Once you have cleared the initial set of tasks and made it to the roof in Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, you’ll have to make the first difficult decision – pick a clan.
There are six clans to choose from, each with its own pros and cons. You can only pick one clan, and your decision will determine how the playthrough will feel. Some clans definitely feel better, and this tier list will make it easier for you to decide.
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Complete Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 clans tier list
I have used three tiers to separate the clans. However, you can complete and enjoy the game with any clan of your choice. The distance between the six clans is not much, and the tier list has been made based on my experience with Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 so far.
S-tier clans
Brujah
The Brujah is definitely one of the simpler yet effective clans you can find inside the game. It’s the best choice for players who want to take an aggressive approach and can soak up a lot of damage. It’s purely based on melee, where you’ll be able to hit hard (and also take some punches). Feeding empowers you with Vampiric Strength, thanks to the Brutality passive, while Lightning Strike and Earthshock will allow you to do AoE damage. Taunt forces enemies to attack you while they take more damage. Overall, it’s an uncomplicated way to play the game where you hit harder than the blows you take.
Tremere
Treme is the antithesis of Brujah, as you deal damage from range. Corrosive Touch as a Passive feels amazing as all bodies of fed enemies will dissolve. Blood Curse will explode once you manage to land a curse, while Recall is an excellent mobility-based move that allows you to move and to and fro between different locations. Cauldron of Blood and Blood Salvo use blood magic to damage enemies, while the perk allows you to add blood pip to a random ability. If you’re into a ranged playstyle and want to do blood magic, this could be your clan.
A-tier
Lasombra
The Lasombra can be considered as S-tier if you manage to master its abilities. The Shadow Cloak passive hides you temporarily after feeding an enemy, while Arms of Ahriman causes a shadow to trap enemies and prevent them from moving. Shadow Step adds a teleportation ability via shadows, while Enter Oblivion allows you to manipulate reality. I found mastering the shadows to be pretty hard in one of my runs, which is why I have placed it in the A-tier.
Banu Haqim
If you know how to hit enemies while dodging their attacks, the Banu Haqim is a good choice. Your attacks generally will do a lot of damage, and Silence of Death ensures all your actions post-feeding on an enemy will be silent. Blade Hand slashes through enemies and can one-shot weaker targets, while Split Second makes you go immensely fast. Unseen Aura is one of the best abilities in the game as it completely makes you invisible to all enemies for a small window. The kit is designed for those who know when to hide, and hence, it’s not really my favorite style.
Toreador
If the Twilight movies inspire you, maybe Toreador should be your go-to choice. This clan represents the fashionistas of the vampire world, and there’s a touch of grace in almost everything that you do. A major reason behind this clan not being S-tier is the passive Cat’s Grace, which makes you move fast after feeding. The impact of this passive feels inferior compared to other choices.
Entrancing Kiss will convert an enemy to an ally for a few seconds, allowing you to raise your own zombies (not literal ones). Blink allows you to reach the targeted location in a second, while Beckon can slow and confuse enemies. Thanks to Momentum Fleetness, your Blink will almost always be in a ready state, allowing you to move around the map smoothly.
B-tier
Ventrue
The Ventrue is the easiest clan to master, but most of the abilities just feel boring. Flesh of Marble makes you harder to take down, while Terminal Decree can make a mortal kill themselves. You can also use it to stagger and disarm vampires, while Possession will allow you to possess someone and manipulate them. You can even use them to attack another character. Cloud Memory can cause temporary amnesia, while Mass Manipulation prevents an enemy from attacking you.
It’s not that the Ventrue’s abilities are bad. They’re fun, and the easiest ones to master. However, they will lose their charm in the long run, and the main reason for me to place the clan in the B-tier.
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