See more of the Ventrue as they will be in Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2, and some of the powers that will be in our hands in Bloodlines 2
Even as all of the issues with the clans are going down for Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2, talking about the ones still behind a paywall, we do have something to sink our teeth into for the game. In fact, it is something more in terms of the clans, with The Chinese Room starting to let us have some looks at the various ones we are going to get to play in this World Of Darkness. All so we have a better idea of what we are going to want to start our run of Bloodline 2 with when it hits the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 21st. What better way to kick it all off here, with the clan of Kings? Or, as some others might know them, the Ventrue. Let’s see what they are going to add to the game and how Phyre will be able to use their powers.
When it comes to vampires, the Ventrue are normally seen as the regal types that we have seen in lore and media over the years, and in Bloodlines 2, that tradition is keeping up. It is also a bit like how they are in the tabletop versions of Vampire: The Masquerade. What seems to be a little different is how the powers they have been given are going to function in the game. They will have their “Dominate” and “Presence” powers, mental manipulation and social manipulation, respectively, as well as their supernatural “Fortitude.” It does look like Phyre will be supercharging some of these, as one of the powers can make enemies just kill themselves. Something I can see getting spammed a whole lot in Bloodlines 2 when we don’t want to go with the diplomatic path. Here is a quick look at all of these in function, along with the various other Ventrue characters we will run into while playing the story. Have a look and see if it lines up with what you imagine these vampires to be.
Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 — Clan: Ventrue
Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 will be released on October 21, 2025.
The action-RPG video game is the sequel to the cult classic Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines. Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 lets players step into its story through two distinct, alternating perspectives: Elder vampire Phyre and Malkavian detective Fabien.
The Chinese Room brings you a new glimpse into the Clan of Kings, the Ventrue clan! Meet the Ventrue characters of Seattle and see Phyre’s powers in action.
Ventrue starts with “Dominate” and “Presence” as clan affinities, and “Flesh of Marble” as the passive ability. Then, as the game progresses, you’ll be able to unlock the following Ventrue disciplines:
- Terminal Decree: Command a mortal to kill themselves.
- Possession: See through the enemy’s eyes and control them for a period.
- Cloud Memory: Cause a target to forget you were there.
- Mass Manipulation: Apply Ventrue and Affect abilities to all enemies within view.
- Resilience – Clan Perk: Increases the amount of health restored by feeding.
Where do you stand on how the Ventrue are being shown off here in Bloodlines 2? Do you think these powers are further down the tree instead of being just overpowered? Can you see all of this being used well in a solid stealth play of the game? How do you think the story will change if we select a Ventrue for our character, given the power players who are also of that clan? Drain those thoughts of yours into the comment section, and then feel free to discuss until we get the next clan. We are all on top of Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 around here, so be sure to be on top of all that we have to offer up for the site and our channels out there. It is going to be an interesting run when the game drops out there, and we would like to bring it all to you. As long as you will let us.