Squirrel Balance
| Name | Squirrel Balance |
|---|---|
| Type | Action modifier |
| Description | [cel] Only usable when the action is announced. If blocked, range in the first round of the resulting combat is automatically set to long. [spi] Minions without flight [FLIGHT] or Spiritus [spi] get -1 intercept when attempting to block this action. See more |
| Artist | Alexander Dunnigan |
| Set | Legacies of Blood #101858 |
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| Artists | Alexander Dunnigan |
| Krcg Id | 101858 |
| Blood Cost | 1 |
| Disciplines | spi, cel |
| Legal Since | 2005-11-14 |
| Source Hash | eabf34088f344bb2174eb24cd3d316dffd3af0df |
| Printed Name | Squirrel Balance |
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About Squirrel Balance
Squirrel Balance, Action modifier, designed by Alexander Dunnigan first released in November 2005 in the set Legacies of Blood.
Squirrel Balance fits an **action-focused Ahrimanes deck**, especially one whose Spiritus vampires need key bleeds, votes, or other actions to get past intercept-heavy defenders. At [SPI], the -2 intercept can be strong against several would-be blockers, but it does nothing against minions with flight or Spiritus; the [cel] option is much narrower, helping only if the action is blocked and your combat plan benefits from long range. If your vampires also have Obfuscate, **Lost in Crowds** is generally a more reliable way to push an action through because its stealth is not limited by the blocker's traits. I would play Squirrel Balance as a small, matchup-dependent supplement in a Spiritus-heavy action deck, not as its main way to get actions through—and usually not for the [cel] effect alone.
Rules
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[cel]If another effect was already setting that round's range (e.g. {Neutral Guard}), that effect has priority. [PIB 20120214]
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[cel]Once the range is set, no other effect can be used to reset the range that round, but other pre-range effects can be played afterwards. Skip the Determine Range step for that round. [RTR 19970630] [ANK 20180720]
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[SPI],[spi]Can be played any time during the action before resolution; a block attempt is not required. [LSJ 20020612]
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[cel] If another effect also sets the range, the first to resolve has priority (eg. {Asanbonsam Ghoul} and {Neutral Guard} resolve after). [PIB 20120214]
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[cel] Replace the action card (if any) before playing it. [ANK 20181208]
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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]
10/08/2026
[cel] Cards and effects that are played "as the action is announced" must be played before playing "regular" action modifier or reaction cards. [ANK 20190425]
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Frequently asked questions about Squirrel Balance
What type of card is Squirrel Balance?
Squirrel Balance is a Action modifier card in Vampire: The Eternal Struggle vtes.
What is the effect of Squirrel Balance?
[cel] Only usable when the action is announced. If blocked, range in the first round of the resulting combat is automatically set to long. [spi] Minions without flight [FLIGHT] or Spiritus [spi] get -1 intercept when attempting to block this action. [SPI] As [spi] above, but those minions get -2 intercept.
What is the original set of Squirrel Balance?
Squirrel Balance was first released in the set Legacies of Blood, illustrated by Alexander Dunnigan.
What is the legality of Squirrel Balance?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Squirrel Balance can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.