Speak with Spirits
| Name | Speak with Spirits |
|---|---|
| Type | Reaction |
| Description | [ani] +1 intercept. Only usable during a bleed action. [spi] +1 intercept. [SPI] Only usable by a locked vampire. This vampire unlocks and attempts to block. Once this action, this vampire can burn 1 blood to get +1 intercept. |
| Flavor | A dead little bird told me. Cynthia Ingold, Ahrimane |
| Artist | Becky Cloonan |
| Set | Legacies of Blood #101840 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
| Artists | Becky Cloonan |
| Krcg Id | 101840 |
| Disciplines | spi, ani |
| Legal Since | 2001-12-03 |
| Source Hash | 2a3567c03832296a037df60c486d2a911a787861 |
| Printed Name | Speak with Spirits |
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About Speak with Spirits
Speak with Spirits, Reaction, designed by Becky Cloonan first released in December 2001 in the set Bloodlines and was printed exactly in 2 different ways.
Speak with Spirits is best in **Ahrimane wall or defensive toolbox decks**, especially those built around vampires such as Howler with superior Spiritus: at [SPI], it lets a locked vampire unlock and attempt to block, with the option to spend 1 blood for +1 intercept once during that action, making it a flexible defensive card with no upfront blood cost. Its basic [spi] effect is useful general-purpose intercept, while [ani] is much narrower, so Animalism decks without Spiritus usually have better options. **Cats’ Guidance** is generally preferable in those decks because its basic Animalism intercept is not restricted to bleed actions, and its superior effect can unlock the reacting vampire after a successful block; **On the Qui Vive** is a broadly accessible alternative if you simply need a locked vampire to react, although it neither actually unlocks the vampire nor provides intercept. For decks with Auspex, **Eyes of Argus** offers a strong alternative, combining +2 intercept agains
Rules
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[SPI]Does not ignore the normal prey, predator or target restrictions. [ANK 20180623]
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[SPI]Can be used by a vampire who is already attempting to block. [ANK 20181122-2]
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[SPI]Cannot be used if the vampire cannot attempt to block the action (eg. {Daring the Dawn}). [LSJ 20010714-2]
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[SPI]If the action lacks a suitable target because of the unlock (e.g. {Ambush}), the block attempt still happens, as does the resulting combat if the block is successful. [LSJ 20090514]
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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 Speak with Spirits
What type of card is Speak with Spirits?
Speak with Spirits is a Reaction card in Vampire: The Eternal Struggle vtes.
What is the effect of Speak with Spirits?
[ani] +1 intercept. Only usable during a bleed action. [spi] +1 intercept. [SPI] Only usable by a locked vampire. This vampire unlocks and attempts to block. Once this action, this vampire can burn 1 blood to get +1 intercept.
What is the original set of Speak with Spirits?
Speak with Spirits was first released in the set Bloodlines, illustrated by Becky Cloonan.
What is the legality of Speak with Spirits?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Speak with Spirits 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 Speak with Spirits?
Cards similar to Speak with Spirits include Eyes of Argus, One With the Land. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.