Animalism
provide a strong long-range combat module and good intercept capabilities. Combined with , it offers the best intercept in the game and access to the combo card Read the Winds.
Raven Spy
played in 142 decks,
typically 1-5 copies
A base building block for most based intercept modules. Permanent intercept is well worth the cost.
Deep Song
played in 98 decks,
typically 2-10 copies
The choice between bleed and rush gives it so much versatility, it can be played in most table situations at an advantage. The fact that the opponent has to choose his strike first is a nice bonus.
Army of Rats
played in 86 decks,
typically 1-2 copies
usually makes for excellent intercept and good combat, but it may lack pool damage to fence off one’s prey, with Deep Song bringing only a bit of pool damage. This is an excellent option to improve pool damage if the deck has enough intercept capabilities to protect it.
Carrion Crows
played in 80 decks,
typically 4-10 copies
The core of most combat modules: played before range is set, it inflicts environmental damage each round. It costs nothing, works at all ranges and cannot be dodged: one of the best combat cards of the game.
Cats' Guidance
played in 62 decks,
typically 2-6 copies
A versatile defence tool providing either intercept or an unlock effect. Not as surprising as a wake, but being unlocked can be better.
Sense the Savage Way
played in 54 decks,
typically 2-8 copies
Even if it is only available to big capacity vampires, this is intercept and wake built in the same card, a no-brainer if the deck has intercept options. It is even arguably better than Eyes of Argus, as the intercept can be used on an undirected action.
Guard Dogs
played in 47 decks,
typically 1-4 copies
A good alternative or addition to the basic On the Qui Vive wake, especially for those who don't have the capacity for Sense the Savage Way.
Canine Horde
played in 43 decks,
typically 1-2 copies
An excellent counter against weapons, it is often included in combat modules. Because often uses Carrion Crows and Aid from Bats for a ranged combat module, a ranged weapon on the opponent side is especially cumbersome. The recent Voracious Vermin is now a serious alternative as it is more versatile.