Apollo

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Overview
Update history
Lore
Voice lines
Sounds
Apollo
Finesse
Mobility
A Cut Above
Weapon Stats
Damage Per Second: 48.7
Bullet Damage: 18.5+0.825
Ammo: 15
Bullets per sec: 2.63
Reload Time: 2.5s
Bullet Velocity: 127m/s
Light Melee: 63+1.58
Heavy Melee: 116+2.91
Vitality Stats
Health: 770+45
Health Regen: 1
Move Speed: 7.2m/s
Sprint Speed: 1.6m/s
Dash Speed: 14.7m/s
Stamina: 3
Stamina Cooldown: 4.5s
Spirit Stats
Spirit Power: 0+1.1
Information
Voice Actor:Chester Rushing[1]
Release Date:February 12, 2026
Internal names:Fencer

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.

Weapon

Pride of Ixia
Medium Range
Projectile
49 Damage Per Second
Falloff Range
25m ➞ 25m

Pride of Ixia has no damage falloff and deals no damage beyond its max range.

Abilities

Disengaging Sigil

Disengaging Sigil






Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 12s



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

4s  Slow Duration 

6.5m  Radius 

Ability Point1
Gain +25% Fire Rate and +25% Bullet Speed for 8s
Ability Point2
On Player Hit: +1 stamina restored and resets Air Jump/Dash limit
Ability Point5
Can be Recast within 4s
Debuff duration reduced by Debuff ResistEffect can be dispelledCC effect suppressed by UnstoppableDisabled by Slowing Hex

Riposte

Riposte

Channel Time 0.8s







Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 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

3s  Melee Resist Reduction Duration 

Ability Point1
-8s Cooldown
Ability Point2
-25% Melee Resist and +0.4s Stun Duration
Ability Point5
Gain 75% Bullet, Spirit & Melee Lifesteal against the Riposte target for 13s
Debuff duration reduced by Debuff ResistTriggers Reactive BarrierEffect can be dispelledDisable prevented by IndomitableCC effect suppressed by Unstoppable
  • Riposte can deflect attacks from NPCs.

Flawless Advance

Flawless Advance





Duration 8s



Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 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

3  Max Lunges

0%  Bullet Resist

On Perfect Hold:

x1.55


65

Perfect Damage
On Perfect Hold:

x0


0

Heal on hero hit
Ability Point1
Perfect Hit on Hero: Heal 35
Ability Point2
-12s Cooldown. Gain +60% Bullet Resist during lunge
Ability Point5
+65 Perfect Damage with improved Spirit scaling.
Increased lunge speed & distance.
Healing amplified by Healing Booster and affected by healing reductionHealing triggers Healing Tempo's unique effectDisabled by Slowing Hex
  • 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







Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 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

1.8s  Debuff Duration

On hit

0s

Cooldown Reduced on Hero Hit
Ability Point1
8m Dash Range
Ability Point2
-35s Cooldown
Ability Point5
+50% Bonus Damage
Triggers Reactive BarrierCC effect suppressed by UnstoppableDisabled by Slowing Hex
  • Despite being described as "debuff", Time Slow on enemies can not be shortened, e.g. via Debuff Reducer

Background

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.

Lore

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 SilverSilver, 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, AbramsAbrams and InfernusInfernus, 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]

Character interactions

  • Apollo and GravesGraves are classmates, and are each other's lab partners.[43]
  • Apollo is shocked that InfernusInfernus doesn't speak Ixian nor care for Ixian culture.[44][45]
  • Apollo respects IvyIvy but believes she shouldn't have saved Spanish Harlem, believing that they should've saved themselves rather than rely solely on Ivy.[46][47]
  • Apollo accidentally invites ViscousViscous to one of his father's galas.[51]
  • HazeHaze is worried about Apollo participating in the ritual since him dying would cause an international incident.[54][55]

Update history

View the full update history: Apollo/Update history

Update Changes

August 12, 2026

  • Riposte melee resist reduction increased from -22% to -25%.
  • Riposte T2 changed from "-30% Melee Resist" to "-25% Melee Resist and +0.4s Stun Duration".
  • Riposte T3 increased from 60% Lifesteal for 7s to 75% Lifesteal for 13s.
  • Itani Lo Sahn: Fixed being canceled with movement abilities.

July 28, 2026

  • Riposte base stun duration increased from 0.6s to 0.8s.
  • Riposte T3 changed from +1.6s Stun Duration to +60% Bullet, Spirit and Melee Lifesteal against the target for 7s.

June 30, 2026

  • Riposte T1 increased from -7s Cooldown to -8s.
  • Riposte grace window to target after channel increased from +1s to +1.3s.
  • Riposte cast range increased from 25m to 35m.
  • Riposte targeting angle increased from 70 to 90.
  • 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)
  • Apollo's card.
    Apollo's card.
  • Apollo's icon.
    Apollo's icon.
  • Gloat portrait for Apollo
    Gloat portrait for Apollo
  • Critical health portrait for Apollo
    Critical health portrait for Apollo
  • Apollo in-game render.
    Apollo in-game render.
  • Apollo's select background.
    Apollo's select background.
  • Apollo reference sheet
    Apollo reference sheet
  • Apollo's typography.
    Apollo's typography.
  • Apollo's weapon - Pride of Ixia.
    Apollo's weapon - Pride of Ixia.
  • "Vote for Apollo" poster/spray from the 1/23/26 major update.
    "Vote for Apollo" poster/spray from the 1/23/26 major update.
  • Damaged "Vote Apollo" poster.
    Damaged "Vote Apollo" poster.
  • Thanks for voting Apollo!
    Thanks for voting Apollo!
  • Down with the Monarchy!
    Down with the Monarchy!
  • Apollo splash art from the vote screen.
    Apollo splash art from the vote screen.
  • Apollo's voter sticker.
    Apollo's voter sticker.
  • Apollo's Rapier hint at the hideout.
    Apollo's Rapier hint at the hideout.
  • Apollo's shadow at the hideout.
    Apollo's shadow at the hideout.
  • Leaked unfinished Apollo model.
    Leaked unfinished Apollo model.
  • Leaked unfinished Apollo portrait.
    Leaked unfinished Apollo portrait.

Trivia

  • 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.

References

  1. ↑ Apollo Voice Actor Deadlock Stream on YouTube
  2. ↑ Apollo And Celeste Conversation 3 - "Most 18-year-olds aren't about to summon an Elder God."
  3. ↑ The Hidden KingThe Hidden King's in-game voice line (ally Apollo killstreak): "The prince of Ixia will stand triumphant!"
  4. ↑ Apollo And Mo & Krill Conversation 3 - "Well, if it isn't the Crown Prince of North Ixia!" - "That's not my title."
  5. ↑ 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." - "I mean we do. It's warlord."
  6. ↑ Apollo And McGinnis Conversation 1 - "I'm proud of my father, and he's proud of me."
  7. ↑ Apollo And Calico Conversation 2 - "Father says loyalty is everything."
  8. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (upgrade Riposte): "Father always said: the first step to victory begins with crushing the enemy's hope."
  9. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (killed Silver): "My father would have turned her into a cloak."
  10. ↑ The ArchmotherThe 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!"
  11. ↑ InfernusInfernus' in-game voice line (killed Apollo): "That guy made being Ixian his whole personality."
  12. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (killed Abrams): "Why aren't you standing with me, brother?!"
  13. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (ally Infernus destroys objective): "It's an honor to fight alongside my brother!"
  14. ↑ Apollo And Abrams Conversation 3
  15. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (killed Infernus): "Have some self-respect, Infernus! Stop being a human's hired help!"
  16. ↑ Apollo And Dynamo Conversation 1 - "It's a good school. The teachers are competent and the student body well connected."
  17. ↑ Apollo And Mirage Conversation 2 - "I live in New York. It will never be my home."
  18. ↑ Apollo And Abrams Conversation 2 - "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."
  19. ↑ Apollo And Infernus Conversation 4
  20. ↑ 2026-02-12 - Yoshi; Deadlock Discord - "[It] means 'I have no equal'"
  21. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (upgrade Riposte): "This was drilled into me since I was five."
  22. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (melee kill): "There's a reason I'm a champion."
  23. ↑ Apollo's in-game voice line (select) - "Mark my words, I will represent Ixia in the Olympics. It's only a matter of time."
  24. ↑ Apollo's in-game voice line (unselect) - "I can't be an Olympian if I'm dead."
  25. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (select): "My father entrusted me with this blade, and I will honor him."
  26. ↑ The ArchmotherThe 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."
  27. ↑ Apollo And Kelvin Conversation 2
  28. ↑ The Hidden KingThe 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."
  29. ↑ Apollo And Kelvin Conversation 3 - "I'm not completing the ritual for my father!"
  30. ↑ ApolloApollo'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?"
  31. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (melee kill): "Look on the bright side: you lost to the best."
  32. ↑ Apollo and Mo & Krill conversation 2 - Mo & KrillKrill: "I hope you're not above fighting dirty" - ApolloApollo: "There's no honor in that."
  33. ↑ Apollo And Seven Conversation 3 - "Once I've rendered them helpless, run them through." - "There's no honor in stabbing someone who can't defend themselves!"
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (killed Warden): "The man had discipline and conviction… it's a shame he didn't fight for us."
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 Mo & KrillKrill's in-game voice line (killed Apollo): "And now I feel like I've seen what Lash acted like as a teenager."
  36. ↑ HollidayHolliday's in-game voice line (killed Apollo): "He thought he was God's gift."
  37. ↑ Apollo And Vindicta Conversation 2 - "As someone whose life has been affected by political assassinations, I have... complicated feelings."
  38. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (upgrade Disengaging Sygil): "The sigil of my family will protect me."
  39. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (upgrade Disengaging Sygil): "I have fond memories of father teaching me this..."
  40. ↑ Apollo And Rem Conversation 2 - "I'm an only child."
  41. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (killed Pocket): "Your father's a great man, Pocket… it's a shame you fell so short."
  42. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (killed McGinnis): "A pity you're not on my side, McGinnis. My father would be a fan."
  43. ↑ GravesGraves' in-game voice line (killed Apollo): "Great, I killed my lab partner..."
  44. ↑ Apollo And Infernus Conversation 1
  45. ↑ Apollo And Infernus Conversation 4
  46. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (killed Ivy): "You're a noble woman, Ivy. I'm sure we'll meet again."
  47. ↑ Apollo And Ivy Conversation 3
  48. ↑ Apollo And Mirage Conversation 3
  49. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (killed Mirage): "My father sends his regards to Ambassador Nashala."
  50. ↑ Apollo And Mirage Conversation 1
  51. ↑ Apollo And Viscous Conversation 1
  52. ↑ Apollo And Vindicta Conversation 2 - "Your war on the Friends of Humanity is commendable, even if your tactics are less than honorable..."
  53. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (killed Vindicta): "Only a coward kills a man at a distance."
  54. ↑ Apollo And Haze Conversation 2 - "If you die, there's going to be an international incident."
  55. ↑ HazeHaze's in-game voice line (killed Apollo): "Wonder who we're going to frame for this."
  56. ↑ ApolloApollo'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."
  57. ↑ ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (killed Doorman) "I tipped the man last weekend, and he tries to kill me? No class!"


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