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 has a passive that alters her aerial movement:
−25% Gravity Scale
+44% Air Control
+12% 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.
Notes
When Shining Wonder bounces off of Dazzling Trick, its duration is reset to 4 seconds
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
Notes
Shining Wonder can be held indefinitely and fires when the ability key or firing key is released.
Celeste has slower air glide when casting Shining Wonder in the air.
Shining Wonder can hit and bounce from Troopers and Denizens, 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.
Weapon
Carny Life
Medium Range
Projectile
Bouncy
31Damage Per Second
Falloff Range
22m ➞ 60m
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.
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
Celeste's existence is questioned by skeptics who don't believe unicorns are real.[1][2][3] Some of them believe that she glued a horn to her head.[4] Only her closest friends know her true identity.[5]
Celeste hates hurting other people, expressing remorse when killing enemies.[6][7]
Celeste has frequently caused accidents when performing or training her acts.[8][9] She used to close kids' birthday parties with her Light Eater ability until she faced multiple lawsuits.[10] She also took Shining Wonder out of her act after causing too many concussions.[11]
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.
Gloat portrait for Celeste
Critical health portrait for Celeste.
Celeste in-game render.
Celeste's select background.
Celeste reference sheet.
Celeste's typography.
Celeste's weapon - Carny Life.
"Vote for Celeste" poster/spray from the 1/23/26 major update.
Damaged "Vote Celeste" poster.
Thanks for voting Celeste!
Curtain call.
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.[35]
Celeste's appearance alludes to 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's Shining Wonder is nearly identical to 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.
Celeste had the most votes from a single player in the Old Gods, New Blood hero contest, at 813.[36]
Chickenwing and Ted were both teased 3 months before Celeste's backstory was revealed, in a joke post by developer Hopoo.[37]
"Cleaning Up Glitter in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Celeste in the Hideout.
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."
↑Celeste's in-game voice line - "Even in a world where magic surrounds us, skeptics abound."
↑Celeste's in-game voice line (upgrade Radiant Daggers): "Let's see 'em say I glue a horn to my head now!"
↑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 (generic kill): "I wish it didn't have to be this way..."
↑Celeste's in-game voice line (upgrade Light Eater) - "I haven't had to call the fire department in a while, so I think I'm getting the hang of it."
↑Celeste's in-game 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."
↑Celeste's in-game voice line (upgrade Light Eater) - "This used to be my closer at kids birthday parties until Julia McClomsky and her lawsuits came along."
↑Celeste's in-game voice line (use Shining Wonder) - "I took this out of my routine after causing too many concussions, but seems like a good time to dust it off."
↑Celeste's in-game voice line (killed Paradox): "Sick of those assholes trying to steal my horn..."
↑Celeste And Infernus Conversation 2 - "How's things at the sideshow?" - "Good. You should swing by next weekend and say hi to the boys." - "Assuming we get through the ritual, that sounds great."
↑Celeste's in-game voice line (killed Infernus): "If you ever wanna work the sideshow, Fern, lemme know."
↑Krill's in-game voice line (killed Celeste): "Don't cry. We did what we had to, Momo."
↑Celeste's in-game voice line (killed Wraith): "Tell you what, Wraith: forget the marker on Dutch, and I'll stop kickin' your ass!"
↑Rem's in-game voice line (killed Celeste): "She smelled like peppermint."
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
