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== Background ==
== Backstory ==
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=== Lore ===
Viscous hoped his goo body would cause surface-dwellers to take the Deep's problems seriously.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' in-game [[Viscous/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"I was hoping that this suit would make people take the problems of the Deep seriously. I'm not sure it's working."''</ref>
Viscous is commonly referred to as a "tourist".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Viscous): ''"I swear to God, that is the first tourist I have legitimate guilt about killing."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Viscous): ''"Tourists..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}'s in-game [[Victor/Quotes#Enemies|voice lines]] (Killed Viscous): ''"This isn't the place for tourists."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' in-game [[Viscous/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Holliday): ''"I hate fighting a fellow tourist."''</ref> While on the surface, Viscous wants to watch [[wikipedia:South_Pacific_(musical)|South Pacific]],<ref>{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' in-game [[Viscous/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (Unselect): ''"The Patrons can wait. I want to see South Pacific."''</ref> free his "brothers" from New York's aquariums,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' in-game [[Viscous/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (Unselect): ''"I'm going to go free my brothers from the prison known as "The Aquarium"."''</ref> try climbing some stairs in his goo body,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' in-game [[Viscous/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (Unselect): ''"I was planning on trying to use stairs today anyway."''</ref> and visit a variety of locations in New York, including Staten Island, Long Island, New Jersey and Secaucus.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' in-game [[Viscous/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (Unselect)</ref>
Viscous likes people-watching.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Viscous|hero2=Infernus|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=How you liking New York?|hero_quote2=Viscous|quote2=People-watching is fun!|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=You should stop by Jezebel's sometime. If you like people watching, you'll see all types there.}}</ref>
Viscous can't read.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Viscous|hero2=Abrams|number=3|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=I can't read!}}</ref>
"The Cube" is a protoplasmic cube.<ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' in-game [[Viscous/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (Unselect): ''"When you need to be trapped in a protoplasmic cube, you're going to be thinking, 'man, I wish I had Viscous' help. He seems like a nice person who would trap me in a protoplasmic cube'."''</ref> The Cube nullifies all pain, even for characters like {{PageRef|name=Victor}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}'s in-game [[Victor/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Clutch Cube): ''"I... I don't feel pain!"''</ref> Viscous doesn't question how the Cube works, even when it can heal non-organic bodies like {{PageRef|name=Bebop}}'s.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Viscous|hero2=Bebop|number=2|hero_quote1=Bebop|quote1=Hey, Viscous! I'm not organic. Why does the cube heal me?|hero_quote2=Viscous|quote2=We don't question the cube.}}</ref> Viscous spends time in the Cube whenever he feels sad.<ref name=":0">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Viscous|hero2=Grey Talon|number=1|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=Do you want to spend time in the cube? It's where I go when I'm sad. Or injured. Or just want to be in the cube.}}</ref>
== Character interactions ==
* Viscous offers the Cube to [[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]] and {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Viscous|hero2=Bebop|number=1|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=Ms. Shelly sounds like a nice lady.|hero_quote2=Viscous|quote2=Do you think she'd like being in a cube?}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
* Viscous likes {{PageRef|name=Holliday}}'s hat and wants to wear it.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Viscous|hero2=Holliday|number=1}}</ref>
* Viscous thinks {{PageRef|name=Seven}} and {{PageRef|name=Warden}} are scary.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' in-game [[Viscous/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Pass Seven on Zipline): ''"It's the scary criminal..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' in-game [[Viscous/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Warden Multikill): ''"Warden is scary."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Abrams}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Pass Viscous on Zipline): ''"Don't die on me, goo boy!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Bebop}}, {{PageRef|name=Holliday}}, {{PageRef|name=Lash}}, {{PageRef|name=Mina}}, {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill}} and {{PageRef|name=Paradox}} refer to Viscous as "goo boy".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' [[Viscous/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|enemy hero interactions]]</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Haze}} takes Viscous and his problems seriously.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Viscous|hero2=Haze|number=3|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=Thanks for your help, Haze. Not everyone takes the problems of the Deep seriously.|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=We don't live in a vacuum. If there's a problem in the Deep, it's only a matter of time before it's a problem on land.}}</ref> She wants to know more about the Adversary in case more creatures like it come through the Deep's astral gate.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Viscous|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=Viscous, after the ritual, I need you to tell me about the Adversary.|hero_quote2=Viscous|quote2=But after the ritual, the Adversary will be gone!|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=Yes, but there may be others, and the OSIC needs to be prepared.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} offers to have [[The Baxter Society]] help Viscous defeat the Adversary should they fail the ritual.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Viscous|hero2=Grey Talon|number=3|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=The Baxter Society hunts monsters, right?|hero_quote2=Viscous|quote2=If we fail to summon the Patron, do you think they can help stop the Adversary?|hero_quote3=Grey Talon|quote3=[Sigh]... Bring them my bow. They'll listen to what you have to say.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} mistakes Viscous' home, [[The Deep]], for the American Deep South. She asks if he's from [[wikipedia:Mobile,_Alabama|Mobile, Alabama]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Viscous|hero2=Holliday|number=2|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=So, where you from?|hero_quote2=Viscous|quote2=The Deep.|hero_quote3=Holliday|quote3=So like, Mobile?}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}} and {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} want to salvage some of Viscous' goo for themselves.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Viscous): ''"I wonder if I could scoop some of him up for a moisturizer."''</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=McGinnis|suffix='|file=Mcginnis kill viscous 04.mp3|context=(Killed Viscous)|transcription=Dibs on Viscous' goo!}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Calico}} is interested in Viscous' suit.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Calico kill viscous 02.mp3|context=(killed Viscous)|transcription=I wonder how that suit works.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Paige}} wants to take Viscous home and give him a hug.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Allies|voice lines]] (Pass Viscous on Zipline): ''"I just want to take that ball of go-home and give him a hug..."''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} advises Viscous to decline {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}'s offers to play cards.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Viscous|number=3|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=If Wraith invites you to play cards, say no.|hero_quote2=Viscous|quote2=But that would be rude.|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Trust me.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Apollo}} accidentally invites Viscous to one of his father's galas.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Viscous|number=1}}</ref>


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

Revision as of 00:33, 19 May 2026

Viscous
Evasive
Disruptor
Gooey
Weapon Stats
Damage Per Second: 49.2
Bullet Damage: 10.3+0.36
Ammo: 20
Bullets per sec: 4.76
Reload Time: 2.5s
Bullet Velocity: 254m/s
Light Melee: 63+1.58
Heavy Melee: 116+2.91
Vitality Stats
Health: 780+45
Health Regen: 2
Move Speed: 7.2m/s
Sprint Speed: 1.6m/s
Dash Speed: 14.7m/s
Stamina: 3
Stamina Cooldown: 4.5s
Spirit Stats
Spirit Power: 0+1.3
Information
Pronouns:He/Him[1][2]
Voice Actor:Yuri Lowenthal[3]
Release Date:August 1, 2024

Viscous is a Hero in Deadlock. He is a vexing opponent with versatile goo abilities, a psychic sea anemone with an ectoplasmic goo body. He can Splatter his foes with a large ball of goo and Puddle Punch both allies and enemies to knock them around, while encasing himself or allies in a Cube of goo for protection. For maximum disruption, Viscous can morph into a large Goo Ball and bounce off of walls and enemies alike.

Viscous is a psychic sea anemone that fears a dark, dangerous predator that prowls the depths under the Bermuda Triangle. He reached the surface in a body built from ectoplasmic goo; his mission to summon the Patrons to protect his home in the Deep.

Viscous was added to the roster on August 1, 2024.

Weapon

Deep Sea Interpreter
Medium Range
Projectile
49 Damage Per Second
Falloff Range
20m ➞ 58m

Deep Sea Interpreter has an alternate fire mode, which releases a larger projectile that explodes in a small area of effect upon collision, or after flying for long enough. This alt-fire takes 5 ammo rounds per shot and deals 42+0.36 damage on a direct hit.The alt-fire mode can be used even with fewer than 5 rounds of ammo, and still deals its full damage.

Abilities

Splatter

Splatter



Radius 5m





Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 26s



Throw a ball of goo that deals damage and leaves puddles of goo behind that apply movement slow to enemies in the radius.

x0.7


55

Damage


2

Bounces
Multiple hits to the same target deal less damage.
Goo puddles linger on the ground and apply a movement slow to enemies walking on them.

You and your allies slide faster on goo puddles.


-35%

Move Speed



10s

Puddle Duration
Ability Point1
+36 Damage and +2m Radius
Ability Point2
-14s Cooldown
Ability Point5
Bounces 1 times and improves Spirit Scaling
Effect can be dispelledCC effect suppressed by Unstoppable
  • Splatter can hit once per bounce. Subsequent hits after the first deal 50% damage for the second, 38% damage for the third, and 26% damage for the fourth.

The Cube

The Cube


Cast Range 26m





Duration 3s



Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 42s



Encase the target in a cube of restorative goo that protects from damage, and increases health regen. Target is unable to take any new actions while cubed. Can be used on self. Press Jump / mantle to escape early.

x0.3


40

Health Regen



3s

Duration
After exiting the cube, the target has increased move speed and stamina recovery for a short duration.


0m

Move Speed


0%

Stamina Recovery



8s

Buff Duration
Ability Point1
Increases Move Speed and Stamina Recovery
Ability Point2
+25 Health Regen and +1s Duration
Ability Point5
Removes all non-ult Debuffs and -20s Cooldown
Healing amplified by Healing Booster and affected by healing reductionHealing triggers Healing Tempo's unique effect
  • Players can still be targeted by abilities and items inside the Cube, but take no damage.
  • The Cube has reduced friction and can be pushed by melee attacks and displacement abilities.
  • When casting The Cube on an ally, there is a short initial window in which they cannot leave The Cube.

Puddle Punch

Puddle Punch


Cast Range 40m



Radius 4m





Number of Charges 1
Charge Cooldown 1.7s



Cooldown 21s



Materialize a fist in the world that punches everyone in the area, applying knockup.

Punching an enemy deals melee damage and applies slow.

You and your allies have increased Air Control.

x0.6


57.8

Damage

x0


0

Damage


-30%

Move Speed


Displacement
0.6s
Duration

3s  Slow Duration 

0%  Lifesteal

Ability Point1
+1 Charge and +20 Damage
Ability Point2
+1.5m Radius and +60% Lifesteal
Ability Point5
-14s Cooldown and now deals Heavy Melee Damage
Benefits from melee items (e.g. Melee Lifesteal)Debuff duration reduced by Debuff ResistHealing amplified by Healing Booster and affected by healing reductionEffect can be dispelledCC effect suppressed by Unstoppable

Goo Ball

Goo Ball





Duration 11s



Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 150s



Morph into a large goo ball that deals damage and stuns enemies on impact. The ball grants large amounts of Bullet and Spirit resist, bounces off walls and can double jump.

x1


110

Damage



0.5s

Stun Duration



1.4m

Ball Radius

35%  Spirit Resist

35%  Bullet Resist

Ability Point1
-25s Cooldown
Ability Point2
+70 Damage and +20% Resists
Ability Point5
+7s Duration and +0.3s Stun Duration
Debuff duration reduced by Debuff ResistTriggers Reactive BarrierDisable prevented by IndomitableCC effect suppressed by Unstoppable
  • Cannot carry the Urn while Goo Ball is active.
  • Using The Cube on self during Goo Ball keeps Viscous moving in their current direction. If Viscous cancels The Cube, he immediately starts moving in the opposite direction. This does not happen if The Cube runs out of duration instead.

Backstory

See Viscous/Lore for more story content.

The Bermuda Triangle was never a myth, it was a shadowline nexus deep underneath the Atlantic Ocean. For the most part, the things that escaped this astral gate were benign (like Nessie), but now something dark and predatory known only as The Adversary hunts the seas... and ocean denizens are scared to death.

One of those inhabitants, a psychic sea anemone, wants to do something about it. Summoning an ectoplasmic goo body to traverse the surface, Viscous is desperately trying to summon the Patrons in order to keep The Deep safe from the horror that lurks below.

Update history

View the full update history: Viscous/Update history

Update Changes

July 28, 2026

  • Splatter damage reduced from 70 to 55.
  • Splatter spirit ratio reduced from 0.8 to 0.7.
  • Splatter base bounce count increased from 1 to 2.
  • Splatter T3 bounce count reduced from +2 to +1.
  • The Cube T3 reduced from -25s Cooldown to -20s.
  • Puddle Punch slow duration reduced from 4s to 3s.
  • Puddle Punch slow increased from -20% to -30%.
  • Puddle Punch cooldown reduced from 24s to 21s.
  • Goo Ball T2 increased from +10% Resists to +20%.

July 9, 2026

  • Splatter T3 spirit scaling reduced from +1.0 to +0.9.

June 30, 2026

  • Splatter T3 spirit scaling reduced from +1.1 to +1.0.
  • Puddle Punch T3 increased from -12s Cooldown to -14s.
  • Goo Ball T3 increased from +6s Duration to +7s.
  • Goo Ball cooldown increased from 130s to 150s. (Global ult change)
  • Goo Ball T1 reduced from -30s Cooldown to -25s. (Global ult change)

Trivia

  • Viscous' current model is a modified version of Kelvin's old model from Neon Prime.
    • A work-in-progress alternate model can be found in the files, labeled Viscous v2, in which he is a large man with a coral arm and an octopus-like creature in his head.
    • A new model labeled Viscous_tourist, in which he wears shorts, sunglasses, an orange cap and a portable camera, has also been referenced in the files and leaked in images in June 2025. The current icon for Goo Ball shows the camera, glove and boot from this new model.
  • In Neon Prime, Viscous was a pufferfish in a suit, instead of a sea anemone.
  • Viscous' head was changed from black to green in the 2024-09-26 Update, because his old icon was easily confused with Dynamo.
  • "Wishing the Hideout was The Cube" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Viscous in the Hideout.
  • Developer Hopoo has joked on Discord that the Vortex Web squid and Viscous "went to the same high school".[4]

See also

References

  1. Viscous' playstyle description - "Viscous vexes his opponents through clever evasion and strategic uses of healing, enabling him to withstand the most brutal of enemy attacks."
  2. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named :1
  3. 2024-08-29 - Kaori; Deadlock Discord - "Yuri [Lowenthal] isn't pocket, but he is Viscous"
  4. 2025-05-14 - @wawamba and Hopoo; Deadlock Discord - @wawamba: "@hopoo are viscous and vortex web squid besties in the lore?" Hopoo: "went to high school, now pretends they dont know each other when they bump into one another"
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