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| key = hero_dynamo | | key = hero_dynamo | ||
| voice_actor = John Patrick Lowrie<ref | | voice_actor = John Patrick Lowrie<ref name=":03" /><ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33268153/fullcredits/ Deadlock] on [https://www.imdb.com/ IMDb]</ref> | ||
| release_date = April 16, 2024 | | release_date = April 16, 2024 | ||
| codenames = Prof_dynamo; Prof; Sumo; Jeong | | codenames = Prof_dynamo; Prof; Sumo; Jeong | ||
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Dynamo is married to a woman named Marla.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|file=Prof kill hornet 01.mp3|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> | Dynamo is married to a woman named Marla.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|file=Prof kill hornet 01.mp3|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> | ||
Dynamo was friends with Maximilian Fairfax and the godfather of [[Pocket]], Maximilian's eldest child. According to Dynamo, they are no longer friends. Dynamo calls him "a complicated man".<ref name=":02" /> | Dynamo was friends with Maximilian Fairfax and the godfather of [[Pocket]], Maximilian's eldest child. According to Dynamo, they are no longer friends. Dynamo calls him "a complicated man".<ref name=":02">[[Dynamo/Quotes/Conversations|Dynamo conversations]]</ref> | ||
Dynamo has not touched an [[Astral Gates|Astral Gate]] since his body was transformed.<ref>[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo and Grey Talon conversation]]</ref> | Dynamo has not touched an [[Astral Gates|Astral Gate]] since his body was transformed.<ref>[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo and Grey Talon conversation]]</ref> | ||
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* Dynamo is also referred to as '''prof''' (Professor) in the game files. | * 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 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>2024-11-29 - [https://x.com/johnpatricklowr/status/1862535570838495730 | * 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]]; 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> | ||
* The name of Dynamo's weapon, ''the Vonnegun,'' is a homage to American author [[wikipedia:Kurt_Vonnegut|Kurt Vonnegut]]. | * The name of Dynamo's weapon, ''the Vonnegun,'' is a homage to American author [[wikipedia:Kurt_Vonnegut|Kurt Vonnegut]]. | ||
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Professor Dynamo is a Hero in Deadlock. He is a man of wit, using his brawns and abilities to provide support to his teammates by healing them, teleporting them with him which grants his allies (and himself) a boost to their firing rate, knocking opponents infront of him into the air or, when the time comes, unleashing a Singularity which damages and pulls in enemies.
Once just a mere professor for Columbia College, this would change when, letting his excitement get the best of him, he approached a rift in time which reduced his physical body to a small dying star. Although his body may be gone, his spirit and curiosity live on, with the situation only further fueling his desire for knowledge.
Kinetic Pulse
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5s
26s
spirit damage and applying 
knockup.
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115
Displacement
16m
Pulse Range
5.5m
Pulse Width
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0s
125
Quantum Entanglement
10m
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20s
10m
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1 Stamina Restored
13m
Ally Distance
125
Rejuvenating Aurora
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48s
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Friendly Heal Radius
125
Singularity
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250s
spirit damage over time, applying 
stun, and pulling in nearby enemies.
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75
0%
7m
Singularity Radius
2.75s
Channel Duration
125
48 Damage Per Second
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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.
Dynamo lost his body 50 years before the ritual, during the first Maelstrom.[3][4]
Dynamo is married to a woman named Marla.[5] They have been married for 31 years.[6]
Dynamo was friends with Maximilian Fairfax and the godfather of Pocket, Maximilian's eldest child. According to Dynamo, they are no longer friends. Dynamo calls him "a complicated man".[7]
Dynamo has not touched an Astral Gate since his body was transformed.[8]
Dynamo designed his own gun.[9]
In a Winter season voice line, Dynamo says he didn't sleep the night before the Maelstrom because he was "afraid of death".[10]
Ivy's sister, Sophia Arroyo, is studying at university under Dynamo.[11][7] Ivy worries her fighting Dynamo during the ritual would preconceive him against Sophia.[12]
Pocket's godfather. He recognizes Pocket and says he would have helped them if he knew they were alive.[7]
Haze tells Dynamo that OSIC agent Marlowe has an offer for Dynamo to join them. Dynamo mistakes Marlowe for his wife, Marla.[7]
Kelvin are friends. They last saw each other at the Black Château, before Kelvin disappeared.[7]
Wraith not to take advantage of his students who frequent her establishment.[7]
Warden's backstory - "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."
Dynamo's in-game voice line (lost match) - "It's okay, I've... I've grown used to this body. I can wait another fifty years."
Dynamo's in-game voice line - "For a minute there, I thought Marla was going to be a widow!"
Dynamo's in-game voice line - "T'was the night before the Maelstrom, and all through the house, a Columbia professor got no sleep because he was afraid of death."
Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo) - "I think I just beat up Sophie's professor."
Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo) - "Please don't take that out on Sophie, professor!"
