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Venator is described as "unhinged" and "angry",<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"That guy is unhinged!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"I've seen a few Venators in my time. That one was angrier than most."''</ref> although some characters do show respect to Venator (notably {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}} and {{PageRef|name=Vindicta}}).<ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Wish the Venator was fighting for us."''</ref><ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Vindicta}}'s in-game [[Vindicta/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"I respect you, Venator."''</ref>
Venator is described as "unhinged" and "angry",<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"That guy is unhinged!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"I've seen a few Venators in my time. That one was angrier than most."''</ref> although some characters do show respect to Venator (notably {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}} and {{PageRef|name=Vindicta}}).<ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Wish the Venator was fighting for us."''</ref><ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Vindicta}}'s in-game [[Vindicta/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"I respect you, Venator."''</ref>


The Venators of St. Benedict have a friendly rivalry with the Baxter Society.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"So much for a friendly rivalry..."''</ref>
The Venators of St. Benedict have a friendly rivalry with the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"So much for a friendly rivalry..."''</ref> Venator respects the Baxter Society, though he doesn't always agree with them.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Venator|quotes=Venator/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Grey Talon)|transcription=I don't always agree with the Baxter Society, but I've always respected them.}}</ref>


== Character interactions ==
== Character interactions ==
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* {{PageRef|name=The Archmother}} and {{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}} know Venator sees them as his enemy, but each try to convince Venator to work with them to kill the other Patron.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Venator start): ''"Venator, I know you have no love for the Hidden King, but the Archmother is a tyrant! And together, we can usurp her!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Venator start): ''"Thank you for realising that the Archmother is not your enemy today. May your hunt be successful, Father."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=The Archmother}} and {{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}} know Venator sees them as his enemy, but each try to convince Venator to work with them to kill the other Patron.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Venator start): ''"Venator, I know you have no love for the Hidden King, but the Archmother is a tyrant! And together, we can usurp her!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Venator start): ''"Thank you for realising that the Archmother is not your enemy today. May your hunt be successful, Father."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Vindicta}} and {{PageRef|name=Bebop}} respect Venator.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{PageRef|name=Bebop}}'s in-game [[Bebop/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Nothing personal, Venator!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}} wishes they were fighting on the same side if he kills Venator.<ref name=":0" />
* {{PageRef|name=Vindicta}} and {{PageRef|name=Bebop}} respect Venator.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{PageRef|name=Bebop}}'s in-game [[Bebop/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Nothing personal, Venator!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}} wishes they were fighting on the same side if he kills Venator.<ref name=":0" />
* {{PageRef|name=Drifter}} has killed other Venators before,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"How many of your order do I gotta kill before you realize you can't stop me?"''</ref> though he had higher expectations for the playable Venator.<ref name=":2">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|file=Drifter kill priest 03.mp3|transcription=I expected more from the Sword of Saint Benedict.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Drifter}} has killed other Venators before,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"How many of your order do I gotta kill before you realize you can't stop me?"''</ref> though he had higher expectations for this Venator.<ref name=":2">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|file=Drifter kill priest 03.mp3|transcription=I expected more from the Sword of Saint Benedict.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Paradox}} was expecting Venator to come after her at some point, implying the [[Paradox Organisation]] has robbed the Vatican before.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Was wondering when they'd send you after me."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Paradox}} was expecting Venator to come after her at some point, implying the [[Paradox Organisation]] has robbed the Vatican before.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Was wondering when they'd send you after me."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Vyper}} likes Venator's voice.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Oh, I could listen to that guy read me the phone book. He is killing me. Heh ha!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Vyper}} likes Venator's voice.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Oh, I could listen to that guy read me the phone book. He is killing me. Heh ha!"''</ref>
* When killing {{PageRef|name=Calico}}, Venator references the [[wikipedia:Thirty_pieces_of_silver|30 pieces of silver]] that Judas received for betraying Jesus, presumably referring to Calico leaving the Baxter Society.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|quotes=Venator/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|transcription=I hope your 30 pieces of silver was worth it, Calico.}}</ref>


== Update history ==
== Update history ==

Revision as of 02:39, 6 February 2026

Overview
Update history
Lore
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Venator
Devout
Arms Expert
Tactical
Weapon Stats
Damage Per Second: 63.5
Bullet Damage: 8+0.27
Ammo: 33
Bullets per sec: 7.94
Reload Time: 2.8s
Bullet Velocity: 1590m/s
Light Melee: 50+1.7
Heavy Melee: 125+4.25
Vitality Stats
Health: 820+43
Health Regen: 2
Bullet Resist: 0%x0.122
Spirit Resist: 0%x0.122
Move Speed: 6.4m/s
Sprint Speed: 1m/s
Dash Speed: 13.9m/s
Stamina: 3
Stamina Cooldown: 4.5s
Spirit Stats
Spirit Power: 0+1.1
Information
Release Date:February 5, 2026
Internal names:Priest

Venator is a Hero in Deadlock. He doesn't walk the righteous path, he blazes the trail so that others may do so safely. His biggest challenge is knowing which weapon to use first. Firing a Consecrating Grenade into the fray softens up his enemies and keeps them from restoring health, and his Hex-Lined Snap Trap scatters across the ground to lock them in place. A Gutshot from his shotgun will knock back enemies who get too close, and when the time is right, Ira Domini will rid the world of evil once and for all.

Venator was released on February 5, 2026 as the fourth winner of the Old Gods, New Blood update contest.

Abilities

Consecrating Grenade



Radius 4.5m





Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 25s



Fire a grenade that bounces before exploding, dealing weapon damage and setting enemies on fire.

Burning targets deal pure damage to enemies in the area and suffer from reduced healing.

x1

35

Damage


-30%

Healing Reduction
On Hit:

x1.6

10

Damage Per Second
On Hit:

0%

Max Health as Damage
On Hit:

-0%

Move Speed

3.5s  Burn Duration 

4.5m  Burn Radius 

Ability Point1
-5s Cooldown
Ability Point2
+1.5m Radius & +1s Burn Duration
Ability Point5
-20% Healing Reduction and allow Charges

Gutshot


Cast Range 10m






Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 23s



Fire a blast with your shotgun, dealing weapon damage and pushing enemies back. Enemies near a wall receive stun and take bonus weapon damage.

x0.7

60

Damage
On Wall Hit:

x0.8

30

Bonus Damage
On Wall Hit:



Stun
0.6s
Stun Duration

0s  Debuff Duration

7m  Wall Stun Range 

Ability Point1
25 Damage
Ability Point2
-10s Ability Cooldown and +0.4s Stun Duration
Ability Point5
On Wall Stun: Your next heavy melee is blessed

Hex-Lined Snap Trap



Radius 2m





Number of Charges 2
Charge Cooldown 8s



Cooldown 28s



Kick a trap that arms after a brief delay.

The trap springs on the first enemy it touches, dealing spirit damage, applying immobilize, and revealing enemies for a duration afterwards.

x2.2


80

Damage



Immobilize
1.25s
Immobilize Duration

0%  Damage Taken

6s  Reveal Duration 

30s  Lifetime 

Ability Point1
-11s Cooldown
Ability Point2
1s Immobilize Duration
Ability Point5
+1 Charge
Deal +30% damage against revealed targets

Ira Domini





Duration 15s



Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 160s



Load your crossbow with 3 stakes, dealing massively increased weapon damage.

The final stake is blessed, dealing bonus pure damage and executing low-health enemies.

x1.5

120

Damage
While Blessed:

x3

115

Bonus Damage
While Blessed:

8%

Execute Threshold

0%  Move Speed

0s  Slow Duration

Ability Point1
While Active: Gain 1.2 m/s Move Speed
Ability Point2
-15s Ability Cooldown and +65 Bonus Damage
Ability Point5
All Stakes are Blessed

Weapon

51:20
Rapid Fire
Medium Range
63 Damage Per Second
Falloff Range
18m ➞ 47m

Background

See Venator/Lore for more story content.

“
The Venators of St. Benedict are a Vatican-sanctioned order whose members are deployed to regions with a high concentration of supernatural predators.   Few in number, their modus operandi is to observe, identify, and exterminate. They are methodical, they are precise, and once they identify a threat to the flock they are relentless.

But even amongst those who are called The Sword Of St. Benedict, one stands apart from the others.  A man whose hardened heart has allowed him to pay terrible prices in the name of the greater good... and he has once again been dispatched to New York.

Lore

Venator's real name is Father Quinn Rourke.[1][2][3]

Venator's mission and motivation in the ritual is to kill the Patrons.[4][5] He's willing to die to achieve his mission.[6]

Venator is described as "unhinged" and "angry",[7][8] although some characters do show respect to Venator (notably Grey TalonGrey Talon and VindictaVindicta).[9][10]

The Venators of St. Benedict have a friendly rivalry with the Baxter Society.[11] Venator respects the Baxter Society, though he doesn't always agree with them.[12]

Character interactions

Update history

View the full update history: Venator/Update history

Update Changes

July 28, 2026

  • Sprint speed reduced from 1.5m to 1m.
  • Bullet falloff range reduced from 20m-51m to 18m-47m.
  • Ira Domini cooldown no longer starts after the conclusion of the ability, now starts immediately.
  • Ira Domini blessed stakes damage increased from 100 to 115.

June 30, 2026

  • Ira Domini cooldown increased from 140s to 160s. (Global ult change)

May 22, 2026

  • Venator's portrait.
    Venator's portrait.
  • Venator's icon.
    Venator's icon.
  • Venator's weapon, 51:20.
    Venator's weapon, 51:20.
  • Venator in-game render.
    Venator in-game render.
  • Venator's typography.
    Venator's typography.
  • "Vote for Venator" poster/spray from the 1/23/26 major update.
    "Vote for Venator" poster/spray from the 1/23/26 major update.
  • Damaged "Vote Venator" poster.
    Damaged "Vote Venator" poster.
  • Venator splash art from the vote screen.
    Venator splash art from the vote screen.
  • Venator voter sticker.
    Venator voter sticker.
  • Venator's censer hint at the hideout.
    Venator's censer hint at the hideout.
  • Venator's shadow in the hideout.
    Venator's shadow in the hideout.
  • Leaked Venator portrait.
    Leaked Venator portrait.
  • Leaked work-in-progress Venator model.
    Leaked work-in-progress Venator model.
  • Gloat portrait for Venator.
    Gloat portrait for Venator.
  • Critical health portrait for Venator.
    Critical health portrait for Venator.
  • Thanks for voting Venator!
    Thanks for voting Venator!
  • Veni, vidi, vici.
    Veni, vidi, vici.

Trivia

  • "Venator" means "hunter" in Latin.
  • Venator's weapon is named after the Bible passage Jeremiah 51:20: "You are my war club, my weapon for battle - with you I shatter nations, with you I destroy kingdoms".
  • Venator has the number "48" in Roman numerals under his name. This may indicate that he is the 48th Venator of St. Benedict.
  • Venator was one of the heroes in a private build who was accidently leaked on stream in May 2025.[21] A playable version of Venator was added to the files in the Shop Rework Update. A new Venator portrait was leaked in a work-in-progress hero select screen posted on 4chan in July 2025. On 20th January 2026, Venator was teased in the Hideout with a thurible on a bookshelf.
  • Before he was named "Quinn", Venator was named "Rourke" and "Cain" during development before his release.[22][23][24]
  • Venator originally had the Shopkeeper voice actor as a temp VO, who made self-aware jokes about his role.The female temp voice (currently on Boho) called him "the bodega guy".[25]
  • Prior to the Six New Heroes Update, Venator had an ability called "Potent Vapors", a channel which would heal Venator and grant him movement slow resist at the cost of him being unable to attack throughout its channel. This ability was replaced with "Flashbang AOE".
  • "Blessing Ammunition in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Venator in the Hideout.

References

  1. ↑ His signature is viewable on his thanks for voting poster.
  2. ↑ The ArchmotherThe Archmother's in-game voice line (Venator start): "Father Quinn, I know you question if this is the right course of action, but it is! The Hidden King threatens us all."
  3. ↑ HollidayHolliday's in-game voice line (killed Venator): "Took out Father Quinn."
  4. ↑ The ArchmotherThe Archmother's in-game voice line (Venator start): "You have slain the things of people's nightmares, but you have never faced someone like the Hidden King. Together, with the Archmother, you have a way to end his reign!"
  5. ↑ The Hidden KingThe Hidden King's in-game voice line (Venator start): "Venator, your faith is like iron, your fury righteous, and both will be needed to stop the Archmother!"
  6. ↑ The DoormanThe Doorman's in-game voice line (Venator trapped in Baroness): "I know you're prepared to die here, Venator, which is good, because you shall."
  7. ↑ PaigePaige's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "That guy is unhinged!"
  8. ↑ Grey TalonGrey Talon's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "I've seen a few Venators in my time. That one was angrier than most."
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Grey TalonGrey Talon's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "Wish the Venator was fighting for us."
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 VindictaVindicta's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "I respect you, Venator."
  11. ↑ Grey TalonGrey Talon's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "So much for a friendly rivalry..."
  12. ↑ Venator's in-game voice line (killed Grey Talon) - "I don't always agree with the Baxter Society, but I've always respected them."
  13. ↑ The Hidden KingThe Hidden King's in-game voice line (Venator start): "Venator, I know you have no love for the Hidden King, but the Archmother is a tyrant! And together, we can usurp her!"
  14. ↑ The ArchmotherThe Archmother's in-game voice line (Venator start): "Thank you for realising that the Archmother is not your enemy today. May your hunt be successful, Father."
  15. ↑ BebopBebop's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "Nothing personal, Venator!"
  16. ↑ DrifterDrifter's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "How many of your order do I gotta kill before you realize you can't stop me?"
  17. ↑ Drifter's in-game voice line - "I expected more from the Sword of Saint Benedict."
  18. ↑ ParadoxParadox's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "Was wondering when they'd send you after me."
  19. ↑ VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "Oh, I could listen to that guy read me the phone book. He is killing me. Heh ha!"
  20. ↑ Calico's in-game voice line - "I hope your 30 pieces of silver was worth it, Calico."
  21. ↑ 2025-05-01 - atahutahatena on Reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumors - Streamer accidentally leaks hero roster of a more "secret" private Deadlock pre-alpha playtest build
  22. ↑ MinaMina's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "You're just a man, Roark, and you're gonna die screaming like one."
  23. ↑ VictorVictor's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "Took down Roark."
  24. ↑ The DoormanThe Doorman's in-game voice line (Venator trapped in Baroness): "You know, Cain, one day you will actually believe the legend you sell to people, and on that day you will die screaming."
  25. ↑ Paige's in-game voice line - "If you thought the bodega guy was a good temp voice, wait 'til you hear me."
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