View source for Blood Beats and Legendary Beats

The Arcane Beats used in ''<u>Mage the Awakening 2nd Edition</u>'' are an interesting concept. They are a mechanical benefit for acting into the themes of the mystic and occult paths walked by Mages and at the same time a way to support a broader character by making some advances only possible using Arcane Experience and others only possible without it. Blood Beats are briefly mentioned in ''<u>Vampire the Requiem 2nd Edition</u>'' but only as a Twist for Chronicles where Blood Potency advances rapidly. These house rules expand that idea to make them akin to Arcane Beats - a reward for acts that embrace the themes and nature of the vampire.

=== Optional Rule: Blood Beats ===
The power of vitae thickens and grows as it is used. A kindred who often calls upon the power of their blood and their beast gains strength from familiarity. Vampires gain a different type of Beat called "Blood Beats" which become Blood Experiences, alongside regular Beats. Blood Experiences help a vampire grow their dark powers.

As with normal Beats, a few major criteria allow you to gain them. And like normal Beats, a given category can only net a single Beat per scene.

* When failing a Discipline roll, you may make it a dramatic failure and take a Blood Beat.*
* When your character must make a Detachment roll take a Blood Beat.*
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<sup><nowiki>*</nowiki> This replaces the regular Beat that you would normally get.</sup>