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{{Infobox hero
{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_bookworm
| key = hero_bookworm
| voice_actor = Jacqueline Emerson<ref>2025-09-05 - [https://www.toinstagram.com/p/DOOhRvEkVwY/ Jacqueline Emerson] on Instagram - ''"Soooooo excited to finally announce that I’m voicing this adorable hero character (who may or may not actually be me??) in Valve’s new *in development* MOBA #Deadlock."''</ref>
| voice_actor = Jacqueline Emerson
| release_date = August 25, 2025
| release_date = August 25, 2025
| codenames = Bookworm; Patience
| codenames = Bookworm; Patience
| pronouns = She/Her
| no_spirit_resist = true
}}{{Quotation
| no_bullet_resist = true
| 2 = When the chips are down, you can always count on the Knights of the Round Table!
| heavy_melee = 120{{ss|0.3|11px}}
| 4 = Bookworm_upgrade_power4_05.mp3
}}
}}
'''Paige''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. Citizens of Manhattan will learn to appreciate the power of the written word when Paige joins the fight. With the mere toss of a book she can conjure a '''[[Paige#Bookwyrm|Bookwyrm]]''' that sears enemies who get too close, or bind them to the ground with '''[[Paige#Captivating Read|Captivating Read]]'''. Waning allies will find themselves emboldened by '''[[Paige#Plot Armor|Plot Armor]]''', granting them the courage to fight another day. Fantasy becomes reality with '''[[Paige#Rallying Charge|Rallying Charge]]''', summoning an entire cavalry to gallop across the city.


Paige grew up with books, love, and kindness in her family home; but she was at odds with her rebellious younger brother, Bryce. He sought out dangerous occult magics, disappearing one day while Paige's normally-watchful eye was away. Now a talented bibliomancer, Paige seeks answers about her brother's disappearance and will stop at nothing to find them.  
'''Paige''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. Citizens of Manhattan will learn to appreciate the power of the written word when Paige joins the fight. With the mere toss of a book she can Conjure Dragons that sear enemies who get too close, or bind them to the ground with Captivating Read. Waning allies will find themselves emboldened by Defend and Fight, granting them the courage to fight another day. Fantasy becomes reality with Rallying Charge, summoning an entire cavalry to gallop across the city.


Paige was released on [[Update:August 25, 2025|August 25, 2025]] as the fourth hero of the [[Update:August 18, 2025|Six New Heroes]] update (third winner of hero vote).
Paige grew up with books, love, and kindness in her family home; but she was at odds with her rebellious younger brother, Bryce. He sought out dangerous occult magics, disappearing one day while Paige's normally-watchful eye was away. Now a talented bibliomancer, Paige seeks answers about her brother's disappearance and will stop at nothing to find the answers.  


== Weapon ==
Paige was released on [[Update:August 25, 2025|August 25, 2025]] as the third winner of the [[Update:August 18, 2025|Six Heroes]] update contest.
 
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_bookworm}}
 
Chapter's End's projectiles can pierce through enemies. Items that proc on bullet hit such as {{ItemIcon|Mystic Shot}} only proc on the first enemy hit.
 
Chapter's End does not deal critical damage on headshots, but it does proc headshot items such as {{ItemIcon|Headshot Booster}}.
 
Paige can gain stacks from {{ItemIcon|Split Shot}} by hitting multiple players with the same projectile.
 
Note: Paige's in-game weapon stats incorrectly list 1.67 bullets per second and 58 DPS. This is a bug.


== Abilities ==
== Abilities ==
 
<tabber>
{{AbilitySection
|-|(1) Conjure Dragon=
| hero_name   = Paige
{{Ability card v2
| ability_num = 1
| hero_name=Paige
| notes =
| ability_num=1
* Ability Range increases (e.g. {{ItemIcon|Greater Expansion}}) affect both the radius and travel range.
* If the dragon hits an obstacle, it deflects and travels along the surface until it can return to its initial course. Due to imperfections in geometry this does not always work and the direction may change erratically, especially inside small rooms.
* Deals damage in {{DataProp|Bookwyrm|TickRate}}s intervals.
* Bookwyrm has a {{DataProp|Bookwyrm|AuraLingerDuration}}s. lingering effect which means it is possible to receive damage for a short time after leaving the trail.
* The initial damage radius is slightly bigger than the trail width. Thus it's possible to hit an enemy with initial cast but miss applying any "trail burn" on them.
}}
}}


{{AbilitySection
|-|(2) Defend and Fight!=
| hero_name   = Paige
{{Ability card v2
| ability_num = 2
| hero_name=Paige
| notes       =
| ability_num=2
|notes=
* The barrier can be self-cast.
* The barrier can be self-cast.
* The barrier is not applied instantly: casting launches a homing projectile that applies barrier when it reaches the target.
* Reapplying the barrier (e.g. via {{ItemIcon|Echo Shard}}) does not stack over and instead refreshes value and duration.
* T3 upgrade makes it so that when the barrier projectile reaches its target up to two extra projectiles launch from the target towards the nearest allied heroes.
** These extra projectiles don't require Line of Sight and can pass through walls.
** The search radius for allies is {{DataProp|Plot Armor|BonusTargetRadius}}m. It is '''not''' affected by Ability Range increases (e.g. {{ItemIcon|Greater Expansion}})
** If there are not enough ally heroes in radius to receive all extra barriers, one barrier projectile will launch towards Paige. She does not have to be inside search radius for that.
** Extra shields give Weapon Damage and T1 Fire Rate.
}}
}}


{{AbilitySection
|-|(3) Captivating Read=
| hero_name   = Paige
{{Ability card v2
| ability_num = 3
| hero_name=Paige
| notes =
| ability_num=3
* The detonation happens {{DataProp|Captivating Read|DetonationDelay}}s after cast.
}}
}}


{{AbilitySection
|-|(4) Rallying Charge=
| hero_name   = Paige
{{Ability card v2
| ability_num = 4
| hero_name=Paige
| notes =
| ability_num=4
* Has half cooldown if it hits no allies or enemies.
* Paige always gets the positive effects when she casts the ability.
* The move speed bonus lasts for {{DataProp|Rallying Charge|BuffDuration}}s.
* The knights are visible as a triangle on the minimap for both allies and enemies.
* If Paige is aiming upwards on cast, the knights jump on an arc.
* The knight's banners don't count for their hitbox.
}}
}}
</tabber>


== Street Brawl ==
== Weapon ==
=== Ability Changes ===
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_bookworm}}NOTE: Chapter's End's Projectiles can pierce through enemies.
<!--For fresh data see [[Deadlock:Street Brawl Ability Changes]] -->
In addition to [[Street Brawl#Heroes|global changes]], Paige receives the following modifications to her abilities:


==== {{AbilityIcon|Bookwyrm|no-link=true}} ====
== Background ==
* T2 bonus radius {{#invoke:StreetBrawlAbilities|change|Bookwyrm|Upgrades.2.Radius}}, from +{{DataProp|Bookwyrm|Upgrades.2.Radius}}m to +{{DataProp|Bookwyrm|Upgrades.2.Radius|streetbrawl}}m.
{{Fates_Tale|bookworm}}


=== Item Draft ===
=== Lore ===
{{HeroStreetBrawlItems|Paige}}
Paige, also known as Patience,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (pass Paige on zipline): ''"Stay safe, Patience."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Emotional|voice line]] (Concerned): ''"Alright Patience, just breathe, you're probably not going to die."''</ref> loves reading all kinds of books, having set times of day for different types of books.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Billy|number=1|hero_quote1=Billy|quote1=You can't read more than one book at a time.|hero_quote2=Paige|quote2=Well sure, but... you need your breakfast book that gets you going, your coffee book for when you need a little break that you secretly want to be a long break, you got your main book that you're working on, which I'm assuming that's what you meant when you said one book at a time, and then you have your comfort book for when you had a bad day and you just want to disappear on the purple line.}}</ref> Aside from real-world novels, Paige has read books on [[Kelvin]]'s adventures and the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"He was as impressive as the stories said!"''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Paige|quote1=I read a book on the Baxter Society once.}}</ref>


== Backstory ==
Paige reads books to kindergarteners.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm unselect 02.mp3|transcription=You know, I would love to help, but I've got a kindergarten class to read to.}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Tengu kill bookworm 01.mp3|transcription=And she was so nice when I took Manny to story hour!}}</ref>


{{Fates_Tale|bookworm}}
Paige describes her brother Bryce as a curmudgeon.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm kill forge 03.mp3|context=(killed McGinnis)|transcription=And I thought my brother was a curmudgeon.}}</ref>
 
Paige likes heroic men<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Rallying Charge|voice line]] (Upgrade Rallying Charge): ''"Doesn't get much more romatic than knights on horseback."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"Got my Wuthering Heights... I mean, that one’s probably less useful, but you never know when you’ll need a byronic hero for something romantic yet dangerous!"''</ref> and has a crush on [[Mirage]],<ref name=":1" /> [[Shiv]]<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (pass Shiv on zipline): ''"I'm a sucker for a man with a tortured past."''</ref> and [[Victor]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Victor|number=1|hero_quote1=Paige|quote1=Never put on a shirt.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Victor): ''"Maybe he'll get even moodier!"''</ref> She had a diary in high school where she wrote about bryonic heroes.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Victor|number=1|hero_quote1=Paige|quote1=You know, earlier I made a joke about byronic heroes but seeing you here makes it less of a joke and more like I made my highschool diary come to life. [Nervous giggle]}}</ref>
 
== Character interactions ==
 
* Paige admires {{HeroIcon|Mirage}} and says he "stepped out of every romance novel ever written".<ref name=":1">{{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|transcription=He was so noble.}}</ref> She thinks Mirage is better than {{HeroIcon|Shiv}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm kill shiv 02.mp3|transcription=Eh, Mirage is better.}}</ref>
* Paige wants to give {{PageRef|name=Billy}} and {{PageRef|name=Viscous}} a hug.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Billy): ''"Oh, I wish I could just give him a hug.)''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (pass Viscous on zipline): ''"I just want to take that ball of goo home and give him a hug."''</ref>
* Paige idolises {{PageRef|name=Kelvin}} and loves his stories.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"I know they say you "don't meet your heroes" and he tried to kill me, but... I don't care! Kelvin. Is. Great!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"This will make the next book signing a little awkward!"''</ref>
* Paige loves animals like [[Mo & Krill|Mo]] and [[Calico|Ava]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}} in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mo & Krill): ''"I wanna be their friend!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Calico): ''"I can't stay mad at her! She's got a cat!"''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} has met Paige's brother and says he was "more fun".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill bookworm 02.mp3|transcription=Her brother was just, like, way more fun to hang out with.}}</ref> Bryce told her that Paige is "wound up tight".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill bookworm 03.mp3|transcription=Man, her brother was right, she is wound up tight.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}} likes Paige's taste in books and invites her to host a storytelling event at the [[Baroness Hotel]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"Her taste in books was actually quite lovely."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=The Doorman|hero2=Paige|number=1|hero_quote1=The Doorman|quote1=You should host a storytelling event at The Baroness sometime.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} has brought her brother Manny to Paige's story hour.<ref name=":0" /> Ivy wants to start a book club with Paige.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"We should start a book club after this!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Infernus}} is familiar with Paige's family.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice lines]] (Killed Paige): ''"Tell your parents I said hi."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Lash}} respects Paige for going to college.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"She went to college!.. I mean, it didn't help her win a fight, but what an accomplishment."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Paradox}} is interested in stealing Paige's rare books.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"Bet she has some rare books worth stealin'."''</ref>


== Update history ==
== Update history ==
{{Main|Paige/Update history|l1=Update history}}
{{Update history}}
{{Update history}}
== 3D model ==
{{3D_Model|Paige}}
===Weapon===
{{3D Model|Paige Weapon|size=240px}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
</gallery><gallery>
</gallery><gallery>
File:Bookworm card.png|Paige portrait
File:Bookworm card.png|Portrait
File:Paige Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Paige
File:Paige.png|Icon
File:Paige Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Paige
File:Paige Render.png|In-game render
File:Paige.png|Paige icon
File:Paige TitlePage.png|Poster
File:Paige Render.png|Paige in-game render
File:Paige Reference Sheet.png|Model sheet
File:Paige select background.png|Paige select background
File:Paige Reference Sheet 2.png|Abilities model sheet
File:Paige TitlePage.png|Paige poster
File:Paige name.png|Name typography
File:Paige Reference Sheet.png|Paige reference sheet
File:Paige Weapon.png|Weapon - Chapter's End
File:Paige Reference Sheet 2.png|Abilities reference sheet
File:Bookworm psd.png|Unfinished model art
File:Paige Weapon.png|Paige weapon - ''Chapter's End''
</gallery>
 
=== Typography ===
<gallery>
File:Paige name.svg|Paige's name typography
File:Paige brazilian.svg|Paige's Brazilian Portuguese typography
File:Paige polish.svg|Paige's Polish typography
File:Paige russian.svg|Paige's typography for Russian and Ukrainian
File:Paige schinese.svg|Paige's Simplified Chinese typography
</gallery>
 
=== Removed/Unused content ===
<gallery>
File:Bookworm psd.png|Unfinished Paige model art
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Paige's name has a double meaning: It can be a reference to the pages of books, as well as the [[wikipedia:Page_(servant)|servants]] of knights and noblemen in medieval times.
* Paige was one of the heroes in a private build who was accidently leaked on stream in May 2025.<ref>2025-05-01 - atahutahatena on Reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumors - [https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1kclj5p/streamer_accidentally_leaks_hero_roster_of_a_more/ Streamer accidentally leaks hero roster of a more "secret" private Deadlock pre-alpha playtest build]</ref>
* Paige was one of the heroes in a private build who was accidently leaked on stream in May 2025.<ref>2025-05-01 - atahutahatena on Reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumors - [https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1kclj5p/streamer_accidentally_leaks_hero_roster_of_a_more/ Streamer accidentally leaks hero roster of a more "secret" private Deadlock pre-alpha playtest build]</ref>
* Paige was originally named '''Bookworm''', and later renamed to '''Patience''' during development, before being changed to her current name. Some voice lines still refer to her as Patience,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (pass Paige on zipline): ''"Stay safe, Patience."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Emotional|voice line]] (Concerned): ''"Alright Patience, just breathe, you're probably not going to die."''</ref> but that is unintentional.<ref>2025-09-29 - [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; [https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825 Deadlock Discord] - ''"its a bug, her name is paige"''</ref>
* Paige was originally named '''Bookworm''', and later renamed to '''Paige''' during development.
* Paige's ability VFX uses text from the book [[wikipedia:Sir_Gawain_and_the_Green_Knight|''Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'']] and the placeholder Lorem Ipsum text.
* Paige mentions real life literature such as [[wikipedia:A_Midsummer_Night's_Dream|A Midsummer Night’s Dream]] by William Shakespeare, [[wikipedia:Wuthering_Heights|Wuthering Heights]] by Emily Brontë, as well as referencing Arthurian Legend and [[wikipedia:Hercule_Poirot|Hercule Poirot]], a fictional detective by author Agatha Christie.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=bookworm_select_05.mp3|transcription=Do you think I brought enough books? I mean, it’s probably enough, but I remember this one time I planned on it being an Austen day, but life was like: “sorry lady, it’s Brontë time,” and I was just, god, I was not prepared.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=bookworm_select_07.mp3|transcription=Okay let’s see, got my King Arthur, got my Midsummer Night’s Dream, got my Wuthering Heights... I mean, that one’s probably less useful, but you never know when you’ll need a byronic hero for something romantic yet dangerous!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=bookworm_unselect_04.mp3|transcription=Who’s got time to complete a ritual when when Hercule Poirot is in the middle of solving a mystery!}}</ref>
* Paige's ability VFX uses text from the book [[wikipedia:Sir_Gawain_and_the_Green_Knight|Sir Gawain and the Green Knight]] and the placeholder Lorem Ipsum text.
* "Reading in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Paige in the [[Hideout]].
* "Reading in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Paige in the [[Hideout]].
* '''Bookwyrm''' was originally named '''Conjure Dragon''', and '''Plot Armor''' was originally named '''Defend and Fight!'''. These abilities were presumably renamed based on feedback originally posted on Reddit by user ''u/CDranzer''.<ref>2026-02-15 - u/CDranzer on reddit.com/r/DeadlockTheGame - [https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadlockTheGame/comments/1r57v27/paiges_conjure_dragon_skill_should_be_renamed_to/ Paige's "Conjure Dragon" skill should be renamed to "Bookwyrm"]</ref> ''[[wikipedia:Germanic_dragon|Wyrm]]'' is an Old English word for "serpent" or "dragon" in Germanic folklore.
* The book used in Bookwyrm uses textures from TF2's [https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Bombinomicon_(character) Bombinomicon.]


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