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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.

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Disruptor

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Weapon Stats
Damage Per Second:	60.5
Bullet Damage:	4.45+0.08
Ammo:	33
Bullets per sec:	13.6
Reload Time:	2.44s
Bullet Velocity:	572m/s
Light Melee:	50+1.58
Heavy Melee:	116+3.67

Information

Voice Actor:	Jeannie Tirado^[1]^[2]
Release Date:	April 24, 2024
Internal names:	Tengu

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.

Innate

Ivy has a passive that alters her aerial movement:

−10% Gravity Scale

Weapon

Protector's Hand

Rapid Fire

Medium Range

61 Damage Per Second

Falloff Range

20m ➞ 58m

Abilities

Entangling Thorns

Summon a patch of choking thorns that damage and slows enemies in its radius.

x0.55

40

Damage Per Second

-35%

Move Speed

1

1 Charges

2

+2m Radius and increased DPS Spirit scaling

5

Enemies caught in thorns for 2s are Immobilized for +1.6s

Debuff duration reduced by Debuff Resist

Triggers Reactive Barrier Effect can be dispelled Disable prevented by Indomitable CC effect suppressed by Unstoppable

Kudzu Connection

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

1 Tether 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 reduction Healing 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 bullet lifesteal component.
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

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

Debuff duration reduced by Debuff Resist Healing amplified by Healing Booster and affected by healing reduction

Triggers Reactive Barrier Healing triggers Healing Tempo's unique effect Disable prevented by Indomitable CC effect suppressed by Unstoppable

Air Drop

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

20m Landing Radius

8s Buff 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.

Debuff duration reduced by Debuff Resist

Triggers Reactive Barrier Disable prevented by Indomitable CC effect suppressed by Unstoppable Disabled by Slowing Hex

Can be self cast, causing Ivy to fly solo, where she can drop a bomb instead of a teammate.

Background

See Ivy/Lore for more story content.

“

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.

Lore

Ivy has a few motivations for being in the ritual. She wants to keep Spanish Harlem safe,^[3] make life better for the Arroyos,^[4]^[5] find her new purpose in life now that the Mendoza Syndicate has been dismantled,^[6]^[7] help Carlos Arroyo secure his place as New York's mayor,^[8]^[9] and (if she finds out about Sophia's job as Wraith's bookmaker)^[10]^[11] keep Sophia out of trouble.^[12]

Ivy's visual novel will show her efforts to get a job and support the Arroyos.

Ivy's sister, Sophia Arroyo (or Sophie), is studying at university under Dynamo,^[13] and works with Wraith to pay for her tuition.^[11] Carlos Arroyo is a 1st-grade teacher^[14] who's running an election campaign for mayor of New York City.^[15]^[9] Carlos' wife is named Maria.^[16] Ivy also has a little brother named Manny,^[17] who's a fan of Kelvin.^[18] The Arroyos are implied to be Catholic.^[19]

Ivy is reluctant to leave the Arroyos on their own for too long.^[20]^[21] This could be due to the fear that the Arroyos will be hurt if she's away from them for too long.^[22]^[23]^[24]

Ivy has been alive for 20 years.^[25] She doesn't know who created her, but she doesn't care since "her life started when she met the Arroyos".^[26]

Ivy has only recently started leaving Spanish Harlem, and is looking forward to sightseeing.^[27] She wants to watch South Pacific.^[28]

Ivy is referred to as "the savior of Spanish Harlem",^[29]^[30] but she doesn't like the nickname.^[31]

Ivy's efforts to save Spanish Harlem were reported by news in Illinois, due to public interest.^[32]

Character interactions

Most characters like Ivy and are apologetic when fighting her.^[33]
Ivy is naturally distrustful towards other criminals, especially Wraith^[34] and Yamato,^[35] who are both leaders of their own criminal organizations. Ivy warns Wraith to stay out of Spanish Harlem.^[36]
Ivy knows Vyper from when she used to work for Mendoza.^[37]^[38]^[39]
Ivy knows Paige from Manny Arroyo's story time.^[40] She likes Paige and wants to start a book club with her.^[41]^[42]
Ivy invites Bebop and Ms. Shelly over to visit the Arroyos.^[43]
With Sophia being a university student under Dynamo, Ivy worries her fighting Dynamo during the ritual would preconceive him against Sophia.^[44] Dynamo reaffirms Ivy that Sophia's grades won't be affected by Ivy's actions in the ritual.^[45]
Ivy expresses admiration for Shiv^[46] and calls him a "shampoo ad with knives".^[47]
Billy believes that Ivy is a stooge who was used by Carlos Arroyo to become mayor.^[48]^[49]
Haze appreciates what Ivy did for New York, but believes she wouldn't be a good OSIC agent due to her big heart.^[50]^[51]
Lash likes Ivy due to Mendoza's hatred towards both of them.^[52]^[53]
Seven respects Ivy for fighting for her ideals.^[54]
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.^[55]^[56]
Vindicta believes Ivy is naive and warns her that, if she doesn't smarten up soon, someone she cares about will be hurt.^[57]
Warden respects Ivy,^[58] but he also believes she's "meddling in things she doesn't understand".^[59]

Update history

View the full update history: Ivy/Update history

Update	Changes
August 12, 2026	Stone Form T3 stun duration reduced from +1s to +0.75s.
July 28, 2026	Stone Form T3 spirit scaling reduced from +1.7 to +1.5.
June 30, 2026	Entangling Thorns spirit scaling increased from 0.45 to 0.55. Kudzu Connection replicated healing per boon scale increased from +0.5 to +0.85. Air Drop cooldown reduction when used on allies increased from -25% to -30%. Air Drop cooldown increased from 85s to 100s. (Global ult change)

Gallery

Ivy portrait
Ivy icon
Ivy in-game render
Ivy select background
Ivy reference sheet
Ivy name typography
Ivy weapon - Protector's Hand
Ivy with Abrams and a Trooper in the "Learn to play" menu art
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.

Trivia

Ivy was named Tengu in Neon Prime.
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.

References

↑ 2024-08-24 - Kaori; Deadlock Discord - "[Ivy is] jeannie tirado"
↑ Deadlock on IMDb
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (Select): "I'll do anything to keep the people of Spanish Harlem safe."
↑ Hidden King's in-game voice line (Ivy Start): "You wish to make life better for the Arroyos? Complete the ritual, Ivy."
↑ Archmother's in-game 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."
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (Select): "I'll find my purpose again."
↑ Archmother's in-game 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."
↑ Ivy And Billy Conversation 1 - "Oh look, if it isn't Carlos Arroyo's talking billboard for his mayoral campaign." - "I believe in Carlos."
↑ ^9.0 ^9.1 Ivy's Visual Novel - Chapter 3E
↑ Ivy And Vyper Conversation 3 - "Yeah, I just wanted to know how you feel about your sister working for Wraith." - "What are you talking about?"
↑ ^11.0 ^11.1 Ivy's Visual Novel - Chapter 3C
↑ Hidden King's in-game voice line (Ivy Start): "Sophie is in more danger than she could ever know, but this is your chance to keep her safe."
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo) - "I think I just beat up Sophie's professor."
↑ Ivy and Vindicta conversation - Vindicta: "Carlos sounds like a preschool teacher." Ivy: "First grade!"
↑ 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."
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Doorman) - "I might want to tell Carlos and Maria to cancel their date night at the Baroness."
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line - "I bet Sophie and Manny would get a kick out of watching me win!"
↑ Ivy And Kelvin Conversation 2 - "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."
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Venator) - "I, uh... I probably shouldn't tell the Arroyos about this."
↑ Ivy And Kelvin Conversation 1 - "You know, I could use someone like you on one of my expeditions." - "Thanks for the offer, sir, but I don't think I could be away from the Arroyos that long."
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (Post-Game Ping): "I need to get back to the Arroyos."
↑ Patron's in-game 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."
↑ The Doorman's in-game 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.
↑ The Doorman's in-game voice line (Taunt Ivy): "If you’re here with me, who is protecting the Arroyos from Mendoza?"
↑ Ivy's Visual Novel - Chapter 1 - 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."
↑ Ivy And Victor Conversation 1 - "Do you know who made you?" - "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."
↑ Ivy And Holliday Conversation 3 - "I'm here to catch a killer, not go sightseeing." - "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..."
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (Unselect): "Talvez debería comprar tickets for South Pacific."
↑ Shopkeeper's in-game voice line - "It’s a pleasure to serve the savior of Spanish Harlem."
↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "The savior of Spanish Harlem continues to melt New York's heart, as she dispenses vigilante justice dressed for the holidays!"
↑ Ivy And Abrams Conversation 1 - "So, you're the savior of Spanish Harlem, huh?" - "I really hate that nickname."
↑ Ivy And Holliday Conversation 2 - "Heard about you on the news." - "Thought you were from Illinois?" - "I am. Turns out lots of people are interested in crimefighting gargoyles."
↑ Ivy's other character interactions
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Wraith) - "First Mendoza, now you!"
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Yamato) - "I took out Mendoza, and I will take out you!"
↑ Ivy And Wraith Conversation 2
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (Killed Vyper): "I stopped you when you worked for Mendoza, and I'll stop you again!"
↑ Vyper And Ivy Conversation 2
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (Killed Vyper): "Been a while, Vyper."
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (Killed Paige): "And she was so nice when I took Manny to story hour!"
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (Killed Paige): "You're a great storyteller, Paige!"
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (Killed Paige): "We should start a book club after this!"
↑ Ivy And Bebop Conversation 3 - "You and Ms. Shelly should come over to the Arroyo's for dinner sometime. Heh, I bet they'd get along great!"
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo) - "Please don't take that out on Sophie, professor!"
↑ Dynamo's in-game voice line (Killed Ivy): "I assure you, Ivy, your behavior will not impact my grading of Sophia Arroyo."
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (in Spanish) - "I love that guy!"
↑ Ivy's in-game voice line - "He's like a shampoo ad with knives!"
↑ Ivy And Billy Conversation 1
↑ Ivy And Billy Conversation 2 - "Why are you so angry?" - "I don't need to justify shit to Carlos Arroyo's pet gargoyle."
↑ Ivy And Haze Conversation 1 - "You did good things for this city. You should feel proud." - "Anyone would have done the same." - "No, they wouldn't. That's why it took you to do it."
↑ Ivy And Haze Conversation 2
↑ Lash's in-game voice line (Killed Ivy): "Love that you hate Mendoza. Hate that you picked a fight with me."
↑ Ivy And Lash Conversation 1
↑ Ivy And Seven Conversation 2 - "I respect you, Ivy." - "I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop." - "Nah, I mean it. You saw the world as it was and decided it was not acceptable to you. That's to be commended."
↑ Apollo's in-game voice line (killed Ivy): "You're a noble woman, Ivy. I'm sure we'll meet again."
↑ Apollo And Ivy Conversation 3
↑ Ivy And Vindicta Conversation 3 - "The Mendoza Syndicate is gone." - "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."
↑ Warden's in-game voice line (killed Ivy) - "She was a noble creature."
↑ Warden's in-game voice line (killed Ivy): "You're meddling in things you don't understand, Ivy."