Q Harbingers of Skulls
The Harbingers of Skulls have excellent vampires with outstanding abilities. They grew increasingly popular since the release of the Lost Kindred expansion in 2018, and the apparition of the excellent Emerald Legionnaire, giving birth to the Emerald Legion archetype. It was so successful the card got errated in 2024, to limit its power.
Nicomedes
played in 24 decks,
typically 1-2 copies
The most common Harbinger of the list, a cheap body with a unique hand-recycling ability.
Solomon Batanea
played in 21 decks,
typically 1-2 copies
A cheap cost for the combination, he even gets included in Ventrue antitribu m decks.
Babalawo Alafin
played in 21 decks,
typically 2-3 copies
All clan disciplines at superior for a decent 7 pool, his ability is useful for card rotation, but also as a way to get more cards in the ash heap to pay for the Emerald Legionnaire (when it was still a thing).
Erebus
played in 19 decks,
typically 1-4 copies
A group 3 Harbinger with superior and a splash of , discounting wraith allies and retainers. A strong star for the older crypts.
Erlik
played in 18 decks,
typically 3-5 copies
A unique ability, which made him the typical Emerald Legion leader back in the days. He stays a strong vampire overall.
Mordechai Ben-Nun
played in 15 decks,
typically 1-3 copies
Combining with a permanent intercept bonus makes for a great sidekick.
Hecate
played in 13 decks,
typically 1-3 copies
Superior for 6, plus a free library-burn on each successful bleed. A solid, well-rounded Harbinger.
The Capuchin
played in 11 decks,
typically 4-5 copies
Often seen in company with Saulot, The Wanderer as they both have , he is also a good star vampire in Harbingers decks.
Khurshid
played in 10 decks,
typically 3-5 copies
Star of the Harbinger, his stupendous strength makes him the ideal blocker.
Emerald Legionnaire
played in 52 decks,
typically 6-12 copies
Once the best ally of the game and cornerstone of the top-tier Emerald Legion archetype, its recent nerf (2024) has signed its rapid decline.
Acheron Vortex
played in 15 decks,
typically 1-7 copies
A stealth modifier that strips 1 intercept from any blocker without Necromancy or Obtenebration , smoothing the clan's bleeds past most walls.
Vengeful Spirit
played in 14 decks,
typically 2-4 copies
A cheap wraith retainer that hands its bearer +1 bleed and chips the opposing minion each round at close range — an aggressive body for a bleed or combat crypt.