{% extends "best-cards/_layout.html" %} {% import "best-cards/_layout_card_column.html" as layout with context%} {% block content %}

{{ ministry }} {% trans trimmed %}Ministry{% endtrans %}

{% trans trimmed infernal_barons=link("/archetypes/infernal-barons"), platinum_revelation=link("/archetypes/platinum-revelation"), chameleon=link("/archetypes/chameleon"), the_unnamed=link("/archetypes/the_unnamed") %} The Ministry offer strong bleed and politics decks, namely {{ platinum_revelation }} and {{ infernal_barons }}. But they also have some more niche builds like {{ chameleon }}, and can support interesting variations in out-of-clan archetypes like with {{ the_unnamed }}. {% endtrans %}

{% trans trimmed v5_ministry=external("https://www.blackchantry.com/products/vampire-the-eternal-struggle-fifth-edition/fifth-edition-the-ministry/", _("V5 Ministry")), ghede_typhonic_beast=link("/archetypes/ghede-typhonic-beast") %} Before the 2021 release of the {{ v5_ministry }}, The Ministry {{ ministry }} were called Followers of Set {{ follower_of_set_legacy }}, and they had {{ ser }} as clan discipline instead of {{ pro }}. Those legacy Ministry still see play, with their most successful archetype nowadays being {{ ghede_typhonic_beast }}. {% endtrans %}

{% call layout.card_column("Vivian VI", decks=62, copies="1-3") %} {% trans trimmed platinum_revelation=link("/archetypes/platinum-revelation"), crimethinc=card("CrimethInc."), the_platinum_protocol=card("The Platinum Protocol") %} The lead Baron for Ministry, she has got the right disciplines at a decent price to run {{ platinum_revelation }}. Her inferior {{ tha }} lets her put a {{ crimethinc }} in play instead of just unlocking after {{ the_platinum_protocol }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Elisha Tucker", decks=59, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed %} Second Ministry Baron, her inferior {{ pro }} is a bummer, but she is cheap. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Opium Den", decks=46, copies="1") %} {% trans trimmed the_labyrinth=card("The Labyrinth") %} A nice permanent stealth enhancer at a low cost, a must have for the Ministry. Only the Nosferatu with {{ the_labyrinth }} have a comparable location. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Crystal Lynn", decks=42, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed %} All clan disciplines at superior, at a fair price. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Saatet-ta", decks=36, copies="1") %} {% trans trimmed %} A superb ally, so versatile he has his place in all Ministry decks. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Nonu Dis", decks=29, copies="1-3") %} {% trans trimmed %} A tad expensive, and not a Baron, but his ability can generate a surprising amount of blood. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Sergio Bueno", decks=27, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed chameleon=card("Chameleon"), chameleon_archetype=link("/archetypes/chameleon", _("Chameleon archetype")) %} The latest (2023) Ministry Baron, on the expensive side, but that means he can make even better use of {{ chameleon }}, like in the {{ chameleon_archetype }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Ferraille", decks=14, copies="1") %} {% trans trimmed %} A decent vote enhancer. Although a bit costly, swinging a vote can be worth a pool. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Abdelsobek", decks=12, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed %} His unlock ability makes him the best sidekick for all legacy Followers of Set {{ follower_of_set_legacy }} stars. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Hesha Ruhadze (G6)", decks=9, copies="1-3") %} {% trans trimmed heshas_emporium=link("/archetypes/heshas-emporium") %} An intriguing unique ability, which gave birth to the crazy {{ heshas_emporium }} archetype. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Mesu Bedshet", decks=8, copies="2-3") %} {% trans trimmed heshas_emporium=link("/archetypes/heshas-emporium") %} A good action for all Ministry builds (legacy or not) planning to get more than 4 minions out. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Typhonic Beast", decks=8, copies="18-29") %} {% trans trimmed ghede_typhonic_beast=link("/archetypes/ghede-typhonic-beast") %} Cornerstone of the {{ ghede_typhonic_beast }} archetype, it is usually played in high numbers. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Truth of a Thousand Lies", decks=8, copies="2-6") %} {% trans trimmed cybele=card("Cybele") %} Even though costly, the possibility to choose between bleed push and unlock is huge. Even vampires out of the clan, like {{ cybele }}, can aim to use it. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Ghede", decks=7, copies="5-6") %} {% trans trimmed ghede_typhonic_beast=link("/archetypes/ghede-typhonic-beast") %} Star of the legacy Followers of Set {{ follower_of_set_legacy }}, he has his own archetype: {{ ghede_typhonic_beast }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Corruption", decks=7, copies="1-13") %} {% trans trimmed the_platinum_protocol=card("The Platinum Protocol") %} An old Followers of Set {{ follower_of_set_legacy }} device, it can find a slot in new Ministry {{ ministry }} decks by relying on the corruption counters brought in play by {{ the_platinum_protocol }}. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Form of Corruption", decks=7, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed %} A very typical Serpentis {{ ser }} card, it tends to find a slot in all decks using the discipline. It costs nothing but a slot, and is destined to trip an opponent up at some point. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Temptation", decks=7, copies="2-4") %} {% trans trimmed %} A versatile, if tricky, card. It can even be put on one's own vampires to get two actions in a single turn from time to time. On an opponent's vampire, he will think twice before getting too low on blood. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Cave of Apples", decks=6, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed %} An old Followers of Set {{ follower_of_set_legacy }} location, but its effect can make devastating use of {{ the_platinum_protocol }}'s corruption counters. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Serpent's Numbing Kiss", decks=6, copies="3-7") %} {% trans trimmed %} An excellent combat ends: the paralyzing effect it has can be a huge deterrent. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% endblock %}