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| key = hero_dynamo
| key = hero_dynamo
| voice_actor = John Patrick Lowrie<ref name=":03" /><ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33268153/fullcredits/ Deadlock] on [https://www.imdb.com/ IMDb]</ref>
| voice_actor = John Patrick Lowrie<ref name=":03" />
| release_date = April 24, 2024
| release_date = April 24, 2024
| codenames = Prof_dynamo; Prof; Sumo; Jeong
| codenames = Prof_dynamo; Prof; Sumo; Jeong
| pronouns = He/Him
}}{{Quotation|2=One black hole can make all the difference.|4=Dynamo_upgrade_power4_04.mp3
}}
}}


Professor '''Dynamo''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. He is a man of wit, using his brain and his brawn to provide support to his teammates by healing them, teleporting them, knocking his opponents into the air, and when the time is right, unleashing a Singularity which can drastically shift the tides of battle.
Professor '''Dynamo''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. He is a man of wit, using his brain and his brawn to provide support to his teammates by '''[[Dynamo#Rejuvenating Aurora|healing them]]''', '''[[Dynamo#Quantum Entanglement|teleporting them]]''', '''[[Dynamo#Kinetic Pulse|knocking his opponents into the air]]''', and when the time is right, unleashing a '''[[Dynamo#Singularity|Singularity]]''' which can drastically shift the tides of battle.


Once just a mere professor for Columbia College, his life would change after letting his ego get the best of him when he and his team of professors were studying an Astral Gate in New York. Dynamo ventured too close to the anomaly which obliterated his body and reduced it to that of a dying star. But that didn't stop him, because although his body may be gone, his spirit and curiosity live on, with his condition only further fueling his desire for knowledge and a way out of his metal body.
Once just a mere professor for Columbia College, his life would change after letting his ego get the best of him when he and his team of professors were studying an Astral Gate in New York. Dynamo ventured too close to the anomaly which obliterated his body and reduced it to that of a dying star. But that didn't stop him, because although his body may be gone, his spirit and curiosity live on, with his condition only further fueling his desire for knowledge and a way out of his metal body.


== Weapon ==
== Weapon ==
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_dynamo}}
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_dynamo}}


== Abilities ==
== Abilities ==
=== Kinetic Pulse ===


{{AbilitySection
{{AbilitySection
| hero_name  = Dynamo
| hero_name  = Dynamo
| ability_num = 1
| ability_num = 1
| notes =
* Kinetic Pulse has a {{DataProp|Kinetic Pulse|AbilityCastDelay}}s animation between pressing a button and stomp coming out.
| interactions =
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = Dispel Magic | text =
Dispel Magic triggers heal and other buffs only if it's used during the "getting up" part of knockdown. Activating it during the descent part does nothing and effectively wastes the activation.
* After Dynamo acquires T2 upgrade Dispel Magic can be used during the descent part and some time after since it starts triggering off T2 debuffs.
* No matter when Dispel Magic is activated it does not interrupt or in any way affects the Displacement.
}}
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = debuff resist | text =
Debuff Resist reduces duration of both displacement and T2 debuffs. For displacement specifically it achieves it by reducing the height of the knockup applied by the stomp.
}}
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = Unstoppable | state = partial | text =
* Displacement: activating Unstoppable does nothing, being Unstoppable protects against future displacements.
* T2 Move Slow: activating Unstoppable drops the debuff, being Unstoppable protects against it.
* T2 Bullet Resist: activating Unstoppable does '''not''' drop the debuff, being Unstoppable does '''not''' protect against it.
}}
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = ability range | state = partial | text =
* Pulse range gets increased by Ability Range upgrades.
* Pulse Width does '''not''' get increased by Ability Range upgrades.
}}
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = ability duration | text =
While not written in the game UI, displacement duration gets increase with Ability Duration. To achieve that it makes stomp launch enemy heroes higher.
}}
}}
}}
=== Quantum Entanglement ===


{{AbilitySection
{{AbilitySection
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| ability_num = 2
| ability_num = 2
| notes      =
| notes      =
* Quantum Entanglement can be used to teleport allies through walls or roofs.
* Resets air dashes, air jumps, and down dashes upon use.
* Alternate cast notes:
** Teleported allies restore a bar of stamina, but do not reset their dashes.
** T3 upgrade restores half a charge of all charged abilities for allies.
** If the ability's target point is on the ground, all heroes will be moved to the exact spot and clump there. If target point is in the air, Dynamo will be moved to the exact spot while other heroes retain their relative positions.
** If the line of sight between the target location and the teammate's new position would be broken after teleporting, Quantum Entanglement will bring the ally to the target location instead. This can be used to teleport allies through walls or roofs.
| tips =
* Can be used to protect Dynamo and his teammates from powerful but telegraphed effects. For example, {{HeroIcon|Infernus}}' {{AbilityIcon|Concussive Combustion}} is especially easy to nullify by using Quantum Entanglement just before the explosion.
| interactions =
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = ability range | state = partial | text =
* Cast Range gets increased by Ability Range upgrades.
* The {{DataProp|Quantum Entanglement|AllyDistance}}m allied teleport distance does '''not''' get increased by Ability Range upgrades.
}}
}}
}}
=== Rejuvenating Aurora ===


{{AbilitySection
{{AbilitySection
| hero_name  = Dynamo
| hero_name  = Dynamo
| ability_num = 3
| ability_num = 3
| notes      =
* Dynamo cannot slide while channeling without the T3 upgrade unlocked.
* Rejuvenating Aurora has a {{DataProp|Rejuvenating Aurora|AuraLingerDuration}}s linger on allies.
| tips        =
* Since melee attacks do not interrupt the channel, you can use this ability to heal through the self-damage taken while farming [[Sinner's Sacrifice|Sinner's Sacrifices]].
}}
}}
=== Singularity ===


{{AbilitySection
{{AbilitySection
| hero_name  = Dynamo
| hero_name  = Dynamo
| ability_num = 4
| ability_num = 4
| notes       =
| notes =
* Singularity deals damage of 1.5% max health per second.
* Deals damage in {{DataProp|Singularity|TickRate}}s intervals. On T3, each damage tick is {{#expr:{{DataProp|Singularity|Upgrades.3.DPSPercentHealth}}*{{DataProp|Singularity|TickRate}}}}% of Max HP.
* The pull is continuously applied, so enemies caught in radius cannot be pulled away, except for instant displacement effects such as {{HeroIcon|Paradox}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Paradoxical Swap}}.
| interactions =
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = Indomitable | state = disabled | text =
Despite triggering {{ItemIcon|Reactive Barrier}}, Singularity does not trigger {{ItemIcon|Indomitable}} in any way.
}}
}}
}}


== Background ==
== Street Brawl ==
{{Fates_Tale|dynamo}}
=== Ability Changes ===
=== Lore ===
<!--For fresh data see [[Deadlock:Street Brawl Ability Changes]] -->
Dynamo's wish and motivation in the ritual is to get his human body back.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (high killstreak): ''"No one will stop me from getting my body back!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Dynamo start): ''"Your lust for knowledge changed your body. Are you strong enough to do what it takes to change it back?"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Dynamo start): ''"Your wife seeks to embrace flesh, not steel. Don't fail her. Don't fail yourself. Complete the ritual."''</ref>
In addition to [[Street Brawl#Heroes|global changes]], Dynamo receives the following modifications to his abilities:


Dynamo lost his body 50 years before the ritual, during the first [[Maelstrom]].<ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Warden|quote=Most people think the supernatural came into the world 50 years ago. (...) When the portal opened in Central Park, Warden’s parents realized not only was everything they were told was true, they were unprepared.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|file=Prof lose late 02.mp3|context=(lost match)|transcription=It's okay, I've... I've grown used to this body. I can wait another fifty years.}}</ref> He has not touched an [[Astral Gates|Astral Gate]] since his body was transformed,<ref name=":1">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Grey Talon|number=1|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Have you been to Ixia, Professor?|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I won't lie: After what happened to my body, I decided to stay clear of Astral Gates. But I hear that South Ixia is beautiful.}}</ref> although he has done a lot of research into Astral Gates.<ref name=":2">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Seven|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=I'm a fan of your work, Professor.|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I am... flattered and horrified in equal measure.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=Your research into the Astral Gates paved the way for my own. In my rare moments of doubt, sometimes I even wonder if I would have become the man I am were it not for you.}}</ref><ref>[[The New York Oracle|Newscaster Headline 16]]: ''"Read our exclusive interview with [[Dynamo|Professor Dynamo]] to hear his thoughts on [[Astral Gates]], the eclipse, and what it's like to live life without a body."''</ref>
==== {{AbilityIcon|Rejuvenating Aurora|no-link=true}} ====
* T3 max health healing {{#invoke:StreetBrawlAbilities|change|Rejuvenating Aurora|Upgrades.3.HealMaxHealthPercent}}, from {{DataProp|Rejuvenating Aurora|Upgrades.3.HealMaxHealthPercent}}% to {{DataProp|Rejuvenating Aurora|Upgrades.3.HealMaxHealthPercent|streetbrawl}}%.


Dynamo is married to a woman named Marla.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|file=Prof kill hornet 01.mp3|context=(close call)|transcription=For a minute there, I thought Marla was going to be a widow!}}</ref> They have been married for 31 years.<ref>[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo and Kelvin conversation]]</ref> Marla bakes Dynamo key lime pies, even though he can't eat them.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Vyper|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (pre-game ping): ''"I don't wanna get you all too excited, but Marla gave me one of her famous key lime pies to share after we win."''</ref> The first thing Dynamo intends to do once he gets his body back is to "give Marla a hug and not let go for about 3 months."<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Lash|number=3|hero_quote1=Lash|quote1=What's the first thing you're gonna do when The Lash gets your body back?|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I believe you mean the Patron. But to answer your question... give Marla a hug and not let go for about 3 months.}}</ref> Dynamo and Marla have visited the [[Paradox Museum]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Paradox|number=2|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=I took Marla to the last pop-up. Truly... wonderful things to behold.|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=I think you'll enjoy our next event. I'll make sure you get in.|hero_quote3=Dynamo|quote3=I can't wait!}}</ref> During the winter season, Dynamo and Marla go carolling together.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (buy T4 item during Winter Update): ''"It was great seeing you and Marla caroling last night, professor!"''</ref>
=== Item Draft ===
{{HeroStreetBrawlItems|Dynamo}}


Dynamo built and designed his own gun, the "Vonnegun".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=McGinnis|number=3|hero_quote1=McGinnis|quote1=Neat gun!|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=Thanks. I designed it myself.}}</ref>
== Backstory ==


Dynamo's connections in science and academia are described as "vast".<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#2a - Party Planning|Chapter 2a]] - {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"Yes, but your connections with science and academia are vast."''</ref>
{{Fates_Tale|dynamo}}
 
Dynamo's youth as an undergraduate student involved a lot of fist fights.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Generic Voice Lines|voice line]] (generic melee kill): ''"This takes me back to undergrad."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Situational|voice line]] (successful parry): ''"You think I've never been in a fist fight before?"''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Abrams|number=1|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=Mr. Abrams, if you think this is the first fight I've been in, you've never played pinochle in Bristol.}}</ref>
 
Dynamo prefers working with people as opposed to lying to them, as shown when confronting Wraith.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Wraith|number=2|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=Not a poker guy?|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I prefer working with people, not lying to them.}}</ref>
 
Dynamo likes to go to the New York Library to think.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Mirage|number=3}}</ref> He hopes to visit South Ixia someday.<ref name=":1" /> Dynamo isn't a fan of the [[Fairfax Industries|Occult Industrial Complex]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed McGinnis): ''"Never was a fan of the occult industrial complex..."''</ref> Dynamo appreciates the work of the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Shiv): ''"I admire what the Baxter Society does, but I can't let you stop me."''</ref>
 
In a [[Seasonal events|Winter season]] voice line, Dynamo says he didn't sleep the night before the [[Maelstrom]] because he was "afraid of death".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|file=prof_select_seasonal_01.mp3|transcription=T'was the night before the Maelstrom, and all through the house, a Columbia professor got no sleep because he was afraid of death.}}</ref><!-- (This line was removed, in case it's added again) Dynamo was an acquaintance of Maximilian Fairfax. They had a group of friends called "the Squid Boys".[1] -->
 
== Character interactions ==
 
* Most characters are apologetic when fighting Dynamo.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s [[Dynamo/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|enemy interactions]]</ref>
* Dynamo showcases courage by telling {{PageRef|name=Abrams}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Abrams|number=2|hero_quote1=Abrams|quote1=Stay close to me Professor, I'll keep you safe.|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=Detective, I was about to say the same thing to you.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Shiv}}<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Shiv|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=Stay close to me, Shiv. I'll do my best to keep you in the fight.|hero_quote2=Shiv|quote2=Professor, you couldn't keep me out of a fight.}}</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Warden}}<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Warden|number=2|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=I appreciate the sentiment, Warden, but don't worry about me. I'll be beside you, not behind you.}}</ref> that he'll stay close to them during the fight.
* Dynamo is {{HeroIcon|Pocket}}'s godfather. He recognizes Pocket and says he would have helped them if he knew they were alive. Pocket didn't tell Dynamo that they survived because they weren't sure if they could trust him.<ref name=":02">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Pocket|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Pocket}}'s in-game [[Pocket/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Dynamo): ''"I knew I couldn't count on you."''</ref>
* Dynamo defends his wife's honor from {{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s insults.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Lash|number=2}}</ref>
* Dynamo and {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} are friends. They last saw each other at the [[Black Château]], before Kelvin disappeared.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Kelvin|number=1}}</ref> Dynamo is a fan of Kelvin's books.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Kelvin): ''"It's an awkward time to say this, Kelvin, but I love your book."''</ref>
** Dynamo sometimes refers to Kelvin as "Kevin".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (ping see Kelvin): ''"I see Kevin!"''</ref>
* Dynamo warns {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} not to take advantage of his students who frequent her casino, otherwise he'll step in.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Wraith|number=1}}</ref>
* Dynamo asks {{PageRef|name=Infernus}} to help him pick a hat at a haberdashery.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Infernus|number=2|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=I was thinking of buying a hat, and I would love it if you would join me at the haberdashery.|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Professor, you don't gotta waste a favor on that. I got you.}}</ref>
* Dynamo's lust for knowledge leads him to ask questions about other characters, such as how {{PageRef|name=Seven}} survived his execution,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Seven|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=I'm sure it's a touchy subject, but I simply must know how you stopped your soul from being obliterated!}}</ref> how {{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s time manipulation works,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Paradox|number=1|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=So, how does time manipulation work?}}</ref> what the [[Astral Gates|Djinn]] are like,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Mirage|number=1|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=I've wanted to speak to a Djinn for quite sometime. I imagine they are a fascinating people.}}</ref> what the contents of {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' Tome and {{HeroIcon|Pocket}}'s case could be,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Abrams|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=I... don't suppose I could... take a look at that Tome, when all this is over?}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Pocket|number=1|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=After the ritual, I don't suppose I could... take a look at that case?}}</ref> what {{PageRef|name=Viscous}} is,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Viscous|number=1|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=When the ritual is over, I'd love to pick your brain.|hero_quote2=Viscous|quote2=Please don't stab my face.|hero_quote3=Dynamo|quote3=Oh, it's an expression. It means "to ask questions".}}</ref> and if {{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s sword is an heirloom.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Yamato|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=Forgive my ignorance, Yamato... but is that sword a heirloom?}}</ref>
* In ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]],'' one of the possible routes involves Dynamo gathering the "greatest minds" for {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s gala to help with her failing ward.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#2a - Party Planning|Chapter 2a]]</ref> He seems to know [[Johann Geist (Jr.)|Johann Jr.]],<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#2a - Party Planning|Chapter 2a]] - {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"Hello, professor. I believe Johann told you to expect me."'' - {{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}: ''"Uh, he said his grandmother would like to have a chat, but you don't..."''</ref> he invites {{PageRef|name=McGinnis}} to the gala and he gives Lady Geist {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' business card.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#3a - The Gala|Chapter 3a]]</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Ivy}}'s sister, [[The Arroyo's#Sophia Arroyo|Sophia Arroyo]], is studying at Columbia under Dynamo.<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=tengu_kill_dynamo_03.mp3|context=(killed Dynamo)|transcription=I think I just beat up Sophie's professor.}}</ref> Sophia speaks highly of Dynamo,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Clutch Dynamo heal): ''"Sophie was right, you are the best!"''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Ivy|number=1|hero_quote1=Ivy|quote1=It's nice to meet you, Professor. Sophia speaks very highly of you.}}</ref> and Dynamo thinks she's a great student.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Dynamo|number=2|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=She's a great student, but... Lately she's been falling asleep in class. She says she's been pulling long shifts at her job, and it's wearing her out.}}</ref> Ivy worries her fighting Dynamo during the ritual would preconceive him against Sophia.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=tengu_kill_dynamo_04.mp3|context=(killed Dynamo)|transcription=Please don't take that out on Sophie, professor!}}</ref> Dynamo reaffirms Ivy that Sophia's grades won't be affected by Ivy's actions in the ritual.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Ivy): ''"I assure you, Ivy, your behavior will not impact my grading of Sophia Arroyo."''</ref>
* Dynamo used to be friends with [[Maximilian Fairfax]]. Dynamo believes Fairfax has "warm nostalgia" for him and considers Fairfax a "complicated man" as opposed to a bad man.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Pocket|number=2}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Haze}} tells Dynamo that [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] agent Marlowe has an offer for Dynamo to join them. Dynamo declines, claiming to be happy in the "Private sector". Dynamo mistakes Marlowe for his wife, Marla.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Haze|number=1}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} offers to upgrade Dynamo's body, although Dynamo declines as he intends to get his human body back after the ritual.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=McGinnis|number=1|hero_quote1=McGinnis|quote1=How's that body working out for ya? (...) Well, if you ever want an upgrade or something, you may call!|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I appreciate the offer, Miss McGinnis. But hopefully after today, your services won't be needed.}}</ref>
* While on the same team, {{PageRef|name=Drifter}} threatens to kill Marla if Dynamo fails the ritual.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Drifter|number=1}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}} respects Dynamo's courage for enduring his body being torn apart and wishes he had the same optimism Dynamo has.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Vindicta}} wants to speak to Dynamo if they fail the ritual, due to [[John Hathorne]] planning to give a speech at Columbia College.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Vindicta|number=3}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Mirage}} asks Dynamo if he can give him and [[Nashala Dion|Nashala]] a tour of Columbia College.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Mirage|number=2|hero_quote1=Mirage|quote1=Professor, would you be willing to give Nashala and I a tour of Columbia?|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=It would be my pleasure.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Seven}} is a fan of Dynamo's research into [[Astral Gates]] and holds him in high regard.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{PageRef|name=Seven}}'s in-game [[Seven/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Dynamo): ''"Professor Dynamo, it was a great honor."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}} and {{PageRef|name=Mina}} dislike Dynamo's jacket.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Lady Geist|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (pass Dynamo on zipline): ''"What a wretched jacket."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Graves}} thinks the jacket is cool.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Dynamo): ''"If it makes you feel better, I think your jacket's cool."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Rem}} says Dynamo smells like banana bread.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Dynamo): "He smells like banana bread."</ref>


== Update history ==
== Update history ==
{{Update history}}
{{Update history}}
== 3D model ==
{{3D_Model|Dynamo}}
===Weapon===
{{3D Model|Dynamo Weapon|size=240px}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Dynamo card.png|Dynamo portrait
File:Dynamo card.png|Dynamo portrait
File:Dynamo Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Dynamo
File:Dynamo Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Dynamo
File:Dynamo MM.png|Dynamo icon
File:Dynamo MM.png|Dynamo icon
File:Dynamo Render.png|Dynamo in-game render
File:Dynamo Render.png|Dynamo in-game render
File:Dynamo select background.png|Dynamo select background
File:Dynamo select background.png|Dynamo select background
File:Dynamo Reference Sheet.png|Dynamo reference sheet
File:Dynamo Reference Sheet.png|Dynamo reference sheet
File:Dynamo name.png|Dynamo name typography
File:Dynamo Weapon.png|Dynamo weapon - ''The Vonnegun''
File:Dynamo Weapon.png|Dynamo weapon - ''The Vonnegun''
File:QuantumSunCrest.png|A crest of the sun used to show Quantum Entanglement's destination
File:QuantumSunCrest.png|A crest of the sun used to show Quantum Entanglement's destination
</gallery>
=== Typography ===
<gallery>
File:Dynamo name.svg|Dynamo's name typography
File:Dynamo italian.svg|Dynamo's Italian typography
File:Dynamo russian.svg|Dynamo's Russian and Ukrainian typography
File:Dynamo schinese.svg|Dynamo's Simplified Chinese typography
File:Dynamo spanish.svg|Dynamo's typography for Brazilian, Spanish, and Spanish-Latin America
File:Dynamo turkish.svg|Dynamo's Turkish typography
</gallery>
=== Concept art ===
<gallery>
File:Dynamo concept art.png|Dynamo concept art
File:Lil Dynamo.png|"Lil' Dynamo" concept art
</gallery>
=== Visual novel ===
<gallery>
File:Dynamo VN.png|Dynamo visual novel art
File:Dynamo tuxedo VN.png|Dynamo visual novel art - Tuxedo
</gallery>
=== Removed/Unused content ===
<gallery>
File:Dynamo card old.png|Previous Dynamo portrait
File:Dynamo card old.png|Previous Dynamo portrait
File:Dynamo Render old.png|Dynamo's model before the [[Update:May 8, 2025|2025-05-08 Update]]
File:Dynamo Render old.png|Dynamo's model before the [[Update:May 8, 2025|2025-05-08 Update]]
File:Dynamo winter.png|Dynamo 2024 [[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
File:Dynamo winter.png|Dynamo 2024 [[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
File:Dynamo concept art.png|Dynamo concept art
</gallery>
File:Dynamo VN.png|Dynamo visual novel art
 
File:Dynamo tuxedo VN.png|Dynamo visual novel art - Tuxedo
=== [[Neon Prime]] ===
File:Lil Dynamo.png|Concept art - "Lil' Dynamo"
<gallery>
File:Hero neon prime Sumo.png|Sumo ([[Neon Prime]])
File:Hero neon prime Sumo.png|Sumo model
File:Sumo Black Hole.png|Sumo using Black Hole (Neon Prime)
File:Sumo Black Hole.png|Sumo using Black Hole
File:Dynamo Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Dynamo.
File:Dynamo Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Dynamo.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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* Dynamo was named '''Sumo''' in ''[[Neon Prime]]'', and later renamed to '''Jeong'''. He was renamed to Dynamo still during ''Neon Prime''.
* Dynamo was named '''Sumo''' in ''[[Neon Prime]]'', and later renamed to '''Jeong'''. He was renamed to Dynamo still during ''Neon Prime''.
* Dynamo is voiced by [[wikipedia:John Patrick Lowrie|John Patrick Lowrie]],<ref name=":03">2024-11-29 - [https://x.com/johnpatricklowr/status/1862535570838495730 John Patrick Lowrie] on [https://x.com/ X] - ''"Glad to be the voice of Dynamo in the new Valve game Deadlock!"''</ref> who is known for voicework in other popular Valve titles (e.g. Sniper in ''Team Fortress 2,'' Pudge in ''Dota 2.)''
* Dynamo is voiced by [[wikipedia:John Patrick Lowrie|John Patrick Lowrie]],<ref name=":03">2024-11-29 - [https://x.com/johnpatricklowr/status/1862535570838495730 John Patrick Lowrie] on [https://x.com/ X] - ''"Glad to be the voice of Dynamo in the new Valve game Deadlock!"''</ref> who is known for voicework in other popular Valve titles (e.g. Sniper in ''Team Fortress 2,'' Pudge in ''Dota 2.)''
** In ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'', Dynamo was voiced by [[wikipedia:Fred_Tatasciore|Fred Tatasciore]], as John wasn't available for recording. These voice lines have since been re-recorded with John.<ref>2025-02-25 - [[Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"Fred just was stepping in to record temp stuff when JPL was unable to record so it was always going to be replaced"''</ref>
** In ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'', Dynamo was voiced by [[wikipedia:Fred_Tatasciore|Fred Tatasciore]], as John wasn't available for recording. These voice lines have since been re-recorded with John.<ref>2025-02-25 - [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"Fred just was stepping in to record temp stuff when JPL was unable to record so it was always going to be replaced"''</ref>
** Some of Dynamo's voice lines were based on conversations between John and ''Deadlock'' writer [[Steve Jaros]] about quantum physics.<ref>{{YouTubeCite|video=OPl_x9yaIWc|title=TF2 Sniper Actor Answers Your Questions}}</ref>
** Some of Dynamo's voice lines were based on conversations between John and ''Deadlock'' writer [[Steve Jaros]] about quantum physics.<ref>{{YouTubeCite|video=OPl_x9yaIWc|title=TF2 Sniper Actor Answers Your Questions}}</ref>
* The name of Dynamo's weapon, '''the Vonnegun''''','' is an homage to American author [[wikipedia:Kurt_Vonnegut|Kurt Vonnegut]]. Ironically, Vonnegut was famously a pacifist and claimed that a virtuous scientist was one who refused to develop weapons.<ref>[https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/military/kurt-vonnegut-and-day-scientists-went-strike Kurt Vonnegut and the Day Scientists Went on Strike] on Mental Floss</ref>
* The name of Dynamo's weapon, '''the Vonnegun''''','' is an homage to American author [[wikipedia:Kurt_Vonnegut|Kurt Vonnegut]]. Ironically, Vonnegut was famously a pacifist and claimed that a virtuous scientist was one who refused to develop weapons.<ref>[https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/military/kurt-vonnegut-and-day-scientists-went-strike Kurt Vonnegut and the Day Scientists Went on Strike] on Mental Floss</ref>
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Latest revision as of 18:04, 31 August 2026

Overview
Update history
Movement
Lore
Voice lines
Sounds
Dynamo
Teamplay
Initiator
Clutch
Weapon Stats
Damage Per Second: 48
Bullet Damage: 12.6+0.5
Ammo: 20
Bullets per sec: 3.81
Reload Time: 2.35s
Bullet Velocity: 320m/s
Light Melee: 50+1.58
Heavy Melee: 116+3.67
Vitality Stats
Health: 880+61
Health Regen: 1.75
Bullet Resist: 0%+0.625
Move Speed: 6.7m/s
Sprint Speed: 1.6m/s
Dash Speed: 13.9m/s
Stamina: 3
Stamina Cooldown: 4.5s
Spirit Stats
Spirit Power: 0+1.1
Information
Pronouns:He/Him
Voice Actor:John Patrick Lowrie[1]
Release Date:April 24, 2024
Internal names:Prof_dynamo; Prof; Sumo; Jeong
“
One black hole can make all the difference.

Professor Dynamo is a Hero in Deadlock. He is a man of wit, using his brain and his brawn to provide support to his teammates by healing them, teleporting them, knocking his opponents into the air, and when the time is right, unleashing a Singularity which can drastically shift the tides of battle.

Once just a mere professor for Columbia College, his life would change after letting his ego get the best of him when he and his team of professors were studying an Astral Gate in New York. Dynamo ventured too close to the anomaly which obliterated his body and reduced it to that of a dying star. But that didn't stop him, because although his body may be gone, his spirit and curiosity live on, with his condition only further fueling his desire for knowledge and a way out of his metal body.

Weapon

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The Vonnegun
Medium Range
Heavy Hitter
Projectile
48 Damage Per Second
Falloff Range
20m ➞ 58m

Abilities

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Kinetic Pulse

Kinetic Pulse






Number of Charges 1
Charge Cooldown 5s



Cooldown 26s



Release an energy pulse that travels along the ground, dealing spirit damage and applying knockup.

x1.55


115

Damage


Displacement
1s
Duration

16m  Pulse Range 

5.5m  Pulse Width

On Hit:

0%

Bullet Resist
On Hit:

-0%

Move Speed
On Hit:

0s

Slow Duration
Ability Point1
+1 Charge
Ability Point2
On Hit: -15% Bullet Resist and -30%</spawn> Move Speed for 4s
Ability Point5
+135 Damage and +20m Cast Range
Interacts with Debuff Resist.
Click to reveal more info.Interacts with Dispel.
Click to reveal more info.Interacts partially with Unstoppable.
Click to reveal more info.Interacts with Ability Duration.
Click to reveal more info.Interacts partially with Ability Range.
Click to reveal more info.
  • Kinetic Pulse has a 0.42s animation between pressing a button and stomp coming out.

Dispel
Dispel

Dispel Magic triggers heal and other buffs only if it's used during the "getting up" part of knockdown. Activating it during the descent part does nothing and effectively wastes the activation.

  • After Dynamo acquires T2 upgrade Dispel Magic can be used during the descent part and some time after since it starts triggering off T2 debuffs.
  • No matter when Dispel Magic is activated it does not interrupt or in any way affects the Displacement.
Debuff Resist
Debuff Resist

Debuff Resist reduces duration of both displacement and T2 debuffs. For displacement specifically it achieves it by reducing the height of the knockup applied by the stomp.

Unstoppable
Unstoppable
  • Displacement: activating Unstoppable does nothing, being Unstoppable protects against future displacements.
  • T2 Move Slow: activating Unstoppable drops the debuff, being Unstoppable protects against it.
  • T2 Bullet Resist: activating Unstoppable does not drop the debuff, being Unstoppable does not protect against it.
Ability Range
Ability Range
  • Pulse range gets increased by Ability Range upgrades.
  • Pulse Width does not get increased by Ability Range upgrades.
Ability Duration
Ability Duration

While not written in the game UI, displacement duration gets increase with Ability Duration. To achieve that it makes stomp launch enemy heroes higher.

Notes
  • Kinetic Pulse has a 0.42s animation between pressing a button and stomp coming out.
Interactions
Dispel
Dispel

Dispel Magic triggers heal and other buffs only if it's used during the "getting up" part of knockdown. Activating it during the descent part does nothing and effectively wastes the activation.

  • After Dynamo acquires T2 upgrade Dispel Magic can be used during the descent part and some time after since it starts triggering off T2 debuffs.
  • No matter when Dispel Magic is activated it does not interrupt or in any way affects the Displacement.
Debuff Resist
Debuff Resist

Debuff Resist reduces duration of both displacement and T2 debuffs. For displacement specifically it achieves it by reducing the height of the knockup applied by the stomp.

Unstoppable
Unstoppable
  • Displacement: activating Unstoppable does nothing, being Unstoppable protects against future displacements.
  • T2 Move Slow: activating Unstoppable drops the debuff, being Unstoppable protects against it.
  • T2 Bullet Resist: activating Unstoppable does not drop the debuff, being Unstoppable does not protect against it.
Ability Range
Ability Range
  • Pulse range gets increased by Ability Range upgrades.
  • Pulse Width does not get increased by Ability Range upgrades.
Ability Duration
Ability Duration

While not written in the game UI, displacement duration gets increase with Ability Duration. To achieve that it makes stomp launch enemy heroes higher.

Quantum Entanglement

Quantum Entanglement


Cast Range 10m





Duration 1.4s



Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 20s



Briefly become untargetable while teleporting to the target location. Restores stamina upon use.

Alternate cast: Bring nearby allies with you.



10m

Cast Range



1.4s

Duration

1  Stamina Restored

13m  Ally Distance

Ability Point1
6m Cast Range
Ability Point2
-6s Cooldown
Ability Point5
Reduces non-ult debuffs by 50%
Replenishes 1 Charge
Disabled by Slowing HexInteracts partially with Ability Range.
Click to reveal more info.
  • Resets air dashes, air jumps, and down dashes upon use.
  • Alternate cast notes:
    • Teleported allies restore a bar of stamina, but do not reset their dashes.
    • T3 upgrade restores half a charge of all charged abilities for allies.
    • If the ability's target point is on the ground, all heroes will be moved to the exact spot and clump there. If target point is in the air, Dynamo will be moved to the exact spot while other heroes retain their relative positions.
    • If the line of sight between the target location and the teammate's new position would be broken after teleporting, Quantum Entanglement will bring the ally to the target location instead. This can be used to teleport allies through walls or roofs.

  • Can be used to protect Dynamo and his teammates from powerful but telegraphed effects. For example, Infernus' Concussive Combustion is especially easy to nullify by using Quantum Entanglement just before the explosion.

Ability Range
Ability Range
  • Cast Range gets increased by Ability Range upgrades.
  • The 13m allied teleport distance does not get increased by Ability Range upgrades.

Notes
  • Resets air dashes, air jumps, and down dashes upon use.
  • Alternate cast notes:
    • Teleported allies restore a bar of stamina, but do not reset their dashes.
    • T3 upgrade restores half a charge of all charged abilities for allies.
    • If the ability's target point is on the ground, all heroes will be moved to the exact spot and clump there. If target point is in the air, Dynamo will be moved to the exact spot while other heroes retain their relative positions.
    • If the line of sight between the target location and the teammate's new position would be broken after teleporting, Quantum Entanglement will bring the ally to the target location instead. This can be used to teleport allies through walls or roofs.
Tips
  • Can be used to protect Dynamo and his teammates from powerful but telegraphed effects. For example, Infernus' Concussive Combustion is especially easy to nullify by using Quantum Entanglement just before the explosion.
Interactions
Ability Range
Ability Range
  • Cast Range gets increased by Ability Range upgrades.
  • The 13m allied teleport distance does not get increased by Ability Range upgrades.

Rejuvenating Aurora

Rejuvenating Aurora

Channel Time 5s







Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 48s



While channeling, restore health over time to you and any allies nearby.
You can dash and melee without breaking the channel.

x0.4


30/s

Health Restored



5s

Channel Duration

8m  Friendly Heal Radius 

Ability Point1
Aura provides +4m Move Speed during channel
Ability Point2
-20 Cooldown and +1s Duration
Ability Point5
Full move and ability use and additionally heals +2.5% of Max Health per second
Healing amplified by Healing Booster and affected by healing reductionHealing triggers Healing Tempo's unique effect
  • Dynamo cannot slide while channeling without the T3 upgrade unlocked.
  • Rejuvenating Aurora has a 1s linger on allies.

  • Since melee attacks do not interrupt the channel, you can use this ability to heal through the self-damage taken while farming Sinner's Sacrifices.

Notes
  • Dynamo cannot slide while channeling without the T3 upgrade unlocked.
  • Rejuvenating Aurora has a 1s linger on allies.
Tips
  • Since melee attacks do not interrupt the channel, you can use this ability to heal through the self-damage taken while farming Sinner's Sacrifices.

Singularity

Singularity

Channel Time 2.75s







Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 250s



Create a singularity in your hands, dealing < spirit damage over time, applying stun, and pulling in nearby enemies.

x0.28


75

Damage Per Second


0%

Max Health as Damage

7m  Singularity Radius 

2.75s  Channel Duration 

Ability Point1
2m Singularity Radius
Ability Point2
0.75s Channel Duration
Ability Point5
6% Max Health as Damage
Triggers Reactive BarrierDoes not interact with Indomitable.
Click to reveal more info.CC effect suppressed by Unstoppable
  • Deals damage in 0.25s intervals. On T3, each damage tick is 1.5% of Max HP.
  • The pull is continuously applied, so enemies caught in radius cannot be pulled away, except for instant displacement effects such as Paradox's Paradoxical Swap.

Notes
  • Deals damage in 0.25s intervals. On T3, each damage tick is 1.5% of Max HP.
  • The pull is continuously applied, so enemies caught in radius cannot be pulled away, except for instant displacement effects such as Paradox's Paradoxical Swap.
Interactions
Indomitable
Indomitable

Despite triggering Reactive Barrier, Singularity does not trigger Indomitable in any way.

Street Brawl

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Ability Changes

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In addition to global changes, Dynamo receives the following modifications to his abilities:

Rejuvenating Aurora

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  • T3 max health healing reduced by ~30%, from 2.5% to 1.7%.

Item Draft

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In Street Brawl, every hero draws items from a shared pool, but some items are weighted to appear more often for a given hero and others less often. For each tier below, that tier's items are grouped by how likely they are to be offered to Dynamo: High, Average, or Low chance.

Tier 1
High chance
Imbue

Headshot Booster

Active
Imbue

Monster Rounds

Active
Imbue

Extra Regen

Active
Imbue

Extra Stamina

Active
Imbue

Healing Rite

Active
Imbue

Sprint Boots

Active
Imbue

Extra Charge

Active
Imbue

Extra Spirit

Active
Imbue

Mystic Burst

Active
Imbue

Mystic Expansion

Active
Average chance
Imbue

Close Quarters

Active
Imbue

Extended Magazine

Active
Imbue

High-Velocity Rounds

Active
Imbue

Rapid Rounds

Active
Imbue

Extra Health

Active
Imbue

Grit

Active
Imbue

Melee Lifesteal

Active
Imbue

Rebuttal

Active
Imbue

Mystic Regeneration

Active
Imbue

Rusted Barrel

Active
Imbue

Spirit Strike

Active
Low chance
Imbue

Restorative Shot

Active
Tier 2
High chance
Imbue

Kinetic Dash

Active
Imbue

Recharging Rush

Active
Imbue

Enchanter's Emblem

Active
Imbue

Enduring Speed

Active
Imbue

Healing Booster

Active
Imbue

Trophy Collector

Active
Imbue

Arcane Surge

Active
Imbue

Compress Cooldown

Active
Imbue

Duration Extender

Active
Imbue

Improved Spirit

Active
Average chance
Imbue

Active Reload

Active
Imbue

Fleetfoot

Active
Imbue

Intensifying Magazine

Active
Imbue

Long Range

Active
Imbue

Melee Charge

Active
Imbue

Mystic Shot

Active
Imbue

Opening Rounds

Active
Imbue

Slowing Bullets

Active
Imbue

Spirit Shredder Bullets

Active
Imbue

Split Shot

Active
Imbue

Stalker

Active
Imbue

Swift Striker

Active
Imbue

Titanic Magazine

Active
Imbue

Weakening Headshot

Active
Imbue

Battle Vest

Active
Imbue

Bullet Lifesteal

Active
Imbue

Debuff Reducer

Active
Imbue

Guardian Ward

Active
Imbue

Healbane

Active
Imbue

Reactive Barrier

Active
Imbue

Restorative Locket

Active
Imbue

Return Fire

Active
Imbue

Spirit Lifesteal

Active
Imbue

Spirit Shielding

Active
Imbue

Weapon Shielding

Active
Imbue

Bullet Resist Shredder

Active
Imbue

Cold Front

Active
Imbue

Mystic Slow

Active
Imbue

Mystic Vulnerability

Active
Imbue

Quicksilver Reload

Active
Imbue

Slowing Hex

Active
Imbue

Spirit Sap

Active
Imbue

Suppressor

Active
Tier 3
High chance
Imbue

Cultist Sacrifice

Active
Imbue

Headhunter

Active
Imbue

Rescue Beam

Active
Imbue

Spirit Resilience

Active
Imbue

Warp Stone

Active
Imbue

Greater Expansion

Active
Imbue

Rapid Recharge

Active
Imbue

Superior Cooldown

Active
Imbue

Superior Duration

Active
Imbue

Surge of Power

Active
Imbue

Tankbuster

Active
Average chance
Imbue

Alchemical Fire

Active
Imbue

Ballistic Enchantment

Active
Imbue

Berserker

Active
Imbue

Blood Tribute

Active
Imbue

Burst Fire

Active
Imbue

Escalating Resilience

Active
Imbue

Express Shot

Active
Imbue

Heroic Aura

Active
Imbue

Hollow Point

Active
Imbue

Hunter's Aura

Active
Imbue

Point Blank

Active
Imbue

Shadow Weave

Active
Imbue

Sharpshooter

Active
Imbue

Spirit Rend

Active
Imbue

Tesla Bullets

Active
Imbue

Toxic Bullets

Active
Imbue

Weighted Shots

Active
Imbue

Bullet Resilience

Active
Imbue

Counterspell

Active
Imbue

Dispel Magic

Active
Imbue

Fortitude

Active
Imbue

Fury Trance

Active
Imbue

Healing Nova

Active
Imbue

Lifestrike

Active
Imbue

Majestic Leap

Active
Imbue

Metal Skin

Active
Imbue

Stamina Mastery

Active
Imbue

Veil Walker

Active
Imbue

Decay

Active
Imbue

Disarming Hex

Active
Imbue

Knockdown

Active
Imbue

Radiant Regeneration

Active
Imbue

Silence Wave

Active
Imbue

Spirit Snatch

Active
Imbue

Torment Pulse

Active
Tier 4
High chance
Imbue

Diviner's Kevlar

Active
Imbue

Healing Tempo

Active
Imbue

Juggernaut

Active
Imbue

Spellbreaker

Active
Imbue

Unstoppable

Active
Imbue

Boundless Spirit

Active
Imbue

Mystic Reverb

Active
Imbue

Refresher

Active
Imbue

Spirit Burn

Active
Imbue

Transcendent Cooldown

Active
Average chance
Imbue

Armor Piercing Rounds

Active
Imbue

Capacitor

Active
Imbue

Crippling Headshot

Active
Imbue

Crushing Fists

Active
Imbue

Frenzy

Active
Imbue

Glass Cannon

Active
Imbue

Lucky Shot

Active
Imbue

Ricochet

Active
Imbue

Silencer

Active
Imbue

Spellslinger

Active
Imbue

Spiritual Overflow

Active
Imbue

Cheat Death

Active
Imbue

Colossus

Active
Imbue

Divine Barrier

Active
Imbue

Indomitable

Active
Imbue

Infuser

Active
Imbue

Inhibitor

Active
Imbue

Leech

Active
Imbue

Phantom Strike

Active
Imbue

Plated Armor

Active
Imbue

Siphon Bullets

Active
Imbue

Vampiric Burst

Active
Imbue

Witchmail

Active
Imbue

Arctic Blast

Active
Imbue

Cursed Relic

Active
Imbue

Echo Shard

Active
Imbue

Escalating Exposure

Active
Imbue

Ethereal Shift

Active
Imbue

Focus Lens

Active
Imbue

Lightning Scroll

Active
Imbue

Magic Carpet

Active
Imbue

Mercurial Magnum

Active
Imbue

Scourge

Active
Imbue

Vortex Web

Active
Legendary
Average chance
Imbue

Haunting Shot

Active
Imbue

Infinite Rounds

Active
Imbue

Celestial Blessing

Active
Imbue

Cloak of Opportunity

Active
Imbue

Electric Slippers

Active
Imbue

Eternal Gift

Active
Imbue

Nullification Burst

Active
Imbue

Seraphim Wings

Active
Imbue

Shadow Strike

Active
Imbue

Frostbite Charm

Active
Imbue

Mystic Conduit

Active
Imbue

Mystical Piano

Active
Imbue

Omnicharge Signet

Active
Imbue

Prism Blast

Active
Imbue

Unstable Concoction

Active
Low chance
Imbue

Runed Gauntlets

Active
Imbue

Shrink Ray

Active
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Backstory

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See Dynamo/Lore for more story content.

“
As a Scientist, Professor Dynamo always had an inquisitive mind. So when a rift in space and time opened up in central park he was first on the scene to investigate – and while he expected such a majestic sight to be life changing, he was thinking more in a metaphorical way as opposed to having his body atomized and reduced to a tiny dying star.

But while his body is gone, his spirit and lust for knowledge lives on. A tenured professor at Columbia College, Dynamo looks to learn more about his condition while maintaining his class load, after all: he has future minds to inspire.

Update history

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View the full update history: Dynamo/Update history

Update Changes

July 28, 2026

June 30, 2026

May 22, 2026

  • Kinetic Pulse T2 reduced from -18% Bullet Resistance to -15%.
  • Kinetic Pulse spirit scaling reduced from 1.65 to 1.55.
  • Quantum Entanglement T3 changed from dispelling non-ult debuffs to reducing the duration of non-ult debuffs by 50%.

3D model

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Dynamo

Weapon

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Dynamo Weapon
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  • Dynamo portrait
    Dynamo portrait
  • Gloat portrait for Dynamo
    Gloat portrait for Dynamo
  • Critical health portrait for Dynamo
    Critical health portrait for Dynamo
  • Dynamo icon
    Dynamo icon
  • Dynamo in-game render
    Dynamo in-game render
  • Dynamo select background
    Dynamo select background
  • Dynamo reference sheet
    Dynamo reference sheet
  • Dynamo weapon - The Vonnegun
    Dynamo weapon - The Vonnegun
  • A crest of the sun used to show Quantum Entanglement's destination
    A crest of the sun used to show Quantum Entanglement's destination

Typography

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  • Dynamo's name typography
    Dynamo's name typography
  • Dynamo's Italian typography
    Dynamo's Italian typography
  • Dynamo's Russian and Ukrainian typography
    Dynamo's Russian and Ukrainian typography
  • Dynamo's Simplified Chinese typography
    Dynamo's Simplified Chinese typography
  • Dynamo's typography for Brazilian, Spanish, and Spanish-Latin America
    Dynamo's typography for Brazilian, Spanish, and Spanish-Latin America
  • Dynamo's Turkish typography
    Dynamo's Turkish typography

Concept art

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  • Dynamo concept art
    Dynamo concept art
  • "Lil' Dynamo" concept art
    "Lil' Dynamo" concept art

Visual novel

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  • Dynamo visual novel art
    Dynamo visual novel art
  • Dynamo visual novel art - Tuxedo
    Dynamo visual novel art - Tuxedo

Removed/Unused content

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Neon Prime

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  • Sumo model
    Sumo model
  • Sumo using Black Hole
    Sumo using Black Hole

Trivia

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  • Dynamo is also referred to as prof (Professor) in the game files.
  • Dynamo was named Sumo in Neon Prime, and later renamed to Jeong. He was renamed to Dynamo still during Neon Prime.
  • Dynamo is voiced by John Patrick Lowrie,[1] who is known for voicework in other popular Valve titles (e.g. Sniper in Team Fortress 2, Pudge in Dota 2.)
    • In The Binding of Oathkeeper, Dynamo was voiced by Fred Tatasciore, as John wasn't available for recording. These voice lines have since been re-recorded with John.[2]
    • Some of Dynamo's voice lines were based on conversations between John and Deadlock writer Steve Jaros about quantum physics.[3]
  • The name of Dynamo's weapon, the Vonnegun, is an homage to American author Kurt Vonnegut. Ironically, Vonnegut was famously a pacifist and claimed that a virtuous scientist was one who refused to develop weapons.[4]
    • This may also be a reference to Vonnegut's short story Report on the Barnhouse Effect, about a professor who develops the power of telekinesis and calls it "dynamopsychism".
  • When casting Quantum Entanglement, a crest of the sun with a planetary body orbiting around it appears as a destination marker. The crest is styled after Renaissance depictions of the sun, as it sports a hatched style and a serene face.
  • In a concept artwork and in The Binding of Oathkeeper, Dynamo had a different design in which his head had a different shape and was attached to his body, and he wore gloves.
  • One of Dynamo's early concept designs was a paranormal pizza delivery guy called Lil' Dynamo.[5]
  • "Pontificating in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Dynamo in the Hideout.

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 2024-11-29 - John Patrick Lowrie on X - "Glad to be the voice of Dynamo in the new Valve game Deadlock!"
  2. ↑ 2025-02-25 - Kaori; Deadlock Discord - "Fred just was stepping in to record temp stuff when JPL was unable to record so it was always going to be replaced"
  3. ↑ TF2 Sniper Actor Answers Your Questions on YouTube
  4. ↑ Kurt Vonnegut and the Day Scientists Went on Strike on Mental Floss
  5. ↑ 2024-08-10 - Yoshi, Deadlock Discord - "Reminds me of a pizza delivery concept we didn't go with" (...) "That was a version of dynamo yeah, he had a diff ability then"
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