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| release_date = February 12, 2026 | | release_date = February 12, 2026 | ||
| codenames = Fencer | | codenames = Fencer | ||
}}{{Quotation|2=Our victory is assured. Unless, of course, the Patron pairs me with a bunch of malcontents who refuse to pull their own weight. In which case, victory depends on how much extra burden I need to bear.}} | |||
}}{{Quotation|2=Our victory is assured. Unless, of course, the Patron pairs me with a bunch of malcontents who refuse to pull their own weight. In which case, victory depends on how much extra burden I need to bear. | '''Apollo''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. With Flawless Advance the fencer begins his approach, timing his strikes perfectly to inflict more damage. Counter-attacks aren't a concern for Apollo, as a flourish of his blade deflects the damage and triggers a quick Riposte, and Disengaging Sigil allows him to jump out of the fray with ease. For his final blow, Apollo dons his fencer's mask and channels [[Ixia]]'s might with Itani Lo Sahn, leaving enemies defeated in his wake. | ||
'''Apollo''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. With | |||
As the prince of [[Ixia]], Apollo comes from a land of beauty, tradition and conflict. Political violence was common in Ixia, but when Apollo was sent to New York for his own safety, he knew the situation was serious. Now a highly skilled fencer at [[Blackmore Academy]], Apollo knows that in due time, he will be called back to Ixia... and when he returns, he will show why he's worthy to wield his family's ancestral blade. | As the prince of [[Ixia]], Apollo comes from a land of beauty, tradition and conflict. Political violence was common in Ixia, but when Apollo was sent to New York for his own safety, he knew the situation was serious. Now a highly skilled fencer at [[Blackmore Academy]], Apollo knows that in due time, he will be called back to Ixia... and when he returns, he will show why he's worthy to wield his family's ancestral blade. | ||
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* | * Riposte can deflect attacks from [[Unit|NPCs]]. | ||
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| hero_name = Apollo | | hero_name = Apollo | ||
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* | * Despite being described as a "debuff", [[Time Slow]] on enemies cannot be shortened by items such as {{ItemIcon|Debuff Reducer}}. | ||
Despite being described as a "debuff", [[Time Slow]] on enemies cannot be shortened by items such as {{ItemIcon|Debuff Reducer}} | |||
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== Background == | |||
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{{Fates Tale|fencer}} | {{Fates Tale|fencer}} | ||
== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
{{Update history}} | {{Update history}} | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Apollo card.png|Apollo's card | File:Apollo card.png|Apollo's card. | ||
File:Apollo.png|Apollo's icon. | |||
File:Apollo Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Apollo | File:Apollo Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Apollo | ||
File:Apollo Critical Health.png|Critical health portrait for Apollo | File:Apollo Critical Health.png|Critical health portrait for Apollo | ||
File:Apollo Render.png|Apollo in-game render. | |||
File:Apollo Render.png|Apollo in-game render | File:Apollo select background.png|Apollo's select background. | ||
File:Apollo select background.png|Apollo's select background | |||
File:Apollo Reference Sheet.png|Apollo reference sheet | File:Apollo Reference Sheet.png|Apollo reference sheet | ||
File:Apollo | File:Apollo name.png|Apollo's typography. | ||
File:Apollo Weapon.png|Apollo's weapon - Pride of Ixia. | |||
File:Apollo | File:Apollo VoterPoster.jpg|"Vote for Apollo" poster/spray from the 1/23/26 major update. | ||
File:Vote Apollo Damaged.png|Damaged "Vote Apollo" poster. | |||
File:Apollo VoterPoster.jpg|"Vote for Apollo" poster/spray from the 1/23/26 major update | |||
File:Vote Apollo Damaged.png|Damaged "Vote Apollo" poster | |||
File:Apollo Thank You Voting Poster.png|Thanks for voting Apollo! | File:Apollo Thank You Voting Poster.png|Thanks for voting Apollo! | ||
File:Apollo Thank You Voting Poster Damaged.png|Down with the Monarchy! | File:Apollo Thank You Voting Poster Damaged.png|Down with the Monarchy! | ||
File:Apollo Vote Box.png|Apollo splash art from the vote screen | File:Apollo Vote Box.png|Apollo splash art from the vote screen. | ||
File:Apollo Sticker.png|Apollo's voter sticker | File:Apollo Sticker.png|Apollo's voter sticker. | ||
File:Apollo's Rapier.png|Apollo's Rapier hint at the hideout. | |||
File:Apollo shadow.png|Apollo's shadow at the hideout. | |||
File:Apollo leak.png|Leaked unfinished Apollo model. | |||
File:Apollo leak portrait.png|Leaked unfinished Apollo portrait. | |||
File:Apollo leak.png|Leaked unfinished Apollo model | |||
File:Apollo leak portrait.png|Leaked unfinished Apollo portrait | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* Apollo was first teased in the [[Hideout]] with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapier rapier] over the item shop. | |||
* Apollo was first teased in the [[Hideout]] with a [ | |||
* A possible inspiration for Apollo is the hero concept [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/threads/hero-fencer-deadlocks-version-of-genji.60811/ Fencer] (Apollo's original codename) by player nathanieljbrill in the ''Deadlock'' forums. The Fencer concept used a sword as the primary weapon and had the abilities to slow enemies, deflect incoming attacks, and use a charged attack. | * A possible inspiration for Apollo is the hero concept [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/threads/hero-fencer-deadlocks-version-of-genji.60811/ Fencer] (Apollo's original codename) by player nathanieljbrill in the ''Deadlock'' forums. The Fencer concept used a sword as the primary weapon and had the abilities to slow enemies, deflect incoming attacks, and use a charged attack. | ||
* "Striving Towards Perfection in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Apollo in the [[Hideout]]. | * "Striving Towards Perfection in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Apollo in the [[Hideout]]. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
== Navigation == | == Navigation == | ||
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