Diversion
| Name | Diversion |
|---|---|
| Type | Combat |
| Description | Requires an Anarch. [cel] Additional strike (limited). [for] Prevent 2 damage. [tha] Strike, ranged: steal 1 blood or life (becoming blood), with 1 optional maneuver. |
| Artist | Andrew Bates, Noora Hirvonen |
| Set | New Blood II #100563 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
| Artists | Andrew Bates, Noora Hirvonen |
| Krcg Id | 100563 |
| Disciplines | cel, for, tha |
| Legal Since | 2003-05-19 |
| Source Hash | b00d29b9bdb20ed1ccb09b756b5d373061870248 |
| Printed Name | Diversion |
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About Diversion
Diversion, Combat, designed by Andrew Bates, Noora Hirvonen first released in May 2003 in the set Anarchs and was printed exactly in 2 different ways.
Diversion fits **Anarch combat decks** whose vampires have some mix of Celerity, Fortitude, and Thaumaturgy, especially decks that want flexible combat cards rather than a dedicated package for one discipline. Its strongest use is often the [tha] ranged blood steal: the optional maneuver helps you reach a safe range while draining an opposing vampire. If your deck mainly wants additional strikes, **Blur** is a better choice, particularly with superior Celerity; if it mainly wants blood theft, **Theft of Vitae** offers a stronger payoff at superior Thaumaturgy. Diversion should see play when you can use several of its modes across your crypt, but it is less compelling if most vampires can use only one—you would usually prefer a more focused card in that slot.
Rules
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[for]Cannot be used if there is no damage to prevent. [LSJ 20001114]
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[for]Unused prevention points can't be carried over unless optional ('can/may prevent'). [ANK 20200318] [LSJ 20001114]
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[for]If fewer points of (preventable) damage are being resolved, then the effect prevents all of those points. [RTR 20041202]
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[tha] can target a vampire with no blood. [RTR 20010711]
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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 Diversion
What type of card is Diversion?
Diversion is a Combat card in Vampire: The Eternal Struggle vtes.
What is the effect of Diversion?
Requires an Anarch. [cel] Additional strike (limited). [for] Prevent 2 damage. [tha] Strike, ranged: steal 1 blood or life (becoming blood), with 1 optional maneuver.
What is the original set of Diversion?
Diversion was first released in the set Anarchs, illustrated by Andrew Bates, Noora Hirvonen.
What is the legality of Diversion?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Diversion 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 Diversion?
Cards similar to Diversion include Theft of Vitae. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.