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The '''Soul Urn''', also known as '''Spirit Urn, Soul Jar''' or '''Spirit Jar''', is an objective that spawns at the 10-minute mark and respawns in 5-minute intervals.
[[File:Soul Urn Render.png|247x247px|thumb|The Soul Urn]]{{Quotation||You'd think people would be more excited about a jar of souls!||Spirit_jar_idol_waiting_on_bridge_13.mp3}}
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The '''Soul Urn''', also known as '''Spirit Urn, Soul Jar''', '''Spirit Jar''' or '''Idol''', is an objective that spawns at the {{#var:First_spawn_time}}-minute mark and respawns in {{#var:Respawn_time}}-minute intervals.


Players can pick up the urn and deliver it to its destination on the opposite side of the map. Doing so grants the delivering team [[souls#Soul Orbs|Soul Orbs]], a [[Golden statue]] buff, and additional souls for the courier.
Players can pick up the urn and deliver it to its destination at the side lanes of the map. Doing so grants the courier [[Souls]] and 4 [[Golden statue]] buffs.


== Spawn ==
[[File:Soul Urn.png|thumb|Soul Urn icon]]
[[File:Soul Urn.png|thumb|Soul Urn icon]]
The soul urn spawns next to the bridge, alternating between Yellow and Green Lane. The first urn will always spawn in Yellow.


== Carrying the soul urn ==
The urn respawns and alternates lanes every {{#var:Respawn_time}} minutes. It descends from the sky for 12.5 seconds before it can be picked up. A player can grab the landed urn by hitting it with a [[Melee Attack]] (light or heavy).
After 10 minutes, the Soul Urn spawns in one of two locations in the outermost lanes: beside the overhanging bridge at York Street (Yellow Lane) or beside the bridge at Park Avenue (Green Lane). The urn always spawns first on Yellow Lane at 10 minutes and alternates lanes every 5 minutes. However, if the urn is picked up ''before'' the next spawn time and delivered ''after'' (i.e. picked up before 15 minutes and delivered after), it does not spawn again until the next scheduled spawn time. It descends from the sky for 12 seconds before it can be picked up. A player can grab the landed urn by standing near its pickup range for 2 seconds. Being [[Melee Attack|melee]]'d or [[Stun|stunned]] while picking up the urn resets its pickup time, and the player cannot [[parry]] while picking it up.


The drop-off point is on the opposite side of the map to the urn spawn. If the urn hasn't been picked up in 3 minutes, it will start walking on its own to the drop-off via the [[Mid-Boss]] stairs, making up to about halfway through before it respawns on the other side. It can still be picked up while it's walking. If it is picked up before the next respawn time, the next respawn is delayed until the urn is either delivered or expires.
== Carrying the Urn ==
While carrying the urn, the courier is affected in several ways:
While carrying the urn, the courier is affected in several ways:
* They get a [[Move Speed]] bonus of +3.5 m/s (capped at 15 m/s max), get their [[Sprint Speed]] disabled and have 100% [[Slow Resistance]] and 30% [[Damage Resistance|Bullet]] and [[Damage Resistance|Spirit Resist]].
* They get a bonus of +2 m/s [[Move Speed]] (capped at 15 m/s max), +1 [[Stamina]], +10% Dash Distance, +25% Stamina Regen, and have 100% [[Slow Resistance]].
* They are [[Status Effects#Disarmed|disarmed]], [[Status Effects#Silence|silenced]], and cannot use active items.
** If they're on the trailing team, the courier also gets up to +{{MiscData|citadel_koth_cashin|ComebackAuraModifier|modifierProvidedByAura|TechResist}}% [[Damage Resistance|Bullet, Spirit]], and [[Debuff Resist]] and +5m/s Sprint Speed. These buffs scale based on how behind the team is in souls (up to 15%).
** Channeled abilities and items started before picking up the urn, like {{HeroIcon|Ivy}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Air Drop}} and {{ItemIcon|Magic Carpet}}, are not interrupted. Abilities can still be activated for about half a second while picking up urn. {{HeroIcon|Viscous}} cannot carry as {{AbilityIcon|Goo Ball}}.
** While Ivy can no longer pick up the urn while activating her ult, she can still fly allies who are carrying it, or pick the urn up during ult if she stays over it while flying. The latter can be achieved by dropping the urn inside a room with a low roof to fly inside.
* They are revealed to the enemy team at all times on the [[Minimap]].
* They cannot use [[Ziplines]] or [[Teleporter]]s.
* They cannot use [[Ziplines]] or [[Teleporter]]s.
* {{HeroIcon|Rem}}, {{HeroIcon|Calico}} as {{AbilityIcon|Ava}}, and {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} using {{AbilityIcon|Burrow}} cannot enter [[vent]]s.
* Going through {{HeroIcon|The Doorman|l1=the Doorman}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Doorway|l1=Doors}} drops the urn at the entrance door.
* Going through {{HeroIcon|The Doorman|l1=the Doorman}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Doorway|l1=Doors}} drops the urn at the entrance door.
* {{HeroIcon|Rem|l1=Rem}} and {{HeroIcon|Calico|l1=Calico}} (during {{AbilityIcon|Ava|Ava}}) cannot enter [[vent]]s.
* Using the following abilities makes the courier drop the urn:
** {{HeroIcon|Mirage}} - {{AbilityIcon|Traveler}}
** {{HeroIcon|Rem}} - {{AbilityIcon|Tag Along}}
** {{HeroIcon|Sinclair}} - {{AbilityIcon|Spectral Assistant}} teleport
** {{HeroIcon|Viscous}} - {{AbilityIcon|Goo Ball}}


The courier can drop the urn at any time by pressing their [[parry]] key. A [[Melee Attack|melee attack]] (light or heavy) or any [[Status_Effects|stun]] from an enemy (including [[Trooper]]s) will also force the courier to drop it. If the urn is left on the ground for too long, it will walk back to its spawn point.
[[Melee Attack|Melee attacks]] (light or heavy) and [[Melee Damage]] abilities from enemy Players (or [[NPCs]]), and any [[Status_Effects|stun]] source will force the courier to drop the urn.


'''Note:''' The Soul Urn's soul value is determined at the moment it spawns (e.g., 10:00, 15:00). Holding onto the urn for longer durations does not increase its value.
Once every 6s, the Urn will say a [[Soul Urn/Quotes|voice line]] that can be heard by nearby players.


=== Drop-off location ===
'''Note:''' The urn's soul value is determined at the moment it spawns. Holding onto the urn for longer durations does not increase its value.
The drop-off point is on the opposite side of the map, marked by a Soul Urn outline icon on the Minimap and colored red if an enemy player is currently carrying the urn. The urn is instantly turned in when the courier steps onto the drop-off (being in the air doesn't count).
 
=== Anti-stalling mechanics ===
If the urn hasn't been delivered within 45s of being picked up, it will start decaying in value over another 45s, until its value reaches zero and it expires. This is indicated by the "delivering the urn" text turning red and counting down.


If a team is [[Soul Urn#The comeback mechanic|behind by a certain soul threshold]], the drop-off point moves closer to their side. This "favored" status is indicated by four floating green candles around the urn, and a green arrow over the urn pointing to the favored side in the minimap. For the leading team (drop-off on the enemy's side), the candles and minimap arrow are red.
== Reward ==
The Soul Urn's base soul bounty is {{Souls|{{DataProp|Convar|citadel_crate_reward_base}}}} Souls and increases by '''{{Souls|{{DataProp|Convar|citadel_crate_reward_time_multiplier}}}}''' Souls per minute of game time. This value is "locked in" at the minute the Urn spawns.


The drop-off location is determined when an urn is first picked up by any player. Once determined, the drop-off point is fixed until the next urn spawn, even if the urn walks back to its spawn or the team soul difference changes.
The souls are released as [[Soul Orbs]] and can be denied. If not denied, all souls go to the courier. If an ally secures an orb, they share the orb value with the courier.
{{SoulsValueTable|urn=1}}


=== Anti-stalling mechanics ===
The courier also receives 4 random permanent buffs.
To prevent one team from holding the urn for too long without delivering it, the urn begins to deal [[Pure Damage]] its courier for 1.5% of their max health per second and disables their [[Health Regen]] after carrying it for 45 seconds. Furthermore, if the urn is dropped after that point the courier's entire team is prevented from picking up the urn again for 12 seconds. The 45-second timer pauses if the urn is dropped and resets if the enemy team picks it up.
{{Permanent buffs}}


== Soul urn reward ==
=== Comeback bonus ===
The Soul Urn's base soul bounty is '''1300 Souls''' and increases by '''230 Souls per minute''' of game time. This value is "locked in" at the minute the Urn spawns.


* '''10-minute Urn:''' 3,600 Souls
If the courier is on the trailing team, they get a soul bonus that scales based on game time and the team's soul deficit. It uses a growth rate of {{Souls|{{MiscData|citadel_koth_cashin|ComebackBounty}}}} Souls per minute.
* '''20-minute Urn:''' 5,900 Souls
* '''30-minute Urn:''' 8,200 Souls


When a team successfully turns in the Soul Urn:
Approximate Formula: Bonus = {{MiscData|citadel_koth_cashin|ComebackBounty}} × Minutes × Deficit %
* A random '''Golden Statue buff''' is granted to each member of the capturing team.
* 50% of the base value is distributed '''instantly and equally''' to all team members.
* 50% of the base value is spawned as contestable '''Soul Orbs'''.


=== Courier's bonus ===
== Lore ==
The courier receives a personal bonus equal to '''35% of their total share''' (Base Share + Comeback Bonus). This bonus is awarded '''instantly''' upon delivery and cannot be denied by the enemy team. They also get 4 random [[Golden Statue]] buffs.
The Urn is a civil servant of the [[Municipal Coven|New York Municipal Coven]]. Its job is to keep New York clean by capturing rogue spirits, which should then be released in another location.


=== The "Comeback" mechanic ===
The Urn takes pride in its work and believes it's underappreciated. It nags heroes to be delivered quickly and grows impatient over time.
{{Correction|The math for comeback bounty may be inaccurate and needs more testing}}
[[File:Soul Urn favored.png|thumb|159x159px|Green candles indicating favored drop-off on the player's side]]
If the capturing team is behind by '''10% or more''' (15% for the first urn), the Urn becomes a "Comeback," "Preferred," or "Favored" Urn. If this is the case, candles will appear around the urn after it has landed. In the case of one's own team being in a soul deficit, '''blue candles''' will rotate around the urn. In the case that the enemy team is in a soul deficit, '''red candles''' will rotate around the urn.


This adds a '''Comeback Bonus''' to the reward:
A member of the [[Paradox Organisation]] has attempted (and failed) to steal the Urn before, to which the Municipal Coven "did not take kindly".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Soul Urn|quotes=Soul Urn/Voice lines#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(Paradox stalling)|transcription=Just so you are aware, one of your fellows tried abducting me once, and the Municipal Coven did not take kindly to it! So please be prompt in my delivery.}}</ref>
* '''Bonus Calculation:''' The bonus scales based on game time and the team's soul deficit. It uses a growth rate of '''130 Souls per minute'''.
* '''Approximate Formula:''' Individual Bonus = 130 × Minutes × Deficit %
* '''Safe Payout:''' The entire Comeback Bonus is added to the '''Instant Soul''' pool.
* '''Orbs:''' The contestable Soul Orbs '''do not increase''' during a comeback; they remain fixed at 50% of the original base share.


'''Note:''' The first 3,000 souls of net worth difference are generally ignored when calculating the deficit, which may slightly dampen the bonus for smaller leads.
The Soul Urn knows {{HeroIcon|Billy}}, implying that Billy has worked for the Municipal Coven before.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Soul Urn|quotes=Soul Urn/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(Billy stalling)|transcription=So. William. I see you’ve really gotten your life together since we last talked.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Soul Urn|quotes=Soul Urn/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(Billy stalling)|transcription=So are you going to actually see this job through, or are you going to quit like you always do?}}</ref> The Urn refers to Billy as "William" and doesn't want to be associated with him.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Soul Urn|quotes=Soul Urn/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(Billy stalling)|transcription=William, can you please just drop me off and I can pretend I never saw you.}}</ref>


== Reward scenarios ==
The Urn asks to be introduced to [[Nashala Dion|Nashala]] by {{HeroIcon|Mirage}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Soul Urn|quotes=Soul Urn/Voice lines#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(Mirage stalling)|transcription=Well? Are you going to introduce me to your lovely friend or not?}}</ref>
The following examples use the '''10-minute Soul Urn''' (Base Value: 3,600 Souls).


=== Scenario 1: Standard delivery (Team is winning or even) ===
The Urn has a cousin that works at Columbia University as an administrative shredder.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Soul Urn|quotes=Soul Urn/Voice lines#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(Dynamo stalling)|transcription=My cousin is stationed at Columbia as an administrative shredder! Perhaps you've worked together?}}</ref> It also knew a sentient censer, though they lost touch after the censer took their vows.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Soul Urn|quotes=Soul Urn/Voice lines#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(Haze stalling)|transcription=I used to know a censer with smoke like that. We lost touch after they took their vows, unfortunately.}}</ref>
* '''Individual Base Share:''' 600 Souls (3,600 ÷ 6)
* '''Orbs per player:''' 300 Souls (50% of share, deniable)
* '''Instant per player:''' 300 Souls (50% of share, guaranteed)


# '''Each Teammate receives:''' 600 Souls total (300 instant + 300 from orbs)
The Urn says its usual craftsman is on vacation.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Soul Urn|quotes=Soul Urn/Voice lines#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(Infernus stalling)|transcription=Try not to singe my decor. My usual craftsman is on vacation and their apprentice tends to overuse filigree.}}</ref>
# '''The Courier receives:''' 810 Souls total (300 instant + 300 orbs + 210 courier bonus)
#* The courier's 35% bonus is: 600 × 0.35 = 210 souls.


=== Scenario 2: Comeback delivery (30% deficit) ===
The Urn admires several heroes. Those that showcase grace and diligence during delivery are favored by the Urn--notable examples being {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}, {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}, and {{HeroIcon|Celeste}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Soul Urn|quotes=Soul Urn/Voice lines#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(Doorman stalling)|transcription=You, sir, are more than a gentleman–you are a treasure. And I am honored to be in your care.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Soul Urn|quotes=Soul Urn/Voice lines#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(Lady Geist stalling)|transcription=Oh, how I do enjoy a bearer with class and grace.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Soul Urn|quotes=Soul Urn/Voice lines#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(Celeste stalling)|transcription=My dear, you are moving with purpose and grace, and I appreciate your deft hand.}}</ref> This also extends to heroism, as the Urn is a fan of {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} and considers her "dazzling".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Soul Urn|quotes=Soul Urn/Voice lines#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(Ivy stalling)|transcription=Ivy, whether flesh or stone, you are dazzling!}}</ref>
* '''Individual Base Share:''' 600 Souls
* '''Comeback Bonus per player:''' 130 × 10 × 0.30 = 390 Souls
* '''Total Individual Share:''' 990 Souls (600 base + 390 bonus)


# '''Each Teammate receives:''' 990 Souls total (690 instant + 300 from orbs)
The Urn is also a bit of a fashion mogul. It points out several heroes' sense of fashion and style:  
#* Instant souls include 300 (base) + 390 (comeback).
# '''The Courier receives:''' 1,337 Souls total (1,037 instant + 300 orbs)
#* Courier bonus is: 990 × 0.35 = 346.5 souls.
#* Instant souls include 300 (base) + 390 (comeback) + 346.5 (bonus).


{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
* {{HeroIcon|Bebop}}, for his "exquisite craftsmanship".
! colspan="5" | Soul Urn Bounty Progression (Standard Delivery)
* {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}}, for his stunning jacket.
|-
* {{HeroIcon|Infernus}}, for being dapper and having a "well-brimmed lid".
! Minute !! Total Pot !! Teammate Total !! Courier Total !! Team Instant (Total)
* {{HeroIcon|Mina}}, for her contributions to Fashion Week, considering her work to be the future of fashion.
|-
* {{HeroIcon|Shiv}}, and his amazingly well-kept pompadour.
| 10 || 3,600 || 600 || 810 || 2,010
* {{HeroIcon|Victor}}, for his crafted body and fascinating tattoos.
|-
* {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}}, and her lack of shoes.
| 15 || 4,750 || 792 || 1,069 || 2,652
|-
| 20 || 5,900 || 983 || 1,327 || 3,294
|-
| 25 || 7,050 || 1,175 || 1,586 || 3,936
|-
| 30 || 8,200 || 1,367 || 1,845 || 4,578
|-
| 35 || 9,350 || 1,558 || 2,104 || 5,220
|-
| 40 || 10,500 || 1,750 || 2,363 || 5,863
|-
| 45 || 11,650 || 1,942 || 2,621 || 6,505
|-
| 50 || 12,800 || 2,133 || 2,880 || 7,147
|}
'''Note:''' ''Team Instant'' refers to the total non-deniable souls granted to the team (Instant shares + Courier bonus). All fractional soul values have been rounded.


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


== Lore ==
== Commands ==
[[Trapper]] builds Soul Urns for the New York Municipal Coven.<ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Trapper|quote=An employee of the New York Municipal Coven; Trapper spends his days building Spirit Urns, luring giant rats, and capturing various invasive species from The Outer Planes.}}</ref>
<code>citadel_force_spawn_idol</code> - Spawns the urn
 
The Urn is sentient and says its job is to keep New York clean by capturing rogue spirits, which should then be released in another location.
 
The Urn nags heroes to be delivered quickly and believes its work is underappreciated.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* In [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']], the Urn was called the '''Idol''' and dropped off at the Center Temple, a location above the [[Mid-Boss]].
* If {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}} uses {{AbilityIcon|Hotel Guest}} on the urn courier and the courier then drops the urn (e.g. {{HeroIcon|Viscous}} uses {{AbilityIcon|Goo Ball}}), the urn will reappear in a room next to the [[Archmother]]'s Blue [[Walker]].
 
* Removed [[Hero Labs]] Hero {{HeroIcon|Trapper}}'s background mentioned that he built Soul Urns for the New York Municipal Coven.<ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Trapper|quote=An employee of the New York Municipal Coven; Trapper spends his days building Spirit Urns, luring giant rats, and capturing various invasive species from The Outer Planes.}}</ref>
== See also ==
* In [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']], the Urn was called the '''Idol''' and dropped off at the Center Temple, a location above the [[Mid-Boss]].  
 
** Deadlock's [[Update:November 21, 2024|November 21, 2024]] update featured a 2 day experimental drop-off location at the "Mid Temple" in the room above the Mid Boss.
[[Soul Urn/Quotes]]
** The Soul Urn had multiple voicelines referencing the Center Temple. They were excluded from playing on [[Update:July 18, 2024|July 18, 2024]], but can still be found in the game's files.
* The [[Update:May 22, 2026|May 22, 2026]] update reworked the Soul Urn to grant Bullet and Spirit Resist in a radius to the team with a soul deficit at the moment of its spawn. This was reverted on [[Update:May 28, 2026|May 28, 2026]], presumably in response to a strategy demonstrated at the unofficial [https://liquipedia.net/deadlock/Deadlock_Night_Shift Deadlock Night Shift] tournament the day before that involved an entire team purchasing {{ItemIcon|Golden Goose Egg|l1=Golden Goose Eggs}}, intentionally giving the enemy team souls to force the urn to spawn in a favored state, and then hatching the Eggs to maintain resistances provided by the Urn despite no longer lagging behind in souls.<ref>{{YouTubeCite|video=vIq9GDAKJO4|title=Floormen vs Melee Creeps {{!}} Deadlock Night Shift #40 NA (Finals Match)}}</ref><ref>{{YouTubeCite|video=cnBcQWEaTAY|title=The Most Broken Esports Strategy I've Ever Witnessed.}}</ref>
* In the [[Update:June 4, 2026|June 4, 2026]] update, the Soul Urn was reworked to start a King-of-the-Hill capture point mechanic when delivered. This was later reverted and separated into its own objective on [[Update:June 30, 2026|June 30, 2026]] as the {{PageRef|Unstable Rift|}}.


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