m →Lore: this could be worded better and have additional references, i think, but it doesn't feel quite right to wholly dismiss rem's demeanor and the way others act towards him; i'm of the opinion that even if he is a little bird-thing familiar he's at least meant to evoke "small kid who is lost" (even if he isn't "actually" a child), otherwise the youngest characters in the cast besides him end up being apollo and graves (who are highschoolers)
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'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 [[wikipedia:Moulting|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 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 considers himself 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> and is referred to as a child by the [[Patron|Patrons]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Hidden King|quotes=Rem/Quotes#Other Characters|transcription=The Hidden King will not be denied because of a child with a pillow!}}</ref> He can't read.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Rem|quotes=Rem/Quotes#Enemy|context=(killed Paige)|transcription=*sigh*, I can't read.}}</ref> He can speak [[Ixia|Ixian]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Rem|quotes=Rem/Quotes#Naptime Taunt|transcription=Sirosi galah, Apollo.}}</ref>
Internal namesCodenames used for this hero in the game files:
Familiar
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 Old Gods, New Blood update contest.
Follow a trooper: Provides healing, damage, resists, and allows tagging along. When no hero is around, souls from trooper kills are split amongst the team.
Can be cast during Tag Along. Helpers will take a nap for 15.1s after following someone.
Following Hero:
12%
Spirit Resist
Following Hero:
3m
Move Speed
Following Hero:
8s
Duration
Following Trooper:
30%
Damage / Resists
Following Trooper:
x0.14
8/s
Trooper Heal
Following Trooper:
50s
Duration
1
+1 Helper +1.5m/s Move Speed
2
+1 Helper +15% Trooper Damage and Resist
5
+1 Helper +15% Spirit Resist
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.
Naptime
1.9s
24m
19m
0
200s
Cast your gaze forward, piercing walls and floors. Enemies in the gaze are slowed, have reduced dash distance, and cannot use movement abilities.
When the channel ends they fall asleep before waking up to a splitting headache that deals heavy spirit damage.
x1.6
120
Wake Damage
x3.1
100
Sleep Damage Threshold
25%
Move/Dash Slow
19mRadius
4sSleep Duration
0.5sMin Sleep Time
30%Channel Damage Resist
1
-1 Stamina On Wake and no Stamina Regen while sleeping
2
+3m Radius and +0.75s Sleep Duration
5
-55s cooldown Reduced damage and unstoppable while channeling
Rem can enter vents in the map by crouching, but he cannot enter while taking damage.
An accidental stowaway from the world of dreams, Rem has found himself stranded in the city that never sleeps. Driven by his curious nature, Rem and his helpful friends have been seen wandering across the five boroughs in search of a way back home.
So if you ever find yourself dozing off while taking the Blue line home from work, maybe you’ve just had an encounter with one of the Cursed Apple’s newest denizens.
Lore
Rem's motivation in the ritual is to find a way back to his home.[1][2]
Rem is a familiar.[4] He has a family who misses him.[5]
Rem considers himself young[6] and is referred to as a child by the Patrons.[7] He can't read.[8] He can speak Ixian.[9]
Rem can see people's dreams when they're asleep.
Character interactions
Nobody knows what specific species Rem is.[10][11]
Haze is friends with Rem and promises to help him get home.[12][13][14][15] She doesn't want Rem to participate in the ritual because it's unsafe.[16]
Seven warns Rem to stay away from anyone who mentions the OSIC, claiming that they won't help Rem get home.[17]
Gallery
Rem's portrait.
Rem's hero select portrait.
Rem's minimap icon.
Rem in-game render.
Rem's typography.
Rem's Weapon - Long Night.
Rem splash art from the vote screen.
"Vote for Rem" poster/spray from the 1/23/26 major update
Damaged "Vote Rem" poster.
Rem voter sticker.
Rem's shadow in the hideout
Rem's pillow hint at the hideout.
Gloat portrait for Rem.
Critical health portrait for Rem.
Thanks for voting Rem!
Why would you damage him? You monster!
Rem's secret room at the hideout
Trivia
Rem has a secret room in the Hideout that can be accessed by entering the 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.[18] On 20th January 2026, Rem was teased in the Hideout with a pillow in a chair.
Rem's name references 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,[19] which are the favorite fruit of developer Icefrog and an item in Dota 2.[20]
References
↑The Hidden King's in-game 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."
↑Shopkeeper's in-game voice line (Rem buys T4 item): "Hope you find your way home, kid."
↑Shopkeeper's in-game voice line (Rem buys T4 item): "Please don't molt in my shop."
↑Krill's in-game voice line (Rem killed): "We took down the familiar."
↑The Hidden King's in-game voice line (Rem start): "Your family misses you, Rem, and once you summon the Hidden King, you will see them again."
↑Rem's in-game voice line (killed Billy) - "I probably shouldn't hang out with Billy until I'm older."
↑The Hidden King's in-game voice line - "The Hidden King will not be denied because of a child with a pillow!"
↑Rem's in-game voice line (killed Paige) - "*sigh*, I can't read."
↑Rem And Seven Conversation 3 - "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."
Pillow Toss
40m
5m
1
8s
25s
spirit damage and heavy 
knockback.
x1.6
75
-45%
Displacement
3s
Debuff Duration
1
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