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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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* Ability Range increases (e.g. {{ItemIcon|Greater Expansion}}) affect both the radius and travel range. | * 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. | * 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. | * Deals damage in {{DataProp|Bookwyrm|TickRate}}s intervals. | ||
* Bookwyrm | * Bookwyrm a {{DataProp|Bookwyrm|AuraLingerDuration}}s. lingering which means it is possible to receive damage for a short time after leaving the trail. | ||
* The | * The trail width is slightly smaller than the radius of the ability. This means it's possible to hit an enemy with initial cast but miss applying any "trail burn" on them. | ||
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* 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. | * The barrier is not applied instantly: casting launches a homing projectile that applies barrier when it reaches the target. | ||
* 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. | * 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. | ** 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}}) | ** 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. | ** 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. | ||
** | ** Despite extra barriers giving only 75% of the shield, they give 100% bonus to Weapon Damage and Fire Rate. | ||
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* Paige always gets the positive effects when she casts the ability. | * Paige always gets the positive effects when she casts the ability. | ||
* The move speed bonus lasts for {{DataProp|Rallying Charge|BuffDuration}}s. | * The move speed bonus lasts for {{DataProp|Rallying Charge|BuffDuration}}s. | ||
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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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== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
== Navigation == | == Navigation == | ||
{{Hero Navbox}} | {{Hero Navbox}} | ||
[[Category:Heroes]] | |||
[[Category:Paige]] | |||