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{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_atlas
| voice_actor = Samoa Joe<ref name=":2" /><ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33268153/fullcredits/ Deadlock] on [https://www.imdb.com/ IMDb]</ref>
| release_date = April 24, 2024
| codenames = Atlas; Bull
}}

'''Abrams''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. He is a hard-boiled, hard-hitting bruiser of a character that focuses on engaging groups of enemies and relying on his high health, high damage output, and life draining ability to stay in the fight. With a powerful area stun and a devastating shoulder charge, Abrams can isolate fragile targets from the rest of the team and set-up his more damaging allies to finish them off.

A capable and well-known detective of New York, Abrams solved crimes ranging from kidnappings to ritual murders. One day, a mysterious Tome was left on his desk with a note of "Don't let them have it" scrolled in Onyx blood; followed by car bombings and break-ins to his office. Now, Abrams is trying to figure out just what the hell is going on.

== Abilities ==
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| name=Abrams
| ability2_notes=
* At base duration, Shoulder Charge travels approximately 17.5m.
| ability4_notes=
* If Abrams collides with a flying enemy while crashing into the ground, he will drag them with him.
* At full charge, Abrams can jump up to approximately 55m in one direction with Seismic Impact.
** This is not affected by Ability Range
}}

== Weapon ==
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_atlas}}Case Closed has a 0.7s delay to start [[Reload Time|reloading]] after shooting a shell. It takes 0.35s to start reloading and 0.35s to reload each shell. Reloading all shells takes 3.5s.

== Background ==
{{Fates Tale|atlas}}
=== Lore ===
Abrams is [[Ixia|Ixian]].<ref name=":0">[[Abrams/Quotes#Conversations|Grey Talon and Abrams conversation]] - {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}: ''"You remind me of my stepdaughter."'' - {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}: ''"Son married an Ixian?"'' - {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}: ''"Yeah."''</ref> He was born in Ixia and seems to speak their native language.<ref name=":1">2024-09-03 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"at this time in the world of Deadlock there are plenty of Ixians that are born on Earth: Infernus and Grey Talon's daughter-in-law (RIP)."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Apollo|number=4}}</ref> Unlike {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}, Abrams does not demonstrate control over fire.

Abrams' goal in the ritual is to destroy the Tome.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Dynamo|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=I... don't suppose I could... take a look at that Tome, when all this is over?|hero_quote2=Abrams|quote2=Professor, if things go our way, there won't be a tome for you to look at!}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Abrams start): ''"You protected the Tome as no one else could. But the time has come for you to free yourself from its burden."''</ref>

Abrams expresses little control over the Tome.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Seismic Impact|voice line]] (Upgrade Seismic Impact): ''"I gotta figure out how to use this damn book before it gets me killed!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Seismic Impact|voice line]] (Upgrade Seismic Impact): ''"I'll make that damned book work for me."''</ref> The Tome often tries to fly away, which is weaponised by Abrams and allows him to cast Seismic Impact.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Seismic Impact|voice line]] (Upgrade Seismic Impact): ''"Oh, I'll be ready when this thing tries to fly away."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Seismic Impact|voice line]] (Upgrade Seismic Impact): ''"(Sigh) I'm going to be holding onto a book for dear life. Great."''</ref> 

Abrams likes to drink whiskey.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill atlas 05.mp3|context=(killed Abrams)|transcription=I'll buy him some whiskey, he'll get over it.}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Abrams): ''"We'll get some whiskey and laugh about this later, Abe."''</ref> He also frequents [[Jezebel's]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Mo & Krill): ''"I'll buy you guys a round at Jezebel's later."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Abrams): ''"I hate takin' out my regulars."''</ref>

Outside of his case with the Tome, Abrams has also been investigating the [[Paradox Organisation]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Paradox|number=2|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=We like secrets and you seem to have a knack for finding them. But a word of advice: some things aren't meant to be revealed. Stop asking questions about us.}}</ref> He once worked alongside {{PageRef|name=Venator}} on a case in the past.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Abrams|number=3|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=I don't blame you for not having the stomach to do what needed to be done, but sleep easy knowing that what happening in that brownstone is my burden alone, not yours.}}</ref>

Since his car was firebombed, Abrams has been forced to use the bus to get around.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Naptime Taunt|voice line]] (Naptime taunt): ''"Don't worry, Abrams, you'll make the bus..."''</ref>

== Character interactions ==

* In one of the endings of [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']], Abrams moves to {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}'s apartment.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - Chapter 5B</ref>
* As he frequents Jezebel's, Abrams is friends with {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} and refers to him as "Fern".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Abrams|suffix='|file=Abrams kill inferno 05.mp3|transcription=Hope I didn't kill my bartender for nothing.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Infernus|number=1|hero_quote1=Abrams|quote1=Hey Fern, next time you're pouring me the good stuff, remember all the times I saved your life today.}}</ref>
** Abrams is surprised that {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} has never visited Ixia.<ref>[[Abrams/Quotes#Conversations|Infernus and Abrams conversation]] - Abrams: ''"So when's the last time you went to Ixia?"'' Infernus: ''"Never."'' Abrams: ''"You gotta be kidding me!"'' Infernus: ''"New York born and raised, baby."''</ref>
* Abrams is friends with {{PageRef|name=Celeste}} and seems to know she's secretly a unicorn.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Celeste|number=2}}</ref>
* Abrams is skeptical that the {{PageRef|name=Patron}}s will follow through with fulfilling his wish.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Kelvin|number=3|hero_quote1=Abrams|quote1=You're worried at the last minute that the Patrons are gonna screw us?|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Detective, now more than ever we need hope, not skepticism.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Abrams start): ''"Trust doesn't come easy for you, Abrams... but know this: when you complete the ritual, the Hidden King will honor his debt."''</ref>
* Abrams plays in {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}'s weekly poker game alongside {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Wraith): ''"This better not kick me out of Sunday's card game..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Mo & Krill): ''"See you at the game Sunday, Krill!"''</ref> Wraith calls Abrams "Abe".<ref>[[Abrams/Quotes#Conversations|Abrams and Wraith conversation]] - Wraith: ''"Yeah yeah, wrong hands, blah blah - Abe, you're not the chosen one. You're just a guy who was dealt a bad hand. Dump the book and get your life back."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Graves}}' mentor,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Abrams): ''"My mentor says she needs that tome!"''</ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Abrams): ''"Give me that Tome, Abrams!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Paradox}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Abrams): ''"The tome will be mine, Abrams!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Venator}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Abrams): ''"Give me the damn Tome, Abrams!"''</ref> and{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"You'll get this book over my dead body, Yamato."''</ref> have shown interest in taking the Tome off of Abrams. {{PageRef|name=Seven}} is fascinated by the Tome, but isn't interested in taking it.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Seven|number=1}}</ref>
** {{PageRef|name=Warden}} wants the tome to be destroyed.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Abrams): ''"The Tome must be destroyed."''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} says his "stepdaughter" is [[Ixia|Ixian]], like Abrams.<ref name=":0" /> However, it seems that the intended term was "daughter-in-law", as evidenced by Talon's background and Abrams' response.
* {{PageRef|name=Victor}} asks Abrams for help with uncovering his origins.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Victor|number=1|hero_quote1=Victor|quote1=Heard you love a good mystery.|hero_quote2=Victor|quote2=Can you help me with mine?}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Silver}} is old friends with Abrams, referring to him as "Abe".<ref name=":3" /> According to Silver, they used to make "bad decisions" before Abrams became "boring".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Silver|hero2=Abrams|number=1}}</ref>

== Update history ==
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== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Abrams card.png|Abrams portrait
File:Abrams icon 2025.png|Abrams icon
File:Abrams Render.png|Abrams in-game render
File:Abrams Reference Sheet.png|Abrams reference sheet
File:Abrams name.png|Abrams name typography
File:Abrams Weapon.png|Abrams weapon - ''Case Closed''
File:Learn to play menu.png|Abrams with [[Ivy]] and a [[Trooper]] in the "Learn to play" menu art
File:Cheater choice abrams.png|Abrams in the cheater warning pop-up
File:Abrams card v2.png|Previous Abrams portrait
File:Abrams card old.png|Original Abrams portrait
File:Abrams MM.png|Previous Abrams icon
File:Abrams icon v2.png|Previous Abrams icon
File:Abrams icon old.png|Old Abrams icon
File:Abrams Render v1.png|Abrams' model before the [[Update:February 25, 2025|2025-02-25 Update]]
File:Abrams Winter.png|Abrams 2024 [[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
File:Abrams menu.jpg|Abrams in old main menu animation
File:Abrams visual novel.png|Abrams visual novel art
File:Abrams visual novel shirt.png|Abrams visual novel art - without coat
File:Abrams Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Abrams.
File:Abrams Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Abrams.
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* Abrams was named '''Atlas''' in ''[[Neon Prime]]'', and also known as '''Bull'''. The icon for Infernal Resilience previously had a bull design.
* Abrams is voiced by [[wikipedia:Samoa Joe|Samoa Joe]], a professional wrestler.<ref name=":2">2024-09-24 - [https://x.com/SamoaJoe/status/1837127627015958604 Samoa Joe] on [https://x.com/ X] - ''"The Devil is in The Details btw. #Deadlock"''</ref>
** Haze may call Abrams a "juggernaut".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|file=haze_enemy_atlas_unkillable_02.mp3|transcription=This man's a juggernaut!}}</ref> Samoa Joe voiced the character '''Juggernaut''' in the "Call of the Bladeform Legacy" arcana voice pack in ''Dota 2'', and later in ''Dota Underlords''.
* Abrams' Tome contains a ripped page matching [[Oathkeeper|Oathkeeper's]] sign.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] - [https://youtu.be/nn_C9nQ_Ri0?si=5PrfULMqVKUf-8tQ&t=894 Chapter 4B]</ref>
* The first version of Abrams' Tome in-game used textures from TF2's [https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Bombinomicon_(character) Bombinomicon.]
* In [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] artwork, Abrams has spikes on his back.
* Abrams was the only hero who had unique animations in the [[shop]] menu screen. These animations have been removed.
* Abrams was made slightly taller in an unlisted patch change around November 2024.
* Abrams' updated model was first leaked in the [[Update:December 6, 2024|2024-12-06 Update]], and later removed. Compared to the final model, this version had slightly different facial hair and still had his old book model.
* "Investigating the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Abrams in the [[Hideout]].

== References ==
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