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| release_date = February 9 2026
| release_date = February 9 2026
| codenames = Unicorn, Pepper
| codenames = Unicorn, Pepper
| pronouns = She/Her
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| 2 = Let's contribute to the chaos!
| 4 = Unicorn_use_power3_10.mp3
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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 [[Celeste#Light Eater|'''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 [[Celeste#Dazzling Trick|'''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 '''[[Celeste#Radiant Daggers|Radiant Daggers]]''', as you'll regret being underneath them when they rain down from above. As for her memorable final act, the '''[[Celeste#Shining Wonder|Shining Wonder]]''' will make her allies go OOH and her foes go AGGHHH!


'''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!
A popular attraction at Coney Island, "The dazzling Celeste" isn't a carnie with a horn glued to her head: she's actually a unicorn. As unicorns are nothing more than a myth in the eyes of the public, Celeste hides her true identity out of fear of getting poached for her horn. However, when one of her found family members on the sideshow loses part of their soul in a gambling debt, Celeste is prepared to risk revealing her identity if it means helping her family.


Celeste was released on [[Update:February 9, 2026|February 9, 2026]] as the fifth winner of the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update contest.
Celeste was released on [[Update:February 9, 2026|February 9, 2026]] as the fifth winner of the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update contest.
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== Innate ==
== Innate ==
Celeste has a passive that alters her aerial movement:
Celeste has a passive that alters her aerial movement:
* '''−25%''' Gravity Scale
* '''{{HeroData|Celeste|GravityChange}}%''' [[Gravity Scale]]
* '''+44%''' Air Control
* '''+{{HeroData|Celeste|AirControlPercent}}%''' Air Control
* '''+12%''' Air Acceleration
* '''+{{HeroData|Celeste|AirControlAccelPercent}}%''' Air Acceleration


== Weapon ==
== Weapon ==
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_unicorn}}
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_unicorn}}
Carny Life's projectile flies in an arc and bounces on the first surface it hits. If there's an enemy in range at a narrow angle (~45º) from the shot, the projectile flies in their direction. If shot directly at an enemy, the projectile can ricochet to a second enemy at close distance and aligned at a narrow angle.
Carny Life's projectile flies in an arc and bounces on the first surface it hits. If there's an enemy in range at a narrow angle (~45º spread) from the shot, the projectile homes into them / flies in their direction. It will also home into [[Soul Orbs|soul orbs]].
 
If shot directly at an enemy, the projectile can ricochet to a second enemy at close distance and aligned at a narrow angle. The ricocheted shot can headshot the second enemy, if shot at a high enough angle to hit their head, and it will trigger headshot item effects.


{{ItemIcon|Split Shot}} generates 3 multishots at 70° spread.
{{ItemIcon|Split Shot}} generates 3 multishots at 70° spread.
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| hero_name  = Celeste
| hero_name  = Celeste
| ability_num = 1
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|notes =
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* When Shining Wonder bounces off of Dazzling Trick, its duration is reset to 4 seconds.
* Despite icon showing bullets on the shield, it blocks any damage.
* When Shining Wonder bounces off of Dazzling Trick (T3), Dazzling Trick's duration is reset to 4 seconds.
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| hero_name  = Celeste
| hero_name  = Celeste
| ability_num = 3
| ability_num = 3
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|tips=* Radiant Daggers' vertical range reaches the top and bottom of the skybox. If cast on, or inside of a building, it will hit enemy units on all vertical layers within the area of effect.}}


{{AbilitySection
{{AbilitySection
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* Shining Wonder can hit and bounce from [[Trooper]]s and [[Denizen]]s, but not Objectives. If shot at an Objective, it will phase through.
* Shining Wonder can hit and bounce from [[Trooper]]s and [[Denizen]]s, but not Objectives. If shot at an Objective, it will phase through.
* Shining Wonder's linger effect only exists for enemy heroes and the projectile will simply vanish if no viable target is found while on a trooper or Celeste herself.
* Shining Wonder's linger effect only exists for enemy heroes and the projectile will simply vanish if no viable target is found while on a trooper or Celeste herself.
*If Shining Wonder hits a shrine of either team or the shopkeeper, the projectile will linger without bouncing to other targets before disappearing.
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== Background ==
== Street Brawl ==
{{Fates Tale|unicorn}}
=== Ability Changes ===
=== Lore ===
<!--For fresh data see [[Deadlock:Street Brawl Ability Changes]] -->
Celeste's existence is questioned by skeptics who don't believe unicorns are real.<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><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Graves|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Select|transcription=Even in a world where magic surrounds us, skeptics abound.}}</ref> Some of them believe that she glued a horn to her head.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Radiant Daggers|voice line]] (upgrade Radiant Daggers): ''"Let's see 'em say I glue a horn to my head now!"''</ref> Only her closest friends know her true identity.<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>
In addition to [[Street Brawl#Heroes|global changes]], Celeste receives the following modifications to her abilities:


Celeste hates hurting other people, expressing remorse when killing enemies.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Generic Voice Lines|voice line]] (generic kill): ''"I hate this!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Generic Voice Lines|voice line]] (generic kill): ''"I wish it didn't have to be this way..."''</ref>
==== {{AbilityIcon|Shining Wonder|no-link=true}} ====
* Max linger duration {{#invoke:StreetBrawlAbilities|change|Shining Wonder|BounceGrace}}, from {{DataProp|Shining Wonder|BounceGrace}}s to {{DataProp|Shining Wonder|BounceGrace|streetbrawl}}s.


Celeste has frequently caused accidents when performing or training her acts.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Light Eater|context=(upgrade Light Eater)|transcription=I haven't had to call the fire department in a while, so I think I'm getting the hang of it.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"I'm not a one-trick pony!.. I got like four. Five if you count the one where I get an injured audience member not to sue."''</ref> She used to close kids' birthday parties with her Light Eater ability until she faced multiple lawsuits.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Light Eater|context=(upgrade Light Eater)|transcription=This used to be my closer at kids birthday parties until Julia McClomsky and her lawsuits came along.}}</ref> She also took Shining Wonder out of her act after causing too many concussions.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Shining Wonder|context=(use Shining Wonder)|transcription=I took this out of my routine after causing too many concussions, but seems like a good time to dust it off.}}</ref>
=== Item Draft ===
 
{{HeroStreetBrawlItems|Celeste}}
The [[Paradox Organisation]] have tried to steal Celeste's horn.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paradox): ''"Sick of those assholes trying to steal my horn..."''</ref>
 
It's implied that Lenny is the friend who sold his soul.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Celeste|number=1}}</ref>
 
== Character interactions ==
 
* Celeste compliments {{HeroIcon|Calico}}'s voice,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Calico)|transcription=I know that she tried to kill me, but she sounds so fancy. I kind of love it.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Haze}}'s tie,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Celeste|quote1=That tie looks cute on you.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}'s hair and necklace<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Lady Geist)|transcription=She was a cutie. Evil. But great hair.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Lady Geist)|transcription=Love your necklace.}}</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Mina}}'s dress.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=Love your dress, by the way.}}</ref> She finds {{HeroIcon|Paige}} "adorable",<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Paige)|transcription=God, she was so adorable.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Silver}} a "hot mess",<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Silver)|transcription=There goes one hot mess.}}</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} "charming".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Wraith)|transcription=To be fair, when she's not shooting at my friends she's actually pretty charming.}}</ref>
* Celeste offers to have a drink with {{HeroIcon|Silver}} after the ritual.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Silver|number=2|hero_quote1=Celeste|quote1=What are ya doing after the ritual?|hero_quote2=Silver|quote2=Hitting a bar.|hero_quote3=Celeste|quote3=Want some company?}}</ref>
* Celeste offers free tickets to {{PageRef|name=Bebop}} and [[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]] to see her show.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Bebop|number=3}}</ref> She also offers to comp a ticket for {{PageRef|name=Mirage}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Mirage): ''"Sorry about that, Mirage. If you come up to Coney, I'll comp you a ticket."''</ref>
* Celeste "doesn't get the appeal" of {{HeroIcon|Shiv}} and says he has "ruined a lot of lives".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Shiv)|transcription=I don't get the appeal.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Shiv)|transcription=You ruined a lot of lives, Shiv. There's no coming back from that.}}</ref>
* Celeste mistakes {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s name as "Gary Talon".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Shiv|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"I don't want any trouble with you, Gary Talon!"''</ref>
* {{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=Infernus}} is friends with Celeste and her found family.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Infernus|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=How's things at the sideshow?|hero_quote2=Celeste|quote2=Good. You should swing by next weekend and say hi to the boys.|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Assuming we get through the ritual, that sounds great.}}</ref> Celeste refers to Infernus as "Fern".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"If you ever wanna work the sideshow, Fern, lemme know."''</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>
* {{PageRef|name=Wraith}} has a marker on someone named "Dutch", who seems to be a friend of Celeste as she demands Wraith forgets the marker.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Wraith): ''"Tell you what, Wraith: forget the marker on Dutch, and I'll stop kickin' your ass!"''</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>


== Backstory ==
{{Fates Tale|unicorn}}
== Update history ==
== Update history ==
{{Update history}}
{{Update history}}
== 3D model ==
{{3D_Model|Celeste}}
===Weapon===
{{3D Model|Celeste Weapon|size=240px}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Celeste card.png|Celeste's card.
File:Celeste card.png|Celeste's card
File:Celeste.png|Celeste's icon.
File:Celeste Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Celeste
File:Celeste Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Celeste
File:Celeste Critical Health.png|Critical health portrait for Celeste.
File:Celeste Critical Health.png|Critical health portrait for Celeste
File:Celeste Render.png|Celeste in-game render.
File:Celeste.png|Celeste's icon
File:Celeste select background.png|Celeste's select background.
File:Celeste Render.png|Celeste in-game render
File:Celeste Reference Sheet.png|Celeste reference sheet.
File:Celeste select background.png|Celeste's select background
File:Celeste name.png|Celeste's typography.
File:Celeste Reference Sheet.png|Celeste reference sheet
File:Celeste Weapon.png|Celeste's weapon - ''Carny Life.''
File:Celeste Weapon.png|Celeste's weapon - ''Carny Life''
File:Celeste VoterPoster.jpg|"Vote for Celeste" poster/spray from the 1/23/26 major update.
File:Celeste shadow.png|Celeste's shadow in the hideout
File:Vote Celeste Damaged.png|Damaged "Vote Celeste" poster.
</gallery>
 
=== Typography ===
<gallery>
File:Celeste name.svg|Celeste's typography
File:Unicorn russian.svg|Celeste's typography for Russian and Ukrainian
File:Unicorn french.svg|Celeste's French typography
File:Unicorn polish.svg|Celeste's Polish typography
File:Unicorn schinese.svg|Celeste's Simplified Chinese typography
</gallery>
 
=== Voting ([[Old Gods, New Blood]]) ===
<gallery>
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 Thank You Voting Poster.png|Thanks for voting Celeste!
File:Celeste Thank You Voting Poster Damaged.png|Curtain call.
File:Celeste Thank You Voting Poster Damaged.png|Curtain call
File:Celeste Vote Box Splash.png|Celeste splash art from the vote screen.
File:Celeste Vote Box Splash.png|Celeste splash art from the vote screen
File:Celeste Voter Sticker.png|Celeste voter sticker.
File:Celeste Voter Sticker.png|Celeste voter sticker
File:Celeste shadow.png|Celeste's shadow in the hideout.
</gallery>
 
=== Removed/Unused content ===
<gallery>
File:Celeste vertical original.png|Previous Celeste portrait
File:Celeste vertical original.png|Previous Celeste portrait
File:Celeste Render original.png|Previous Celeste render
File:Celeste Render original.png|Previous Celeste render
File:Celeste portrait leak.png|Leaked unfinished Celeste portrait.
File:Celeste Original.png|Previous Celeste icon
File:Celeste model leak.png|Leaked unfinished Celeste model.
File:Celeste portrait leak.png|Leaked unfinished Celeste portrait
File:Celeste model leak.png|Leaked unfinished Celeste model
</gallery>
</gallery>


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* 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>
* 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>
* Celeste's appearance alludes to [[wikipedia:Tattooed_lady|tattooed ladies]] who worked as sideshow attractions in the 19th and 20th centuries.
* Celeste's appearance alludes to [[wikipedia:Tattooed_lady|tattooed ladies]] who worked as sideshow attractions in the 19th and 20th centuries.
* Celeste has unique poses for different directions of her air dash.
* Celeste has a sparkle effect on her dash jumps, air dashes, wallbounces and slides. These effects are turned off while in a match.
* Celeste's model received slight adjustments on the face and hair and a new render pose before her release.
* Celeste's Shining Wonder is nearly identical to [https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Lich Lich's] Chain Frost ability from ''Dota 2'' and is similar to the "Skipshot" ability of the unreleased hero [[Boho]].
* Celeste's Shining Wonder is nearly identical to [https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Lich Lich's] Chain Frost ability from ''Dota 2'' and is similar to the "Skipshot" ability of the unreleased hero [[Boho]].
** There are cut voice lines that indicate Celeste was originally capable of using Dazzling Trick on allies as well as herself, furthering her similarities with Lich.
** There are cut voice lines that indicate Celeste was originally capable of using Dazzling Trick on allies as well as herself, furthering her similarities with Lich.
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== Navigation ==
== Navigation ==
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