* 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 backstory of being persecuted for her true identity and finding a new family can be interpreted as a [[wikipedia:Queer|queer]] allegory. Unicorns are commonly associated with queer culture.<ref>[[wikipedia:Unicorn#Queer_culture|Unicorn]] on Wikipedia</ref> Her clothes and hair also share the color palette of the [[wikipedia:Transgender_flag|trans flag]].{{Citation needed}} Some of Celeste's lines imply that she's attracted to women.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Lady Geist)|transcription=Why is it always the pretty ones that try to kill me?}}</ref>
* Celeste's backstory of being persecuted for her true identity and finding a new family can be interpreted as a [[wikipedia:Queer|queer]] allegory. Unicorns are commonly associated with queer culture.<ref>[[wikipedia:Unicorn#Queer_culture|Unicorn]] on Wikipedia</ref> Her clothes and hair also share the color palette of the [[wikipedia:Transgender_flag|trans flag]]. Some of Celeste's lines imply that she's attracted to women.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Lady Geist)|transcription=Why is it always the pretty ones that try to kill me?}}</ref>
Internal namesCodenames used for this hero in the game files:
Unicorn, Pepper
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 possesses a passive that alters her aerial movement:
-20% Gravity Scale
+50% Air Control
+25% Air Acceleration
Abilities
Light Eater
10m
8s
x0.05
0
20s
Blast enemies in a cone in front of you with a flare of light. Blasted enemies take spirit damage when attacked by Celeste and provides her spirit lifesteal.
20%
Spirit Lifesteal
x0.47
40
Flare Damage
8sDuration
x0.05
On Bullet Hit
x0.34
15
Damage
1
+15% Spirit Lifesteal
2
-10s Cooldown and +3m Cast Range
5
+25 Damage and Increased Spirit Scaling
Dazzling Trick
0
34s
Surround yourself in a protective prism. If the barrier is destroyed, it silences nearby enemies and deals a portion of the barrier as damage.
x0.8
100
Barrier
0m
Move Speed
4sBuff Duration
On Explode
1.75s
Debuff Duration
On Explode
50%
Barrier Damage
14mExplosion Radius
1
+3.5m Move Speed
2
+70 Barrier and Increased Barrier Spirit Scaling
5
+1.25 Silence Duration and -20s Cooldown. Allows Shining Wonder Bounce.
Radiant Daggers
30m
1
2s
33s
Call down a beam of light from the sky. After a short duration, the beam will fully form, causing an explosion that deals spirit damage to all targets in the area.
Celeste will receive a stacking buff that increases her spirit damage anytime this hits an enemy hero.
x0.63
55
Impact Damage
7%
Spirit Amp per Stack
0%
Fire Rate per Stack
8mExplosion Radius
1.4sBeam Form Duration
6Max Stacks
30sBuff Duration
1
2 Charges
2
-22s Cooldown and +80 Impact Damage
5
9% Fire Rate per Stack +4% Spirit Amp per Stack
Shining Wonder
0
160s
Launch a deadly orb of light that deals spirit damage and applies slow and reduces Dash Distance on impact. The orb then bounces to the enemies within range. If no target is found, the orb will linger for a short duration while continuing to look for targets.
Prioritizes enemy heroes when picking targets.
x0.6
140
Damage
-40%
Move Speed
8
Bounces
-25%Dash Distance
1.5sSlow Duration
16.5mBounce Range
3.25Max Linger Duration
1
-20% Move Speed and -15% Dash Distance
2
+90 Damage and Increased Spirit Scaling
5
+8 Max Bounces and -30s Cooldown
Weapon
Carny Life
Medium Range
Projectile
Bouncy
31Damage Per Second
Falloff Range
N/A
Carny Life's projectile flies in an arc and bounces on the first surface it hits. It has no damage falloff.
Even in a world of magic, some things are still rare and unusual. So what is a unicorn to do? Announce her presence to the world and potentially have poachers looking to saw off her horn? Or hide in plain sight at a Coney Island Side Show where most folk would assume her appearance was just part of an act?
Over the years "The Dazzling Celeste" has grown into one of the more popular attractions on Coney, and while the applause from a cheering audience is appreciated; what keeps her waking up in the morning is the found family she's made at work.
Keruba the Mermaid.
Blockhead Lenny.
Chickenwing.
Ted.
These were her people. So when she discovered that one of her own sold part of their soul in order to cover a gambling debt, Celeste knew it was time to step out of the shadows and do whatever it takes to get it back. Is revealing her power to The Patrons a risk? Yes. But that's tomorrow's problem... her family needs help today.
Lore
The Archmother says that Celeste's existence as a unicorn is "questioned" by others.[1] Only her closest friends know her true identity.[2]
Celeste says she used to close kids' birthday parties with her Light Eater ability until she faced multiple lawsuits.[3]
Character interactions
Celeste compliments Calico's voice, Haze's eyes, Lady Geist's hair and necklace and Mina's dress.
Shining Wonder cooldown increased from 140s to 160s. (Global ult change)
Shining Wonder T3 reduced from -35s Cooldown to -30s. (Global ult change)
Gallery
Celeste's card.
Celeste's icon.
Celeste in-game render.
Celeste's typography.
"Vote for Celeste" poster/spray from the 1/23/26 major update.
Damaged "Vote Celeste" poster.
Thanks for voting Celeste!
Celeste splash art from the vote screen.
Celeste voter sticker.
Celeste's shadow in the hideout.
Previous Celeste portrait
Previous Celeste render
Leaked unfinished Celeste portrait.
Leaked unfinished Celeste model.
Trivia
Celeste was named Pepper during early development.[7]
Celeste's backstory of being persecuted for her true identity and finding a new family can be interpreted as a queer allegory. Unicorns are commonly associated with queer culture.[8] Her clothes and hair also share the color palette of the trans flag. Some of Celeste's lines imply that she's attracted to women.[9]
References
↑The Archmother's in-game 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."
↑The Hidden King's in-game 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!"
↑Celeste's in-game voice line - "This used to be my closer at kids birthday parties until Julia McClomsky and her lawsuits came along."
Light Eater
10m
8s
x0.05
20s
spirit damage when attacked by Celeste and provides her spirit lifesteal.
20%
40
8s
Duration
x0.05
1
