Mirage's wish (which is moreso [[Nashala Dion|Nashala]]'s wish) is to help Nashala buy a piece of Wyoming to turn into a home for the Djinn,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"I will play my part, and in doing so build a home for the Djinn."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (Killstreak): ''"Soon, Wyoming will be ours!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Patron}}s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Mirage Start): ''"The Djinn deserve to have a place to call their own, but birthing a nation is not easy. Summon me and let me help you."''</ref> although he believes that Nashala doesn't need a wish to pull off the deal,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Kelvin|number=1|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=Do you think Nashala has a chance at brokering a deal?|hero_quote2=Mirage|quote2=If there's anyone that can pull it off, it will be her.}}</ref> since the Djinn can offer America money and power.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Holliday|number=1|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=You... really think the US is gonna sell Wyoming to the Djinn.|hero_quote2=Mirage|quote2=Well, I think the US is interested in money... and power. And the Djinn can offer both.}}</ref>
Mirage has worked for Nashala for a few years, after she approached him with a job offer.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Abrams|number=3|hero_quote1=Mirage|quote1=A few years. (...) One doesn't send out a CV to work for the Djinn, they... approach you, with an offer.}}</ref> Mirage is deeply loyal to Nashala and the Djinn's plight,<ref name=":0">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=Good help is hard to find. Nashala is lucky to have you.|hero_quote2=Mirage|quote2=It's an honor to serve her.|hero_quote3=Lady Geist|quote3=Oh, I like you.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Djinn's Mark|voice line]] (use Djinn's Mark (low)): ''"I won't fail the Djinn!"''</ref> willing to die and kill for her.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (Killstreak): ''"I'm willing to die for Nashala-- and I am certainly willing to kill for her."''</ref> While Mirage enjoys Nashala's company, he can find her frustrating to work with when she makes "impulsive, short-sighted" decisions (such as asking him to trust {{PageRef|name=Seven}}).<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Seven|number=3}}</ref> Mirage fights with Nashala by his side since he believes that's the safest place for her.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Bebop|number=1|hero_quote1=Bebop|quote1=Then why are you taking (Nashala) into a fight?|hero_quote2=Mirage|quote2=What would you have me do? Stick her in a dresser at her hotel? No. She's safer with me.}}</ref> Anyone who wants to talk to Nashala must have Mirage's approval,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Lady Geist|number=2}}</ref> and anyone trying to steal or harm Nashala will be killed by Mirage.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Vyper|number=2|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=What d'ya say I throw her (Nashala) into the Hudson, so we can run off together? Ha...|hero_quote2=Mirage|quote2=Do not touch her if you value your life.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Drifter|number=3|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=What happens if I break that fancy bottle of yours?|hero_quote2=Mirage|quote2=I kill you.}}</ref>
Mirage and Nashala haven't had the chance to do much sightseeing, but are looking forward to seeing various locales,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Calico|number=2|hero_quote1=Mirage|quote1=I haven't had the chance to see much, but... what I have has been pleasant.}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Dynamo|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=Which is your favorite part of New York you've seen?|hero_quote2=Mirage|quote2=We haven't had the opportunity to do much sightseeing. But the library was stunning.}}</ref> such as New Jersey and Columbia University.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (Unselect): ''"I can't. I'm supposed to take Nashala on a tour of New Jersey."''</ref><ref name=":2">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Dynamo|number=2|hero_quote1=Mirage|quote1=Professor, would you be willing to give Nashala and I a tour of Columbia?|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=It would be my pleasure.}}</ref> Mirage has visited New York's Public Library.<ref name=":1" /> Mirage wants to try eating a hot dog.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (Unselect): ''"Fate has other plans for me today. Today... I try a hot-dog."''</ref>
Mirage views the Djinn as "people". He thinks some are "fascinating", but some others are "assholes".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Dynamo|number=1}}</ref>
Mirage dislikes the [[Paradox Organisation]], since they keep trying to steal Nashala for the [[Paradox Museum]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"Nashala won't end up in one of your museums, Paradox."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"When will Paradox learn?"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"That bottle is going to look so pretty in the Paradox Museum."''</ref>
While in New York, Mirage and Nashala are guests at the [[Baroness Hotel]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mirage|file=Mirage kill doorman 01.mp3|context=(killed the Doorman)|transcription=Until today, our stay at the Baroness has been rather pleasant.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mirage|file=Mirage kill doorman 03.mp3|context=(killed the Doorman)|transcription=Nashala will be disappointed that we need to check out of the Baroness.}}</ref>
Mirage likes to play bowling and calls it "the sport of kings". He learned it in England.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Holliday|number=3|hero_quote1=Mirage|quote1=I do. When she's free of her vessel, she offers... scintillating conversation. When she rests... I get to go bowling.|hero_quote2=Holliday|quote2=Bowling?|hero_quote3=Mirage|quote3=I learned about it in England, it is the sport of kings.}}</ref>
== Character interactions ==
* Most characters respect Mirage due to his conviction for the Djinn.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s [[Mirage/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref>
* Mirage asks {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}} for a tour of Columbia University.<ref name=":2" />
* Mirage has met {{HeroIcon|Raven}} before and mentions a conflict between the Soviet Empire and the Djinn.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mirage|file=Mirage kill operative 04.mp3|context=(killed Raven)|transcription=We meet again, Raven.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mirage|file=Mirage kill operative 01.mp3|transcription=There will be no reconciliation between the Soviet Empire and the Djinn.}}</ref>
* Mirage calls out {{PageRef|name=Abrams}} and {{PageRef|name=Calico}} for valuing money over duty.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Abrams|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Calico|number=1}}</ref>
* Mirage shows no mercy towards monsters like {{PageRef|name=Drifter}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Drifter): ''"I will always make time to stop men like you."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Lady Geist): ''"New York is a safer place with her dead."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Seven}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Seven): ''"Men like you have no place in this world."''</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Wrecker}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Enemies - Deadlock|voice line]] (Killed Wrecker): ''"You're an abomination, Wrecker."''</ref>
* Mirage and {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}} are familiar with each other from the [[Baroness Hotel]]. Both are apologetic when killing each other.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed The Doorman): ''"He seemed much nicer when he was handling Nashala's bags."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"Please, give Ambassador Nashala my deepest apologies."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Mina}}, {{PageRef|name=Silver}} and {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} want Mirage to "stop yelling about the Djinn".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill mirage 03.mp3|transcription=Anything to stop that guy from yelling about the Djinn!}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Mirage): ''"Won't have to hear that guy scream about the Djinn for a while."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"You don't have to yell everything, Jesus!"''</ref>
** {{PageRef|name=Billy}} likens Mirage to 'people who think having a dog is like having a personality' and also wants him to stop talking about the Djinn.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Billy}}'s in-game [[Billy/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"You know those people who think havin’ a dog is the same as havin’ a personality? That’s Mirage and the Djinn. I get it, you have a lady in a bottle, stop talking about it!"''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Paige}} admires Mirage and says he "stepped out of every romance novel ever written".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm ally mirage pass on zipline 01.mp3|context=(pass Mirage on zipline)|transcription=That man stepped out of every romance novel ever written.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm kill mirage 01.mp3|context=(killed Mirage)|transcription=He was so noble.}}</ref> She thinks Mirage is better than {{HeroIcon|Shiv}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm kill shiv 02.mp3|context=(killed Mirage)|transcription=Eh, Mirage is better.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}, {{PageRef|name=Mina}} and {{PageRef|name=Seven}} respect Mirage for "knowing his place".<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Pass Mirage on Zipline): ''"Now there goes a man who knows his place."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Seven|number=1|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=So you are Nashala's pawn?|hero_quote2=Mirage|quote2=I serve at her pleasure, yes.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=It's so nice to work with someone who understands their place.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Paradox}} and {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} think Mirage needs to "lighten up".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"That guy needs to lighten up!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"That guy needs to lighten up!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Billy}} and {{PageRef|name=Drifter}} think Mirage is handsome.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Billy|quotes=Billy/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|transcription=Handsome prick.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mirage|hero2=Drifter|number=1|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=Ritual's starting, pretty boy.}}</ref>
Internal namesCodenames used for this hero in the game files:
Sandeep
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Sometimes, the small things make all the difference.
Mirage is a Hero in Deadlock. He is agile and uses powerful wind-based abilities for disruption. By throwing out Fire Scarabs and transforming into a Dust Devil, Mirage can damage, lift up, steal life and elude his targets while applying Djinn's Mark to enemies to enhance his attacks. When the time is right, he can Travel across the map in an instant to assist his allies, hunt down weak foes and take care of objectives.
An emissary of the Djinn ambassador Nashala Dion, Mirage is a diplomatic bodyguard who is charged with carrying and protecting the djinn's vessel.
Transform yourself into a whirlwind that travels forward, damaging enemies, slowing their move speed and lifting them up in the air. After emerging from the tornado you gain bullet evasion.
Passive: Your shots apply a Djinn Mark on the target. When the mark expires or is consumed, it deals spirit damage and the target is briefly revealed on the map. Each added mark doubles the current damage. There is a per target Cooldown for applying additional marks
x0.35
11
Base Damage
2x
Damage Per Mark
4
Max Stacks
2.75sMax Frequency
5sDjinn's Mark Duration
6sReveal Duration
40mProc Max Range
0sStun Duration
Active: Consume all Djinn Mark's to deal its damage now.
1
On Proc: Apply a fading 60% Slow for 0.8s
2
+20 Base Damage and +3s Multiplier Duration
5
-0.75s Cooldown +1 Max Marks Stun Victim for 0.5s on Max Marks
Djinn's Mark is considered a damage-over-time ability. Thus, the damage won't knock a hero off a zipline, and it cannot be blocked by Counterspell.
Traveler
Traveler
0
140s
Target a location on the minimap. After a brief wait, teleport to that location. Taking damage during the wait period causes the teleport to be interrupted.
The Djinn are one of the more curious groups of people in the modern world. Possessing great power in controlled doses, Djinn are incapable of maintaining corporeal form for longer than 48 minutes without resting within a vessel. As a result, most Djinn employ human bodyguards for transport, protection, and companionship.
Mirage is one such bodyguard. Employed by Djinn ambassador Nashala Dion, Mirage is in New York on a diplomatic mission. It's the hope of the Djinn that they can negotiate with the US government for a sale of part of Wyoming so that they can build a sovereign nation for their people.
Mirage carries Nashala in the bottle in his hand. In his previous model, it used to be attached to his chest.
Mirage's first official model wasn't shipped in the game files until he was officially released. However, the model was leaked a couple weeks earlier by an updated portrait art.
Mirage's pre-release model was based on Paradox's model with a modified McGinnis head.
Inhibitor.
40 Damage Per Second
Fire Scarabs
2
1s
35s
x0.1
8
-20%
5s
Steal Duration
1
Debuff duration reduced by Debuff Resist
Effect can be dispelled
Healing triggers Healing Tempo's unique effect
Dust Devil
20m
4m
65
4m
Radius
30%
Move Speed
Triggers Reactive Barrier
Disable prevented by Indomitable
CC effect suppressed by Unstoppable
Disabled by Slowing Hex
Djinn's Mark
spirit damage and the target is briefly revealed on the map. Each added mark doubles the current damage.
2.75s
Max Frequency
40m
Proc Max Range
Counterspell.
Traveler
Mirage portrait
Mirage icon
Mirage in-game render
Mirage select background
Mirage reference sheet
Mirage name typography
Mirage weapon - Promises Kept
Previous Mirage portrait
Mirage's model before the 2024-12-06 Update
Mirage 2024 Winter skin
Nashala model (unused)
Mirage's model before his official release
Gloat portrait for Mirage.
Critical health portrait for Mirage.
Mirage's in-game voice line - "Fate has other plans for me today. Today... I try a hotdog."
