Frenzy (VTM)

Frenzy is a term describing a supernatural fight-or-flight reaction experienced by characters in Vampire: the Masquerade.

= Vampire = In V:tM, frenzy is when the Beast takes over the vampire's personality, usually a result of extreme stress such as starvation or public humiliation. In Vampire the term only applies to the fight half of the fight-or-flight response, though Rötschreck is a similar experience in many respects. The primary purpose of the Frenzy is to kill or otherwise neutralize the stimulus responsible for it, so a vampire driven to frenzy will attempt to feed on anything she can catch whereas a character entering Frenzy in combat will attempt to kill all nearby combatants. The Kindred of the Camarilla consider Frenzy dangerous, beastial and a sign of weak will and try to avoid it whenever possible. Sabbat vampires mayb resist of embrace Frenzy depending on their Path of Enlightenment.

= Frenzy as a Clan Flaw = Brujah are known for their short tempers and suffer a +2 difficulty to resist entering Frenzy. Gangrel gain a physical feature characteristic of an animal as a sign of their closeness to the Beast.