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| release_date = August 25, 2025 | | release_date = August 25, 2025 | ||
| codenames = Bookworm; Patience | | codenames = Bookworm; Patience | ||
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'''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''' 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 Bookwyrm that sears enemies who get too close, or bind them to the ground with Captivating Read. Waning allies will find themselves emboldened by Plot Armor, granting them the courage to fight another day. Fantasy becomes reality with 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 | 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. | ||
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 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). | ||
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Paige can gain stacks from {{ItemIcon|Split Shot}} by hitting multiple players with the same projectile. | Paige can gain stacks from {{ItemIcon|Split Shot}} by hitting multiple players with the same projectile. | ||
== Abilities == | == Abilities == | ||
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| ability_num = 1 | | ability_num = 1 | ||
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* The barrier can be self-cast. | * The barrier can be self-cast. | ||
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| hero_name = Paige | | hero_name = Paige | ||
| ability_num = 3 | | ability_num = 3 | ||
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| hero_name = Paige | | hero_name = Paige | ||
| ability_num = 4 | | ability_num = 4 | ||
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== Backstory == | == Backstory == | ||
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== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
{{Update history}} | {{Update history}} | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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</gallery><gallery> | </gallery><gallery> | ||
File:Bookworm card.png|Paige portrait | File:Bookworm card.png|Paige portrait | ||
File:Paige.png|Paige icon | File:Paige.png|Paige icon | ||
File:Paige Render.png|Paige in-game render | File:Paige Render.png|Paige in-game render | ||
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File:Paige Reference Sheet.png|Paige reference sheet | File:Paige Reference Sheet.png|Paige reference sheet | ||
File:Paige Reference Sheet 2.png|Abilities reference sheet | File:Paige Reference Sheet 2.png|Abilities reference sheet | ||
File:Paige | File:Paige name.png|Paige name typography | ||
File:Paige Weapon.png|Paige weapon - Chapter's End | |||
File:Paige | |||
File:Bookworm psd.png|Unfinished Paige model art | File:Bookworm psd.png|Unfinished Paige model art | ||
File:Paige Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Paige. | |||
File:Paige Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Paige. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* 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'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 - [[ | * 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]]; [https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825 Deadlock Discord] - ''"its a bug, her name is paige"''</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. | * 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 | * '''Bookwyrm''' was originally named '''Conjure Dragon''', and '''Plot Armor''' was originally named '''Defend and Fight!'''. These abilities were renamed based on feedback from a Reddit post 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.] | * The book used in Bookwyrm uses textures from TF2's [https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Bombinomicon_(character) Bombinomicon.] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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