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{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_familiar
| card = Rem card.png
| weapon_name = Long Night
| voice_actor = 
| release_date = January 26, 2026
| codenames = Familiar
| no_spirit_resist = true
| no_bullet_resist = true
}}
'''Rem''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. An accidental stowaway from the world of dreams, Rem has found himself stranded in the city that never sleeps. Pillow fights are Rem's preferred form of conflict, tossing his favorite pillow at enemies to knock them back when they're getting too close. His friends, however, he likes to keep nearby - leaping to their aid when things get dicey and taking a quick nap on their shoulder. His Lil Helpers are curious creatures, taking interest in everything the streets of New York have to offer, and cheering on his allies as they go. Ultimately when Naptime hits, no one will be able to keep their eyes open.

Rem was released as the first winner of the [[Update:January 22, 2026|Old Gods, New Blood]] update contest.

== Abilities ==
<tabber>
|-|(1) Pillow Toss=
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name=Rem
| ability_num=1
}}

|-|(2) Tag Along=
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name=Rem
| ability_num=2
}}

|-|(3) Lil Helpers=
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name=Rem
| ability_num=3
|notes=
* Helpers can be assigned to a [[Curiosity Shop]] to buy items in queue. They can also buy from enemy shops, making Rem the only hero able to do so.
}}

|-|(4) Naptime=
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name=Rem
| ability_num=4
}}
</tabber>Rem can enter [[Vent|vents]] in the map by crouching, but he cannot enter while taking damage.

== Weapon ==
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_familiar|weapon_name=Long Night}}

== Update history ==
{{Update history}}

== Background ==
{{Fates Tale|familiar}}
=== Lore ===
Rem's motivation in the ritual is to find a way back to his home.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Rem start): ''"There's no need to be scared, Rem. Once you complete the ritual, the Hidden King will find your way home."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Rem buys T4 item): ''"Hope you find your way home, kid."''</ref>

Rem molts.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Rem buys T4 item): ''"Please don't molt in my shop."''</ref>

Rem is a familiar.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Rem killed): ''"We took down the familiar."''</ref> He has a family who misses him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Rem start): ''"Your family misses you, Rem, and once you summon the Hidden King, you will see them again."''</ref>

Rem appears to be or considers himself rather young.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Rem|quotes=Rem/Quotes#Enemy|context=(killed Billy)|transcription=I probably shouldn't hang out with Billy until I'm older.}}</ref> Rem can't read.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Rem|quotes=Rem/Quotes#Enemy|context=(killed Paige)|transcription=*sigh*, I can't read.}}</ref>

Rem can see people's dreams when they're asleep.

== Character interactions ==

* Nobody knows what specific species Rem is.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Rem|hero2=Holliday|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Rem buys t4 item): ''"I don't know what you are, but I love that you have money."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Haze}} is friends with Rem and promises to help him get home.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Rem|hero2=Haze|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Rem|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=I'm going to get you home.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Rem): ''"Forgive me, Rem..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Rem): ''"I'm sorry I couldn't protect you."''</ref> She doesn't want Rem to participate in the ritual because it's unsafe.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Rem|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=You shouldn't be here. <-> It's not safe.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Seven}} warns Rem to stay away from anyone who mentions the OSIC, claiming that they won't help Rem get home.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Rem|hero2=Seven|number=3|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=Listen to me. If the ritual fails and you are on your own, stay away from anyone who mentions the OSIC! <-> They will not help you get home. Trust me.}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Rem card.png|Rem's portrait.
File:Rem vertical.png|Rem's hero select portrait.
File:Rem Icon.png|Rem's minimap icon.
File:Rem Render.png|Rem in-game render.
File:Rem name.png|Rem's typography.
File:Rem Weapon.png|Rem's Weapon - Long Night.
File:Rem Vote Splash.png|Rem splash art from the vote screen.
File:Rem VoterPoster.jpg|"Vote for Rem" poster/spray from the 1/23/26 major update
File:Vote Rem Damaged.png|Damaged "Vote Rem" poster.
File:Rem Voter Sticker.png|Rem voter sticker.
File:Rem's shadow at the hideout (22.01).png|Rem's shadow in the hideout
File:Rem's hideout hint.png|Rem's pillow hint at the hideout.
File:Rem Gloat (Familiar).png|Gloat portrait for Rem.
File:Rem Critical (Familar).png|Critical health portrait for Rem.
File:Rem Voting Thank You.png|Thanks for voting Rem!
File:Rem Voting Thank You Damaged.png|Why would you damage him? You monster!
File:Rem secret room.png|thumb|Rem's secret room at the hideout
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* Rem has a secret room in the [[Hideout]] that can be accessed by entering the [[Vent|vents]] behind the news computer or the large statue in the Atrium, then climbing over the boiler machine in the backroom.
* Rem was originally leaked in November 2025 with a screenshot of the character's select screen.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadlockTheGame/comments/1p8n6mb/rem_character_select_screen_thingy_leak/</ref> On [[Update:January 20, 2026|20th January 2026]], Rem was teased in the [[Hideout]] with a pillow in a chair.
* Rem's name references [[wikipedia:Rapid_eye_movement_sleep|Rapid Eye Movement]], a unique and active phase of sleep where most dreaming occurs, characterized by fast brain waves, increased heart rate, and rapid, darting eye movements behind closed lids.
* Rem has a line where he dreams about mangos,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Rem|quotes=Rem/Quotes#Naptime|context=(Upgrade Naptime while asleep)|transcription=That's a lot of mangos.}}</ref> which are the favorite fruit of developer [[Icefrog]] and an item in ''Dota 2''.<ref>[https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Enchanted_Mango Enchanted Mango] in Dota 2 Wiki</ref>

== References ==
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