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=== Lore === | === Lore === | ||
Apollo 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.}}</ref> Apollo holds his culture in 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> and wants to represent Ixia in the Olympics.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Apollo|quotes=Apollo/Quotes#Select|transcription=Mark my words, I will represent Ixia in the Olympics. It's only a matter of time.}}</ref> | 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.}}</ref> Apollo holds his culture in 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> and wants to represent Ixia in the Olympics.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Apollo|quotes=Apollo/Quotes#Select|transcription=Mark my words, I will represent Ixia in the Olympics. It's only a matter of time.}}</ref> Ixian is his native language.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=4}}</ref> His ultimate ''Itani Lo Sahn'' means ''"I have no equal"''.<ref>2026-02-12 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"[It] means 'I have no equal'"''</ref> | ||
Apollo's wish is unknown, but he seems to be fighting for the sake of his father and the whole of Ixia.<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><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> | Apollo's wish is unknown, but he seems to be fighting for the sake of his father and the whole of Ixia.<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><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> | ||
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. | |||
Other heroes regard Apollo 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> | Other heroes regard Apollo 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> | ||
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Apollo is 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 was released on February 12, 2026 as the last hero of the Old Gods, New Blood update.
Disengaging Sigil
0
12s
x1.3
85
-30%
-0%
4s Slow Duration
6.5m
Radius
125
Riposte
0.8s
0
22s
0.3s
0.8s
-25%
3s
Melee Resist Reduction Duration
125
Flawless Advance
8s
0
26s
x0.55
25
x0.9
40
3 Max Lunges
0% Bullet Resist
x1.55
65
x0
0
125
Itani Lo Sahn
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145s
x2.6
200
60%
70% Time Slow Damage Reduction
50% Low Health Threshold
1.8s
Debuff Duration
0s
125
49 Damage Per Second
See Apollo/Lore for more story content.
“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.
Apollo is 18 years old[1] and is referred to as "the Prince of Ixia"[2] or "Crown Prince of North Ixia", though he finds the title inaccurate.[3] His father is referred to as a warlord, and has the authority equivalent to a governor and a general.[4] Apollo holds his culture in high regard,[5][6] and wants to represent Ixia in the Olympics.[7] Ixian is his native language.[8] His ultimate Itani Lo Sahn means "I have no equal".[9]
Apollo's wish is unknown, but he seems to be fighting for the sake of his father and the whole of Ixia.[10][11]
Apollo says his life has been personally affected by political assassinations.[12] Notably, while he speaks often of his father, he never mentions his mother.
Other heroes regard Apollo as vain.[13][14]
Haze is worried about Apollo participating in the ritual since him dying would cause an international incident.[15][16]
Krill compares Apollo to a teenage version of 
Lash.[13]View the full update history: Apollo/Update history
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"Most 18-year-olds aren't about to summon an Elder God."
The Hidden King's in-game voice line (ally Apollo killstreak): "The prince of Ixia will stand triumphant!"
"Well, if it isn't the Crown Prince of North Ixia!" - "That's not my title."
"How is someone kind of a warlord?" - "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."
The Archmother's in-game 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!"
Infernus' in-game voice line (killed Apollo): "That guy made being Ixian his whole personality."
Apollo's in-game voice line - "Mark my words, I will represent Ixia in the Olympics. It's only a matter of time."
The Hidden King's in-game 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."
The Archmother's in-game 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."
"As someone whose life has been affected by political assassinations, I have... complicated feelings."
Krill's in-game voice line (killed Apollo): "And now I feel like I've seen what Lash acted like as a teenager."
Holliday's in-game voice line (killed Apollo): "He thought he was God's gift."
"If you die, there's going to be an international incident."
Haze's in-game voice line (killed Apollo): "Wonder who we're going to frame for this."
