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The Hidden King is a shadowy figure with antlers. His body is projected from a [[wikipedia:Wicker_man|wicker man]] | The Hidden King is a shadowy figure with antlers. His body is projected from a [[wikipedia:Wicker_man|wicker man]] effigy. He's characterized by the color yellow. His base is a factory filled with large speakers and microphones. His side of the [[map]] has working-class red brick buildings and is 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 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> | ||
Revision as of 06:08, 2 April 2026
“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. The Archmother is his rival.
Overview
The Hidden King is a shadowy figure with antlers. His body is projected from a wicker man effigy. He's characterized by the color yellow. His base is a factory filled with large speakers and microphones. His side of the map has working-class red brick buildings and is labeled "Downtown".
The Hidden King does not speak to the heroes directly. Instead, a herald speaks on his behalf.[1][2]
Akin to the Archmother, the Hidden King's goals are unknown. According to 
The Doorman, the Hidden King has wanted to be summoned for "centuries".[3] 
Warden and his family believe the Patrons will "herald the end of humanity" if left unchecked.[4] It's implied that the Hidden King wants to "usher in his new era".[5][6]
The Hidden King's herald mentions that the Hidden King is "returning to us".[1]
The Doorman refers to the Hidden King as Amber King.[7]
Gallery
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The Hidden King -
The Hidden King (Weakened) -
Hidden King's base -
Hidden King artwork -
Hidden King icon -
Hidden King typography -
Weakened Hidden King icon -
Old Amber Hand Patron -
"The Broken Crown" unused name -
Unused Hidden King icon
Trivia
- The Hidden King's name and appearance have similarities to The King in Yellow, a fictional supernatural entity created by 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.[8]
- 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".[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Hidden King's in-game voice line (McGinnis start): "The Hidden King is honored by your presence, McGinnis. May your inventions pave the way for his return to us.
- ↑ Hidden King's in-game voice line (Haze start): "You are driven by duty, Haze. I know you won't fail the Hidden King."
- ↑ The Doorman's in-game voice line (Hotel Guest taunt): "The Patrons have waited centuries to be summoned, they can wait a little longer."
- ↑ Warden's in-game voice line (select): "The Patrons will herald the end of humanity if we let them."
- ↑ Hidden King's in-game voice line (ally Graves killstreak): "Graves will usher us into the Hidden King's new era!"
- ↑ Hidden King's in-game voice line (Victor start): "You need not feel adrift in this world, Victor. Complete the ritual, and find your place alongside the Hidden King!"
- ↑ The Doorman's in-game voice line (pre-game ping) - "How exciting to see City Mother and the Amber King once more!"
- ↑ Warden's in-game voice line (unselect) - "I won't be Anvil's Song's cat's paw."
- ↑ 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?"
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