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{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_unicorn
| card = Celeste card.png
| release_date = February 9 2026
| codenames = Unicorn, Pepper
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'''Celeste''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. It's not every day that Coney Island's biggest star, The Dazzling Celeste, performs on the streets of Manhattan. Her show begins with Light Eater, where a deep breath lit by her blazing baton coats enemies in front of her, and grants increased damage against them. Following that up, she envelops herself in the prismatic shield of her Dazzling Trick, which explodes and silences nearby enemies who break it. Try not to get distracted by her gliding gracefully through the air, or by the dance of her Radiant Daggers, as you'll regret being underneath them when they rain down from above. As for her memorable final act, the Shining Wonder will make her allies go OOH and her foes go AGGHHH!

Celeste was released on [[Update:February 9, 2026|February 9, 2026]] as the fifth winner of the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update contest.

== Abilities ==
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|-|(1) Light Eater=
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|-|(2) Dazzling Trick=
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|-|(3) Radiant Daggers=
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|-|(4) Shining Wonder=
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== Weapon ==
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_unicorn}}

== Background ==
{{Fates Tale|unicorn}}
=== Lore ===
Celeste works at a circus on Coney Island.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Celeste buys T4 item): ''"Just got off your shift at the Sideshow?"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Celeste buys T4 item): ''"See you on Coney later!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (ally Celeste killstreak): ''"Celeste, you are the marvel of Coney Island."''</ref> 

Celeste's motivation in the ritual is to help her found family at the circus.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Celeste start): ''"Celeste, your found family counts on you. Don't let them down. Complete the ritual."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Celeste start): ''"Your found family lives in the margins of society. You lie to yourself and say you like it that way... we both know the truth. Summon the Archmother, and usher in a new world with you by her side!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Celeste killed): ''"We're both just trying to help our people, Celeste. It's not personal."''</ref>

Celeste is a unicorn who seems to hide her true power.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Celeste killed): ''"*Sigh*, unicorns..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Seven}}'s in-game [[Seven/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Celeste): ''"She has more power than she lets on..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Celeste start): ''"Even in a world of magic, people question your very existence. It's wrong. But the Archmother can set things right."''</ref> Her identity is kept secret, known only by her closest friends.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Celeste start): ''"You hide who you are from all but your closest confidants. This need not be the case. Summon the Hidden King, and usher in a new world with you by her side!"''</ref>

Celeste works with someone called Lenny.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Infernus|number=1|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=How's Lenny doing?}}</ref>

== Character interactions ==

* {{PageRef|name=Seven}} thinks it's pathetic that Celeste hides her true power to work at the circus.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Seven|number=1|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=You mask your power in a circus sideshow. It's pathetic!}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Mo}} wants to cry if he kills Celeste.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Celeste): ''"Don't cry. We did what we had to, Momo."''</ref>
* According to {{PageRef|Rem}}, Celeste smells like peppermint.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Kill Enemy Hero|voice line]] (killed Celeste): "''She smelled like peppermint.''"</ref>

== Update history ==
{{Update history}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Celeste card.png|Celeste's card.
File:Celeste.png|Celeste's icon.
File:Celeste Render.png|Celeste in-game render.
File:Celeste name.png|Celeste's typography.
File:Celeste VoterPoster.jpg|"Vote for Celeste" poster/spray from the 1/23/26 major update.
File:Vote Celeste Damaged.png|Damaged "Vote Celeste" poster.
File:Celeste Thank You Voting Poster.png| Thanks for voting Celeste!
File:Celeste Vote Box Splash.png|Celeste splash art from the vote screen.
File:Celeste Voter Sticker.png|Celeste voter sticker.
File:Celeste shadow.png|Celeste's shadow in the hideout.
File:Celeste vertical original.png|Previous Celeste portrait
File:Celeste Render original.png|Previous Celeste render
File:Celeste portrait leak.png|Leaked unfinished Celeste portrait.
File:Celeste model leak.png|Leaked unfinished Celeste model.
</gallery>

== Trivia ==

* Celeste was named '''Pepper''' during early development.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s removed [[Shopkeeper#Removed and unused voice lines|voice line]] (Celeste buys T4 item): ''"Lookin' good, Pepper!"''</ref>
* The name '''Celeste''' comes from the French word for 'celestial', referring to everything related to the sky or the universe.

== References ==
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