Fathom

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'''Fathom''' (or '''Slork''') is an unreleased [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]'', previously available in the [[Hero Labs]] gamemode. This formidable hunter can Breach his enemies' defenses and burn them with Scalding Spray. Grappling himself to walls with the Reefdweller Harpoon, Fathom can surprise stray landwalkers with Lurker's Ambush, making them easy prey.

The former apex predator of [[The Deep]], Fathom wants to defeat the Adversary to prove his worth. While he may be gone, his loyal followers will never forget his true name.

Fathom was added to Hero Labs on [[Update:October 24, 2024|October 24, 2024]], and removed from the game when the mode was discontinued on [[Update:August 18, 2025|August 18, 2025]].

== Weapon ==
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== Abilities ==
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== Update history ==
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== Backstory ==
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=== Lore ===
The denizens of the Deep know Fathom's true name.<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|Fathom|file=slork_select_05.mp3|transcription=The sailors called me Fathom, but the denizens of the Deep know me by my true name.}}</ref>

The [[Shopkeeper]] says Fathom "looks like a Slork".<ref name=":1">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|file=Shopkeeper hotdog t4 slork 05.mp3|transcription=Anyone ever tell you you look like a slork?}}</ref>

== Character Interactions ==

* {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} calls Fathom an "ugly son of a bitch".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Holliday|file=astro_kill_slork_02.mp3|transcription=That was one ugly son of a bitch!}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Calico}} says [[the Baxter Society]] would eventually come after Fathom.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=nano_kill_slork_01.mp3|transcription=If I didn't kill him, the Baxter Society would have eventually.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Rem}} tells Fathom (as Slork) that "as long as people keep talking about you, you're not truly dead". <ref name=":2">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Rem|quotes=Rem/Quotes|transcription=Slork. As long as people keep talking about you, you're not truly dead.}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Fathom card.png|Fathom portrait
File:Fathom MM.png|Fathom icon
File:Fathom Render.png|Fathom in-game render
File:Fathom Reference Sheet.png|Fathom reference sheet
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
[[File:Slark.png|thumb|Slark]]

* Fathom was based on '''''Dota 2''''''s hero [https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Slark Slark], with whom he shares similar abilities as well as name, Fathom's old name being "Slork"
** "Slork" has been adopted as a nickname for Fathom by some players in the ''Deadlock'' community.<ref>2024-10-25 - Elle Gould for PC Gamer - [https://www.pcgamer.com/games/moba/deadlock-adds-six-new-heroes-only-available-for-veteran-players-but-none-of-that-matters-anymore-because-valve-has-renamed-slork/ Deadlock adds 6 new heroes only available for veteran players, but none of that matters anymore because Valve has renamed Slork]</ref><ref>2024-10-25 - theyungestboy on reddit.com/r/DeadlocktheGame - [https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadlockTheGame/comments/1gbtd5d/petition_to_change_fathom_back_to_slork/ Petition to change Fathom back to Slork]</ref> This is alluded to in-game in the voice line where Fathom mentions his "true name",<ref name=":0" /> as well as a [[Shopkeeper]] voice line.<ref name=":1" /> The dev [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]] has also acknowledged "Slork" on Discord,<ref>2025-03-27 - ZM (@zm) and [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ZM: ''"can you confirm the true name of a certain terrorizor of the Deep?"'' Kaori: ''"I have no fear of The Adversary for my terror belongs to Slork"''</ref><ref>2023-03-27 - [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"keep on Slorking"''</ref> and once adopted a profile picture with the caption "Team Slork".<ref>[[:File:Kaori slork.png|Kaori's "Team Slork" picture]]</ref>
** {{PageRef|name=Celeste}}, {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}, {{PageRef|name=Paige}} and {{PageRef|name=Silver}} all have lines telling Fathom to "keep on Slorkin'."<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm_ally_slork_pass_on_zipline_01.mp3|transcription=Keep on Slorkin'!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman_ally_slork_pass_on_zipline_01.mp3|transcription=Keep Slorkin'.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Allies - Deadlock|voice line]] - ''"Hey, jelly dust! Keep on Slorkin'!"''</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Silver|quotes=Silver/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|transcription=Psst. Keep Slorkin'.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Rem}} has a line telling Fathom, "Slork. As long as people keep talking about you, you're not truly dead."<ref name=":2" /> These are presumed to be humorous references from the developers, similarly to the [https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Shitty_Wizard Shitty Wizard] in ''Dota 2''.
* Fathom's weapon used to be called '''Poison Sprayer'''.
* Fathom was the only hero who had an idle animation in the hero selection screen.
* Fathom had a voice line mentioning [[wikipedia:Hudson_Bay|Hudson Bay]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Fathom|file=slork_select_07.mp3|transcription=The blood of man and god will flood Hudson Bay.}}</ref> However, judging from the context, it was likely intended to be the [[wikipedia:Hudson_River|Hudson River]].

== See also ==

* [[Fathom/Quotes]]

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