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=== Lore ===
=== Lore ===
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 and Wisconsin.<ref name=":0">[[Vyper/Quotes#Conversations|Vyper conversations]]</ref>
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 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>
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 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>
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>
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== Character interactions ==
== Character interactions ==


*Vyper thinks {{HeroIcon|Lash|Jacob Lash}} is "awesome".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=viper_select_07.mp3|transcription=I'm just gonna say it: Lash is awesome, and he kicked Bebop's ass.}}</ref> When killing Lash, she may say she loves him and ask for an autograph.<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>
*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>
*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 [[Minor characters|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 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>
* 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 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|Yamato}} murdered a guy for owing the Seventh Moon a "C-Note" ($100).<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper_select_09.mp3|transcription=I know a guy who owed the Seventh Moon a C-note... well, I knew a guy who owed the Seventh Moon a C-Note... Yamato murdered the shit out of him.}}</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 is barred from taking out another "marker" (slang for an informal loan) from {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}'s gambling ring, presumably because she still owes money to Wraith.<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>
* 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 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 name=":0" />
* 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 comments on {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s health, due to his age.<ref name=":0" />
* 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 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 has been kicked out of the {{HeroIcon|Paradox}} museum.<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>
* 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=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 ==

Revision as of 19:13, 29 September 2025

Vyper
Gunner
Slippery
Rat-a-Tat
Weapon Stats
Damage Per Second: 94
Bullet Damage: 6.58+0.178
Ammo: 24
Bullets per sec: 14.3
Reload Time: 1.6s
Bullet Velocity: 412m/s
Light Melee: 50+1.58
Heavy Melee: 116+3.67
Crit Bonus Scale: -30%
Vitality Stats
Health: 780+35
Health Regen: 2
Move Speed: Hero Not Foundx0.023m/sx0.0138
Sprint Speed: 1.6m/s
Dash Speed: 14.7m/s
Stamina: 4
Stamina Cooldown: 4.5s
Spirit Stats
Spirit Power: 0+1.1
Information
Voice Actor:Stephanie Kerbis[1][2]
Release Date:January 17, 2025
Internal names: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 New Jersey Tri-State Area.

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

Abilities

Slither starts unlocked by default.

Screwjab Dagger






Number of Charges 2
Charge Cooldown 4s



Cooldown 10s



Throw a dagger, dealing spirit damage and applying slow.

Every subsequent dagger against the same target stacks in spirit damage and slow.

x0.8


50

Damage
On Hit:

-35%

Move Speed
On Hit:

0%

Bullet Resist
On Stack:

x0.4


25

Damage per Stack
On Stack:

-15%

Move Speed per Stack
On Stack:

0%

Bullet Resist per Stack

10s  Stack Duration 

3  Max Stacks

Ability Point1
1 Charges
Ability Point2
On Hit: -8% Bullet Resist and -6% Bullet Resist per Stack
Ability Point5
+2 Max Stacks
-2s Charge Delay
On Hit: Refund 55% Charge Cooldown

Lethal Venom


Cast Range 10m

x0.2




Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 28s



Inject a target with lethal venom. After a delay the venom triggers, dealing Spirit Damage. The damage is increased by the target's missing health.

Lethal Venom will ignore Petrify's damage block.

x0.651


20

Minimum Venom Damage

x2.79


140

Max Venom Damage


0%

Missing Health Damage

30%  Health for Max Damage

3s  Venom Buildup Duration

0%  Healing Reduction

Ability Point1
31.5 Max Venom Damage
Ability Point2
-40% Healing Reduction and -12s Cooldown
Ability Point5
Bullets also build up Lethal Venom

Slither






Number of Charges 0



You have increased Slide Distance, can Slide up hills, and can turn faster while Sliding.


15%

Slide Distance
On Slide:

x0


0

Barrier
Ability Point1
+20% Slide Distance
Ability Point2
+2 Stamina
Ability Point5
On Slide: Gain 180 barrier for 5s

Petrifying Bola



Radius 12m





Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 105s



Throw an explosive bola. On exploding, the bola Slows and Damages all enemies in the area.

Direct hits deal Additional Damage and Petrify instead. Petrified units block all damage, but cannot take actions.



Petrify
2.2s
Petrify Duration

x0.744


50

Damage

x2.05


180

Petrify Damage

50%  Move Speed

1.5s  Slow Duration 

Ability Point1
49.5 Petrify Damage
Ability Point2
-20s Cooldown
Ability Point5
+1s Petrify Duration. Petrifies all enemies in the area.
Notes

Weapon

The Rattler
Rapid Fire
Close Range
94 Damage Per Second
Falloff Range
15m ➞ 33m

Update History

Main article: Update history

View the full update history: Vyper/Update history

Update Changes

August 12, 2026

June 30, 2026

  • Screwjab Dagger T3 now also reduces charge delay from 4s to 2s.
  • Slither T3 spirit scaling increased from 0.6 to 0.8.
  • Petrifying Bola cooldown increased from 90s to 105s. (Global ult change)
  • Petrifying Bola T2 reduced from -25s Cooldown to -20s. (Global ult change)

May 22, 2026

Background

See Vyper/Lore for more story content.

When it comes to breaking the law, not getting caught is a pretty important part of the job. Vyper never got that memo. Luckily for her, if there’s one thing she’s better at than being arrested, it’s escaping out of jail.

Having done time in every major prison in the tri-state area, Vyper has built an impressive network of street level lowlifes that owe her one. She’s also built an impressive network of street level lowlifes that want her dead, but she tries to focus on the positive.

Lore

Vyper's wish seems to be a new and secure life for herself.[3][4][5]

Vyper calls herself a "Gorgon".[6] She often refers to herself as "V".[7][8]

Vyper has been to New Jersey,[9] Staten Island,[10] Philadelphia,[11] Illinois,[12] Oklahoma[13] and Wisconsin.[14]

Vyper used to work for the Mendoza Syndicate, acting as Infernus' replacement.[15][16] 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.[17][18] Vyper has killed tourists in the past and felt no remorse for doing so.[19]

Vyper has been kicked out of the Paradox Museum and the Baroness Hotel.[20][21] She's also been barred from Jezebel's.[22] Vyper once crashed Fashion Week.[23]

Vyper makes references to pruno, an improvised alcoholic beverage also known as "prison wine".[24][25] It's implied that Vyper uses her own venom to make it.[26]

Vyper has a Midwest accent, according to Mina.[27]

Character interactions

Trivia

  • Vyper's current appearance is a modified version of Neon Prime's Kali.
  • Vyper's lead developer is Hopoo,[68] best known as the co-creator of the Risk of Rain series.
  • Vyper is the only hero who starts with an unlocked ability by default.
  • According to her voice actress Stephanie Kerbis, Vyper is "not from Wisconsin or New Jersey".[1]
  • "Making Pruno in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Vyper in the Hideout.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 2025-09-04 - gammaton32 on reddit.com/r/DeadlockTheGame - Stephanie Kerbis is Vyper (reposted from Stephanie's Tiktok)
  2. Deadlock on IMDb
  3. PatronPatrons in-game 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."
  4. PatronPatrons in-game voice line (Vyper Start): "Vyper, the cycle can be broken. A new life awaits you once you've completed the ritual!"
  5. PatronPatrons in-game 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."
  6. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Upgrade Petrifying Bola): "Gorgon's gonna gorgon! You know what I'm saying?"
  7. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killstreak): "Just give up, baby. No one's better than V!
  8. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Leave Base): "V's comin' to save the day, baby!"
  9. Vyper's in-game voice line - "Learned this trick in Jersey."
  10. Vyper's in-game voice line - "A Staten Island classic!"
  11. Vyper's in-game voice line - "You know, they love this in Philly."
  12. Vyper And Holliday Conversation 2 - "Where from?" - "Illinois." - "No shit! You know, I did a little time in Cook County."
  13. Vyper And Drifter Conversation 1 - "Yeah, it's because they never did time in OKC."
  14. Vyper And Calico Conversation 2 - "You know, when I was in the joint I heard stories about you." - "I didn't realise my exploits were things of New Jersey lore." - "No, not New Jersey, Wisconsin! There's actually a lot of assassins in Wisconsin."
  15. VyperVyper's in-game 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."
  16. InfernusInfernus' in-game voice line (Killed Vyper): "Can't believe Mendoza replaced me with someone like her!"
  17. 17.0 17.1 IvyIvy's in-game voice line (Killed Vyper): "I stopped you when you worked for Mendoza, and I'll stop you again!"
  18. 18.0 18.1 Vyper And Ivy Conversation 2
  19. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killed Viscous): "I swear to God, that is the first tourist I have legitimate guilt about killing."
  20. Vyper's in-game voice line - "Okay, maybe next time, you guys shouldn't kick me out of the Paradox Museum!"
  21. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killed The Doorman): "That's for kicking me out of the Baroness."
  22. InfernusInfernus' in-game voice line (Killed Vyper): "There's a reason that lady's not allowed in Jezebel's!"
  23. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killed Mina): "Man, you crash Fashion Week one time and the next thing you know the lady plots your death."
  24. Vyper's in-game voice line - "Ah, whatever. I needed to make pruno anyway."
  25. Vyper's in-game voice line (use Lethal Venom) - "Have some pruno on the house!"
  26. VyperVyper's in-game 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."
  27. Mina's in-game voice line - "I hate your stupid face, I hate your stupid attitude, and I hate your stupid Midwest accent."
  28. VyperVyper's other hero interactions
  29. Vyper's in-game voice line (killed Lash) - "I love you."
  30. Vyper's in-game voice line - "Probably a bad time to ask for an autograph?"
  31. Vindicta And Vyper Conversation 2 - "You're the woman infatuated with Lash, right?" - "Oh, come on, everyone loves Lash."
  32. Lash And Vyper Conversation 1 - "You smell even better when you're awake."
  33. Lash And Vyper Conversation 3 - "You get the letters I sent you when I was in jail?" - "Yeah. They were... Very specific." - "Yeah, well, y'know, I'm sure you get a lot of fan mail, so... Wanted to make sure they stood out."
  34. LashLash's in-game voice line (Killed Vyper): "Maybe now she'll stop sending me mail."
  35. 35.0 35.1 Billy And Vyper Conversation 1
  36. Vyper's in-game voice line - "When are you gonna get the message, Bebop? You suck!"
  37. Vyper And Abrams Conversation 3 - "Abe, you wanna meet up for a drink after this?"
  38. Vyper And Abrams Conversation 2 - "You're looking good, detective!"
  39. Vyper And Mirage Conversation 1 - "You smell of cheap cigarettes and cheaper morals." - "Keep talkin' to me like that and I'm gonna lead you to a cheaper motel."
  40. Vyper And Paige Conversation 2
  41. Vyper's in-game voice line (killed Mo & Krill) - "Love you guys, but not enough to like, let you win."
  42. Vyper's in-game voice line (killed Mo & Krill) - "I'll swing by their hovel later to apologize, it'll be fine."
  43. Vyper's in-game voice line - "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."
  44. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killed Shiv): "I liked him better before he joined the Baxter Society."
  45. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killed Shiv): "Shiv, buddy, what did you let those losers in the Baxter Society do to you?"
  46. Vyper's in-game voice line (use Screwjab Dagger) - "Shiv's got nothing on me."
  47. Vyper And Calico Conversation 2 - "There was something about... like a hit, that went bad? I don't remember all the details, honestly, Wisconsin hooch is top-shelf."
  48. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killed Paige): "Sorry, Red."
  49. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killed Paige): "Her brother was just, like, way more fun to hang out with."
  50. Vyper And Grey Talon Conversation 1 - "I'm not trained in CPR, by the way." - "What?" - "Like, if you have a heart attack, you're gonna die, probably? 'Cause, I ain't helping ya!"
  51. Vyper's in-game voice line - "Anything to stop that guy from yelling about the Djinn!"
  52. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Pass Calico on Zipline): "Damn, I want her cat..."
  53. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killed Kelvin): "I wonder if I could pull off a parka."
  54. Vyper And Lady Geist Conversation 1
  55. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killed Pocket): "I should try to hawk his case!"
  56. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killed Yamato): "Aw, I can't wait to use that sword to cut a Reuben."
  57. ShopkeeperShopkeeper's in-game voice line (Vyper buys T4 item): "Oh my God, you're actually spending money instead of robbing me!"
  58. LashLash's in-game voice line (Killed Vyper): "I need her to leave me alone!"
  59. LashLash's in-game voice line (Killed Vyper): "Oh, I hope she got the message..."
  60. LashLash's in-game voice line (Ally Vyper Killed): "They took out Vyper! Thank God..."
  61. HazeHaze's in-game voice line (Killed Vyper): "Normally, cretins like her are beneath my pay grade."
  62. IvyIvy's in-game voice line (Killed Vyper): "Been a while, Vyper."
  63. Vyper And Wraith Conversation 2 - "I'd never hire you." - "Why, 'cause I tried to rob one of your poker rooms? That's like ancient history!" - "It's not, but tell you what: If we complete the ritual, we'll call things square."
  64. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killed Wraith): "Look, she probably wanted me dead anyways, so it's not like I made things worse."
  65. Vyper's in-game voice line - "I don't get why Wraith won't let me take out a marker, I paid it off! Once."
  66. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killed Wraith): "Yeah, I don't think she's gonna be clearin' my marker anytime soon."
  67. Vyper And Ivy Conversation 3 - "Yeah, I just wanted to know how you feel about your sister working for Wraith."
  68. 2024-10-28 - Hopoo; Deadlock Discord - "yes I was lead on viper (and magician), it’s why neither was in the hero list previously"
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