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}}{{Quotation|[[Rem]]|Slork. As long as people keep talking about you, you're not truly dead.}} | |||
'''Fathom''' (or '''Slork''') is an unreleased [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]'', previously available in the [[Hero Labs]] gamemode. This formidable hunter can Breach his enemies' defenses and burn them with Scalding Spray. Grappling himself to walls with the Reefdweller Harpoon, Fathom can surprise stray landwalkers with Lurker's Ambush, making them easy prey. | |||
The former apex predator of [[The Deep]], Fathom wants to defeat the Adversary to prove his worth. While he may be gone, his loyal followers will never forget his true name. | |||
Fathom was added to Hero Labs on [[Update:October 24, 2024|October 24, 2024]], and removed from the game when the mode was discontinued on [[Update:August 18, 2025|August 18, 2025]]. | |||
== Weapon == | |||
{{WeaponCard|Fathom|ph=true|no_description=true}} | |||
== Abilities == | == Abilities == | ||
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== | == Update history == | ||
{{ | {{Update history}} | ||
== Backstory == | |||
{{Fates_Tale|slork}} | |||
=== Lore === | |||
The denizens of the Deep know Fathom's true name.<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|Fathom|file=slork_select_05.mp3|transcription=The sailors called me Fathom, but the denizens of the Deep know me by my true name.}}</ref> | |||
The [[Shopkeeper]] says Fathom "looks like a Slork".<ref name=":1">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|file=Shopkeeper hotdog t4 slork 05.mp3|transcription=Anyone ever tell you you look like a slork?}}</ref> | |||
== Character Interactions == | |||
== | * {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} calls Fathom an "ugly son of a bitch".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Holliday|file=astro_kill_slork_02.mp3|transcription=That was one ugly son of a bitch!}}</ref> | ||
{{ | * {{HeroIcon|Calico}} says [[the Baxter Society]] would eventually come after Fathom.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=nano_kill_slork_01.mp3|transcription=If I didn't kill him, the Baxter Society would have eventually.}}</ref> | ||
* {{HeroIcon|Rem}} tells Fathom (as Slork) that "as long as people keep talking about you, you're not truly dead". <ref name=":2">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Rem|quotes=Rem/Quotes|transcription=Slork. As long as people keep talking about you, you're not truly dead.}}</ref> | |||
== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:Fathom card.png|Fathom portrait | |||
File:Fathom MM.png|Fathom icon | |||
File:Fathom Render.png|Fathom in-game render | |||
File:Fathom Reference Sheet.png|Fathom reference sheet | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
[[File:Slark.png|thumb|Slark]] | |||
* Fathom was based on '''''Dota 2''''''s hero [https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Slark Slark], with whom he shares similar abilities as well as name, Fathom's old name being "Slork" | |||
** "Slork" has been adopted as a nickname for Fathom by some players in the ''Deadlock'' community.<ref>2024-10-25 - Elle Gould for PC Gamer - [https://www.pcgamer.com/games/moba/deadlock-adds-six-new-heroes-only-available-for-veteran-players-but-none-of-that-matters-anymore-because-valve-has-renamed-slork/ Deadlock adds 6 new heroes only available for veteran players, but none of that matters anymore because Valve has renamed Slork]</ref><ref>2024-10-25 - theyungestboy on reddit.com/r/DeadlocktheGame - [https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadlockTheGame/comments/1gbtd5d/petition_to_change_fathom_back_to_slork/ Petition to change Fathom back to Slork]</ref> This is alluded to in-game in the voice line where Fathom mentions his "true name",<ref name=":0" /> as well as a [[Shopkeeper]] voice line.<ref name=":1" /> The dev [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]] has also acknowledged "Slork" on Discord,<ref>2025-03-27 - ZM (@zm) and [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ZM: ''"can you confirm the true name of a certain terrorizor of the Deep?"'' Kaori: ''"I have no fear of The Adversary for my terror belongs to Slork"''</ref><ref>2023-03-27 - [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"keep on Slorking"''</ref> and once adopted a profile picture with the caption "Team Slork".<ref>[[:File:Kaori slork.png|Kaori's "Team Slork" picture]]</ref> | |||
** {{PageRef|name=Celeste}}, {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}, {{PageRef|name=Paige}} and {{PageRef|name=Silver}} all have lines telling Fathom to "keep on Slorkin'."<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm_ally_slork_pass_on_zipline_01.mp3|transcription=Keep on Slorkin'!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman_ally_slork_pass_on_zipline_01.mp3|transcription=Keep Slorkin'.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Allies - Deadlock|voice line]] - ''"Hey, jelly dust! Keep on Slorkin'!"''</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Silver|quotes=Silver/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|transcription=Psst. Keep Slorkin'.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Rem}} has a line telling Fathom, "Slork. As long as people keep talking about you, you're not truly dead."<ref name=":2" /> These are presumed to be humorous references from the developers, similarly to the [https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Shitty_Wizard Shitty Wizard] in ''Dota 2''. | |||
* Fathom's weapon used to be called '''Poison Sprayer'''. | |||
* Fathom was the only hero who had an idle animation in the hero selection screen. | |||
* Fathom had a voice line mentioning [[wikipedia:Hudson_Bay|Hudson Bay]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Fathom|file=slork_select_07.mp3|transcription=The blood of man and god will flood Hudson Bay.}}</ref> However, judging from the context, it was likely intended to be the [[wikipedia:Hudson_River|Hudson River]]. | |||
== References == | |||
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== Navigation == | |||
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“Slork. As long as people keep talking about you, you're not truly dead.— Rem
Fathom (or Slork) is an unreleased Hero in Deadlock, previously available in the Hero Labs gamemode. This formidable hunter can Breach his enemies' defenses and burn them with Scalding Spray. Grappling himself to walls with the Reefdweller Harpoon, Fathom can surprise stray landwalkers with Lurker's Ambush, making them easy prey.
The former apex predator of The Deep, Fathom wants to defeat the Adversary to prove his worth. While he may be gone, his loyal followers will never forget his true name.
Fathom was added to Hero Labs on October 24, 2024, and removed from the game when the mode was discontinued on August 18, 2025.
Weapon
[edit | edit source]Riptide
Spreadshot
Close Range
56 Damage Per Second
Falloff Range
16m ➞ 46m
Abilities
[edit | edit source]Scalding Spray
Scalding Spray
12m
3s
1
8s
40s
Spray scalding water in a cone ahead of you. You build up bonus weapon damage as the spray damages an enemy hero.
x0.372
40
Damage Per Second
x0.0372
5%
Weapon Damage Gain Per Sec
12s
Bonus Duration
1-15s Cooldown
22s Duration
555 Damage Per Second
Breach
Breach
20m
22s
Launch forward, damaging all enemies near where you land and knocking them into the air.
x0.651
80
Damage
13m Explosion Radius
2-8s Cooldown
5120 Damage
Disabled by Slowing HexReefdweller Harpoon
Reefdweller Harpoon
30m
2
2s
30s
Throw a harpoon that latches to a wall or ceiling, and pulls you in. Activates Lurker's Ambush's invisibility while being pulled in. Once hanging attached to the harpoon surface, gain additional charges.
Casting Reefdweller Harpoon does not break invisibility.
Casting Reefdweller Harpoon does not break invisibility.
1-5s Cooldown
25m Cast Range
5After detaching, gain 30% Fire Rate for 7s or until you reload
Casting does not break stealth from Veil Walker or Shadow WeaveDisabled by Slowing HexLurker's Ambush
Lurker's Ambush
30m
50s
Passive: While out of combat and not seen by enemies, heal a portion of your max health every second. If you stand still, you also become invisible, so long as you stay still or crouched and don't perform any actions. While completely invisible, you are invulnerable.
3%
Max Health Regen
1.5s
Fade Time
Hold 4 to charge up a mouthful of sticky spit that damages and slows enemies. Damage and slow duration increase the longer you hold the spit.
Duration is halved if you are not latched to a wall.
Duration is halved if you are not latched to a wall.
x0.651
60
Damage Per Second
-60%
Enemy Move Speed
3.5s
Max Slow Duration
1-15s Cooldown
21s Max Slow Duration
52% Max Health Regen
Debuff duration reduced by Debuff Resist
CC effect suppressed by UnstoppableUpdate history
[edit | edit source]View the full update history: Fathom/Update history
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Backstory
[edit | edit source]“A notorious monster of The Deep, Fathom enjoyed cultivating an aura of mystery and fear around him. He was content feasting on wayward sailors and demanding tithes from selkies, but then The Adversary came and ruined everything. After all, when it came to sowing terror, how could he compete with a genocidal force of nature? It wasn't fair. Something had to be done to save himself from fading into obscurity...and so he seeks to summon the Patrons to ensure that he will always be the apex predator of The Deep.
Lore
[edit | edit source]The denizens of the Deep know Fathom's true name.[1]
The Shopkeeper says Fathom "looks like a Slork".[2]
Character Interactions
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Holliday calls Fathom an "ugly son of a bitch".[3]
Calico says the Baxter Society would eventually come after Fathom.[4]
Rem tells Fathom (as Slork) that "as long as people keep talking about you, you're not truly dead". [5]
Gallery
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Fathom portrait -
Fathom icon -
Fathom in-game render -
Fathom reference sheet
Trivia
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- Fathom was based on Dota 2's hero Slark, with whom he shares similar abilities as well as name, Fathom's old name being "Slork"
- "Slork" has been adopted as a nickname for Fathom by some players in the Deadlock community.[6][7] This is alluded to in-game in the voice line where Fathom mentions his "true name",[1] as well as a Shopkeeper voice line.[2] The dev Kaori has also acknowledged "Slork" on Discord,[8][9] and once adopted a profile picture with the caption "Team Slork".[10]
Celeste, 
The Doorman, 
Paige and 
Silver all have lines telling Fathom to "keep on Slorkin'."[11][12][13][14] Rem has a line telling Fathom, "Slork. As long as people keep talking about you, you're not truly dead."[5] These are presumed to be humorous references from the developers, similarly to the Shitty Wizard in Dota 2.
- Fathom's weapon used to be called Poison Sprayer.
- Fathom was the only hero who had an idle animation in the hero selection screen.
- Fathom had a voice line mentioning Hudson Bay.[15] However, judging from the context, it was likely intended to be the Hudson River.
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Fathom's in-game voice line - "The sailors called me Fathom, but the denizens of the Deep know me by my true name."
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Shopkeeper's in-game voice line - "Anyone ever tell you you look like a slork?"
- ↑ Holliday's in-game voice line - "That was one ugly son of a bitch!"
- ↑ Calico's in-game voice line - "If I didn't kill him, the Baxter Society would have eventually."
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Rem's in-game voice line - "Slork. As long as people keep talking about you, you're not truly dead."
- ↑ 2024-10-25 - Elle Gould for PC Gamer - Deadlock adds 6 new heroes only available for veteran players, but none of that matters anymore because Valve has renamed Slork
- ↑ 2024-10-25 - theyungestboy on reddit.com/r/DeadlocktheGame - Petition to change Fathom back to Slork
- ↑ 2025-03-27 - ZM (@zm) and Kaori; Deadlock Discord - ZM: "can you confirm the true name of a certain terrorizor of the Deep?" Kaori: "I have no fear of The Adversary for my terror belongs to Slork"
- ↑ 2023-03-27 - Kaori; Deadlock Discord - "keep on Slorking"
- ↑ Kaori's "Team Slork" picture
- ↑ Paige's in-game voice line - "Keep on Slorkin'!"
- ↑ The Doorman's in-game voice line - "Keep Slorkin'."
- ↑ Celeste's in-game voice line - "Hey, jelly dust! Keep on Slorkin'!"
- ↑ Silver's in-game voice line - "Psst. Keep Slorkin'."
- ↑ Fathom's in-game voice line - "The blood of man and god will flood Hudson Bay."
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