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A champion of an underground fighting arena, Lash has built a reputation as a tough and unsavoury character.

== Backstory ==

{{Fates_Tale|lash}}

== Overview ==

Lash's wish and motives in the ritual are currently unknown. He does, however, know exactly what he wants from the [[Patron|Patrons]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"Oh, I'll summon the Patrons. And when I do, I know exactly what I'm wishing for."''</ref>

=== Biography ===
Lash is a champion of the [[Bear Pit]], an underground arena of blood sport where spectators gamble on matches.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Victor|number=1|hero_quote1=Lash|quote1=You should fight in the bear pit.|hero_quote2=Victor|quote2=I'm not into getting mauled by grizzlies.|hero_quote3=Lash|quote3=It's not a literal bear pit. It's a fight club where the winner gets the honor of losing to me.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Seven|number=3|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=You're the pitfighter, yes?|hero_quote2=Lash|quote2=Uh... You mispronounced "champion".}}</ref>

Lash is referred to by others as a "[[wikipedia:Dockworker|stevedore]]" (dockworker).<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mo & Krill|file=krill_ping_see_lash_02.mp3|transcription=Oh, look. A stevedore!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman power4 on lash short.mp3|transcription=Oh look, a stevedore with delusions of grandeur.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Lash): ''"I won't be bullied by a stevedore."''</ref> He also has anchor tattoos on his shoulders, and his {{AbilityIcon|Death Slam}} ability has [[Lash/Sounds#Death Slam|ship horn sound effects]].

Instead of a traditional dockworker, Lash may be an airship worker, as airships are the primary means of air transport in the ''Deadlock'' universe.<ref>2024-08-31 - [[Yoshi]]; [[:File:Yoshi Lore Hint from Discord.jpg|Deadlock Discord]] - ''"a random lore thing is that airplanes aren't a thing in this world, they use airships instead powered by wind spirits (zephyrs)"''</ref> This is supported by his air mobility in gameplay. The anchor tattoo in Lash's previous model was surrounded by wind shapes.<ref>[[:File:Discord @Willkels- Connection Between Lash Tattoo and Zephyr.jpg|@willkels's Discord message]] about the connection between Lash's shoulder tattoo and Zephyrs.</ref>

=== Personality ===
Lash refers to himself as "The Lash".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Ground Strike|voice line]] (use Grapple): ''"Here comes The Lash!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"Don't be hard on yourself. Everyone loses to The Lash."''</ref> He also calls himself "The God of Combat" and "God's gift to Combat". <ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Lady Geist|number=2|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=Tell me you're competent.|hero_quote2=Lash|quote2=Competent? No, I am god's gift to combat.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (Ping Pre-Game): ''"I hope you're all ready to watch the god of combat do his thing."''</ref> He frequently flirts with women (who generally shut down or ignore his attempts) and likes to give nicknames to others.

=== Information ===
Lash donates 3% of his earnings to his charity called "Lash-Back", dedicated to children "that kind of suck".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|Lash|file=Lash select 13 charity.mp3|transcription=You know it's important to give back. That's why I'm taking three percent of my earnings a day and donating them to Lash Back. It's my charity dedicated to children who kinda suck.}}</ref>

Lash likes to drink mimosas,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lash|file=Lash concerned 03.mp3|transcription=Eh, you know, I probably shouldn't have had those six Mimosas before the fight.}}</ref> a cocktail made with chilled sparkling wine and orange juice. He has an open tab at [[Jezebel's]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Infernus|suffix='|file=Inferno ally lash pass on zipline 01.mp3|transcription=Don't die before you close your tab, Lash!}}</ref>

Lash has not gone to college.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lash|file=Lash_kill_dynamo_02.mp3|transcription=And this is why I never bothered with college!}}</ref>

== Character Relationships ==
=== {{HeroIcon|Bebop}} ===
Lash and Bebop have a rivalry fueled by hate for each other.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lash|file=Lash_select_06.mp3|transcription=Reason number 87 I'm better than Bebop: He's Bebop.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Bebop}}'s in-game [[Bebop/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"The only way this day gets any better is if I get to punch Lash in the face."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Bebop|hero2=Viscous|number=1|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=I hear Lash doesn't like you.|hero_quote2=Bebop|quote2=Heh, he does not!}}</ref> Lash used to use an uppercut instead of Ground Strike, but refused to use it ever again after seeing Bebop use an uppercut.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"Fun little fact: The Lash used to do an uppercut. And then I saw Bebop do an uppercut and I knew right then and there that I would never do one again."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Ground Strike|voice line]] (Upgrade Ground Strike): ''"This used to be an uppercut... Then I grew as a person, y'know, meanwhile Bebop is still throwing uppercuts because he sucks.''</ref> Bebop has beaten Lash in the Bear Pit once,<ref name=":0" /> and Lash has beaten Bebop at least once afterwards.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Bebop}}'s in-game [[Bebop/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Lash): ''"Like I told ya, Lash: beatin' me was a fluke!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Bebop): ''"Once again, Lash rights a great wrong!"''</ref> Neither Bebop nor Lash elaborate on why they hate the other so much.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Bebop|hero2=Pocket|number=2|hero_quote1=Pocket|quote1=Why do you hate Lash?|hero_quote2=Bebop|quote2=He's Lash.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Ivy|number=3|hero_quote1=Ivy|quote1=Why do you hate Bebop so much?|hero_quote2=Lash|quote2=You've obviously never met Bebop.}}</ref>

Lash has at least 87 reasons why he's better than Bebop.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"Reason number 87 I'm better than Bebop: He's Bebop."''</ref>

Lash mocks {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} for betting on Bebop,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|Lash|file=Lash kill wraith 02.mp3|context=(killed Wraith)|transcription=Backed the wrong horse, Wraith... Like always.}}</ref> and Wraith teases Lash because he lost to Bebop "one time".<ref name=":0">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Wraith|number=2|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=You're the guy that lost to Bebop.|hero_quote2=Lash|quote2=One time.|hero_quote3=Wraith|quote3=One time is all it takes to be a loser.}}</ref>

=== {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} ===
(Ivy VN stuff)

=== {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} ===
Vyper loves Lash and is obsessed with him.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill lash 02.mp3|context=(killed Lash)|transcription=I love you.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill lash 04.mp3|transcription=Probably a bad time to ask for an autograph?}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vindicta|hero2=Vyper|number=2|hero_quote1=Vindicta|quote1=You're the woman infatuated with Lash, right?|hero_quote2=Vyper|quote2=Oh, come on, everyone loves Lash.}}</ref> She has watched him sleep (without his knowledge)<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Vyper|number=1|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=You smell even better when you're awake.}}</ref> and sends Lash letters made to "stand out" (the contents of the letters are unknown, but they do make Lash uncomfortable).<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Vyper|number=3|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=You get the letters I sent you when I was in jail?|hero_quote2=Lash|quote2=Yeah. They were... Very specific.|hero_quote3=Vyper|quote3=Yeah, well, y'know, I'm sure you get a lot of fan mail, so... Wanted to make sure they stood out.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"Maybe now she'll stop sending me mail."''</ref> When Vyper flirts with {{PageRef|name=Billy}}, she asks if she can call him "Lash".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Billy|hero2=Vyper|number=1}}</ref>

Lash is scared of Vyper's obsession with him and wants her to leave him alone.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"I need her to leave me alone!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"Oh, I hope she got the message..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Ally Vyper Killed): ''"They took out Vyper! Thank God..."''</ref>

== Character Interactions ==
* Lash attempts to flirt with {{HeroIcon|Haze}}, {{HeroIcon|Holliday}}, {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}, and {{HeroIcon|Mcginnis}}.<ref>[[Lash/Quotes#Conversations|Lash conversations]]</ref>
* Lash respects {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} for her war against Mendoza.<ref name=":1">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Ivy|number=1|hero_quote1=Lash|quote1=Looking forward to working with you, Ivy.|hero_quote2=Ivy|quote2=Really?|hero_quote3=Lash|quote3=You're the only person in New York that Mendoza hates more than me, and that is impressive.}}</ref><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>
* Lash once beat up {{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s friend Lenny in the Bear Pit.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Lash): ''"That’s for what ya did to Lenny in the Bear Pit!"''</ref>
* [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza]] once told {{PageRef|name=Wraith}} to bet money on Lash throwing a pit fight, which Lash proceeded to win.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Wraith|number=1|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=Mendoza said you were gonna take a dive in that fight.|hero_quote2=Lash|quote2=Mendoza says a lot of stupid shit.|hero_quote3=Wraith|quote3=I lost a lot of money.}}</ref> The only person Mendoza hates more than Lash is {{PageRef|name=Ivy}}.<ref name=":1" /> In [[Ivy's visual novel|Ivy's Visual Novel]], Mendoza sent some goons to beat up Lash.<ref>[[Ivy's visual novel/Transcription#4e - Helping Hand|Ivy's Visual Novel - Chapter 4E]]</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Seven}} believes Lash's ego is almost as big as {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}}'s.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|file=Gigawatt kill lash 01.mp3|context=(killed Lash)|transcription=His ego is almost as big as Kelvin's.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Billy}},<ref name=":2" /> {{PageRef|name=Kelvin}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Kelvin|number=1|hero_quote1=Lash|quote1=Nice beard.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Nice moustache.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Lash): ''"The moustache is all that's impressive about you, Lash."''</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Venator}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Lash): ''"Lash, the only thing impressive about you is your moustache."''</ref> compliment Lash's moustache. Billy also says Lash is "chiseled like a Greek god".<ref name=":2">{{PageRef|name=Billy}}'s in-game [[Billy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Lash): ''"You think you're special cuz you're chiseled like a Greek god and got a sexy moustache?"''</ref>
** {{PageRef|name=Rem}} wants Lash's moustache.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Lash): ''"I want his moustache."''</ref>
* The {{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}} calls Lash a "[[wikipedia:Boston_Celtics|Celtics]] fan"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|quotes=Shopkeeper|transcription=Lash, Even a Celtics fan deserves to have a happy holiday.}}</ref> and "the poster boy for the Celtics".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|file=Shopkeeper_hotdog_t4_lash_01.mp3|transcription=Wow, if it isn't the poster boy for the Celtics!}}</ref> The Boston Celtics basketball team has a [[wikipedia:Celtics–Knicks_rivalry|historic rivalry]] with the [[wikipedia:New_York_Knicks|New York Knicks]], which is referenced in other voice lines.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Trapper|file=trapper_select_03.mp3|transcription=First I summon a god, then I watch the Knickerbockers destroy the Celtics!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_seasonal_headline_09_alt_01.mp3|transcription=The Knickerbockers' losing streak continues, after a humiliating defeat to the Celtics. In unrelated news, no one likes the Celtics.}}</ref>

=== Nicknames ===
As an asshole, Lash has a lot of nicknames for the other heroes in the game. Some of these nicknames include:

* {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}: Bluey,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Ping See Abrams): ''"There's Bluey."''</ref> Blue boy.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Abrams|number=1|hero_quote1=Lash|quote1=Alright blue boy, ahhh, let's get to work.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Drifter}}: Murder hobo,<ref name=":3" /> Mobo.<ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Drifter|number=1|hero_quote1=Lash|quote1=So what are you supposed to be, some kind of murder hobo?|hero_quote2=Drifter|quote2=They call me the Drifter.|hero_quote3=Lash|quote3=Don't know if that has a better mouthfeel, but whatever Mobo, it's your life.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}: Domehead.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Pass Dynamo on Zipline): ''"Move it, Domehead!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}: Grandpa.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Grey Talon): ''"Sorry, grandpa!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Haze}}: Smoke Show.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Lash|quote1=Well, lucky me, I get to work with the smoke show.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: Matchstick.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"Last call, matchstick!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Ivy}}: Sweet Wings.<ref>[[Ivy's visual novel/Transcription#4e - Helping Hand|Ivy's Visual Novel - Chapter 4E]] - {{PageRef|name=Lash}}: ''"Ohh... I like you, sweet wings."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}: Green-armed Sally,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Lady Geist|number=1|hero_quote1=Lash|quote1=Well, take a look at green-armed Sally.}}</ref> Sally Succubus,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Lady Geist): ''"Bye-bye, Sally Succubus!"''</ref> Grandma.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Lady Geist): ''"Not your day, grandma!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=McGinnis}}: McG.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed McGinnis): ''"Too bad, McG! You just don't got what it takes."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Paradox}}: Little Miss Fishbowl Head.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"Took down little miss fishbowl head."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Seven}}: Glowstick.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Pass Seven on Zipline): ''"Give 'em hell, glowstick!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Shiv}}: Pretty Boy.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Ping Shiv Dead): ''"Pretty Boy's dead!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Victor}}: Patchwork, Patches,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Victor|number=2|hero_quote1=Lash|quote1=Ready to do this, Patchwork?|hero_quote2=Lash|quote2=You got me there, Patches!}}</ref> Corpse Boy.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Victor|number=3|hero_quote1=Lash|quote1=Here's a plan, Corpse Boy. You draw their fire, and I'll swing in and save the day.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Viscous}}: Gooey,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Ally Viscous Killed): ''"They... took out gooey."''</ref> Goo Boy.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Viscous): ''"Better luck next time, goo boy."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Warden}}: Creepy, Vomitus, Tailor Inferior.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s [[Lash/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|unused voice lines]]</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Wraith}}: Four-Arms.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Wraith|number=3|hero_quote1=Lash|quote1=Buckle up Four Arms, The Lash is about to take you on a one-way trip to victory city.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Yamato}}: Mama,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Pass Yamato on Zipline): ''"Arigato, mama!"''</ref> Mamacita.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Pass Yamato on Zipline): ''"Arigato, mamacita!"''</ref>

== Removed Lore ==
[[File:Lash Neon Prime.png|thumb|''Neon Prime'' Lash]]

=== Neon Prime ===
In ''[[Neon Prime]]'', Lash owned a [[Neon Prime lore#Lash's Dojo|dojo]]. He taunted {{HeroIcon|Kali}}, a former [[Bear Pit]] competitor, for coming out of retirement only to go back to a 2 decade hiatus after losing to Bebop.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|Lash|file=Lash kill kali 01.mp3|transcription=Not gonna dunk on you, Kali. You were a hell of a fighter before you retired. Lived in obscurity, came out of retirement in a desperate bid for relevancy, only to get injured by Bebop. Ouch! And put on a shelf for the better part of two decades. Uhf.}}</ref> Lash also used to date the character Ballista, and wanted to get them back after a break-up.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lash|file=Lash killed by ballista 01.mp3|transcription=It's fine. You know, lots of guys get the shit kicked out of them by their exes, right?}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lash|file=Lash killed by ballista 04.mp3|transcription=Get it together, Lash! You're not gonna win them back by losing!}}</ref>

The only known image of ''Neon Prime'' Lash is a small icon in which he is depicted with a purple visor. This character was confirmed as Lash by [[Yoshi]].

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