Vampire: The Masquerade · Official
Dementation
Erode a conversational partner's composure.
- Cost:
-
- One Rouse Check per victim per scene
- Duration:
-
- One scene
- Roll:
- Not specified
- Requirement:
- Not specified
- Amalgam:
-
- Obfuscate 2
Effect
During an ordinary conversation, attack one participant each turn with Manipulation + Dominate versus Composure + Intelligence. A win deals Superficial Willpower damage under the usual conflict rules. Mental Impairment causes a mortal to break down; an impaired vampire instead receives a Compulsion chosen by the user.
References
Vampire: The Masquerade Corebook · p. 256–257 (PDF p. 258–259)
Dementation · Verified: name, level, Discipline, effect, cost, roll, duration, limits
Entry information
Revision 3 · Published
Reference rules; not automatically enforced on character sheets.