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| release_date = February 12, 2026
| release_date = February 12, 2026
| codenames = Fencer
| codenames = Fencer
}}
| pronouns = He/Him
}}{{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.|4=Fencer_select_07.mp3}}
'''Apollo''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. With '''[[Apollo#Flawless Advance|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 [[Apollo#Riposte|'''Riposte''']], and '''[[Apollo#Disengaging Sigil|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 '''[[Apollo#Itani Lo Sahn|Itani Lo Sahn]]''', leaving enemies defeated in his wake.
'''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.
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.
Apollo was released on [[Update:February 12, 2026|February 12, 2026]] as the last hero of the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update.
Apollo was released on [[Update:February 12, 2026|February 12, 2026]] as the last hero of the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update.
== Abilities ==
{{Ability tabs
| name=Apollo
| ability2_notes=
* Riposte can deflect attacks from [[Unit|NPCs]].
| ability3_notes=
* In the initial cast phase of Flawless Advance, Apollo will perform a lunge in the direction he's [[Walking|moving]] towards. If Apollo has no movement input (using WASD or jumping), he will stand still in his current position. This move is not affected by inertia horizontally, but it is affected vertically: If Apollo casts while jumping or falling with no input he will lunge upwards/downwards.
}}
== Weapon ==
== Weapon ==
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_fencer}}Pride of Ixia has no damage falloff and deals no damage beyond its max range.
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_fencer}}Pride of Ixia has no damage falloff and deals no damage beyond its max range.
== Background ==
== Abilities ==
{{Fates Tale|fencer}}
=== Lore ===
Apollo is 18 years old<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Celeste|number=3|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=Most 18-year-olds aren't about to summon an Elder God.}}</ref> and is referred to as "''the Prince of [[Ixia]]"''<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (ally Apollo killstreak): ''"The prince of Ixia will stand triumphant!"''</ref> or "''Crown Prince of North Ixia",'' though he finds the title inaccurate.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3|hero_quote1=Mo & Krill|quote1=Well, if it isn't the Crown Prince of North Ixia!|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=That's not my title.}}</ref> His father is referred to as a warlord, and has the authority equivalent to a governor and a general.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Graves|number=3|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=How is someone kind of a warlord?|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=It's a cultural thing. You don't have a word in English for someone who wields the power of a governor and a general the way we do in Ixia.|hero_quote3=Graves|quote3=I mean we do. It's warlord.}}</ref> Apollo is proud of his father and believes his father is proud of him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=McGinnis|number=1|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I'm proud of my father, and he's proud of me.}}</ref> His father says "loyalty is everything" and "the first step to victory begins with crushing the enemy's hope".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Calico|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=Father says loyalty is everything.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Riposte|voice line]] (upgrade Riposte): ''"Father always said: the first step to victory begins with crushing the enemy's hope."''</ref> When killing {{PageRef|name=Silver}}, Apollo mentions that his father would've turned her into a cloak.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Silver): ''"My father would have turned her into a cloak."''</ref>
Apollo holds his Ixian culture in very high regard.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Apollo start): ''"The pride you have for your culture is inspiring! Complete the ritual, so that all may see the might of Ixia!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"That guy made being Ixian his whole personality."''</ref> He refers to the other playable Ixians, {{PageRef|name=Abrams}} and {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}, as his "brothers".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Abrams): ''"Why aren't you standing with me, brother?!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus destroys objective): ''"It's an honor to fight alongside my brother!"''</ref> While he doesn't hate humans, he believes Ixians are above them.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Abrams|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"Have some self-respect, Infernus! Stop being a human's hired help!"''</ref> Apollo is content at [[Blackmore Academy]],<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Dynamo|number=1|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=It's a good school. The teachers are competent and the student body well connected.}}</ref> but he refuses to see New York as his home and is only here because his father wanted him to be.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mirage|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I live in New York. It will never be my home.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Abrams|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=It's not Ixia, but it's tolerable. <-> I'm here because my father asked me to be, not because I want to... But, only a fool doesn't make the most out of every opportunity.}}</ref> Ixian is his native language.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=4}}</ref> His ultimate "''Itani Lo Sahn''" is Ixian for "''I have no equal''".<ref>2026-02-12 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"[It] means 'I have no equal'"''</ref>
{{AbilitySection
| hero_name = Apollo
| ability_num = 1
| notes =
* The height and lateral distance that Apollo leaps are unaffected by whether the sigil is aimed high or low when cast.
* Holding a direction influences the direction Apollo launches himself (A/D biases to the left/right, W reduces the backwards motion, and S increases the backwards motion.
}}
Apollo was taught fencing at a young age, having learned Riposte when he was only 5 years old.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Riposte|voice line]] (upgrade Riposte): ''"This was drilled into me since I was five."''</ref> He seems to be a fencing champion,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Kill Enemy Hero|voice line]] (melee kill): ''"There's a reason I'm a champion."''</ref> and hopes to one day represent Ixia at the Olympics.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Apollo|quotes=Apollo/Quotes#Select|context=(select)|transcription=Mark my words, I will represent Ixia in the Olympics. It's only a matter of time.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Apollo|quotes=Apollo/Quotes#Unselect|context=(unselect)|transcription=I can't be an Olympian if I'm dead.}}</ref> Apollo inherited his sword from his father.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"My father entrusted me with this blade, and I will honor him."''</ref>
{{AbilitySection
| hero_name = Apollo
| ability_num = 2
| notes =
* Can target any enemy hero in range to dash to, regardless of damage source.
* Can be triggered by player-generated [[NPC]]s, such as {{HeroIcon|Graves}}' {{AbilityIcon|Jar of Dead|l1=Skulls}} and {{AbilityIcon|Borrowed Decree|l1=Ghouls}}, {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}}' {{AbilityIcon|Mini Turret|l1=Mini Turrets}}, and [[Trooper]]s empowered by {{HeroIcon|Rem}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Lil Helpers}}.
** Cannot be triggered normally by NPCs, including [[Denizen|Denizens]], [[Walker|Walkers]], [[Guardian|Guardians]], and [[Trooper|Troopers]] without Lil Helpers.
* If a debuff is already applied to the player and then re-applied before it expires (e.g. the player is under the effect of {{ItemIcon|Slowing Hex}}, then another enemy uses Slowing Hex on the same player) the second application cannot be blocked.
}}
Apollo's wish is unknown, but he seems to be fighting for the sake of Ixia.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Apollo start): ''"Hear me, Apollo! You are destined to surpass your father, and bring glory to all of Ixia!.. but before any of that can happen, you need to complete the ritual."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Kelvin|number=2}}</ref> While mentioned that Apollo's father expects great things from him,<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Apollo start): ''"Your father expects great things from you, and you will exceed them all! It's time to summon the Hidden King."''</ref> Apollo claims that he isn't fighting in the ritual for his father.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Kelvin|number=3|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I'm not completing the ritual for my father!}}</ref>
{{AbilitySection
| hero_name = Apollo
| ability_num = 3
| notes =
* In the initial cast phase of Flawless Advance, Apollo will perform a lunge in the direction he's [[Walking|moving]] towards. If Apollo has no movement input (using WASD or jumping), he will stand still in his current position. This move is not affected by inertia horizontally, but it is affected vertically: If Apollo casts while jumping or falling with no input he will lunge upwards/downwards.
}}
Apollo is extremely confident in his skills and believes himself to be the best.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"My father doesn't have high expectations for me; he has appropriate expectations for me. After all, when you're the best, why shouldn't you expect success?"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Kill Enemy Hero|voice line]] (melee kill): ''"Look on the bright side: you lost to the best."''</ref> He holds honor and discipline in high regards.<ref>[[Apollo/Quotes#Conversations|Apollo and Mo & Krill conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"I hope you're not above fighting dirty"'' - {{PageRef|name=Apollo}}: ''"There's no honor in that."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Seven|number=3|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=Once I've rendered them helpless, run them through.|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=There's no honor in stabbing someone who can't defend themselves!}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Warden): ''"The man had discipline and conviction… it's a shame he didn't fight for us."''</ref> His attitude often causes other characters to regard him as vain.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"And now I feel like I've seen what Lash acted like as a teenager."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Holliday}}'s in-game [[Holliday/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"He thought he was God's gift."''</ref>
{{AbilitySection
| hero_name = Apollo
| ability_num = 4
| notes =
* Apollo must channel Itani Lo Sahn for {{DataProp|Itani Lo Sahn|AbilityCastDelay}}s before he can execute the actual lunge effect.
* After completing the ability channel, Apollo can continue to hold down his ability hotkey to delay executing the lunge. Apollo can delay the lunge like this indefinitely.
* Enemies closer to Apollo's original cast location receive less time slow (and thereby take damage sooner); enemies farther from Apollo's original cast location receive more time slow (and thereby take damage later).
* Itani Lo Sahn damage is tied to the natural expiration of the time slow debuff. If an enemy manages to dispel the time slow effect debuff prematurely (i.e. their ally uses {{ItemIcon|Divine Barrier}}), they will not take any damage. This also means that if any enemy has a status effect that makes them immune to the effects of time slow (such as {{ItemIcon|Unstoppable}}), they will take the damage almost instantly.
* Enemies struck by Apollo are still able to parry. This allows them to block the damage with {{ItemIcon|Counterspell}}.
Apollo says his life has been personally affected by political assassinations.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Vindicta|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=As someone whose life has been affected by political assassinations, I have... complicated feelings.}}</ref> Notably, while he speaks often of his father, he never mentions his mother.
| interactions =
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = debuff resist | state = disabled | text =
Despite being described as a "debuff", [[Time Slow]] on enemies cannot be shortened by items such as {{ItemIcon|Debuff Reducer}}.
}}
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = indomitable | state = disabled | text =
Despite triggering {{ItemIcon|Reactive Barrier}}, Itani Lo Sahn does not trigger {{ItemIcon|Indomitable}} in any way.
}}
The symbol etched in Disengaging Sigil is Apollo's family sigil.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Disengaging Sigil|voice line]] (upgrade Disengaging Sygil): ''"The sigil of my family will protect me."''</ref> He has fond memories of his father teaching him how to cast it.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Disengaging Sigil|voice line]] (upgrade Disengaging Sygil): ''"I have fond memories of father teaching me this..."''</ref>
}}
Apollo has no siblings.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Rem|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I'm an only child.}}</ref>
Apollo believes [[Maximilian Fairfax]] is a "great man".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Pocket): ''"Your father's a great man, Pocket… it's a shame you fell so short."''</ref> Both Apollo and his father are fans of [[Fairfax Industries]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed McGinnis): ''"A pity you're not on my side, McGinnis. My father would be a fan."''</ref>
== Character interactions ==
== Street Brawl ==
=== Ability Changes ===
* Apollo and {{PageRef|name=Graves}} are classmates, and are each other's lab partners.<ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"Great, I killed my lab partner..."''</ref>
<!--For fresh data see [[Deadlock:Street Brawl Ability Changes]] -->
Apart from [[Street Brawl#Heroes|global changes]], Apollo does '''not''' have any special modifications for his abilities in Street Brawl.
* Apollo is shocked that {{PageRef|name=Infernus}} doesn't speak Ixian nor care for Ixian culture.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=4}}</ref>
=== Item Draft ===
{{HeroStreetBrawlItems|Apollo}}
* Apollo respects {{PageRef|name=Ivy}} but believes she shouldn't have saved Spanish Harlem, believing that they should've saved themselves rather than rely solely on Ivy.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Ivy): ''"You're a noble woman, Ivy. I'm sure we'll meet again."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Ivy|number=3}}</ref>
* Apollo respects {{PageRef|name=Mirage}} and {{PageRef|name=Warden}} for their conviction and honor.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mirage|number=3}}</ref><ref name=":2" />
** Apollo sends his father's regards to [[Nashala Dion|Ambassador Nashala]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Mirage): ''"My father sends his regards to Ambassador Nashala."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mirage|number=1}}</ref>
* Apollo accidentally invites {{PageRef|name=Viscous}} to one of his father's galas.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Viscous|number=1}}</ref>
* Apollo commends {{PageRef|name=Vindicta}} for her war against the [[Friends of Humanity]], although he dislikes her dishonorable tactics.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Vindicta|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=Your war on the Friends of Humanity is commendable, even if your tactics are less than honorable...}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Vindicta): ''"Only a coward kills a man at a distance."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Haze}} is worried about Apollo participating in the ritual since him dying would cause an international incident.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=If you die, there's going to be an international incident.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"Wonder who we're going to frame for this."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}} compares Apollo to a teenage version of {{PageRef|name=Lash}}.<ref name=":0" />
*Apollo has stayed at [[The Baroness]] hotel,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Doorman) ''"I don't care if he tried to kill me, the Baroness still has the best brunch in Manhattan."''</ref> and has tipped {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Doorman) ''"I tipped the man last weekend, and he tries to kill me? No class!"''</ref>
== Backstory ==
{{Fates Tale|fencer}}
== Update history ==
== Update history ==
{{Update history}}
{{Update history}}
== 3D model ==
{{3D_Model|Apollo}}
===Weapon===
{{3D Model|Apollo Weapon|size=240px}}
== 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 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.
</gallery>
File:Apollo shadow.png|Apollo's shadow at the hideout.
File:Apollo leak.png|Leaked unfinished Apollo model.
=== Removed/Unused content ===
File:Apollo leak portrait.png|Leaked unfinished Apollo portrait.
<gallery>
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.
* [[File:Apollo meme.png|thumb|217x217px|Yoshi's Apollo meme]]Apollo's ultimate "Itani Lo Sahn" is [[Ixian]] for ''"I have no equal"''.<ref>2026-02-12 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"[It] means 'I have no equal'"''</ref>
* Apollo was first teased in the [[Hideout]] with a [[wikipedia:Rapier|rapier]] over the item shop.
* 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]].
* Apollo had a fourth wall-breaking line about being the last hero released in the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update, saying that voters had "finally come to their senses".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Apollo|quotes=Apollo/Quotes#Situational|transcription=I see you voters have finally come to your senses.}}</ref> His release poster also referenced this, with Apollo holding a clock and the caption "About Time". He was also the first hero to have a specific line recorded for his release, as other heroes used one of their regular lines.
*On the day of Apollo's release, [[Yoshi]] shared an image of Apollo on the [https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825/1231613274643238923 Deadlock Discord] referencing the "[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/i-studied-the-blade I studied the blade]" meme. It reads: ''"When you were voting [[Rem]], I studied The Blade. When you were voting [[Silver]] I mastered [[Mantle Slide]]. When you were voting [[Celeste]] I cultivated Inner Strength. And now that the world is on fire and the patrons are at the gate you have the audacity to come to me for help?"''
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.
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.
The height and lateral distance that Apollo leaps are unaffected by whether the sigil is aimed high or low when cast.
Holding a direction influences the direction Apollo launches himself (A/D biases to the left/right, W reduces the backwards motion, and S increases the backwards motion.
Riposte
Riposte
0.8s
0
22s
Prepare to deflect the next incoming attack. On a successful deflection, briefly become invulnerable and target an enemy hero to dash towards them, stunning them and reducing their Melee Resist.
Press Ability 2 to select a target. Does not trigger against trooper or neutral damage.
0.3s
Invulnerability Duration
On Pommel Hit:
0.8s
Stun Duration
On Pommel Hit:
-25%
Melee Resist
3sMelee Resist Reduction Duration
1
-8s Cooldown
2
-25% Melee Resist and +0.4s Stun Duration
5
Gain 75% Bullet, Spirit & Melee Lifesteal against the Riposte target for 13s
If a debuff is already applied to the player and then re-applied before it expires (e.g. the player is under the effect of Slowing Hex, then another enemy uses Slowing Hex on the same player) the second application cannot be blocked.
Flawless Advance
Flawless Advance
8s
0
26s
Perform a series of lunges in any direction, delivering piercing stabs ahead of you. Hold your ability key to time your attacks, dealing more damage the longer it's held. Releasing your attack during the perfect window deals maximum damage.
Press Ability 3 to re-cast.
x0.55
25
Base Damage
x0.9
40
Max Hold Damage
3Max Lunges
0%Bullet Resist
On Perfect Hold:
x1.55
65
Perfect Damage
On Perfect Hold:
x0
0
Heal on hero hit
1
Perfect Hit on Hero: Heal 35
2
-12s Cooldown. Gain +60% Bullet Resist during lunge
In the initial cast phase of Flawless Advance, Apollo will perform a lunge in the direction he's moving towards. If Apollo has no movement input (using WASD or jumping), he will stand still in his current position. This move is not affected by inertia horizontally, but it is affected vertically: If Apollo casts while jumping or falling with no input he will lunge upwards/downwards.
Itani Lo Sahn
Itani Lo Sahn
0
145s
Charge up and perform a long range slash. Struck enemies cannot take action or heal and are stuck in slow motion. When this effect expires, they suffer devastating damage, dealing bonus damage against half-health enemies.
While in slow motion, Apollo is invulnerable and enemies take reduced damage.
Hold Ability 4 or Fire to delay the cast.
x2.6
200
Delayed Damage
60%
Bonus Damage
70%Time Slow Damage Reduction
50%Low Health Threshold
1.8sDebuff Duration
On hit
0s
Cooldown Reduced on Hero Hit
1
8m Dash Range
2
-35s Cooldown
5
+50% Bonus Damage
Does not interact with Debuff Resist. Click to reveal more info.Triggers Reactive BarrierDoes not interact with Indomitable. Click to reveal more info.CC effect suppressed by UnstoppableDisabled by Slowing Hex
Apollo must channel Itani Lo Sahn for 1.5s before he can execute the actual lunge effect.
After completing the ability channel, Apollo can continue to hold down his ability hotkey to delay executing the lunge. Apollo can delay the lunge like this indefinitely.
Enemies closer to Apollo's original cast location receive less time slow (and thereby take damage sooner); enemies farther from Apollo's original cast location receive more time slow (and thereby take damage later).
Itani Lo Sahn damage is tied to the natural expiration of the time slow debuff. If an enemy manages to dispel the time slow effect debuff prematurely (i.e. their ally uses Divine Barrier), they will not take any damage. This also means that if any enemy has a status effect that makes them immune to the effects of time slow (such as Unstoppable), they will take the damage almost instantly.
Enemies struck by Apollo are still able to parry. This allows them to block the damage with Counterspell.
Apollo must channel Itani Lo Sahn for 1.5s before he can execute the actual lunge effect.
After completing the ability channel, Apollo can continue to hold down his ability hotkey to delay executing the lunge. Apollo can delay the lunge like this indefinitely.
Enemies closer to Apollo's original cast location receive less time slow (and thereby take damage sooner); enemies farther from Apollo's original cast location receive more time slow (and thereby take damage later).
Itani Lo Sahn damage is tied to the natural expiration of the time slow debuff. If an enemy manages to dispel the time slow effect debuff prematurely (i.e. their ally uses Divine Barrier), they will not take any damage. This also means that if any enemy has a status effect that makes them immune to the effects of time slow (such as Unstoppable), they will take the damage almost instantly.
Enemies struck by Apollo are still able to parry. This allows them to block the damage with Counterspell.
In Street Brawl, every hero draws items from a shared pool, but some items are weighted to appear more often for a given hero and others less often. For each tier below, that tier's items are grouped by how likely they are to be offered to Apollo: High, Average, or Low chance.
A land of beauty, tradition and conflict; North Ixia is no stranger to brutal political violence. So when Apollo was told that it was for his own safety he was being sent to New York for school, he knew the situation was serious.
Adjusting to life at Blackmore Academy didn’t come easy to Apollo. His school was supposed to be filled with The Cursed Apple’s best and brightest but all he saw, with few exceptions, was a sea of aggressive mediocrity. Electing not to waste his time with frivolous things like parties and dances, he instead put his energy on the piste, where he rigorously trains as captain of the Blackmore fencing team.
However, at the end of the day Apollo does not fret too much on the tedium of life in New York. He knows that eventually the time will come when his father will call on him to come home and he will get to show that he is worthy of wielding his family's ancestral blade.
Yoshi's Apollo memeApollo's ultimate "Itani Lo Sahn" is Ixian for "I have no equal".[2]
Apollo was first teased in the Hideout with a rapier over the item shop.
A possible inspiration for Apollo is the hero concept 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.
Apollo had a fourth wall-breaking line about being the last hero released in the Old Gods, New Blood update, saying that voters had "finally come to their senses".[3] His release poster also referenced this, with Apollo holding a clock and the caption "About Time". He was also the first hero to have a specific line recorded for his release, as other heroes used one of their regular lines.
On the day of Apollo's release, Yoshi shared an image of Apollo on the Deadlock Discord referencing the "I studied the blade" meme. It reads: "When you were voting Rem, I studied The Blade. When you were voting Silver I mastered Mantle Slide. When you were voting Celeste I cultivated Inner Strength. And now that the world is on fire and the patrons are at the gate you have the audacity to come to me for help?"
Divine Barrier), they will not take any damage. This also means that if any enemy has a status effect that makes them immune to the effects of time slow (such as 
Unstoppable), they will take the damage almost instantly.
Counterspell.
