Paradox has a few motivations in the ritual, the main one being to prove herself to the [[Paradox Organisation]], partially for bragging rights.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Paradox Start): ''"Complete the ritual, and be the envy of your fellows in Paradox!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Paradox Start): ''"This is the moment you've been waiting for. To prove to the world you're as good as you claim to be. Don't let yourself down. Summon the Hidden King!"''</ref><ref name=":2">{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Paradox Start): ''"You seek the validation of your colleagues, Paradox? Then steal the crown of the Hidden King and become legend!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Post-Game|voice line]] (Post-Game Ping): ''"Can't wait to tell the Paradox Council about this."''</ref> It's implied that one of Paradox's goals in the ritual is to steal something from the opposing Patron (such as the {{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s crown) and display it at the [[Paradox Museum]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Post-Game|voice line]] (Post-Game Ping): ''"This is going to make a hell of an exhibit in the museum."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Paradox Start): ''"Paradox. Today marks the greatest heist you've ever performed. Don't fail your King."''</ref><ref name=":2" /> It's also implied that Paradox wants to show that she's fit to lead the Paradox Organisation by completing the ritual.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Hidden King|file=Patron male ally chrono start 01.mp3|context=(Paradox start)|transcription=Once you summon the Hidden King, the other members of Paradox will know why you are fit to lead.}}</ref> Her exact wish is unknown, but there are dozens of possibilities according to the [[Patron|Patrons]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Paradox Start): ''"Paradox, your mind is ablaze with possibilities. I look forward to seeing what you claim as your reward for completing the ritual."''</ref>
Not much is known about Paradox herself. She's Scottish and a "bored rich person",<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=This may surprise you, Haze, but as a Scottish woman I don't particularly give a shit about American artifacts.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=I'm assuming your ilk likes to brag about what they stole.|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=We're a bunch of bored rich people, of course we brag about what we stole.}}</ref> who gladly gave up her identity to join the Paradox Organisation.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"I gave up my name to join Paradox. And it's a choice I would gladly make again."''</ref> The helmet Paradox wears can be taken off (as it's just a mask),<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Holliday|number=3|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=How often do you take the mask off?|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=You think I keep this on all the time?}}</ref> but what Paradox does in her free time is unknown.
Paradox is playful and jokey, but takes the name of the Paradox Organisation very seriously. She drops the humor if Paradox gets threatened or disrespected.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Holliday|number=4|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=So, what's your story, lady? You fall in a vat of clocks?|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=It's not wise to mock Paradox.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Seven|number=2}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Abrams|number=2}}</ref>
Paradox is nicknamed as "The Time Thief".<ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s [[Paradox/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref>
Paradox is currently trying to find a way to break into the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]]'s manor house,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2}}</ref> the [[Baroness Hotel]],<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Doorman): ''"You can't keep me out of The Baroness forever, Doorman!"''</ref> and {{PageRef|name=McGinnis}}' lab.<ref>{{PageRef|name=McGinnis}}' in-game [[McGinnis/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"Maybe Paradox will stop tryna raid my lab."''</ref>
How the time manipulation Paradox uses works is a tightly held secret.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Dynamo|number=1}}</ref> Paradox says time travel "isn't a thing yet".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paradox|file=Chrono_select_04.mp3|transcription=Time travel isn't a thing... yet.}}</ref>
== Character interactions ==
* Other characters often call Paradox "clever".<ref name=":1" />
* Paradox is amazed by the craftsmanship used to create {{PageRef|name=Bebop}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Bebop|number=1|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=You're a marvel to behold, Bebop. Truly exquisite craftsmanship.}}</ref>
* Paradox is interested in doing business with {{PageRef|name=Wraith}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Wraith): ''"And here I thought we could do business."''</ref>
* Paradox knows exactly who {{PageRef|name=Pocket}} is.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Pocket): ''"So the heir to Fairfax Industries has graced us with their presence."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Pocket): ''"You can change your name, Arin, but I know who you really are."''</ref>
* Paradox loves messing with {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}} and {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Lady Geist): ''"You really are fun to mess with, Lady Geist!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"I think I found a new favorite person to mess with!"''</ref>
* Paradox likes {{PageRef|name=Calico}}, {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill}} and {{PageRef|name=Viscous}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Calico): ''"I thought she was rather charming! A shame it had to end this way..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mo & Krill): ''"It's a shame, I liked those two!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Viscous): ''"Ah, he was so adorable!"''</ref>
* Paradox was expecting {{PageRef|name=Venator}} to come after her at some point, implying the Paradox Organisation has robbed the Vatican before.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Was wondering when they'd send you after me."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Abrams}} has been investigating the Paradox Organisation outside of his case with the Tome. Paradox threatens Abrams to stop asking questions about them.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Abrams|number=3|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=You look uneasy, detective.|hero_quote2=Abrams|quote2=Just wondering if we're going to have a problem.|hero_quote3=Paradox|quote3=With the ritual upon us, Paradox has bigger concerns than your nose in our business. So no, you have nothing to fear from me.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} is one of Paradox's targets.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Kelvin|number=1|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=Goes to say, we definitely planned on robbing you during the ritual, but my colleague may or may not have broken into your home yet.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Seven}} wants to commission Paradox for a job.<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Paradox and Seven conversation]] - Seven: ''"Does Paradox take commisions?"''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} has an old grudge against Paradox.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist_kill_paradox_04.mp3|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=I've waited 50 years for this.}}</ref> Paradox has stolen one of her husband's paintings.<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Paradox and Lady Geist conversation]]</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist kill paradox 01.mp3|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=First my husband. Now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Holliday}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Holliday}}'s in-game [[Holliday/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"Time thief? Please, you're just a petty crook."''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Paradox|number=1|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=You have so many gifts and yet you waste them on petty theft and childish stunts.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Seven}}<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Seven|number=1|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=For all the might your organization wields, you waste it on publicity stunts.|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=We don't need to explain ourselves to you.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=I would settle for you explaining it to anyone.}}</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Warden}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"All your power... And you squander it on petty nonsense."''</ref> call out Paradox for wasting their power on petty crimes.
* {{PageRef|name=Drifter}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Drifter|number=2|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=What size jacket do you wear?|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=Why?|hero_quote3=Drifter|quote3=Well, it's a nice coat.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Ivy}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Pass Paradox on Zipline): ''"Love your coat, Paradox!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Paige}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"You know, they say never judge a book by its cover, but... You are running around in a trench coat, and a mask, and shooting at people, so I think it's pretty safe to make assumptions... You look great, though!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Rem}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paradox): ''"Neat coat."''</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Vyper}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"Gotta say, she really makes the coat work."''</ref> like Paradox's trench coat.
* Both {{HeroIcon|Raven}} and Paradox claim to be in possession of the Tome of Anubis. {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} says she thought the Tome was at [[wikipedia:Metropolitan_Museum_of_Art|the Met]].<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Raven|file=Operative select 04.mp3|transcription=I have the Canopic Jar, I have the Tome of Anubis. All I need to do now is summon the Patron.}}</ref><ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Paradox and Wraith conversation 3]]</ref>
** At some point, the Tome of Anubis was reportedly seen in New York's black market.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_23.mp3|transcription=The Tome of Anubis, once thought lost to the sands of time, was reportedly spotted here in New York's black market. For this story and more pick up your copy of The New York Oracle today!}}</ref>
=== Thefts ===
Paradox has shown interest in stealing a wide variety of objects belonging to the other characters. Some of these objects include:
* {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' Tome.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Abrams): ''"The tome will be mine, Abrams!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s horn.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paradox): ''"Sick of those assholes trying to steal my horn..."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Holliday}}'s revolver.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Holliday): ''"That gun has history, Holliday, I want it!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=McGinnis}}' research and secrets she holds for Fairfax.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed McGinnis): ''"I want your research, McGinnis."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed McGinnis): ''"What secrets are you hiding for Fairfax, McGinnis?"''</ref>
* [[Nashala Dion|Nashala]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"Tell you what Mirage: Give me the Djinn, and I'll let you walk."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s rare books.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"Bet she has some rare books worth stealin'."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s sword.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"I can't wait to steal that sword!"''</ref>
There are also some things Paradox has successfully stolen prior to the ritual, such as:
* {{HeroIcon|Seven}}'s safehouse location.<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Seven & Paradox Conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Paradox}}: ''"What is it worth it to you to have your safehouses location... Not exposed?"''</ref>
Internal namesCodenames used for this hero in the game files:
Chrono
“
If someone's by themselves, I'll drag 'em to where I want them to be.
Paradox is a Hero in Deadlock. She wields time manipulation with potent disruption and slowing abilities. With a charged Kinetic Carbine, she can threaten her enemies at any range while damaging and slowing them with thrown Pulse Grenades and well-placed Time Walls. At just the right moment, Paradox can activate her Paradoxical Swap to change places with her target, dropping them into a dangerous situation amongst her team.
Paradox is both the name of this Hero and the name of their Thieves' Guild, specializing in stealing the untouchable and breaking into ultra-secure facilities. Their motives are unclear, except for a certain level of delight that its members seem to take in snubbing the world's biggest corporations and governments.
Throw a grenade that begins pulsing when it lands. Each pulse expands the radius and applies spirit damage, time slow, and stacking increased damage for Paradox against the victim.
The move slow for enemies passing through lasts 2s.
Projectiles from abilities and items are affected. Ally abilities that deal weapon damage get the bonus damage.
A projectile cannot be affected by more than one wall. This means that stacking several walls (from T3) does not give extra damage.
Kinetic Carbine
Kinetic Carbine
0
28s
Charge up a powerful shot of time energy, dealing spirit damage and applying a Time-Stop to enemies hit. The damage dealt increases with weapon damage. Move speed is increased while charging.
While in the air and charging, Zoom / alt-fire to timeslow your movement.
Conditional Weapon Damage items apply their bonuses to Carbine. For example, having Point Blank will make Carbine use it's damage bonus if the shot target is in close range.
Carbine has inconsistent interactions with items that affect shooting:
Items that apply their effects with Kinetic Carbine:
Split Shot allows Paradox to fire 5 Carbine shots at once. However, it will only affect the first enemy hit.
Express Shot gives the smaller "Secondary Fire Weapon Damage" bonus to Carbine shot and immediately shoots a regular bullet with the bigger "Weapon Damage" bonus.
Despite saying "Move Speed is increased while charging", the bonus is only given after the Carbine is fully charged.
Move Speed bonus is a unique buff that applies a multiplicative modifier to all of Paradox's animations. This has several consequences:
Move speed bonus works as a flat multiplicative modifier on top of all other move speed buffs and debuffs and is not part of usual stacking algorithm.
Jump height also gets boost, both for ground and air jumps
Dash distance seems to be unaffected.
Reload animation gets completed quicker, but it is only a visual/audial indicator and the actual reload time is unaffected.
Paradox. An artifact of time, and the name of a notorious thieves' guild... one that prides themselves on constructing elaborate heists that target the most untouchable of individuals and institutions. What does Paradox do with the countless artifacts, state secrets, and celebrity paternity tests that they have stolen? Put it on display at pop-up museums, so that they can show the world that no one is out of Paradox’s reach.
Shrouded in mystery, each member of Paradox dons a mask and takes on the organization's name. They are everywhere. They are nowhere. And if they want something, they are inevitable.
Paradox is voiced by Elle Newlands, who also voiced Horizon in Apex Legends. Both characters are Scottish and use technology of spacetime manipulation.
Paradox wears a blue rose in her lapel, which do not exist in nature, and are only possible through genetic modification. In art, blue roses are a symbol for mystery and the unattainable.
"Scheming in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Paradox in the Hideout.
51 Damage Per Second
Pulse Grenade
5.5m
3.2s
32s
spirit damage, time slow, and stacking 
increased damage for Paradox against the victim.
x0.3
35
4%
1m
Radius Per Pulse
0.8s
Pulse Interval
20%
Move Speed
1
Time Wall
5.08m
30%
8m
Wall Width
Debuff duration reduced by Debuff Resist
Triggers Reactive Barrier
Effect can be dispelled
Disable prevented by Indomitable
CC effect suppressed by Unstoppable
Kinetic Carbine
x2.25
25%
x1.25
Casting does not break stealth from Veil Walker or Shadow Weave
Mystic Reverb, 
Tankbuster or 
Spirit Burn.
Point Blank will make Carbine use it's damage bonus if the shot target is in close range.
Restorative Shot.
Mystic Shot.
Weakening Headshot and 
Crippling Headshot.
Hollow Point's bullet resist debuff.
Headshot Booster and 
Headhunter.
Spirit Shredder Bullets and 
Spirit Rend.
Tesla Bullets and 
Capacitor.
Armor Piercing Rounds' pierce.
Lucky Shot's extra damage.
Ricochet.
Siphon Bullets.
Toxic Bullets.
Split Shot allows Paradox to fire 5 Carbine shots at once. However, it will only affect the first enemy hit.
Express Shot gives the smaller "Secondary Fire Weapon Damage" bonus to Carbine shot and immediately shoots a regular bullet with the bigger "Weapon Damage" bonus.
Majestic Leap performs the leap quicker.
Magic Carpet gets increase to its flying speed.
Ethereal Shift gets increase to its "floating" speed.
Paradoxical Swap
Reactive Barrier, 
Indomitable and 
Cloak of Opportunity, cleansing the effect, so neither you or the target will move.
Paradox portrait
Paradox icon
Paradox in-game render
Paradox select background
Paradox reference sheet
Paradox name typography
Paradox weapon - Trade Secret
Paradox 2024 Winter skin
Paradox concept art
Chrono portrait (Neon Prime)
Gloat portrait for Paradox.
Critical health portrait for Paradox.
