The Hidden King - Revision history

Fathom of the opera at 21:32, 8 September 2026

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	[[File:Hidden King model.png\|thumb\|The Hidden King\|327x327px]]		[[File:Hidden King model.png\|thumb\|The Hidden King\|327x327px]]
	{{Quotation\|[https://www.playdeadlock.com/oldgods\| 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.\|}}		{{Quotation\|[https://www.playdeadlock.com/oldgods\| 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.		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 ==		== Overview ==

Fathom of the opera at 21:32, 8 September 2026

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	[[File:Hidden King model.png\|thumb\|The Hidden King\|327x327px]]		[[File:Hidden King model.png\|thumb\|The Hidden King\|327x327px]]
	{{Quotation\|[https://www.playdeadlock.com/oldgods\| 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.\|}}		{{Quotation\|[https://www.playdeadlock.com/oldgods\| 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 ~~the~~ [[Patron]] of ~~the '''Amber'''~~ team. His followers are '''The Hidden King's Court'''. {{PageRef\|The Archmother}} is his rival.		'''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 ==		== Overview ==
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	=== Troopers ===		=== Troopers ===
	{{3D Model\|~~Amber~~ Melee\|alt_image=Melee Troopers\|size=120px}}		{{3D Model\|Hidden King Melee Trooper\|alt_image=Melee Troopers\|size=120px}}
	{{3D Model\|~~Amber~~ Medic\|alt_image=Medic Troopers\|size=120px}}		{{3D Model\|Hidden King Medic Trooper\|alt_image=Medic Troopers\|size=120px}}
	{{3D Model\|~~Amber~~ Trooper\|alt_image=Ranged Troopers\|size=120px}}		{{3D Model\|Hidden King Ranged Trooper\|alt_image=Ranged Troopers\|size=120px}}

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

Fathom of the opera at 20:03, 8 September 2026

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	[[File:Hidden King model.png\|thumb\|The Hidden King\|327x327px]]		[[File:Hidden King model.png\|thumb\|The Hidden King\|327x327px]]
	{{Quotation\|[https://www.playdeadlock.com/oldgods\| 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.\|}}		{{Quotation\|[https://www.playdeadlock.com/oldgods\| 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 the [[Patron]] of the '''Amber''' team. His followers are '''The Hidden King's Court'''. [[The Archmother]] is his rival.		'''The Hidden King''' is the [[Patron]] of the '''Amber''' team. His followers are '''The Hidden King's Court'''. {{PageRef\|The Archmother}} is his rival.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

Fathom of the opera at 20:02, 8 September 2026

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	[[File:Hidden King model.png\|thumb\|The Hidden King\|327x327px]]		[[File:Hidden King model.png\|thumb\|The Hidden King\|327x327px]]
	{{Quotation\|[https://www.playdeadlock.com/oldgods\| 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.\|}}		{{Quotation\|[https://www.playdeadlock.com/oldgods\| 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 [[Teams\|Team]]~~. His followers are '''The Hidden King's Court'''. [[The Archmother]] is his rival.		'''The Hidden King''' is the [[Patron]] of the '''Amber''' team. His followers are '''The Hidden King's Court'''. [[The Archmother]] is his rival.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	== 3D models ==		== 3D models ==

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

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

Gammaton32: added Category:Characters using HotCat

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	[[Category:Lore]]		[[Category:Lore]]
	[[Category:Lore:Gods]]		[[Category:Lore:Gods]]
			[[Category:Characters]]
	{{Lore Navbox}}		{{Lore Navbox}}

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3D models

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

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

Fathom of the opera at 20:29, 20 July 2026

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	{{~~Tabber\|The_Hidden_King\|The_Hidden_King/Quotes\|l1=Overview\|l2=Quotes~~}}		{{HeroTabs}}
	[[File:Hidden King model.png\|thumb\|The Hidden King\|327x327px]]		[[File:Hidden King model.png\|thumb\|The Hidden King\|327x327px]]
	{{Quotation\|[https://www.playdeadlock.com/oldgods\| 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.\|}}		{{Quotation\|[https://www.playdeadlock.com/oldgods\| 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.\|}}

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	[[Category:The Hidden King]]		[[Category:The Hidden King]]
	[[Category:Lore]]		[[Category:Lore]]
			[[Category:Lore:Gods]]
	{{Lore Navbox}}		{{Lore Navbox}}

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	* 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>		* 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'''.		** 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]] 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]]; 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]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"The actor who played the voice of the OG amber hand is still heard in the game"''</ref>		* 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 ==

Gammaton32: updated

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	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 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 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>		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>		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>
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	* 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>		* 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'''.		** 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]] 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]]; 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>		* 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]] 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]]; 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]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"The actor who played the voice of the OG amber hand is still heard in the game"''</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==