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{{Infobox hero
{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_drifter
| key = hero_drifter
| voice_actor = [[wikipedia:Matthew_Mercer|Matt Mercer]]<ref>2026-01-28 - [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; [https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825 Deadlock Discord] - Link to Drifter's voice line "I’m exactly who you think I am" in response to speculation about Matt Mercer</ref><ref>2026-03-28 - [https://x.com/GripAshford/status/2037907975075983568 Grip Ashford] on [https://x.com/ X] - Photo with Matt Mercer doing the Drifter pose</ref>
| voice_actor = <!--DO NOT PUT MATT MERCER UNTIL IT'S CONFIRMED-->
| release_date = August 27, 2025
| release_date = August 27, 2025
| pronouns = He/Him
| no_spirit_resist = true
}}{{Quotation|2=If I find someone on their own, God himself couldn't save 'em.|4=Drifter_upgrade_power3_06.mp3}}
| no_bullet_resist = true
'''Drifter''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. Something ancient has arrived in New York... a nameless horror known only as the Drifter. Relentless as time, as certain as death, once Drifter sets his eyes on a victim there's nothing they can do to stop him. They can try to run, but his [[Drifter#Bloodscent|'''Bloodscent''']] drives him forward, leading him to isolated prey. Even if they manage to escape it doesn't matter, as '''[[Drifter#Stalker's Mark|Stalker's Mark]]''' allows Drifter to appear right behind his enemies before lunging in for the kill with a vicious [[Drifter#Rend|'''Rend''']]. Soon [[Drifter#Eternal Night|'''Eternal Night''']] comes, and a faint whistling in the breeze will be joined by a chorus of screams.
}}


A feral vampire with ties to Louisiana, Drifter has open contempt for the rules of vampire society, leaving a trail of carnage wherever he goes.
'''Drifter''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. Something ancient has arrived in New York... a nameless horror known only as the Drifter. Relentless as time, as certain as death, once Drifter sets his eyes on a victim there's nothing they can do to stop him. They can try to run, but his Bloodscent drives him forward, leading him to isolated prey. Even if they manage to escape it doesn't matter, as Stalker's Mark allows Drifter to appear right behind his enemies before lunging in for the kill with a vicious Rend. Soon Eternal Night comes, and a faint whistling in the breeze will be joined by a chorus of screams.


Drifter was released on [[Update:August 27, 2025|August 27, 2025]] as the fifth hero of the [[Update:August 18, 2025|Six New Heroes]] update (fourth winner of hero vote).
Drifter was released on [[Update:August 27, 2025|August 27, 2025]] as the fourth winner of the [[Update:August 18, 2025|Six Heroes]] update contest.
 
== Weapon ==
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_drifter}}Crimson Grasp deals the same amount of bullet damage to a target regardless of how many pellets hit per shot. It deals no damage beyond its max range.


== Abilities ==
== Abilities ==
 
<tabber>
{{AbilitySection
|-|(1) Rend=
| hero_name   = Drifter
{{Ability card v2
| ability_num = 1
| hero_name=Drifter
| notes =
| ability_num=1
* T3 upgrade results in ~7% damage increase for the ability, as Drifter's Heavy Melee is roughly equivalent to 2.3x of his Light Melee.
** T3 enables item interactions that are specific to Heavy Melee, i.e. {{ItemIcon|Melee Charge}} or {{ItemIcon|Spirit Snatch}}.
** T3 allows Rend to break {{HeroIcon|Graves}}' {{AbilityIcon|Borrowed Decree}}.
}}
}}


{{AbilitySection
|-|(2) Stalker's Mark=
| hero_name   = Drifter
{{Ability card v2
| ability_num = 2
| hero_name=Drifter
| notes       =
| ability_num=2
* Stalker's Mark has no range limit, allowing Drifter to hit enemies across the entire map.
| notes=
* Damage is based on target's current health, not their max health.
* Damage is based on target's current health, not their max health.  
* Damage is divided up into 0.5s intervals, starting immediately as the projectile connects. (This works out to approximately the same overall damage per second stated in the tooltip, just dealt smoother.)
* Damage is divided up into is 0.5s intervals, starting immediately as the projectile connects.  
* The projectile can hit [[Denizens]] (if they are not dormant), [[Troopers]], and player-created [[Units]].
** This works out to approximately the same overall damage per second stated in the tooltip, just dealt smoother
** It can hit [[Structures]] if they are not dormant, but will deal no damage to them.
* Projectile will phase thru inactive guardians and walkers (no enemies nearby) but will properly latch onto active guardians and walkers (enemies nearby), allowing you to teleport to them.
** Stalker's Mark can be applied to the [[Rejuvenator]], allowing Drifter to teleport to it.
* Stalker's Mark does not damage guardians or walkers.
* Stalker's Mark damage over time and teleport components are separate; activating the teleport does not end the bleed effect prematurely. The bleed will last the full duration either way.
* Stalker's Mark damage over time and teleport components are separate; activating the teleport does not end the bleed effect prematurely. The bleed will last the full duration either way.
** If the duration expires during the cast time, Drifter will not teleport to the target.
* Stalker's Mark can be applied to the [[Rejuvenator]], allowing Drifter to teleport to it.  
| interactions =
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = Slowing Hex | state = partial | text =
Only the second cast (teleporting to the marked target) gets disabled.
}}
}}
|-|(3) Bloodscent=
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name=Drifter
| ability_num=3
| notes=
* Getting an assist on an isolated enemy hero kill grants 40% of the normal on-kill rewards. This includes:
** '''+2%''' Permanent Weapon Damage.
** '''6 seconds''' of cooldown reduction (if the Ability Point 2 u| notes=
* Getting an assist on an isolated enemy hero kill grants 40% of the normal on-kill rewards. This includes:
** '''+2%''' Permanent Weapon Damage.
** '''6 seconds''' of cooldown reduction (if the Ability Point 2 upgrade is taken).
** '''1.2''' Stamina restored (if the Ability Point 2 upgrade is taken).
* All "On Kill" bonuses, including those from assists, only trigger if the target is considered ''Isolated'' at the moment of death.
** '''1.2''' Stamina restored (if the Ability Point 2 upgrade is taken).
* All "On Kill" bonuses, including those from assists, only trigger if the target is considered ''Isolated'' at the moment of death.
}}
}}


{{AbilitySection
|-|(4) Eternal Night=
| hero_name   = Drifter
{{Ability card v2
| ability_num = 3
| hero_name=Drifter
| notes      =
| ability_num=4
* Getting an assist on an isolated enemy hero grants the same bonuses as a kill.
* The range for the movement speed near isolated heroes is 80 meters and lingers for about 7 seconds if there is no isolated target in range. 80 meters is roughly the distance between the two opposing blue guardians.
* The permanent [[Weapon Damage]] per stack is additive with other increases to Drifter's Weapon Damage stat and applies to both Bullet and Melee damage.
}}
}}
</tabber>


{{AbilitySection
== Weapon ==
| hero_name  = Drifter
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_drifter}}
| ability_num = 4
 
| notes =
== Background ==
* The brief reveal of affected enemies lasts {{DataProp|Eternal Night|RevealDuration.Value}} seconds and can be increased by [[Ability Duration]] items. Eternal Night's base duration being increased at Tier 3 does not increase the reveal duration.
{{Fates_Tale|drifter}}
* The sprint buff given to Drifter also causes him to build up to his max sprint speed significantly faster, meaning items like {{ItemIcon|Trophy Collector}} and {{ItemIcon|Shadow Weave}} that may normally take a while to gain speed give much more immediate effects.
* Activating Eternal Night while on the ground will instantly stop all of Drifter's movement for the duration of its casting time ({{DataProp|Eternal Night|AbilityCastDelay}}s); However, momentum is preserved when the ability is cast mid-air.
* When it finishes casting, Eternal Night will cause Drifter to instantly disengage from [[Combat]], giving him his Out of Combat [[Health Regen]] and [[Sprint Speed]] regardless of how recently Drifter has damaged or been damaged by an enemy.
** Eternal Night cannot proc {{ItemIcon|Spellslinger}} as the ability causes Drifter to leave Combat before it is considered cast.
| tips =
* Performing a [[Dash Jump]] before casting Eternal Night mid-air will let Drifter retain some movement and land by the time the casting animation is over.
}}


== Street Brawl ==
=== Lore ===
=== Ability Changes ===
The Drifter has lived for centuries.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt|voice line]] (Drifter Trapped in ult): ''"It wont be long before you find yourself feeling something that’s eluded you for centuries: fear."''</ref> His age is unknown, but he refers to New York as "New Amsterdam"<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"The elders of New Amsterdam are soft, clinging to archaic titles like they grant them real power."''</ref>, which implies he's been around at least since 1665.<ref>[https://nyheritage.org/exhibits/immigration/new-amsterdam-becomes-new-york History of New Amsterdam]</ref>
<!--For fresh data see [[Deadlock:Street Brawl Ability Changes]] -->
In addition to [[Street Brawl#Heroes|global changes]], Drifter receives the following modifications to his abilities:


==== {{AbilityIcon|Bloodscent|no-link=true}} ====
Unlike the other heroes, Drifter isn't participating in the ritual for a wish, but instead for the carnage.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Patron}}s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Drifter Start): ''"Revel in the massacre, Drifter, it is my gift to you. All I ask in return is that you summon me."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"Fact of the matter is: I do this for free. The Patron's gift is just a bonus."''</ref>
* Isolation range {{#invoke:StreetBrawlAbilities|change|Bloodscent|IsolationRange}}, from {{DataProp|Bloodscent|IsolationRange}}m to {{DataProp|Bloodscent|IsolationRange|streetbrawl}}m.


=== Item Draft ===
Drifter speaks in a [[wikipedia:Cajuns|Cajun]] accent from Louisiana, indicating that he may be associated with 17th century [[wikipedia:Acadians|Acadian]] French immigrants.
{{HeroStreetBrawlItems|Drifter}}


== Backstory ==
== Character interactions ==


{{Fates_Tale|drifter}}
* Drifter and [[Oathkeeper]] are old friends.<ref>[[Drifter/Quotes#Conversations|Drifter & Lady Geist Conversation 1]]</ref> Drifter can't believe {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}} could lock away "someone as fun as Oathkeeper".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Lady Geist): ''"I can't have you puttin' someone as fun as Oathkeeper under lock and key, Geist."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Lady Geist): ''"I can't believe someone like her trapped Oathkeeper."''</ref>
* Drifter thinks {{PageRef|name=Mina}} is a "pathetic excuse for a vampire."<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Mina killed in lane): ''"They took out that pathetic excuse for a vampire!"''</ref>
* Drifter knows {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} and references a past interaction in Oklahoma.<ref>[[Drifter/Quotes#Conversations|Drifter conversations]]</ref>


== Update history ==
== Update history ==
{{Main|Drifter/Update history|l1=Update history}}
{{Update history}}
{{Update history}}
== 3D model ==
{{3D_Model|Drifter}}
===Weapon===
{{3D Model|Drifter Weapon|size=240px}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
</gallery><gallery>
File:Drifter card.png|Drifter portrait
File:Drifter card.png|Drifter portrait
File:Drifter Gloat.png|Gloat icon for the Drifter
File:Drifter Critical.png|Critical health icon for the Drifter
File:Drifter.png|Drifter icon
File:Drifter.png|Drifter icon
File:Drifter Render.png|Drifter in-game render
File:Drifter Render.png|Drifter in-game render
File:Drifter select background.png|Drifter select background
File:Drifter TitlePage.png|Drifter poster
File:Drifter TitlePage.png|Drifter poster
File:Drifter Reference Sheet.png|Drifter reference sheet
File:Drifter Reference Sheet.png|Drifter reference sheet
File:Drifter Weapon.png|Drifter weapon - ''Crimson Grasp''
File:Drifter name.png|Drifter name typography
</gallery>
File:Drifter Weapon.png|Drifter weapon - Crimson Grasp
 
=== Typography ===
<gallery>
File:Drifter name.svg|Drifter's name typography
File:Drifter brazilian.svg|Drifter's Brazilian Portuguese typography
File:Drifter french.svg|Drifter's French typography
File:Drifter italian.svg|Drifter's Italian typography
File:Drifter polish.svg|Drifter's Polish typography
File:Drifter schinese.svg|Drifter's Simplified Chinese typography
File:Drifter russian.svg|Drifter's Russian typography
File:Drifter spanish.svg|Drifter's typography for Spanish and Spanish-Latin America
File:Drifter turkish.svg|Drifter's Turkish typography
File:Drifter ukrainian.svg|Drifter's Ukrainian typography
</gallery>
 
=== Removed/Unused content ===
<gallery>
File:Drifter card old.png|Previous Drifter portrait
File:Drifter card old.png|Previous Drifter portrait
File:Drifter psd.png|Unfinished Drifter model art
File:Drifter psd.png|Unfinished Drifter model art
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* Drifter was one of the heroes in a private build who was accidentally leaked on stream in May 2025.<ref>2025-05-01 - atahutahatena on Reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumors - [https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1kclj5p/streamer_accidentally_leaks_hero_roster_of_a_more/ Streamer accidentally leaks hero roster of a more "secret" private Deadlock pre-alpha playtest build]</ref>
* Drifter was one of the heroes in a private build who was accidentally leaked on stream in May 2025.<ref>2025-05-01 - atahutahatena on Reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumors - [https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1kclj5p/streamer_accidentally_leaks_hero_roster_of_a_more/ Streamer accidentally leaks hero roster of a more "secret" private Deadlock pre-alpha playtest build]</ref>
* Drifter leaves claw marks when sliding on a wall.
* Drifter leaves claw marks when sliding on a wall.
* Drifter's forward air dash and wall jump animation resembles the pounce animation of the Hunter, a recurring enemy in Valve's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left_4_Dead_(franchise) Left 4 Dead] series. He also previously had other animations similar to the Hunter's attack and run.
* Drifter's forward air dash and wall jump animation resembles the pounce animation of the Hunter, a recurring enemy in Valve's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left_4_Dead_(franchise) Left 4 Dead] series.
* Drifter formerly possessed animations similar to the Hunter's in older builds of the game:
** Drifter's light melee animation before the [[Updates|August 29, 2025 update]] resembles one of The Hunter's possible claw attack animations.
** Drifter's sprinting animation following the August 29, 2025 update and prior to the [[Updates|September 4, 2025 update]] resembles The Hunter's running animation.
* "Prowling in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Drifter in the [[Hideout]].
* "Prowling in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Drifter in the [[Hideout]].
* Players under the effect of Drifter's "Eternal Night" ability are able to hear an eerily whistled rendition of [[wikipedia:Hush,_Little_Baby|Hush, Little Baby]], a lullaby typically sung by mothers to their children.<ref>2025-08-18 - [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"[Drifter whistles] 'hush little baby'"'</ref>
** During the 2025 winter event, one of three Christmas songs would be whistled instead; [[wikipedia:Joy_to_the_World|Joy to the World]], [[wikipedia:Twelve_Days_of_Christmas|Twelve Days of Christmas]], and [[wikipedia:God_Rest_Ye_Merry,_Gentlemen|God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen]].
* Drifter has a variety of symbols on his right hand.
* {{HeroIcon|Lash}} calls Drifter a "[[wikt:murderhobo|murder hobo]]",<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Drifter|number=1|hero_quote1=Lash|quote1=So, what are you supposed to be, some kind of murder hobo?}}</ref> a term commonly used to describe RPG players who kill NPCs indiscriminately. Drifter's voice actor [[wikipedia:Matthew_Mercer|Mat]]<nowiki/>[[wikipedia:Matthew_Mercer|thew Mercer]] is well-known as the Dungeon Master of the ''[[wikipedia:Dungeons_&_Dragons|Dungeons & Dragons]]'' webseries [[wikipedia:Critical_Role|''Critical Role'']].


== References ==
== References ==
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<references />{{Hero Navbox}}
 
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