is steep, though, and it does not stop strikes to end combat—the escape option many combat decks most want to prevent. If your vampires have Potence, **Immortal Grapple** is generally a stronger choice for a close-range hand-strike deck because it stops strikes to end combat, although its restrictions also affect your own strikes. I would treat Imprison as a niche card rather than a staple: play it if you regularly face monsters and need this exact combination of effects, but otherwise use the slots for more reliable combat cards.
Rules
10/08/2026
If the opponent has played an effect that grants a strike before (e.g, {Sniper Rifle}), they may choose not to strike. [LSJ 20071017]
10/08/2026
It affects card costs, cost reductions from other effects do apply. [LSJ 20070829-1]
10/08/2026
Strikes are paid at declaration. If an ally spends their last life on a strike, combat ends before strike resolution. If the strike damage depends on the amount of life/blood of the striking minion, it is calculated after the strike is paid for (e.g. {Shambling Hordes}). [LSJ 20090703]
10/08/2026
If an opponent then plays an effect that grants a strike (e.g, {Aid from Bats}), they pay the additional cost. [LSJ 20090529]
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Frequently asked questions about Imprison
What type of card is Imprison?
Imprison is a Combat card in Vampire: The Eternal Struggle vtes.
What is the effect of Imprison?
Only usable before range is determined. For the remainder of combat, the opposing monster cannot maneuver or press to continue, and strikes other than strikes to end combat cost the opposing monster an additional blood or life.
What is the original set of Imprison?
Imprison was first released in the set Nights of Reckoning, illustrated by Brian LeBlanc.
What is the legality of Imprison?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Imprison can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.