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{{Infobox hero
{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_warden
| key = hero_warden
| voice_actor = Rick D. Wasserman
| voice_actor = Rick D. Wasserman<ref>[[:File:Rickwasserman.png|Confirmed via email]]</ref>
| release_date = April 24, 2024
| release_date = April 24, 2024
| codenames = Murphy
| codenames = Murphy
| pronouns = He/Him
}}{{Quotation
| 2 = Today I stand before the mighty, and make them ''kneel.''
| 4 = Warden_upgrade_power4_04.mp3
}}
}}
 
'''Warden''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. He is a tough, tenacious brawler with endless determination and a technique for alchemy. Opening fights with either a '''[[Warden#Binding Word|Binding Word]]''' or a disrupting '''[[Warden#Alchemical Flask|Alchemical Flask]]''', Warden dashes into the fight to brawl at close range and utilizing his '''[[Warden#Willpower|Willpower]]''' for protection and staying power. In desperate situations, Warden can trigger his '''[[Warden#Last Stand|Last Stand]]''', damaging and stealing life from all foes in front of him.
'''Warden''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. He is a tough, tenacious brawler with a technique for alchemy and fighting the supernatural. Opening fights with either a Binding Word or a disrupting Alchemical Flask, Warden dashes into the fight to brawl at close range and utilizing his Willpower for protection and staying power. In desperate situations, Warden can trigger his Last Stand, damaging and stealing life from all foes in front of him.


The descendant of a long line of militant alchemists, Warden's ancestors once trained vigorously for the day they would have to stave off a mystic apocalypse. But as time passed, the meaning behind the training was lost, causing Warden's parents to be unprepared for the first [[maelstrom]]. With the apocalypse on the horizon, Warden was trained since birth, forged into a weapon built specifically towards stopping the [[Patron|Patrons]] from ever entering our world, no matter the cost.
The descendant of a long line of militant alchemists, Warden's ancestors once trained vigorously for the day they would have to stave off a mystic apocalypse. But as time passed, the meaning behind the training was lost, causing Warden's parents to be unprepared for the first [[maelstrom]]. With the apocalypse on the horizon, Warden was trained since birth, forged into a weapon built specifically towards stopping the [[Patron|Patrons]] from ever entering our world, no matter the cost.


== Abilities ==
== Weapon ==
 
{{Ability tabs
| name=Warden
| ability4_notes=
* Deals 50% damage to objectives.
}}


== Weapon ==
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_warden}}
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_warden}}


== Background ==
== Abilities ==
{{Fates_Tale|warden}}


=== Lore ===
{{AbilitySection
Warden hides his true motives from the [[Patron|Patrons]], despite their telepathic abilities.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Hidden King|file=patron_male_ally_warden_start_01.mp3|context=(Warden start)|transcription=Warden, you are inscrutable.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Hidden King|file=patron_male_ally_warden_start_03.mp3|context=(Warden start)|transcription=Warden... how long do you think you can hide your heart from the Hidden King?}}</ref> As such, the Patrons likely don't know that Warden is working against their goals, although {{PageRef|name=The Archmother}} seems to know that Warden hates her.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Warden start): ''"I know you hate the Archmother, Warden. But today, she is not your enemy. She is the path that will lead you to destroying the Hidden King once and for all!"''</ref> How Warden intends to stop the Patrons is currently unknown, although Warden expresses that he "only gets one shot at this",<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (unselect) - ''"I only get one shot at this... And I'm not ready to take it."''</ref> and is willing to die if it means completing his mission.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select) - ''"If I die, so be it."''</ref> Warden views his battle with the Patrons as a war.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (unselect): ''"There will come a time for war, but not yet."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Pocket): ''"This war isn't meant for you, Pocket."''</ref>
| hero_name  = Warden
| ability_num = 1
}}


Warden is implied to have trouble trusting people.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Warden start): ''"I know you don't trust easily, Warden, but your faith in the Archmother is not misplaced. Together, you can kill the Hidden King!"''</ref> He seems to hide his motivations from his allies, based on his conversation with {{PageRef|name=Holliday}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Warden|hero2=Holliday|number=1|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=What are you fighting for? (...) That's alarmingly vague.}}</ref>
{{AbilitySection
| hero_name  = Warden
| ability_num = 2
}}


Although Warden is committed to protecting humanity at all costs, he does not discriminate against supernatural creatures, instead treating characters like {{PageRef|name=Abrams}} and {{PageRef|name=Ivy}} with respect.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Abrams): ''"You fought well, Abrams."''</ref><ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden kill tengu 01.mp3|context=(killed Ivy)|transcription=She was a noble creature.}}</ref>
{{AbilitySection
| hero_name  = Warden
| ability_num = 3
}}


Warden has no hobbies outside of his training.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (Unselect): ''"I'll return to my training."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"You really need a new hobby, Warden."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Warden|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=You definitely look like someone who needs to have a hobby outside of shooting a gun.}}</ref> Due to training his entire life,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (killstreak mid): ''"Don't feel bad. I've trained my whole life for this."''</ref> Warden never got to live a normal childhood.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt|voice line]] (Taunt Warden): ''"I can't restore the childhood you were denied, but you can be happy here."''</ref> It's implied that he dreams of playing catch.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Naptime Taunt|voice line]] (Naptime taunt): ''"Let's play catch, Warden..."''</ref>
{{AbilitySection
| hero_name  = Warden
| ability_num = 4
| notes      =
* Deals 50% damage to objectives.
* The "while channeling" in Last Stand's description does ''not'' refer to the duration of the ability; The [[Damage Resistance#Bullet Resist|Bullet Resist]], [[Damage Resistance#Spirit Resist|Spirit Resist]], and T3 Unstoppable only apply during the {{DataProp|Last Stand|AbilityCastDelay}}s casting period after pressing the ability key.
}}


Warden is said to be a vigilante,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"Vigilantes are just criminals with delusions of grandeur."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Shopkeeper#Hero-Specific voice lines|voice line]]: ''"I’m not one to judge the line between vigilante and civil servant."''</ref> although his feats are currently unknown. Warden mentions that New York is under his protection.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"This city is under my protection, Yamato!"''</ref>
== Street Brawl ==


It's implied that Warden's militant alchemist bloodline comes from his father's side.<ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"A failure, just like your father."''</ref>
=== Ability Changes ===
<!--For fresh data see [[Deadlock:Street Brawl Ability Changes]] -->
In addition to [[Street Brawl#Heroes|global changes]], Warden receives the following modifications to his abilities:


== Character interactions ==
==== {{AbilityIcon|Last Stand|no-link=true}} ====
* Non-hero lifesteal {{#invoke:StreetBrawlAbilities|change|Last Stand|HealthStealPct}}, from {{DataProp|Last Stand|HealthStealPct}}% to {{DataProp|Last Stand|HealthStealPct|streetbrawl}}%.
* Hero lifesteal {{#invoke:StreetBrawlAbilities|change|Last Stand|HealthStealPctHero}}, from {{DataProp|Last Stand|HealthStealPctHero}}% to {{DataProp|Last Stand|HealthStealPctHero|streetbrawl}}%.
=== Item Draft ===
{{HeroStreetBrawlItems|Warden}}


* Warden once looked up to {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} and heavily respects him.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden kill orion 02.mp3|context=(killed Grey Talon)|transcription=I looked up to you once.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden kill orion 01.mp3|context=(killed Grey Talon)|transcription=Don't make me do this, Talon.}}</ref> When on opposing teams, Warden is shocked that Talon would willingly work for the Patrons.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"How can you, of all people, align yourself with that thing?"''</ref> While Grey Talon appreciates Warden's conviction,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"I appreciate your conviction, Warden."''</ref> he believes that both he and Warden live "hollow lives."<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Warden|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Warden... We're the ones with hollow lives.}}</ref>
== Backstory ==
* Warden respects {{PageRef|name=Ivy}},<ref name=":0" /> but he also believes she's "meddling in things she doesn't understand."<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Ivy): ''"You're meddling in things you don't understand, Ivy."''</ref>
{{Fates_Tale|warden}}
* It's implied that Warden is miserable. The {{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}, {{PageRef|name=Viscous}} and {{PageRef|name=Vyper}} point out that Warden never smiles.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (buy T4 item during Winter Update): ''"Smile, Warden, it's the holidays."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}'s in-game [[Viscous/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Warden) - ''"Warden needs to smile more."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Allied Heroes|voice line]] (pass Warden on zipline) ''- "Y'know, that guy needs to smile more".''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}} and {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} tell Warden that he looks "dour",<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Warden|hero2=Dynamo|number=1|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=You seem impressively dour.}}</ref> with Lady Geist also describing him as looking "perpetually miserable".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Warden|hero2=Lady Geist|number=2|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=You're a rather dour bastard, aren't you?|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=Boring people may say that I'm aloof, but at least I know how to have a good time. But you... you just look... perpetually miserable.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Venator}} says that Warden fights as someone who wouldn't have chosen the life he has.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Venator|quotes=Venator/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Warden)|transcription=I can tell by the way he fights that this isn't the life he would've chosen.}}</ref>
** An unfinished conversation with {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} implies that, if Warden had a choice, he wouldn't have trained his whole life to fight the Patrons (Note that as Warden's own line is missing, it is uncertain if he accepts or denies it- Grey Talon merely expresses sorrow at his response).<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Warden|hero2=Grey Talon|number=1|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Be honest with me... Is this the life you would have chosen for yourself? (...) I'm sorry.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Holliday}} thinks Warden has issues and calls him a "creepy homeschooled kid".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Holliday}}'s in-game [[Holliday/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Warden Last Stand multikill): ''"That guy's got some issues, but I'm glad he's with us."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Holliday|hero2=Warden|number=2}}</ref> If they're on opposing teams, however, Holliday wishes that they were working together.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Holliday}}'s in-game [[Holliday/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Warden): ''"We could've worked together, Warden."''</ref>
* Like the {{PageRef|name=Patron|alt_name=Patrons}}, {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}} is also unable to find out exactly what Warden wants, even when Warden is trapped in the [[Baroness Hotel]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt|voice line]] (Taunt Warden): ''"What do you want, Warden?"''</ref> He seems familiar with Warden's parents and derides them as failures.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt|voice line]] (Taunt Warden): ''"You’re not a man, you’re a war doll, fixing mommy and daddy’s failures."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Apollo}} respects Warden for his conviction and discipline.<ref name=":2">{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Warden): ''"The man had discipline and conviction… it's a shame he didn't fight for us."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Billy}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Billy}}'s in-game [[Billy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"Look who's gonna do whatever mommy and daddy tells him to do."''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Calico}},<ref>{{HeroIcon|Calico}}'s in-game [[Calico/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|voice line]] - ''"Warden, one day you'll understand the cost of blind loyalty."''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Pocket}}<ref>{{HeroIcon|Pocket}}'s in-game [[Pocket/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] - ''"Stop living your parent's life and lead your own!"''</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Mirage}}<ref>{{HeroIcon|Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] - ''"Blind devotion isn't loyalty, it's ignorance."''</ref> call Warden out for his blind devotion to his parents' mission.


== Update history ==
== Update history ==
{{Update history}}
{{Update history}}
== 3D model ==
{{3D_Model|Warden}}
===Weapon===
{{3D Model|Warden Weapon|size=240px}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Warden card.png|Warden portrait
File:Warden card.png|Warden portrait
File:Warden Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Warden
File:Warden Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Warden
File:Warden MM.png|Warden icon
File:Warden MM.png|Warden icon
File:Warden Render.png|Warden in-game render
File:Warden Render.png|Warden in-game render
File:Warden name.png|Warden name typography
File:Warden select background.png|Warden select background
File:Warden Reference Sheet.png|Warden reference sheet
File:Warden Weapon.png|Warden weapon - ''Freedom's Cost''
</gallery>
 
=== Typography ===
<gallery>
File:Warden name.svg|Warden's name typography
File:Warden brazilian.svg|Warden's Brazilian Portuguese typography
File:Warden french.svg|Warden's French typography
File:Warden italian.svg|Warden's Italian typography
File:Warden polish.svg|Warden's Polish typography
File:Warden russian.svg|Warden's Russian typography
File:Warden schinese.svg|Warden's Simplified Chinese typography
File:Warden spanish.svg|Warden's typography for Spanish and Spanish-Latin America
File:Warden turkish.svg|Warden's Turkish typography
File:Warden ukrainian.svg|Warden's Ukrainian typography
</gallery>
 
=== Concept art ===
<gallery>
File:Warden concept.jpg|Warden concept art
</gallery>
 
=== Removed/Unused content ===
<gallery>
File:Warden card old.png|Previous Warden portrait
File:Warden card old.png|Previous Warden portrait
File:Warden icon old.png|Previous Warden icon
File:Warden icon old.png|Previous Warden icon
File:Warden winter.jpg|Warden 2024 [[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
File:Warden winter.jpg|Warden 2024 [[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
File:Warden Reference Sheet.png|Warden reference sheet
File:Warden Weapon.png|Warden weapon - Freedom's Cost
File:Warden concept.jpg|Warden concept art
File:Warden Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Warden.
File:Warden Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Warden.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Warden was named '''Murphy''' in [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']]. This name was reused for the new character of [[Minor characters|Captain Murphy]] in [[Holliday]]'s [[Visual novels|visual novel]].
* Warden was named '''Murphy''' in [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']]. This name was reused for the new character of [[Minor characters|Captain Murphy]] in [[Holliday]]'s [[Visual novels|visual novel]].
* Warden is currently the only hero whose Bullets per sec is directly affected by Spirit Power.
** He may have been named after the protagonist of the 1987 movie ''[[wikipedia:RoboCop|Robocop]],'' as Murphy was a robot peacekeeper in ''Neon Prime's'' sci-fi setting.
* Despite his appearance, Warden is not a police officer. A concept sketch for Warden's upcoming redesign can be seen in one of [[Yamato|Yamato's]] concept artwork released by [[Yoshi]].<ref>2024-08-11 - [[Yoshi]], Deadlock Discord - ''"[That sketch is] one of a few experimental concepts for warden."''[https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825/1231286447131328544/1272231665275768862]</ref> The [[Shopkeep |Shopkeeper]] may ask Warden if he would be interested in selling his cape, despite Warden's current model not having one.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Warden buys T4 Item): ''"You ever wanna pawn that cape or gun of yours, you let me know."''</ref> The [[Newscaster]] voice line for Warden's [[Seasonal events|Winter]] skin challenge also makes a reference to his upcoming redesign, asking "What will he look like next?"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Newscaster seasonal warden unlock 01 alt 01.mp3|transcription=Once, Warden was dressed as a cop. Now he's dressed as a cop with a Santa hat. What will he look like next? The New York Oracle digs into this ever-evolving and seemingly unending mystery!}}</ref>
* Despite his appearance, Warden is not a police officer. A concept sketch for Warden's upcoming redesign can be seen in one of [[Yamato|Yamato's]] concept artwork released by [[Yoshi]].<ref>2024-08-11 - [[Yoshi]], Deadlock Discord - ''"[That sketch is] one of a few experimental concepts for warden."''[https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825/1231286447131328544/1272231665275768862]</ref> The [[Shopkeep |Shopkeeper]] may ask Warden if he would be interested in selling his cape, despite Warden's current model not having one.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Warden buys T4 Item): ''"You ever wanna pawn that cape or gun of yours, you let me know."''</ref> The [[Newscaster]] voice line for Warden's [[Seasonal events|Winter]] skin challenge also makes a reference to his upcoming redesign, asking "What will he look like next?"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Newscaster seasonal warden unlock 01 alt 01.mp3|transcription=Once, Warden was dressed as a cop. Now he's dressed as a cop with a Santa hat. What will he look like next? The New York Oracle digs into this ever-evolving and seemingly unending mystery!}}</ref>
* "Training in the Hideout " is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Warden in the [[Hideout]].
* Warden's backstory shares themes with [https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Arc_Warden Arc Warden] from ''Dota 2,'' who similarly wants to stop the conflict between the Ancients at any cost.
* Warden is referenced in a graffiti in the ''Counter-Strike 2'' community map Warden.
* "Training in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Warden in the [[Hideout]].
* Warden appears in a graffiti in the ''Counter-Strike 2'' community map "Warden".<ref>2026-01-22 - u/Parking-Profession-3 in Reddit.com/r/DeadlockTheGame - [https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadlockTheGame/comments/1qjgg90/deadlock_easter_egg_in_new_cs2_map_warden/ Deadlock Easter Egg in new CS2 map “Warden”]</ref>


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Latest revision as of 23:00, 31 August 2026

Warden
Initiator
Fearless
One Man Army
Weapon Stats
Damage Per Second: 66.1
Bullet Damage: 17.3+0.28
Ammo: 17
Bullets per sec: 3.81x0.01
Reload Time: 2.91s
Bullet Velocity: 290m/s
Light Melee: 50+1.58
Heavy Melee: 116+3.67
Vitality Stats
Health: 805+60
Health Regen: 2
Move Speed: 6.3m/s
Sprint Speed: 1.6m/s
Dash Speed: 14.7m/s
Stamina: 3
Stamina Cooldown: 4.5s
Spirit Stats
Spirit Power: 0+1.1
Information
Pronouns:He/Him
Voice Actor:Rick D. Wasserman[1]
Release Date:April 24, 2024
Internal names:Murphy
Today I stand before the mighty, and make them kneel.

Warden is a Hero in Deadlock. He is a tough, tenacious brawler with endless determination and a technique for alchemy. Opening fights with either a Binding Word or a disrupting Alchemical Flask, Warden dashes into the fight to brawl at close range and utilizing his Willpower for protection and staying power. In desperate situations, Warden can trigger his Last Stand, damaging and stealing life from all foes in front of him.

The descendant of a long line of militant alchemists, Warden's ancestors once trained vigorously for the day they would have to stave off a mystic apocalypse. But as time passed, the meaning behind the training was lost, causing Warden's parents to be unprepared for the first maelstrom. With the apocalypse on the horizon, Warden was trained since birth, forged into a weapon built specifically towards stopping the Patrons from ever entering our world, no matter the cost.

Weapon

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Freedom's Cost
Medium Range
Projectile
66 Damage Per Second
Falloff Range
18m ➞ 47m

Abilities

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Alchemical Flask

Alchemical Flask



Radius 5.5m





Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 12s



Throw a flask that damages and reduces the weapon damage and move speed of enemies it hits.

x0.63


60

Damage


-20%

Move Speed


-25%

Weapon Damage

3s  Slow Duration 

7s  Debuff Duration 

0  Stamina Reduction

Ability Point1
Hit enemies lose 1 Stamina
Ability Point2
+35 Damage and -25% Weapon Damage
Ability Point5
-7s Cooldown and +2m Radius
Applies -30% Fire Rate
Debuff duration reduced by Debuff ResistEffect can be dispelledCC effect suppressed by Unstoppable

Willpower

Willpower





Duration 5s



Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 40s



Gain a Barrier and bonus move speed.

x0.8


125

Barrier


15%

Move Speed bonus


0%

Debuff Resist
Ability Point1
+20% Move Speed bonus
Ability Point2
-24s Cooldown and +2s Duration
Ability Point5
+40% Debuff Resistance and improved Barrier scaling

Binding Word

Binding Word


Cast Range 15m






Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 34s



Curse an enemy hero. If they don't move away from their initial position within the escape time, they will be damaged and immobilized.

x2.44


110

Damage



1.75s

Immobilize Duration

2.8s  Escape Time

20m  Escape Range 

Ability Point1
Warden deals +20% more Bullet Damage to trapped Heroes for 5s
Ability Point2
+0.75s Duration
Ability Point5
-14s Cooldown
Silences enemies until they escape or are immobilized
Debuff duration reduced by Debuff ResistTriggers Reactive BarrierEffect can be dispelledDisable prevented by IndomitableCC effect suppressed by Unstoppable

Last Stand

Last Stand



Radius 12m




Duration 6s



Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 180s



After charging for 2s, release pulses that damage enemies and heal you based on the damage done.
While channeling Last Stand you have greatly increased bullet and spirit resist.

x1.3


70

DPS



75%

Hero Lifesteal


0m

Move Speed

0.5s  Pulse Interval

10%  Non-Hero Lifesteal 

50%  Bullet Resist

50%  Spirit Resist

Ability Point1
4m Radius
Ability Point2
+40.5 DPS
-30s Cooldown
Ability Point5
+4s Duration
Unstoppable and +30% Resists while channeling
Healing amplified by Healing Booster and affected by healing reductionHealing triggers Healing Tempo's unique effect
  • Deals 50% damage to objectives.
  • The "while channeling" in Last Stand's description does not refer to the duration of the ability; The Bullet Resist, Spirit Resist, and T3 Unstoppable only apply during the 2s casting period after pressing the ability key.

Street Brawl

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Ability Changes

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In addition to global changes, Warden receives the following modifications to his abilities:

Last Stand

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  • Non-hero lifesteal reduced by 25%, from 10% to 7.5%.
  • Hero lifesteal reduced by 35%, from 75% to 48.75%.

Item Draft

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In Street Brawl, every hero draws items from a shared pool, but some items are weighted to appear more often for a given hero and others less often. For each tier below, that tier's items are grouped by how likely they are to be offered to Warden: High, Average, or Low chance.

Tier 1
High chance
Imbue

Close Quarters

Active
Imbue

Extended Magazine

Active
Imbue

Headshot Booster

Active
Imbue

High-Velocity Rounds

Active
Imbue

Monster Rounds

Active
Imbue

Rapid Rounds

Active
Imbue

Extra Health

Active
Imbue

Extra Regen

Active
Imbue

Extra Stamina

Active
Imbue

Healing Rite

Active
Imbue

Sprint Boots

Active
Imbue

Extra Spirit

Active
Imbue

Mystic Burst

Active
Imbue

Mystic Expansion

Active
Average chance
Imbue

Restorative Shot

Active
Imbue

Grit

Active
Imbue

Melee Lifesteal

Active
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Backstory

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See Warden/Lore for more story content.

Most people think the supernatural came into the world 50 years ago. They’re wrong. Its presence shaped folklore for generations… and as long as there have been people afraid of the shadows, there have been those who dedicated their lives to fighting in them.

Coming from a lineage of militant alchemists, Warden’s family always trained for the day they would have to stave off a mystic apocalypse… but as time passed the importance of the lessons seemed less and less important. What once was viewed as a sincere warning slowly morphed into being perceived as amusing anecdotes told by their superstitious grandparents.

When the portal opened in Central Park, Warden’s parents realized not only was everything they were told was true, they were unprepared. Refusing to let the next generation fall asleep on the job, Warden was trained since birth to be a supernatural killing machine with one purpose: stopping the Patrons from ever entering our world.

Update history

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View the full update history: Warden/Update history

Update Changes

June 30, 2026

  • Bullet damage per boon reduced from 0.34 to 0.28.
  • Willpower T2 increased from -22s Cooldown to -24s.
  • Willpower T3 increased from +2.5 spirit power scaling to +2.7.
  • Last Stand cooldown increased from 155s to 180s. (Global ult change)
  • Last Stand T2 reduced from -35s Cooldown to -30s. (Global ult change)

June 11, 2026

May 22, 2026

  • Bullet damage per boon reduced from 0.38 to 0.34.
  • Willpower T3 debuff resistance now retroactively applies to existing debuffs when cast.
  • Binding Word T2 no longer increases cast range by +12m.

3D model

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Trivia

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  • Warden was named Murphy in Neon Prime. This name was reused for the new character of Captain Murphy in Holliday's visual novel.
    • He may have been named after the protagonist of the 1987 movie Robocop, as Murphy was a robot peacekeeper in Neon Prime's sci-fi setting.
  • Despite his appearance, Warden is not a police officer. A concept sketch for Warden's upcoming redesign can be seen in one of Yamato's concept artwork released by Yoshi.[2] The Shopkeeper may ask Warden if he would be interested in selling his cape, despite Warden's current model not having one.[3] The Newscaster voice line for Warden's Winter skin challenge also makes a reference to his upcoming redesign, asking "What will he look like next?"[4]
  • Warden's backstory shares themes with Arc Warden from Dota 2, who similarly wants to stop the conflict between the Ancients at any cost.
  • "Training in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Warden in the Hideout.
  • Warden appears in a graffiti in the Counter-Strike 2 community map "Warden".[5]

References

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  1. Confirmed via email
  2. 2024-08-11 - Yoshi, Deadlock Discord - "[That sketch is] one of a few experimental concepts for warden."[1]
  3. ShopkeeperShopkeeper's in-game voice line (Warden buys T4 Item): "You ever wanna pawn that cape or gun of yours, you let me know."
  4. Newscaster's in-game voice line - "Once, Warden was dressed as a cop. Now he's dressed as a cop with a Santa hat. What will he look like next? The New York Oracle digs into this ever-evolving and seemingly unending mystery!"
  5. 2026-01-22 - u/Parking-Profession-3 in Reddit.com/r/DeadlockTheGame - Deadlock Easter Egg in new CS2 map “Warden”
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