Lady Geist is a Hero in Deadlock. A socialite with a necromantic pact, Lady Geist consumes her own health for her abilities while draining the life away from opponents. Sacrificing her life force to launch Essence Bombs and Malice "Blood Shards", Lady Geist can regain lost health with Life Drain, sapping enemy heroes and units of their health. Her Soul Exchange swaps health values with an enemy hero, turning the odds against them for a killing blow.
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The Toast of the Town, Lady Geist was famed by all and invited to every ball and gala in the city... until her beauty faded in her old age and left her with only memories and stories of her glory. In desperation, she formed a pact with a powerful spirit and bound it by powerful wards until she was safe and young again. All she needs to do now is feed on the life force of her fellows to maintain her beauty... and hope desperately that the Oathkeeper will stay bound.
Essence Bomb
7m
0
14s
x1.22
90
30%
0.65s
Arming Duration
0s
1 2 5
Life Drain
18m
2.5s
0
34s
x0.323
24
100%
Damage to Heal
28m
Max Tether Range
1 2 5
Malice
0
6s
x0.558
23
9%
3 Blood Shards
5 Max Stacks
7%
15%
9s
Debuff Duration
4s
Slow Duration
1 2 5
Soul Exchange
5.5m
0.25s
0
220s
30%
30%
0s
Buff Duration
0s
Silence Duration
0m
Silence Radius
1 2 5
Mystic Reverb.
44 Damage Per Second
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See Lady Geist/Lore for more story content.
“Once, Lady Jeanne Geist was the toast of the town. But as time passed and her beauty faded she found herself further and further from her glory days in High Society until finally she was nothing more than a frail woman in a nursing home, telling stories of a glorious past. And that’s when Oathkeeper revealed himself. A powerful spirit from another plane, Oathkeeper offered her a path to reclaim her past glories… he could restore her youth; all she had to do was drain the essence of the living to sustain herself.
Geist was torn. Obviously murder was ghoulish business, and undoubtedly Oathkeeper was not an entity that could be trusted… but still, the thought of having a second chance of reliving her youth was too good to pass up. And so she concocted a plan: after making a pact with Oathkeeper she would bind and ward him, limiting his influence and pull over her. Oathkeeper would still get fed; but on her terms, not his.
However, as years have turned to decades; the strength of the Ward has weakened, and Oathkeeper hungers more than he ever has in the past…
This section contains spoilers for The Binding of Oathkeeper.
Lady Jeanne Geist (married name) was born in France, in 1815. She married German artist Johann Geist.[2] Jeanne and Johann had a son named Walter in 1850, and Johann died in 1880.[3]
Circa 1899, when Jeanne was around 84 years old, the first Maelstrom happened, bringing various supernatural forces to Earth, and the spirit Oathkeeper was one of them. Jeanne made a pact with Oathkeeper to regain her youth in exchange for draining the life of others. She was initially reluctant, but accepted the deal. However, with the help of Walter, she made a ward to keep Oathkeeper under control. As the ward was "against the spirit of the deal," Oathkeeper promised to make Jeanne suffer if he ever broke free.
Walter had a son whom he named after his father, Johann "Jr." Johann Jr. became a doctor, and after Walter died, he did the maintenance of his grandmother's ward. Jeanne and Walter had "a terrible sense of humor", according to Johann Jr.
Now, 50 years after her initial pact and on the eve of the second Maelstrom, Geist has to decide how she'll deal with Oathkeeper, and whether she'll continue to kill others to stay young or accept her natural aging and eventual death.[4]
While her exact motivations change depending on what path she takes in The Binding of Oathkeeper, Lady Geist's main goal in the ritual is to prevent Oathkeeper from breaking free and killing her.[5][6][7][8]
Lady Geist holds her public image in extremely high regard.[9][10][11][12]
Lady Geist is fashionable and well-versed in notable haberdasheries and brands.[13][14][15]
Lady Geist seems to own a foundation for homeless people.[16] Johann Geist used to take her to "hundreds" of fundraisers in the past.[17]
Lady Geist enjoys going to Jezebel's and offers to help prevent the bar from being shut down by the Alchemy Bureau.[18][19][20] She used to like the Baroness Hotel, but believes their "standards went to hell."[21][22] Lady Geist visited the Paradox Museum once, and thought it was "cliché and overwrought."[23]
It's implied that, had Lady Geist made her deal with Oathkeeper transparent, she would've been hunted down by the Baxter Society.[24] The OSIC are aware of her deal with Oathkeeper and are keeping an eye on her, but haven't sent a Sandman after her yet.[25][26][27]
Lady Geist's gun was a gift from Johann Geist.[28]
Lady Geist's hair smells vaguely like flowers.[29]
Kelvin's Arctic expedition.[30][31]
Paradox.[32] Paradox has stolen one of her husband's paintings.[33][34]
Abrams moves in to Lady Geist's apartment.[35]
Infernus.[4] She refers to Infernus as "Fern" and "her bartender".[36][37] She likes Infernus' recipe of gin and tonic.[38]
Mirage and wants to talk to Nashala.[39][40][41]
Shiv attractive and asks to have a drink with him after the ritual.[42][43]
Mo & Krill.[44][45]
Pocket, but doesn't know that they're Arin Fairfax.[16][46]
Calico "reeks of new money".[47] She doesn't like Calico's cat, Ava.[48]
Mina has "potential" and respects her ambition.[50][51]
Billy as "William". She never calls him Billy.
Victor to Johann Jr. to see if he can help Victor.[12]
Drifter and Oathkeeper know each other. Drifter wants Lady Geist to set Oathkeeper free.[52][53]
Holliday threatens to find out and uncover Lady Geist's crimes.[54] Billy hates Lady Geist for being upper-class.[55][56]
Vyper wants to steal Lady Geist's earrings.[57][58] Mina adores everything about Lady Geist.[59][60][61] Mina wants to dress Geist for the Met Gala.[62] Calico,[63] 
Grey Talon,[64] Mirage[65] and 
Seven,[66] think that Lady Geist was foolish to make a deal with Oathkeeper. 
Amber Hand's in-game voice line (Lady Geist start): "Time is running out, Lady Geist. Summon me before Oathkeeper breaks free."
Sapphire Flame's in-game voice line (Lady Geist start): "Lady Geist, your condition demands a permanent solution, summon me and let me help you."
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (pre-game ping): "Soon I'll be free of you, Oathkeeper."
The Doorman's in-game voice line (taunt Lady Geist): "That ward on your arm won’t hold forever, Geist. Oathkeeper is coming for you."
"I can't believe I'm about to be seen with a criminal." - "I think public image is the least of your worries." - "It's the only thing to worry about. If I die, I won't have to deal with the shame of associating with you."
"It's unbelievable. I was killed because people thought I was someone like you. Meanwhile, you're an actual monster, and you get to run around like the belle of the ball." - "That's because I am the belle of the ball."
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (Happy): "I'll be the talk of the town!"
"Who did you rob for that overcoat?" - "Excuse me?" - "That jacket is a Kelsey Evans. There's no way someone like you could afford it. Who did you rob?"
"You were one of the urchins my foundation paraded around for good press, weren't you?"
"I was talking about pretending to be interested in people at fundraisers. I've seen you work the room at Fairfax's parties, it's... something else." - "Oh. Johann dragged me to hundreds of those before. It's second nature."
"I'm assuming there will be a celebration at Jezebel's after we win?" - "You know it."
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed The Doorman): "The Baroness is a shell of its past glory."
"You know... You're lucky. If the Baxter Society knew about your arrangement with Oathkeeper, they probably would have put you in the ground." - "Don't be dramatic. The Baxter Society hunts rampaging monsters, not spirits under lock and key." - "Oathkeeper's not the rampaging monster."
"The Oathkeeper issue needs to be resolved, Lady Geist." - "It will be." - "Good. If it's not, the OSIC will have to intervene."
"Don't worry Lady Geist, I'm not here for you today." - "Today?" - "Forget I said anything."
Lady Geist: "What good is eternal life if I spend it in an OSIC oubliette? And we both know that's exactly where I would end up if I gave in to your every whim."
"Nice gun." - "It was a gift from my husband."
"I don't have a nose, but if I did, I bet your hair would smell like flowers." - "It... kind of does, actually."
"I never got to say thank you for you patronage, Lady Geist." - "Sarcasm doesn't suit you, Kelvin." - "I'm serious! Obviously, the expedition didn't go as planned, but we wouldn't have had the opportunity were it not for your funding."
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Kelvin): "Consider this the official removal of my funding."
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Paradox) - "I've waited 50 years for this."
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Paradox) - "First my husband. Now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?"
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Infernus mid ult): "Sorry, Fern. I'll give you a nice tip tomorrow."
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (ally Infernus killed): "They killed my bartender!"
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Infernus) - "Ugh. He was the only one who knew how to make a proper gin and tonic. Pity."
"Good help is hard to find. Nashala is lucky to have you." - "It's an honor to serve her." - "Oh, I like you."
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Mirage): "At least he was a gentleman."
"You managed to make a pompadour look attractive." - "Wait til you see me stab somethin’." - "Darling, you're a delight."
"It's nice to meet you, Lady Geist!" - "Ugh. It talks."
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Mo & Krill): "Wretched little creature."
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Pocket): "They looked familiar."
Lady Geist's in-game voice line - "Ugh. She reeked of new money."
Lady Geist's in-game voice line - "That cat is revolting."
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (Killed Mina) - "She has... Potential."
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (Killed Mina): "She has my ambition... But not my talent, I'm afraid."
Drifter's in-game voice line - "I can't have you putting someone as fun as Oathkeeper under lock and key, Geist."
"You're a monster." - "Excuse me?" - "You've done some horrible things, and after I stop the Troubadour, I'm gonna find out what."
Billy's in-game voice line (killed Lady Geist): "You New York elites can all go to hell!"
Vyper's in-game voice line (killed Lady Geist): "I kinda wanna steal her earrings."
Mina's in-game voice line (select) - "I hope I get to work with Lady Geist. She's an icon!"
Mina's in-game voice line (Killed Lady Geist) - "I don't care that she tried to kill me. Lady Geist is amazing!"
Mina's in-game voice line (huge Soul Exchange): "She. Is. Perfection!"
Mina's in-game voice line - "Well, that might have killed my chances of dressing her for the Met Gala."
Calico's in-game voice line (killed Lady Geist): "Only a fool would make a deal with Oathkeeper."
"You were a fool to make a deal with that thing."
Mirage's in-game voice line (killed Lady Geist): "I may be Nashala's servant, but you are the Oathkeeper's slave."
"I see you're finally adressing your Oathkeeper problem." - "What do you know about Oathkeeper?" - "I know that Faustian Bargains rarely have happy endings."
