Ivy has a few motivations for being in the ritual. She wants to keep [[wikipedia:Spanish Harlem|Spanish Harlem]] safe,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"I'll do anything to keep the people of Spanish Harlem safe."''</ref> make life better for the [[The Arroyos|Arroyos]],<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Ivy Start): ''"You wish to make life better for the Arroyos? Complete the ritual, Ivy."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Ivy Start): ''"I know how much you care for the Arroyos, and their future can be secured. All you need to do is complete the ritual."''</ref> find her new purpose in life now that the [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza Syndicate]] has been dismantled,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"I'll find my purpose again."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Ivy Start): ''"You're lost, Ivy. Directionless. But I see beyond what your heart wants. I see what you need. Summon the Archmother so that she may provide it."''</ref> help [[The Arroyos#Carlos Arroyo|Carlos Arroyo]] secure his place as New York's mayor,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Billy|number=1|hero_quote1=Billy|quote1=Oh look, if it isn't Carlos Arroyo's talking billboard for his mayoral campaign.|hero_quote2=Ivy|quote2=I believe in Carlos.}}</ref><ref name=":3">[[Ivy's visual novel|Ivy's Visual Novel]] - [[Ivy's visual novel/Transcription#3e - I Believe In Carlos Arroyo|Chapter 3E]]</ref> and (if she finds out about [[The Arroyos#Sophia Arroyo|Sophia]]'s job as [[Wraith]]'s bookmaker)<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Vyper|number=3|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=Yeah, I just wanted to know how you feel about your sister working for Wraith.|hero_quote2=Ivy|quote2=What are you talking about?}}</ref><ref name=":4">[[Ivy's visual novel|Ivy's Visual Novel]] - [[Ivy's visual novel/Transcription#3c - Career Day|Chapter 3C]]</ref> keep Sophia out of trouble.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Ivy Start): ''"Sophie is in more danger than she could ever know, but this is your chance to keep her safe."''</ref>
[[Ivy's visual novel]] will show her efforts to get a job and support the Arroyos.
Ivy's sister, [[The Arroyos#Sophia Arroyo|Sophia Arroyo]] (or Sophie), is studying at university under {{PageRef|name=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> and works with [[Wraith]] to pay for her tuition.<ref name=":4" /> [[The Arroyos#Carlos Arroyo|Carlos Arroyo]] is a 1st-grade teacher<ref>[[Ivy/Quotes#Conversations|Ivy and Vindicta conversation]] - Vindicta: ''"Carlos sounds like a preschool teacher."'' Ivy: ''"First grade!"''</ref> who's running an election campaign for mayor of [[New York|New York City]].<ref>[[The New York Oracle#Headlines|Newscaster's Headline 59]]: ''"Carlos Arroyo, a community organizer in Spanish Harlem, is rumored to be announcing his candidacy for mayor in the coming weeks."''</ref><ref name=":3" /> Carlos' wife is named [[The Arroyos#Maria Arroyo|Maria]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Tengu kill doorman 04.mp3|context=(killed Doorman)|transcription=I might want to tell Carlos and Maria to cancel their date night at the Baroness.}}</ref> Ivy also has a little brother named [[The Arroyos#Manny Arroyo|Manny]],<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Tengu killstreak mid 03.mp3|transcription=I bet Sophie and Manny would get a kick out of watching me win!}}</ref> who's a fan of {{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Kelvin|number=2|hero_quote1=Ivy|quote1=I know this is an awkward time to ask, but, when this is over, would you be willing to talk to my brother? He's a BIG fan of your adventure stories.}}</ref> The Arroyos are implied to be Catholic.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Tengu kill priest 01.mp3|context=(killed Venator)|transcription=I, uh... I probably shouldn't tell the Arroyos about this.}}</ref>
Ivy is reluctant to leave the Arroyos on their own for too long.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Kelvin|number=1|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=You know, I could use someone like you on one of my expeditions.|hero_quote2=Ivy|quote2=Thanks for the offer, sir, but I don't think I could be away from the Arroyos that long.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Generic Pings|voice line]] (Post-Game Ping): ''"I need to get back to the Arroyos."''</ref> This could be due to the fear that the Arroyos will be hurt if she's away from them for too long.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Patron}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Start Ivy): ''"It's only a matter of time before Mendoza comes for the Arroyos to get to you. Protect them, Ivy. Summon me."''</ref><ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (Taunt Ivy): ''"In five years, one of the Arroyos is going to die, and there is nothing you can do to stop it.''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (Taunt Ivy): ''"If you’re here with me, who is protecting the Arroyos from Mendoza?"''</ref>
Ivy has been alive for 20 years.<ref>[[Ivy's visual novel|Ivy's Visual Novel]] - [[Ivy's visual novel/Transcription#Chapter 1 - Career Day|Chapter 1]] - {{PageRef|name=Ivy}}: ''"For the past 20 years I was so focused on cleaning up Spanish Harlem, I never really thought about what to do when I was finished."''</ref> She doesn't know who created her, but she doesn't care since "her life started when she met the Arroyos".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Victor|number=1|hero_quote1=Victor|quote1=Do you know who made you?|hero_quote2=Ivy|quote2=Who cares? I was a hunk of rock. My life started when I met the Arroyos. Anything before that... Doesn't really matter to me.}}</ref>
Ivy has only recently started leaving Spanish Harlem, and is looking forward to sightseeing.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Holliday|number=3|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=I'm here to catch a killer, not go sightseeing.|hero_quote2=Ivy|quote2=Ok, so, that's totally fair, but! If you decide to go sightseeing, let me know. I've only recently started leaving Spanish Harlem, so it would be nice to have someone to do stuff with that's... not in my family. Not that there's anything wrong with my family, I love...}}</ref> She wants to watch [[wikipedia:South_Pacific_(musical)|South Pacific]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (Unselect): ''"Talvez debería comprar tickets for South Pacific."''</ref>
Ivy is referred to as "the savior of Spanish Harlem",<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|file=Shopkeeper_hotdog_t4_ivy_01.mp3|transcription=It’s a pleasure to serve the savior of Spanish Harlem.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Newscaster_seasonal_tengu_unlock_01.mp3|transcription=The savior of Spanish Harlem continues to melt New York's heart, as she dispenses vigilante justice dressed for the holidays!}}</ref> but she doesn't like the nickname.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Abrams|number=1|hero_quote1=Abrams|quote1=So, you're the savior of Spanish Harlem, huh?|hero_quote2=Ivy|quote2=I really hate that nickname.}}</ref>
Ivy's efforts to save Spanish Harlem were reported by news in Illinois, due to public interest.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Holliday|number=2|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=Heard about you on the news.|hero_quote2=Ivy|quote2=Thought you were from Illinois?|hero_quote3=Holliday|quote3=I am. Turns out lots of people are interested in crimefighting gargoyles.}}</ref>
== Character interactions ==
* Most characters like Ivy and are apologetic when fighting her.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s [[Ivy/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref>
* Ivy is naturally distrustful towards other criminals, especially {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=tengu_kill_wraith_01.mp3|context=(killed Wraith)|transcription=First Mendoza, now you!}}</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Yamato}},<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=tengu_kill_yamato_05.mp3|context=(killed Yamato)|transcription=I took out Mendoza, and I will take out you!}}</ref> who are both leaders of their own criminal organizations. Ivy warns Wraith to stay out of Spanish Harlem.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Wraith|number=2}}</ref>
* Ivy knows {{PageRef|name=Vyper}} from when she used to work for [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza]].<ref name=":02">{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"I stopped you when you worked for Mendoza, and I'll stop you again!"''</ref><ref name=":2">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Ivy|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"Been a while, Vyper."''</ref>
* Ivy knows {{PageRef|name=Paige}} from [[The Arroyos#Manny Arroyo|Manny Arroyo]]'s story time.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"And she was so nice when I took Manny to story hour!"''</ref> She likes Paige and wants to start a book club with her.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"You're a great storyteller, Paige!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"We should start a book club after this!"''</ref>
* Ivy invites {{PageRef|name=Bebop}} and [[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]] over to visit the Arroyos.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Bebop|number=3|hero_quote1=Ivy|quote1=You and Ms. Shelly should come over to the Arroyo's for dinner sometime. Heh, I bet they'd get along great!}}</ref>
* With Sophia being a university student under {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}}, 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>
* Ivy expresses admiration for {{HeroIcon|Shiv}}<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Ivy ally shiv unkillable 01.mp3|context=(in Spanish)|transcription=I love that guy!}}</ref> and calls him a "shampoo ad with knives".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Ivy ally shiv unkillable 02.mp3|transcription=He's like a shampoo ad with knives!}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Billy}} believes that Ivy is a stooge who was used by Carlos Arroyo to become mayor.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Billy|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Billy|number=2|hero_quote1=Ivy|quote1=Why are you so angry?|hero_quote2=Billy|quote2=I don't need to justify shit to Carlos Arroyo's pet gargoyle.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Haze}} appreciates what Ivy did for New York, but believes she wouldn't be a good OSIC agent due to her big heart.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=You did good things for this city. You should feel proud.|hero_quote2=Ivy|quote2=Anyone would have done the same.|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=No, they wouldn't. That's why it took you to do it.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Haze|number=2}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Lash}} likes Ivy due to [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza]]'s hatred towards both of them.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Ivy): ''"Love that you hate Mendoza. Hate that you picked a fight with me."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Lash|number=1}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Seven}} respects Ivy for fighting for her ideals.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Seven|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=I respect you, Ivy.|hero_quote2=Ivy|quote2=I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=Nah, I mean it. You saw the world as it was and decided it was not acceptable to you. That's to be commended.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Apollo}} respects Ivy but believes she shouldn't have saved Spanish Harlem, instead believing that they should've saved themselves rather than rely solely on Ivy.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Ivy): ''"You're a noble woman, Ivy. I'm sure we'll meet again."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Ivy|number=3}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Vindicta}} believes Ivy is naive and warns her that, if she doesn't smarten up soon, someone she cares about will be hurt.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Vindicta|number=3|hero_quote1=Ivy|quote1=The Mendoza Syndicate is gone.|hero_quote2=Vindicta|quote2=That you can see, for now. Ivy, some might mistake your naiveté for charm, but believe me when I say: it's dangerous. And if you don't smarten up soon, someone you care about is going to be hurt.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Warden}} respects Ivy,<ref name=":03">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden kill tengu 01.mp3|context=(killed Ivy)|transcription=She was a noble creature.}}</ref> but he also believes she's "meddling in things she doesn't understand".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Ivy): ''"You're meddling in things you don't understand, Ivy."''</ref>
Internal namesCodenames used for this hero in the game files:
Tengu
Ivy is a Hero in Deadlock. She is a gargoyle-turned-vigilante with potent supportive and disruptive abilities to assist her allies in combat. After setting up a Kudzu Connection with an ally to share healing and buffs, she can summon patches of Entangling Thorns and transform into her Stone Form to damage and stun the enemy while healing herself. With her abilities of flight, she can pick up any ally or bomb and fly them to any point on the battlefield, choosing to either explosively Air Drop them into the middle of the enemy battle group, or rescue an ally from danger.
Ivy's former life as an inanimate gargoyle ended abruptly when she was summoned to life to protect a girl and her family from The Mendoza Syndicate. Vowing to protect her new family, The Arroyos, Ivy began a vigilante mission to dismantle the Syndicate. After 18 years of work, she succeeded at defeating the organization, and now searches outside Spanish Harlem to find a new goal to dedicate her life to.
Connect with a nearby ally to gain bonuses, replicated healing, and ignore the move speed penalty while shooting. Receive 50% of Bonuses with no connection Connection requires line of sight.
x0.18
10%
Fire Rate
x0.15
15%
Bullet Lifesteal
x0.85
35%
Replicated Healing
0mMove Speed
1Tether Count
1
+2m Move Speed
2
+8% Fire Rate and +8% Bullet Lifesteal
5
Ability is always active
Healing amplified by Healing Booster and affected by healing reductionHealing triggers Healing Tempo's unique effect
Ivy has half the bonuses if not attached to an ally.
All health gained from any source is replicated, after applying modifiers.
The only exception to this is the healing provided by Kudzu Connection itself, which is never replicated. However, allies get the bonus Fire Rate and Bullet Lifesteal effects.
If a hero is at max health, any health they would receive is still replicated.
Shared health is treated as having no source player, meaning it is not increased by Healing Booster or other healing buffs.
Stone Form
Stone Form
6m
3s
0
40s
Turn yourself into impervious stone and smash into the ground, stunning and damaging enemies nearby. Heals you for a percentage of your max health.
x0.6
75
Damage
Stun
0.75s
Stun Duration
6%
Max Health Heal
1
7% Max Health Heal
2
-25s Cooldown
5
+0.75s Stun Duration and increased Damage spirit scaling
Grab an ally and take flight with them. Drop your ally to cause an explosion, dealing spirit damage. You and your ally gain increased Outgoing Damage when flying ends.
Cooldown reduced by 30% when used on allies. Taking damage briefly disables using the ability. While lifted, your ally cannot attack and deals -20% damage.
x0.7
115
Explode Damage
20%
Outgoing Damage Bonus
x0
0
Barrier
20mLanding Radius
8sBuff Duration
0%Move Speed
0sDebuff Duration
0%Bullet Resist
0sDuration
0sSilence Duration
1
On Fly End : 300 Barrier to Ivy and ally that scales with Spirit
2
+40% Slow for 3s on enemies hit
5
Silence for 3s on enemies hit. Increases damage and barrier scaling.
The gargoyle didn't know what was happening when it sprang to life... just that a big human and a small human were being hurt. And so the gargoyle leapt to action, sending the attackers fleeing in horror. The small human said thank you and asked the gargoyle's name. The gargoyle didn't have one. And so the small human said, "I'm going to call you Ivy." The gargoyle, being covered in ivy at the time, thought it was a bit obvious, but decided to go along with it for the small human's sake.
The humans asked if Ivy would come home with them so they could show their appreciation, and so Ivy walked with them. That night she learned much. The family were called The Arroyo's. The little one, Sophia. Mofongo is what they called a plate of deliciousness. But most importantly, she learned that the people attacking them were called "The Mendoza Syndicate", and they were hurting people...nice people like The Arroyo's.
18 years have passed since the day the Arroyo's took Ivy home... and during that time she made it her mission to dismantle the Mendoza Syndicate and free Spanish Harlem from its grasp. However the thing about dedicating your life to a single pursuit for nearly 2 decades is that you don't really know what to do once you achieve it. For the first time in her life, Ivy is prepared to venture outside of Spanish Harlem and see what the world has to offer beyond vigilante justice.
Several of Ivy's current animations are derived from those of Kali, an unreleased hero.
Ivy's gun was originally called Cat Dad's Fancy.
Ivy's gun is inspired by the German MP 18 submachine gun modified to resemble a crossbow.
Some of Ivy's voice lines were changed in the 2024-12-06 Update to make her use of Spanish more accurate.
Ivy has the Roman numeral IV carved on her back.
Ivy's wings have a pattern resembling church windows.
"Wishing the Arroyos were in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Ivy in the Hideout.
If Ivy is descending during Stone Form when Knockdown lands, the ability will stop abruptly in the air as if it had reached the ground, stunning nearby targets but not dragging them all the way to the ground.
Healing Booster or other healing buffs.
61 Damage Per Second
Entangling Thorns
6m
4s
1
5s
32s
x0.55
40
-35%
1
Debuff duration reduced by Debuff Resist
Triggers Reactive Barrier
Effect can be dispelled
Disable prevented by Indomitable
CC effect suppressed by Unstoppable
Kudzu Connection
16m
10%
15%
x
Healing amplified by Healing Booster and affected by healing reduction
Healing triggers Healing Tempo's unique effect
Stone Form
Stun
Air Drop
spirit damage. You and your ally gain increased Outgoing Damage when flying ends. 
20%
20m
Landing Radius
8s
Buff Duration
Disabled by Slowing Hex
Ivy portrait
Ivy icon
Ivy in-game render
Ivy select background
Ivy reference sheet
Ivy name typography
Ivy weapon - Protector's Hand
Previous Ivy portrait
Previous Ivy model
Ivy 2024 Winter skin
Unfinished Ivy model art
Unfinished Ivy model
Temporary Ivy icon (2024-09-12 update)
Tengu (Neon Prime)
Gloat portrait for Ivy.
Critical health portrait for Ivy.
Stone Form when 
Knockdown lands, the ability will stop abruptly in the air as if it had reached the ground, stunning nearby targets but not dragging them all the way to the ground.
