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Stealth

Avoiding notice while moving or concealing a presence.

Overview

Stealth covers avoiding notice through concealment, quiet movement, unobtrusive behavior, and following someone discreetly. It may involve hiding completely or appearing unremarkable in a crowd. Surveillance conditions and an observer’s attention determine how demanding the attempt becomes.

Using the ratings

The examples below are original illustrations of relative capability, not automatic successes or new Difficulty rules. The pool, opposition, equipment, and circumstances still matter.

Ratings

RatingExample of capability
1 dot

Use darkness or cover to reduce visibility.

2 dots

Pass an inattentive observer quietly.

3 dots

Avoid a deliberate patrol.

4 dots

Remain difficult to detect through a complex operation.

5 dots

Outmaneuver highly practiced watchers.

Specialties

  • Ambushes

    Stealth specialty listed in the Corebook.

  • Crowds

    Stealth specialty listed in the Corebook.

  • Disguise

    Stealth specialty listed in the Corebook.

  • Hiding

    Stealth specialty listed in the Corebook.

  • Shadowing

    Stealth specialty listed in the Corebook.

  • Silent Movement

    Stealth specialty listed in the Corebook.

  • Urban

    Stealth specialty listed in the Corebook.

  • Wilderness

    Stealth specialty listed in the Corebook.

References

VTM Wiki: Character creation · Open source ↗
Skills · Verified: name, trait scope, rating scale, original illustrative examples
Vampire: The Masquerade Corebook · p. 164–164 (PDF p. 166–166)
Stealth · Verified: name, trait scope, rating scale, original illustrative examples