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Paradox

2026-07-17T23:44:23Z

~2026-RescueDoubleCombat688: add note about silencer not working with kinetic carbine

{{HeroTabs}}
{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_chrono
| voice_actor = Elle Newlands<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33268153/fullcredits/ Deadlock] on [https://www.imdb.com/ IMDb]</ref>
| release_date = April 24, 2024
| codenames = Chrono
| pronouns = She/Her
}}{{Quotation
| 2 = They'll fight on my terms.
}}
'''Paradox''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. She wields time manipulation with potent disruption and slowing abilities. With a charged Kinetic Carbine, she can threaten her enemies at any range while damaging and slowing them with thrown Pulse Grenades and well-placed Time Walls. At just the right moment, Paradox can activate her Paradoxical Swap to change places with her target, dropping them into a dangerous situation amongst her team.

Paradox is both the name of this Hero and the name of their Thieves' Guild, specializing in stealing the untouchable and breaking into ultra-secure facilities. Their motives are unclear, except for a certain level of delight that its members seem to take in snubbing the world's biggest corporations and governments.

== Weapon ==

{{WeaponCard|key=hero_chrono}}

== Abilities ==

{{AbilitySection
| hero_name = Paradox
| ability_num = 1
| notes =
* Deals 50% damage to objectives.
* "Time slow" here means [[Movement Slow]]. Dashes are not affected.
* The grenade starts pulsing if it hits an enemy mid-flight: heroes, troopers, objectives, or denizens. In that case it doesn't stick to the target but stays in the air where it made contact. It passes through allied units without hitting them.
* There is no stacks limit and no cooldown between stacks. Casting grenade twice with {{ItemIcon|Echo Shard}} allows double stacking.
| interactions =
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = Unstoppable | state = partial | text =
* The slow is suppressed.
* The stacking damage debuff is '''not''' suppressed or protected against by Unstoppable.
}}
}}

{{AbilitySection
| hero_name = Paradox
| ability_num = 2
| notes =
* The move slow for enemies passing through lasts {{DataProp|Time Wall|AuraEffectDuration}}s.
* Projectiles from abilities and items are affected. Ally abilities that deal weapon damage get the bonus damage.
* A projectile cannot be affected by more than one wall. This means that stacking several walls (from T3) does not give extra damage.
| interactions =
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = Reactive Barrier | text =
Triggers only after T2 upgrade that introduces Silence to the ability
}}
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = Indomitable | text =
Triggers only after T2 upgrade that introduces Silence to the ability
}}
}}

{{AbilitySection
| hero_name = Paradox
| ability_num = 3
| notes =
* The charge-up happens over {{DataProp|Kinetic Carbine|MaxChargeDuration}}s.
* Like the damage, the duration of Time-Stop for the target also scales with charge time, with minimum being {{DataProp|Kinetic Carbine|MinSlowDuration}}s.
* Carbine's listed damage [[scaling]] is based on [[Weapon Damage]] of a full burst shot.
* Despite saying "Move Speed is increased while charging", the bonus is only given after Carbine is fully charged.
* Move Speed bonus is a unique buff that applies a multiplicative modifier to all of Paradox's animations. This has notable consequences and allows advanced movement techniques, described on [[Paradox/Movement#Kinetic_Carbine|Movement Page]].
* Carbine shot is immune to [[Bullet Evasion]].
* Carbine is affected by [[Disarm]].
* Shooting objectives with Carbine displays "Too far" even in close range. This is a visual bug, the damage still takes place.
| interactions =
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = Ability Duration | state = partial | text =
* The Time-Stop for the target and the full charge hold duration get extended.
* The {{DataProp|Kinetic Carbine|MaxChargeDuration}}s charging-up duration does '''not''' get extended.
}}
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = plated armor | state = disabled | text =
Neither "Deflection" nor "On-Hit Prevention" on Plated Armor don't protect against Kinetic Carbine.
}}
{{IconBox
| iconfile = Kinetic Carbine.png
| title = On-shot Interactions
| type = info
| link = Paradox#Kinetic_Carbine_Item_Interactions
| text =
Carbine has complicated interactions with many shooting/moving items, see more in [[Paradox#Kinetic_Carbine_Item_Interactions|Kinetic Carbine Item Interactions]].
}}
}}

{{AbilitySection
| hero_name = Paradox
| ability_num = 4
| notes =
* Paradoxical Swap does not interrupt channeled casts like {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Singularity}}.
* The position swap lasts ~1.25s. Neither Paradox nor her target(s) are able to perform any actions during this time.
* Once connected, the swap cannot be interrupted and can go through walls.
* Both Paradox and her target(s) are vulnerable to damage during the swap.
* Swap damage is applied after the swap ends. T1 barrier is activated when the swap begins.
* The T3 upgrade also unlocks an Alternate Cast that lets the player swap a single target.
| interactions =
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = Indomitable | text =
Paradoxical Swap triggers {{ItemIcon|Indomitable}} and {{ItemIcon|Cloak of Opportunity}}, cleansing the effect, so neither Paradox nor the target move. The projectile continues even if it gets cleansed and will still swap if it hits another enemy along its path.

After T3, if the projectile hits a target that cleanses Paradoxical Swap but another enemy is within the swap area of effect, the following happens:
* The original target of Paradoxical Swap doesn't move.
* Any other nearby targets affected by the swap area of effect will be swapped.
* Paradox will move to the original target's position.
}}
}}

== Kinetic Carbine Item Interactions ==

Due to unique nature of the ability (charging a [[Weapon Damage|weapon damage]] into a single shot of [[Spirit Damage|spirit damage]]) {{AbilityIcon|Kinetic Carbine}} has many unique interactions.

=== Weapon/Spirit Items ===

'''Weapon Damage''' items provide their bonus to Carbine.

'''Conditional Weapon Damage''' items apply their bonuses to Carbine if the condition is satisfied at the moment of the shot. For example, having {{ItemIcon|Point Blank}} will make Carbine use its damage bonus if the shot target is in close range.

'''Spirit Power''' items do not affect Carbine in anyway since it scales only off weapon damage.

=== Resist Reduction Items ===

'''Bullet resist reduction''' items do '''not''' affect Carbine's damage.

'''Spirit resist reduction''' items affect Carbine's damage.

=== On-shot Items ===

* Items that apply their effects with Kinetic Carbine:
** {{ItemIcon|Restorative Shot}}.
** {{ItemIcon|Mystic Shot}}.
** {{ItemIcon|Weakening Headshot}} and {{ItemIcon|Crippling Headshot}}. Crippling Headshot's Spirit Resist reduction applies after the damage.
** {{ItemIcon|Hollow Point}}'s bullet resist debuff.
* Items that do '''not''' apply their effects with Kinetic Carbine:
** {{ItemIcon|Headshot Booster}} and {{ItemIcon|Headhunter}}.
** {{ItemIcon|Spirit Shredder Bullets}} and {{ItemIcon|Spirit Rend}}.
** {{ItemIcon|Point Blank}} slow.
** {{ItemIcon|Tesla Bullets}} and {{ItemIcon|Capacitor}}.
** {{ItemIcon|Armor Piercing Rounds}}' pierce.
** {{ItemIcon|Lucky Shot}}'s extra damage.
** {{ItemIcon|Ricochet}}'s ricochet.
** {{ItemIcon|Silencer}}'s spirit damage reduction.
** {{ItemIcon|Siphon Bullets}}' health steal.
** Buildup items like {{ItemIcon|Toxic Bullets}}.
* {{ItemIcon|Split Shot}} allows Paradox to fire 5 Carbine shots at once. However, it will only affect the first enemy hit.
* {{ItemIcon|Express Shot}} gives the smaller "Secondary Fire Weapon Damage" bonus to Carbine shot and immediately shoots a regular bullet with the bigger "Weapon Damage" bonus.

=== On-spirit-damage items ===

Any items that trigger on spirit damage work with Carbine. For example, a single shot of carbine can trigger {{ItemIcon|Tankbuster}}, {{ItemIcon|Spirit Burn}} and {{ItemIcon|Mystic Slow}}.

=== Move Speed buff interactions ===

Kinetic Carbine's move speed buff interactions are described on the [[Paradox#Kinetic_Carbine_Item_Interactions|Movement Page]].

== Backstory ==

{{Fates_Tale|chrono}}

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

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Paradox card.png|Paradox portrait
File:Paradox MM.png|Paradox icon
File:Paradox Render.png|Paradox in-game render
File:Paradox select background.png|Paradox select background
File:Paradox Reference Sheet.png|Paradox reference sheet
File:Paradox name.svg|Paradox name typography
File:Paradox brazilian.svg|Paradox's Brazilian typography
File:Paradox polish.svg|Paradox's typography for Polish and Turkish
File:Paradox russian.svg|Paradox's typography for Russian and Ukrainian
File:Paradox schinese.svg|Paradox's Simplified Chinese typography
File:Paradox spanish.svg|Paradox's typography for Spanish and Spanish-Latin America
File:Paradox Weapon.png|Paradox weapon - Trade Secret
File:Paradox winter.png|Paradox 2024 [[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
File:Paradox concept art.png|Paradox concept art
File:Chrono card.png|Chrono portrait ([[Neon Prime]])
File:Paradox Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Paradox.
File:Paradox Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Paradox.
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* Paradox was named '''Chrono''' in ''[[Neon Prime]]''.
* Paradox is voiced by Elle Newlands, who also voiced [https://apexlegends.wiki.gg/wiki/Horizon Horizon] in ''Apex Legends''. Both characters are Scottish and use technology of spacetime manipulation.
* Paradox wears a [[wikipedia:Blue_rose|blue rose]] in her lapel, which do not exist in nature, and are only possible through genetic modification. In art, blue roses are a symbol for mystery and the unattainable.
* "Scheming in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Paradox in the [[Hideout]].

== See also ==

* [[Paradox Organisation|The Paradox Organisation]]
* [[Paradox Museum|The Paradox Museum]]

== References ==
<references />

== Navigation ==
{{Hero Navbox}}
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Talk:Abrams

2026-07-17T23:03:30Z

~2026-RescueDoubleCombat688:

== Feedback (Wed, 20 May 2026 02:47:57 UTC) ==

{{Feedback|feedback=put the minimap icon into gallery|user=Fathom of the opera|resolved=true}}

== Feedback (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:33:29 UTC) ==

{{Feedback|feedback="This bonus applies a flat +1.5 damage to melee attacks." regarding t3 shoulder charge is this right? It's so minimal, less than a boon growth. Or is the bonus melee damage purely an artifact of bonus to weapon damage. Is this only interaction of melee damage not increasing linearly with weapon damage?|user=Anonymous|resolved=true}}

Hey. As of the latest patch, the bonus does not apply to melee at all. The note has been edited, thanks for bringing our attention to it. In the past it did give +1.5 damage to melee, and imho it was an accidental artifact, with the bonus being intended for shooting. It seems it some point it was changed/fixed and now the bonus does not apply to melee. -- vergir

Talk:Abrams

2026-07-17T23:03:20Z

~2026-RescueDoubleCombat688: /* Feedback (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:33:29 UTC) */

Abrams

2026-07-17T22:59:17Z

~2026-RescueDoubleCombat688: update note about Charge T3 + Melee

{{HeroTabs}}
{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_atlas
| voice_actor = Samoa Joe<ref name=":2" /><ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33268153/fullcredits/ Deadlock] on [https://www.imdb.com/ IMDb]</ref>
| release_date = April 24, 2024
| codenames = Atlas; Bull
| pronouns = He/Him
}}{{Quotation|2=The only way to face a problem is head-on.}}
'''Abrams''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. He is a hard-boiled, hard-hitting bruiser of a character that focuses on engaging groups of enemies and relying on his high health, high damage output, and life draining ability to stay in the fight. With a powerful area stun and a devastating shoulder charge, Abrams can isolate fragile targets from the rest of the team and set-up his more damaging allies to finish them off.

A capable and well-known detective of New York, Abrams solved crimes ranging from kidnappings to ritual murders. One day, a mysterious Tome was left on his desk with a note of "Don't let them have it" scrawled in Onyx blood; followed by car bombings and break-ins to his office. Now, Abrams is trying to figure out just what the hell is going on.

== Weapon ==

{{WeaponCard|key=hero_atlas}}Case Closed has a 0.7s delay to start [[Reload Time|reloading]] after shooting a shell. It takes 0.35s to start reloading and 0.35s to reload each shell. Reloading all shells takes 3.5s.

== Abilities ==

{{AbilitySection
| hero_name = Abrams
| ability_num = 1
| notes =
* Deals damage every 0.25s, with first tick happening after 0.25s of activating the ability.
* Abrams retains full control while Siphon Life is active: he can move, dash, jump, shoot and use other abilities.
* Siphon Life is not a channeled ability. It does not stop when Abrams is [[Interrupt|interrupted]], and it cannot be stopped prematurely with a hotkey.
}}

{{AbilitySection
| hero_name = Abrams
| ability_num = 2
| notes =
* At base duration, Shoulder Charge travels approximately 17.5m.
* Charge's distance is increased with [[Ability Duration]], not [[Ability Range]].
* T3 Damage bonus applies to every bullet in a spreadshot. This amounts to 1.5 * 9 = 13.5 increase in damage per shot.
** This bonus does not increase melee damage.
}}

{{AbilitySection
| hero_name = Abrams
| ability_num = 3
| notes =
* T1 bonus health does not get further increase with {{ItemIcon|Colossus}}.
}}

{{AbilitySection
| hero_name = Abrams
| ability_num = 4
| notes =
* If Abrams collides with a flying enemy while crashing into the ground, he will drag them with him.
* At full charge, Abrams can jump up to approximately 55m in one direction with Seismic Impact.
** This is not affected by [[Ability Range]].
}}

== Backstory ==
{{Fates Tale|atlas}}

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

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Abrams card.png|Abrams portrait
File:Abrams MM.png|Abrams minimap icon
File:Abrams.png|Abrams secondary icon
File:Abrams Render.png|Abrams in-game render
File:Abrams select background.png|Abrams select background
File:Abrams Reference Sheet.png|Abrams reference sheet
File:Abrams name.svg|Abrams name typography
File:Abrams russian.svg|Abrams typography for Russian and Ukrainian
File:Abrams schinese.svg|Abrams Simplified Chinese typography
File:Abrams Weapon.png|Abrams weapon - ''Case Closed''
File:Learn to play menu.png|Abrams with [[Ivy]] and a [[Trooper]] in the "Learn to play" menu art
File:Cheater choice abrams.png|Abrams in the cheater warning pop-up
File:Abrams card v2.png|Previous Abrams portrait
File:Abrams card old.png|Original Abrams portrait
File:Abrams icon v2.png|Previous Abrams icon
File:Abrams icon old.png|Old Abrams icon
File:Abrams Render v1.png|Abrams' model before the [[Update:February 25, 2025|2025-02-25 Update]]
File:Abrams Winter.png|Abrams 2024 [[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
File:Abrams menu.jpg|Abrams in old main menu animation
File:Abrams visual novel.png|Abrams visual novel art
File:Abrams visual novel shirt.png|Abrams visual novel art - without coat
File:Abrams Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Abrams.
File:Abrams Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Abrams.
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* Abrams was named '''Atlas''' in ''[[Neon Prime]]'', and also known as '''Bull'''. The icon for Infernal Resilience previously had a bull design.
* Abrams is voiced by [[wikipedia:Samoa Joe|Samoa Joe]], a professional wrestler.<ref name=":2">2024-09-24 - [https://x.com/SamoaJoe/status/1837127627015958604 Samoa Joe] on [https://x.com/ X] - ''"The Devil is in The Details btw. #Deadlock"''</ref>
** Haze calls Abrams a "juggernaut".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|file=haze_enemy_atlas_unkillable_02.mp3|transcription=This man's a juggernaut!}}</ref> Samoa Joe voiced the character '''Juggernaut''' in the "Call of the Bladeform Legacy" arcana voice pack in ''Dota 2'', and later in ''Dota Underlords''.
* The first version of Abrams' Tome in-game used textures from TF2's [https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Bombinomicon_(character) Bombinomicon.]
* In [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] artwork, Abrams has spikes on his back.
* Abrams was the only hero who had unique animations in the [[shop]] menu screen. These animations have been removed.
* Abrams was made slightly taller in an unlisted patch change around November 2024.
* Abrams' updated model was first leaked in the [[Update:December 6, 2024|2024-12-06 Update]], and later removed. Compared to the final model, this version had slightly different facial hair and still had his old book model.
* "Investigating the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Abrams in the [[Hideout]].

== References ==
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