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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 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> | 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> | ||
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> | 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> | ||
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* 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]]. | ||
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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 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
0
145s
x2.6
200
60%
70% Time Slow Damage Reduction
50% Low Health Threshold
1.8s
Debuff Duration
0s
125
49 Damage Per Second
Pride of Ixia has no damage falloff and deals no damage beyond its max range.
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[2] and is referred to as "the Prince of Ixia"[3] or "Crown Prince of North Ixia", though he finds the title inaccurate.[4] His father is referred to as a warlord, and has the authority equivalent to a governor and a general.[5] Apollo is proud of his father and believes his father is proud of him.[6] His father says "loyalty is everything" and "the first step to victory begins with crushing the enemy's hope".[7][8] When killing 
Silver, Apollo mentions that his father would've turned her into a cloak.[9]
Apollo holds his Ixian culture in very high regard.[10][11] He refers to the other playable Ixians, 
Abrams and 
Infernus, as his "brothers".[12][13] While he doesn't hate humans, he believes Ixians are above them.[14][15] Apollo is content at Blackmore Academy,[16] but he refuses to see New York as his home and is only here because his father wanted him to be.[17][18] Ixian is his native language.[19] His ultimate "Itani Lo Sahn" is Ixian for "I have no equal".[20]
Apollo was taught fencing at a young age, having learned Riposte when he was only 5 years old.[21] He seems to be a fencing champion,[22] and hopes to one day represent Ixia at the Olympics.[23][24] Apollo inherited his sword from his father.[25]
Apollo's wish is unknown, but he seems to be fighting for the sake of Ixia.[26][27] While mentioned that Apollo's father expects great things from him,[28] Apollo claims that he isn't fighting in the ritual for his father.[29]
Apollo is extremely confident in his skills and believes himself to be the best.[30][31] He holds honor and discipline in high regards.[32][33][34] His attitude often causes other characters to regard him as vain.[35][36]
Apollo says his life has been personally affected by political assassinations.[37] Notably, while he speaks often of his father, he never mentions his mother.
The symbol etched in Disengaging Sigil is Apollo's family sigil.[38] He has fond memories of his father teaching him how to cast it.[39]
Apollo has no siblings.[40]
Apollo believes Maximilian Fairfax is a "great man".[41] Both Apollo and his father are fans of Fairfax Industries.[42]
Ivy but believes she shouldn't have saved Spanish Harlem, believing that they should've saved themselves rather than rely solely on Ivy.[46][47]
Mirage and 
Warden for their conviction and honor.[48][34]
Vindicta for her war against the Friends of Humanity, although he dislikes her dishonorable tactics.[52][53]
Haze is worried about Apollo participating in the ritual since him dying would cause an international incident.[54][55]
The Doorman.[57]View the full update history: Apollo/Update history
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Apollo Voice Actor Deadlock Stream on YouTube
"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." - "I mean we do. It's warlord."
"I'm proud of my father, and he's proud of me."
"Father says loyalty is everything."
Apollo's in-game voice line (upgrade Riposte): "Father always said: the first step to victory begins with crushing the enemy's hope."
Apollo's in-game voice line (killed Silver): "My father would have turned her into a cloak."
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 (killed Abrams): "Why aren't you standing with me, brother?!"
Apollo's in-game voice line (ally Infernus destroys objective): "It's an honor to fight alongside my brother!"
Apollo's in-game voice line (killed Infernus): "Have some self-respect, Infernus! Stop being a human's hired help!"
"It's a good school. The teachers are competent and the student body well connected."
"I live in New York. It will never be my home."
"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."
Apollo's in-game voice line (upgrade Riposte): "This was drilled into me since I was five."
Apollo's in-game voice line (melee kill): "There's a reason I'm a champion."
Apollo's in-game voice line (select) - "Mark my words, I will represent Ixia in the Olympics. It's only a matter of time."
Apollo's in-game voice line (unselect) - "I can't be an Olympian if I'm dead."
Apollo's in-game voice line (select): "My father entrusted me with this blade, and I will honor him."
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."
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."
"I'm not completing the ritual for my father!"
Apollo's in-game 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?"
Apollo's in-game voice line (melee kill): "Look on the bright side: you lost to the best."
Krill: "I hope you're not above fighting dirty" - Apollo: "There's no honor in that."
"Once I've rendered them helpless, run them through." - "There's no honor in stabbing someone who can't defend themselves!"
Apollo's in-game voice line (killed Warden): "The man had discipline and conviction… it's a shame he didn't fight for us."
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."
"As someone whose life has been affected by political assassinations, I have... complicated feelings."
Apollo's in-game voice line (upgrade Disengaging Sygil): "The sigil of my family will protect me."
Apollo's in-game voice line (upgrade Disengaging Sygil): "I have fond memories of father teaching me this..."
"I'm an only child."
Apollo's in-game voice line (killed Pocket): "Your father's a great man, Pocket… it's a shame you fell so short."
Apollo's in-game voice line (killed McGinnis): "A pity you're not on my side, McGinnis. My father would be a fan."
Graves' in-game voice line (killed Apollo): "Great, I killed my lab partner..."
Apollo's in-game voice line (killed Ivy): "You're a noble woman, Ivy. I'm sure we'll meet again."
Apollo's in-game voice line (killed Mirage): "My father sends his regards to Ambassador Nashala."
"Your war on the Friends of Humanity is commendable, even if your tactics are less than honorable..."
Apollo's in-game voice line (killed Vindicta): "Only a coward kills a man at a distance."
"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."
Apollo's in-game voice line (killed Doorman) "I don't care if he tried to kill me, the Baroness still has the best brunch in Manhattan."
Apollo's in-game voice line (killed Doorman) "I tipped the man last weekend, and he tries to kill me? No class!"
