Open Dossier
| Name | Open Dossier |
|---|---|
| Type | Reaction |
| Description | Only usable by a vampire who has been chosen for a contract on the acting minion. This vampire attempts to block with +2 intercept and gets an optional maneuver in the resulting combat if successful. Usable by a locked vampire even if intercept is noSee more |
| Artist | Becky Jollensten |
| Set | Lords of the Night #101322 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
| Artists | Becky Jollensten |
| Krcg Id | 101322 |
| Blood Cost | 1 |
| Legal Since | 2007-09-26 |
| Source Hash | 3d7f4ef5aa1e59da2a5695941475b22c5299024e |
| Printed Name | Open Dossier |
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About Open Dossier
Open Dossier, Reaction, designed by Becky Jollensten first released in September 2007 in the set Lords of the Night.
Open Dossier fits a contract-focused Assamite/Banu Haqim deck that wants to **block its contract targets and fight them**, especially if its combat package benefits from choosing the range. Its +2 intercept, optional maneuver, and ability to be played while locked make it potent in that matchup, but it does nothing unless the acting minion has a contract naming your vampire. For decks that can use Auspex, **Eyes of Argus** is generally the better, more flexible reaction; **Second Tradition: Domain** is stronger for eligible princes and justicars. I’d play Open Dossier as a small, specialized inclusion if contracts are central to the deck—not as a staple or your only source of intercept.
Rules
10/08/2026
Can be used by a vampire who is already attempting to block. [ANK 20181122-2]
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Cannot be used if the vampire cannot attempt to block the action (eg. {Daring the Dawn}). [LSJ 20010714-2]
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Does not ignore the normal prey, predator or target restrictions. [ANK 20180623]
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Does not give the ability to play reaction cards as if unlocked. [LSJ 20080605]
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The block attempt only applies to one block attempt (the +2 intercept remains for the entire action). If the action later continues as if unblocked (e.g. {Form of Mist}), another one is needed. [LSJ 20030227]
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Frequently asked questions about Open Dossier
What type of card is Open Dossier?
Open Dossier is a Reaction card in Vampire: The Eternal Struggle vtes.
What is the effect of Open Dossier?
Only usable by a vampire who has been chosen for a contract on the acting minion. This vampire attempts to block with +2 intercept and gets an optional maneuver in the resulting combat if successful. Usable by a locked vampire even if intercept is not yet needed.
What is the original set of Open Dossier?
Open Dossier was first released in the set Lords of the Night, illustrated by Becky Jollensten.
What is the legality of Open Dossier?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Open Dossier can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.