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{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_viper
| voice_actor = Stephanie Kerbis<ref name=":1" /><ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33268153/fullcredits/ Deadlock] on [https://www.imdb.com/ IMDb]</ref>
| release_date = January 17, 2025
| codenames = Viper
}}

'''Vyper''' is a slithery [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]'', moving quickly along the battlefield and engaging critical targets.  She can Slither and slide to avoid enemy attacks with greater mobility, throwing slowing Screwjab Daggers and injecting her targets with Lethal Venom. By slinging her Petrifying Bolas, Vyper Slows and Damages groups while petrifying her hapless victim. 

Vyper is an impulsive outlaw that gets thrown in jail as many times as she escapes it, building a reputation among a number of criminal allies and enemies across the [[wikipedia:Tri-state_area|New Jersey Tri-State Area]].

Vyper was added to [[Hero Labs]] as "Viper" on [[Update:October 24, 2024|October 24, 2024]], and officially released on [[Update:January 17, 2025|January 17, 2025]]. 

== Abilities ==
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|-|(1) Screwjab Dagger=
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| ability_num=1
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|-|(2) Lethal Venom=
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|-|(3) Slither=
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| hero_name=Vyper
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* The T3 barrier has a cooldown of {{#invoke:Abilities|get_ability_upgrade_prop|Slither|3|AbilityCooldown}}s.
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|-|(4) Petrifying Bola=
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| hero_name=Vyper
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* {{ItemIcon|Armor Piercing Rounds}} can bypass the damage resistance of Petrifying Bola.
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== Weapon ==
{{WeaponCard|Vyper|ph=true}}

== Update history ==
{{Update history}}

== Background ==
{{Fates_Tale|viper}}

=== Lore ===
Vyper's wish seems to be a new and secure life for herself.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Patron}}s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Vyper Start): ''"You slink from shadow to shadow, Vyper, longing for security that always eludes you, but if you complete the ritual, you will find what you seek."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Patron}}s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Vyper Start): ''"Vyper, the cycle can be broken. A new life awaits you once you've completed the ritual!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Patron}}s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Vyper Start): ''"The life you've longed for is not a fantasy, it could be yours! But first, you need to summon me."''</ref>

Vyper calls herself a "Gorgon".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Petrifying Bola|voice line]] (Upgrade Petrifying Bola): ''"Gorgon's gonna gorgon! You know what I'm saying?"''</ref> She often refers to herself as "V".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (Killstreak): ''"Just give up, baby. No one's better than V!''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Situational|voice line]] (Leave Base): ''"V's comin' to save the day, baby!"''</ref>

Vyper has been to New Jersey,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=viper_use_power1_01.mp3|transcription=Learned this trick in Jersey.}}</ref> Staten Island,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=viper_use_power2_04.mp3|transcription=A Staten Island classic!}}</ref> Philadelphia,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=viper_use_power4_09.mp3|transcription=You know, they love this in Philly.}}</ref> Illinois,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Holliday|number=2|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=Where from?|hero_quote2=Holliday|quote2=Illinois.|hero_quote3=Vyper|quote3=No shit! You know, I did a little time in Cook County.}}</ref> Oklahoma<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Drifter|number=1|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=Yeah, it's because they never did time in OKC.}}</ref> and Wisconsin.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Calico|number=2|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=You know, when I was in the joint I heard stories about you.|hero_quote2=Calico|quote2=I didn't realise my exploits were things of New Jersey lore.|hero_quote3=Vyper|quote3=No, not New Jersey, Wisconsin! There's actually a lot of assassins in Wisconsin.}}</ref>

Vyper used to work for the [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza Syndicate]], acting as [[Infernus]]' replacement.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Ivy): ''""Savior of Spanish Harlem". Man, I could have been the savior of Spanish Harlem... Ha, probably would have had to stop working for Mendoza to do it, but people can change."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"Can't believe Mendoza replaced me with someone like her!"''</ref> When working for Mendoza, Vyper was caught by [[Ivy]] and tried for 13 counts of murder, although Vyper mentions that the actual kill count was way higher.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"I stopped you when you worked for Mendoza, and I'll stop you again!"''</ref><ref name=":2">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Ivy|number=2}}</ref> Vyper has killed tourists in the past and felt no remorse for doing so.<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>

Vyper has been kicked out of the [[Paradox Museum]] and the [[Baroness Hotel]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill chrono 05.mp3|transcription=Okay, maybe next time, you guys shouldn't kick me out of the Paradox Museum!}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed The Doorman): ''"That's for kicking me out of the Baroness."''</ref> She's also been barred from [[Jezebel's]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"There's a reason that lady's not allowed in Jezebel's!"''</ref> Vyper once crashed Fashion Week.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mina): ''"Man, you crash Fashion Week one time and the next thing you know the lady plots your death."''</ref>

Vyper makes references to [[wikipedia:Pruno|pruno]], an improvised alcoholic beverage also known as "prison wine".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper_unselect_01.mp3|transcription=Ah, whatever. I needed to make pruno anyway.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=viper_use_power2_06.mp3|context=(use Lethal Venom)|transcription=Have some pruno on the house!}}</ref> It's implied that Vyper uses her own venom to make it.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Lethal Venom|voice line]] (Upgrade Lethal Venom): ''"Anyone who wants to complain about me using poison should come over to my place for drinks. They'll never whine about it again."''</ref>

Vyper says her mother was "slinging poison" after she found out about a life insurance policy, implying that she murdered her spouse for the insurance.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|quotes=Vyper/Quotes#Lethal Venom|context=(upgrade Lethal Venom)|transcription=I'm gonna be slinging more poison than my mom after she found out about the life insurance policy.}}</ref> Similarly, Vyper wants to get married to a rich husband and kill him for the inheritance.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1='Cause I wanna marry into money. Like, wait five years and bump off my husband for the inheritance, 'cause this bird wasn't meant to be in a gilded cage, baby!}}</ref>

Vyper has a Midwest accent, according to [[Mina]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|file=Vampirebat kill viper 05.mp3|transcription=I hate your stupid face, I hate your stupid attitude, and I hate your stupid Midwest accent.}}</ref>

== Character interactions ==

*Nobody trusts Vyper.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s [[Vyper/Quotes#Other Characters|other hero interactions]]</ref>
*Vyper is infatuated with {{HeroIcon|Lash|Jacob Lash}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill lash 02.mp3|context=(killed Lash)|transcription=I love you.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill lash 04.mp3|transcription=Probably a bad time to ask for an autograph?}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vindicta|hero2=Vyper|number=2|hero_quote1=Vindicta|quote1=You're the woman infatuated with Lash, right?|hero_quote2=Vyper|quote2=Oh, come on, everyone loves Lash.}}</ref> She has watched him sleep (without his knowledge)<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Vyper|number=1|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=You smell even better when you're awake.}}</ref> and sends Lash letters made to "stand out" (the contents of the letters are unknown, but they do make Lash uncomfortable).<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lash|hero2=Vyper|number=3|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=You get the letters I sent you when I was in jail?|hero_quote2=Lash|quote2=Yeah. They were... Very specific.|hero_quote3=Vyper|quote3=Yeah, well, y'know, I'm sure you get a lot of fan mail, so... Wanted to make sure they stood out.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"Maybe now she'll stop sending me mail."''</ref> When Vyper flirts with {{PageRef|name=Billy}}, she asks if she can call him "Lash".<ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Billy|hero2=Vyper|number=1}}</ref>
*Vyper dislikes {{HeroIcon|Bebop}}, Lash's pitfighting rival.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill bebop 05.mp3|transcription=When are you gonna get the message, Bebop? You suck!}}</ref>
*Aside from {{PageRef|name=Lash}}, Vyper is attracted to {{PageRef|name=Abrams}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Abrams|number=3|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=Abe, you wanna meet up for a drink after this?}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Abrams|number=2|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=You're looking good, detective!}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Billy}}<ref name=":3" /> and {{PageRef|name=Mirage}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Mirage|number=1|hero_quote1=Mirage|quote1=You smell of cheap cigarettes and cheaper morals.|hero_quote2=Vyper|quote2=Keep talkin' to me like that and I'm gonna lead you to a cheaper motel.}}</ref> She also likes Cinnamon, a "librarian" from "Pole Palace" who resembles {{PageRef|name=Paige}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Paige|number=2}}</ref>
*Vyper is a friend of {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill krill 04.mp3|context=(killed Mo & Krill)|transcription=Love you guys, but not enough to like, let you win.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill krill 05.mp3|context=(killed Mo & Krill)|transcription=I'll swing by their hovel later to apologize, it'll be fine.}}</ref>
* Vyper believes {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} "used to be hard, but now he's just a bitch".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=viper_select_08.mp3|transcription=Infernus used to be hard, but now he's just a bitch, slinging Mary Pickfords to other bitches... Oh my god, don't tell him I said that.}}</ref> She also liked {{PageRef|name=Shiv}} before he went straight.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Shiv): ''"I liked him better before he joined the Baxter Society."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Shiv): ''"Shiv, buddy, what did you let those losers in the Baxter Society do to you?"''</ref>
* Vyper says her Screwjab Daggers are better than {{HeroIcon|Shiv}}'s Serrated Knives.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=viper_use_power1_02.mp3|context=(use Screwjab Dagger)|transcription=Shiv's got nothing on me.}}</ref>
* Vyper says {{HeroIcon|Calico}} has a reputation of "sloppy work" due to "a hit that went bad" (a possible reference to the attempted assassination of {{HeroIcon|Pocket}}.)<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Calico|number=2|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=There was something about... like a hit, that went bad? I don't remember all the details, honestly, Wisconsin hooch is top-shelf.}}</ref>
* Vyper nicknames {{PageRef|name=Paige}} "Red" and knew her brother, [[Minor characters#Bryce|Bryce]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"Sorry, Red."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"Her brother was just, like, way more fun to hang out with."''</ref>
* Vyper comments on {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s health, due to his age.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Grey Talon|number=1|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=I'm not trained in CPR, by the way.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=What?|hero_quote3=Vyper|quote3=Like, if you have a heart attack, you're gonna die, probably? 'Cause, I ain't helping ya!}}</ref>
* Vyper wants {{HeroIcon|Mirage}} to "stop yelling about the Djinn".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill mirage 03.mp3|transcription=Anything to stop that guy from yelling about the Djinn!}}</ref>
* Vyper is interested in stealing [[Calico|Ava]],<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Pass Calico on Zipline): ''"Damn, I want her cat..."''</ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' weapon The Teacher,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Vyper|number=2|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=Does it matter? 'cause I'm not giving it to you.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s parka,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"I wonder if I could pull off a parka."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s earrings,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Lady Geist|number=1}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Pocket}}'s suitcase<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Pocket): ''"I should try to hawk his case!"''</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s sword.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"Aw, I can't wait to use that sword to cut a Reuben."''</ref> She's robbed the {{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}} before.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Vyper buys T4 item): ''"Oh my God, you're actually spending money instead of robbing me!"''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Lash|Jacob Lash}} is scared of Vyper's obession with him and wants her to leave him alone.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"I need her to leave me alone!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"Oh, I hope she got the message..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Ally Vyper Killed): ''"They took out Vyper! Thank God..."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Haze}} mentions that eliminating cretins like Vyper is beneath her pay grade.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"Normally, cretins like her are beneath my pay grade."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Ivy}} is familar with Vyper from when she worked for Mendoza.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"Been a while, Vyper."''</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />
* {{PageRef|name=Wraith}} wants Vyper dead since she once robbed one of Wraith's poker rooms.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Wraith|number=2|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=I'd never hire you.|hero_quote2=Vyper|quote2=Why, 'cause I tried to rob one of your poker rooms? That's like ancient history!|hero_quote3=Wraith|quote3=It's not, but tell you what: If we complete the ritual, we'll call things square.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Wraith): ''"Look, she probably wanted me dead anyways, so it's not like I made things worse."''</ref> She also doesn't allow Vyper to take out markers (informal loans) since Vyper never pays them back.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=viper_select_05.mp3|transcription=I don't get why Wraith won't let me take out a marker, I paid it off! Once.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Wraith): ''"Yeah, I don't think she's gonna be clearin' my marker anytime soon."''</ref> Vyper knows [[The Arroyo's#Sophia Arroyo|Sophia Arroyo]] works for Wraith.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Ivy|number=3|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=Yeah, I just wanted to know how you feel about your sister working for Wraith.}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Vyper card.png|Vyper portrait
File:Vyper.png|Vyper icon
File:Viper Render.png|Vyper in-game render
File:Vyper name.png|Vyper name typography
File:Viper Reference Sheet.png|Vyper reference sheet
File:Vyper Weapon.png|Vyper weapon - The Rattler
File:Four heroes update.jpg|Vyper in the January 2025 update art
File:Vyper card old.png|Previous Vyper portrait
File:Vyper icon old.png|Previous Vyper icon
File:Vyper leak 1.png|Leaked work-in-progress new Vyper model
File:Vyper Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Vyper.
File:Vyper Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Vyper.
</gallery>

== Trivia ==

* Vyper's current appearance is a modified version of ''[[Neon Prime]]'s'' [[Kali]].
* Vyper's lead developer is [[Hopoo]],<ref>2024-10-28 - Hopoo; Deadlock Discord - "''yes I was lead on viper (and magician), it’s why neither was in the hero list previously"''</ref> best known as the co-creator of the ''[[wikipedia:Risk_of_Rain_2|Risk of Rain]]'' series.
* Before the [[Update:October 2, 2025|2025-10-02 Update]], Vyper was the only hero who started with an unlocked ability by default (Slither).
* According to her voice actress Stephanie Kerbis, Vyper is "not from Wisconsin or New Jersey".<ref name=":1">2025-09-04 - gammaton32 on [https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadlockTheGame/ reddit.com/r/DeadlockTheGame] - [https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadlockTheGame/comments/1n8qwaw/ Stephanie Kerbis is Vyper] (reposted from Stephanie's Tiktok)</ref>
* "Making [[wikipedia:Pruno|Pruno]] in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Vyper in the [[Hideout]].

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