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.
Draw a sigil sphere in front of you and then leap backwards as it explodes, damaging and slowing enemies caught in it.
x1.3
85
Damage
-30%
Move Speed
-0%
Fire Rate
4sSlow Duration
6.5mRadius
1
Gain +25% Fire Rate and +25% Bullet Speed for 8s
2
On Player Hit: +1 stamina restored and resets Air Jump/Dash limit
5
Can be Recast within 4s
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
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
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.
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.
Lore
Apollo has the title of "Prince of Ixia."[1][2] His father is referred to as a warlord, and has the authority equivalent to a governor and a general.[3] Apollo holds his culture in high regard,[4][5] and wants to represent Ixia in the Olympics.[6]
Apollo's wish is unknown, but he seems to be fighting for the sake of his father and the whole of Ixia.[7][8]
As a native Ixian, Apollo is fluent in the Ixian language.[9] His ultimate Itani Lo Sahn means "I have no equal".[10]
Flawless Advance heal on hero hit spirit scaling increased from 1 to 1.3.
Itani Lo Sahn T3 increased from +40% Bonus Damage to +50%.
Itani Lo Sahn cooldown increased from 125s to 145s. (Global ult change)
Itani Lo Sahn T2 reduced from -40s Cooldown to -35s. (Global ult change)
Gallery
Apollo's card.
Apollo's icon.
Gloat portrait for Apollo
Critical health portrait for Apollo
Apollo in-game render.
Apollo reference sheet
Apollo's typography.
"Vote for Apollo" poster/spray from the 1/23/26 major update.
Damaged "Vote Apollo" poster.
Thanks for voting Apollo!
Down with the Monarchy!
Apollo splash art from the vote screen.
Apollo's voter sticker.
Apollo's Rapier hint at the hideout.
Apollo's shadow at the hideout.
Leaked unfinished Apollo model.
Leaked unfinished Apollo portrait.
Trivia
Apollo was first teased in the Hideout with a rapier over the item shop.
References
↑The Hidden King's in-game voice line (ally Apollo killstreak): "The prince of Ixia will stand triumphant!"
↑Shopkeeper's in-game voice line (Apollo buys T4 item): "Look at me, rubbing shoulders with the royals!"
↑Apollo And Graves Conversation 3 - "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."