Absolute Tyranny
| Name | Absolute Tyranny |
|---|---|
| Type | Action modifier/reaction |
| Description | Only usable during the polling step of a political action. [pot][pre] This vampire gets +3 votes. [POT][PRE] Vampires who do not follow the Path of Power and the Inner Voice get -1 vote. |
| Artist | Cos Koniotis |
| Set | Sabbat V5 #102308 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
| Artists | Cos Koniotis |
| Krcg Id | 102308 |
| Blood Cost | 1 |
| Disciplines | pot, pre |
| Legal Since | 2025-10-26 |
| Printed Name | Absolute Tyranny |
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About Absolute Tyranny
Absolute Tyranny, Action modifier/reaction, designed by Cos Koniotis first released in October 2025 in the set Sabbat V5.
**Absolute Tyranny fits a political deck built around titled vampires with superior Potence and Presence**, especially one that puts its own voters on the Path of Power and the Inner Voice. At superior, it reduces the votes of *every* vampire not on that path—including yours—so it is best against opponents relying on several vampires for votes. In a conventional Presence vote deck, **Bewitching Oration is usually the better choice**: its +4 votes at superior Presence are more reliable and do not depend on what paths other vampires follow. Absolute Tyranny is worth playing as a niche card in a dedicated Path-based vote deck, but I would not make it a staple of a general political deck.
Rules
10/07/2026
A vampire can have net negative votes, but net negative votes do not subtract from the total when votes are tallied. [ANK 20251125] [LSJ 20050221-2]
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Frequently asked questions about Absolute Tyranny
What type of card is Absolute Tyranny?
Absolute Tyranny is a Action modifier/reaction card in Vampire: The Eternal Struggle.
What is the effect of Absolute Tyranny?
Only usable during the polling step of a political action. [pot][pre] This vampire gets +3 votes. [POT][PRE] Vampires who do not follow the Path of Power and the Inner Voice get -1 vote.
What is the original set of Absolute Tyranny?
Absolute Tyranny was first released in the set Sabbat V5, illustrated by Cos Koniotis.
What is the legality of Absolute Tyranny?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Absolute Tyranny can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Absolute Tyranny?
Cards similar to Absolute Tyranny include Iron Glare, Awe, Bewitching Oration. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.