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{{Quotation|[https://www.playdeadlock.com/oldgods&#124; Old Gods, New Blood Update]|The stretching shadow of a skyscraper... a boarded-up apartment in Hell’s Kitchen... The Hidden King exists in the cracks of the city, waiting for his followers to usher him into the light.|}}
The '''Hidden King''' is a [[Patron]], as well as the name of his team. His followers are '''The Hidden King's Court'''. {{PageRef|The Archmother}} is his rival.

== Overview ==
The Hidden King appears as a shadowy figure with antlers and glowing yellow eyes, bound to a burning [[wikipedia:Wicker_man|wicker man]] effigy. Long, claw-like yellow hands extend from the shadows. His base is a factory filled with large speakers and microphones, and his side of the [[map]] features working-class red brick buildings labeled "Downtown".

The Hidden King does not speak to the [[heroes]] directly. Instead, a herald speaks on his behalf.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Hidden King|quotes=The Hidden King/Quotes|context=(Unused tutorial line)|transcription=I speak for the Hidden King, and today I shall be your guide.}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[McGinnis/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (McGinnis start): ''"The Hidden King is honored by your presence, McGinnis. May your inventions pave the way for his return to us.''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Haze start): ''"You are driven by duty, Haze. I know you won't fail the Hidden King."''</ref>

Akin to the Archmother, the Hidden King's goals are unknown. According to {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}, the Hidden King has wanted to be summoned for "centuries".<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Generic|voice line]] (Hotel Guest taunt): ''"The Patrons have waited centuries to be summoned, they can wait a little longer."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Warden}} and his family believe the Patrons will "herald the end of humanity" if left unchecked.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"The Patrons will herald the end of humanity if we let them."''</ref> It's implied that the Hidden King wants to "usher in his new era".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (ally Graves killstreak): ''"Graves will usher us into the Hidden King's new era!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Victor/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Victor start): ''"You need not feel adrift in this world, Victor. Complete the ritual, and find your place alongside the Hidden King!"''</ref>

The Hidden King's herald mentions that the Hidden King is "returning to us".<ref name=":0" /> 

The Doorman refers to the Hidden King as '''Amber King'''.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman ping pre game 03.mp3|context=(pre-game ping)|transcription=How exciting to see City Mother and the Amber King once more!}}</ref>

== 3D models ==

=== Patron ===
{{3D Model|Hidden King}}
{{3D Model|Hidden King Weak|alt_image=Patron}}

=== Structures ===
{{3D Model|Amber Base Guardian|alt_name=Hidden King Base Guardian|alt_image=Hidden_King_base_guardians|size=240px}}

=== Troopers ===
{{3D Model|Hidden King Melee Trooper|alt_image=Melee Troopers|size=120px}}
{{3D Model|Hidden King Medic Trooper|alt_image=Medic Troopers|size=120px}}
{{3D Model|Hidden King Ranged Trooper|alt_image=Ranged Troopers|size=120px}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Hidden King model.png|The Hidden King
File:Hidden King weak.png|The Hidden King (Weakened)
File:Hidden King Stronghold.jpg|Hidden King's base
File:Hidden king art.png|Hidden King artwork
File:Hidden King.png|Hidden King icon
File:Amber Hand Patron.png|Old Amber Hand Patron
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* The Hidden King's name and appearance have similarities to [[wikipedia:The_King_in_Yellow|The King in Yellow]], a fictional supernatural entity created by [[wikipedia:Robert_W._Chambers|Robert W. Chambers]].
* The Hidden King was originally named '''The Amber Hand''' prior to the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update. He also referred to himself as '''Anvil's Song''' in a removed voice line. This is referenced in a [[Warden]] unselect line.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden_unselect_07.mp3|context=(unselect)|transcription=I won't be Anvil's Song's cat's paw.}}</ref>
** A proposed rename to the Hidden King was '''The Broken Crown'''.
* The Hidden King announcer's voice actor was recast with the new model in the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update. The current voice is speculated to be either Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs in ''Spongebob Squarepants'') or Darin De Paul (Reinhardt in ''Overwatch''). Developer [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]] has so far chosen not to reveal the name of either the current or previous voice actor to not "spoil the fun".<ref>2026-01-26 - ''@nookem'' and [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - nookem: ''"kaori before you go can you answer if The Hidden King is darin de paul?"'' Kaori: ''"i mean i could, but why spoil the fun?"''</ref> They have also said that the previous Amber Hand actor can still be heard in the game in a different role.<ref>2026-01-23 - [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"The actor who played the voice of the OG amber hand is still heard in the game"''</ref>

== References ==
<references />
[[Category:The Hidden King]]
[[Category:Lore]]
[[Category:Lore:Gods]]
[[Category:Characters]]
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 File:Hidden king art.png|Hidden King artwork
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-File:Hidden King name.png|Hidden King typography
-File:Patron.png|Weakened Hidden King icon
 File:Amber Hand Patron.png|Old Amber Hand Patron
-File:The broken crown.png|"The Broken Crown" unused name
-File:Hidden King alt icon.png|Unused Hidden King icon
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