* Abrams was named '''Atlas''' in ''[[Neon Prime]]'', and also known as '''Bull'''. The icon for Infernal Resilience has a bull design.
* 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>
* 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''.
** 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''.
Internal namesCodenames used for this hero in the game files:
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.
+2m Radius and +18 DPS with improved Spirit scaling
Shoulder Charge
1.4s
0
33s
Charge forward, pulling enemies you hit. Pushing a hero into a wall applies stun. If you collide with a hero you move faster during your charge.
On Hero Collide:
x1.4
30
Damage
On Hero Collide:
0
Weapon Damage
On Hero Collide:
0s
Weapon Damage Duration
On Wall Hit:
Stun
0.3s
Stun Duration
On Wall Hit:
-0%
Move Speed
1
Applies +40% Slow for 3s
2
On Wall Hit: +0.8s Stun Duration
5
-18s Cooldown On Hero Collide: +1.5 Weapon Damage for 6s
Notes
At base duration, Shoulder Charge travels approximately 17.5m.
Infernal Resilience
0
Gain bonus defensive attributes. Taking damage grants temporary regeneration for a portion of the damage taken.
Passive:
13%
Damage Regenerated
Passive:
20s
Regeneration Time
1Health Regen
0Max Health
0%Melee Lifesteal
1
+200 Max Health
2
18% Melee Lifesteal
5
+20% Debuff Resist and +8% Damage Regenerated
Seismic Impact
0
215s
Leap high into the air before crashing into the ground, dealing spirit damage and applying stun.
Unstoppable
0s
Immunity Duration
x2.33
100
Damage
On Hit:
Stun
1.6s
Stun Duration
On Hero Hit:
0
Max Health
On Hero Hit:
0%
Fire Rate
On Hero Hit:
0s
Buff Duration
1
-30s Cooldown
2
0.8s Stun Duration
5
On cast, become Unstoppable for 6s and +6m Impact Radius
Notes
At full charge, Abrams can jump up to approximately 55m in one direction with Seismic Impact.
This is not affected by Ability Range
Weapon
Case Closed
Spreadshot
Close Range
51Damage Per Second
Falloff Range
17m ➞ 40m
Reloads single shells at a time. Can be interrupted
Case Closed has a 0.7s delay to start 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.
Hard hitting, hard headed, and hard drinking; Detective Abrams has been a fixture on the New York investigating scene for years. From stolen art, to missing persons, to ritual murders; Abrams didn't just take any case that came across his desk... he solved them.
But his days of following cheating spouses came to an end the day he opened his office door and found The Tome sitting on his desk.
No instruction was left for him save for a brief note scrawled in onyx blood that read "Don't let them have it". Abrams hasn't figured where the thing came from; but seeing as his home has been broken into, his office tossed on 3 different occasions, and his car firebombed he has a vested interest in figuring out what the hell is going on.
Lore
Abrams is Ixian.[3] However, unlike Infernus, he does not demonstrate control over fire.
Abrams' goal in the ritual is to destroy the Tome.[4][5]
Abrams expresses little control over the Tome.[6][7] The Tome often tries to fly away, which is weaponised by Abrams and allows him to cast Seismic Impact.[8][9]
Grey Talon says his "stepdaughter" is Ixian, like Abrams.[3] However, it seems that the intended term was "daughter-in-law", as evidenced by Talon's background and Abrams' response.
Victor asks Abrams for help with uncovering his origins.[27]
Gallery
Abrams portrait
Abrams icon
Abrams in-game render
Abrams reference sheet
Abrams name typography
Abrams weapon - Cold Case
Abrams with Ivy and a Trooper in the "Learn to play" menu art
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 Samoa Joe, a professional wrestler.[1]
Haze may call Abrams a "juggernaut".[28] 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's sign.[29]
The first version of Abrams' Tome in-game used textures from TF2's Bombinomicon.
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 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
↑ 1.01.12024-09-24 - Samoa Joe on X - "The Devil is in The Details btw. #Deadlock"
↑Abrams And Dynamo Conversation 3 - "I... don't suppose I could... take a look at that Tome, when all this is over?" - "Professor, if things go our way, there won't be a tome for you to look at!"
↑Patrons in-game 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."
↑Abrams' in-game voice line (Upgrade Seismic Impact): "I gotta figure out how to use this damn book before it gets me killed!"
↑Abrams' in-game voice line (Upgrade Seismic Impact): "I'll make that damned book work for me."
↑Abrams' in-game voice line (Upgrade Seismic Impact): "Oh, I'll be ready when this thing tries to fly away."
↑Abrams' in-game voice line (Upgrade Seismic Impact): "(Sigh) I'm going to be holding onto a book for dear life. Great."
↑Vyper's in-game voice line (killed Abrams) - "I'll buy him some whiskey, he'll get over it."
↑Abrams' in-game voice line (Killed Mo & Krill): "I'll buy you guys a round at Jezebel's later."
↑Infernus' in-game voice line (Killed Abrams): "I hate takin' out my regulars."
↑Abrams And Paradox Conversation 2 - "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."
↑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."
↑Abrams' in-game voice line - "Hope I didn't kill my bartender for nothing."
↑Abrams And Infernus Conversation 1 - "Hey Fern, next time you're pouring me the good stuff, remember all the times I saved your life today."
↑Abrams And Kelvin Conversation 3 - "You're worried at the last minute that the Patrons are gonna screw us?" - "Detective, now more than ever we need hope, not skepticism."
↑Patron's in-game voice line (Abrams Start): "Trust doesn't come easy for you, Abrams. But know this: When you complete the ritual, I will hold up my end of the bargain."
↑Abrams' in-game voice line (Killed Wraith): "This better not kick me out of Sunday's card game..."
↑Abrams' in-game voice line (Killed Mo & Krill): "See you at the game Sunday, Krill!"
↑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."