Apollo: The Fencer Who's A Cut Above - Everything You Need to Know

Apollo - The Fencer

Finesse • Mobility • A Cut Above

Apollo has arrived in Deadlock, and he's here to show everyone what true finesse looks like. This assassin-type hero is all about precision, mobility, and being "A Cut Above" the competition. If you love fast-paced gameplay with a spreadshot weapon and high skill ceiling, Apollo might be your new main.

Apollo (class name: hero_fencer) is the newest assassin to join the Deadlock roster. Tagged as "Finesse," "Mobility," and "A Cut Above," he's designed for players who want to outmaneuver their opponents with style. He wields a unique spreadshot weapon (think rapier with multiple projectiles) and has a complexity rating of 2, making him accessible but still rewarding for skilled players.

Apollo is an assassin through and through. His kit revolves around getting in close, dealing burst damage with his spreadshot weapon, and using his mobility to escape or chase down targets. The "Finesse" tag isn't just for show - this hero rewards precise positioning and timing. His weapon has both spreadshot and close-range attributes, meaning you'll want to get up close and personal to maximize your damage output.

Apollo comes equipped with four signature abilities that complement his mobile assassin playstyle:

• Disengaging Sigil - Draw a sigil sphere in front of you and then leap backwards as it explodes, damaging and slowing enemies caught in it
• Riposte - Prepare to deflect the next incoming attack. On a successful deflection, briefly become invulnerable, before performing a dash forwawrd that stuns an enemy and reduces their Bullet Resist
• Flawless Advance - Perform a series of lunges in any direction, delivering piercing stabs ahead of you
• Itani Lo Sahn - Charge up and perform a long range slash. Struck enemies are cursed and stuck in slow motion. When this effect expires, they suffer devastating damage. Deals bonus damage against half-health enemies

Apollo also has access to a unique melee attack that fits his fencer theme. Combined with the standard mobility tools (dash, sprint, and melee parry), he has everything an assassin needs to dominate the battlefield.

Apollo starts with 700 HP, which is on the lower end for Deadlock heroes, but that's expected for an assassin. His move speed is 7.2 m/s with a 1.6x sprint multiplier, making him quite mobile. His light melee deals 63 damage while heavy melee hits for 116. He gains 41 HP per level and 1.1 Spirit Power per level, plus 0.6 bullet damage per level.

• Max Health: 700 HP (gains 41 per level)
• Move Speed: 7.2 m/s
• Sprint Speed: 1.6x multiplier
• Light Melee: 63 damage (gains 1.58 per level)
• Heavy Melee: 116 damage
• Base Health Regen: 2.0 per second
• Stamina: 3 charges

Apollo has solid scaling across all three item categories. His purchase bonuses are balanced, giving him flexibility in build paths. He gains 4-23% weapon damage bonuses depending on how much you invest in weapon items, 7-12% health bonuses from vitality items, and 4-16 spirit power from spirit items. This means you can adapt your build based on what your team needs or how the match is going.

• Get close - His spreadshot weapon is most effective at close range
• Use mobility wisely - With high move speed and mobility abilities, position aggressively but know when to retreat
• Assassinate priority targets - You're not a tank, focus on eliminating key enemies
• Build hybrid - Don't ignore spirit items even though he's weapon-focused
• Practice ability combos - His fencer abilities likely chain together for maximum burst

Apollo is classified as an "assassin" hero type. This means he excels at eliminating high-value targets quickly but might struggle in prolonged team fights. His 700 HP starting health reflects this - he's meant to strike fast and either secure the kill or get out. Think of him as a hit-and-run specialist who punishes poor positioning.

For detailed ability breakdowns, optimal item builds, and advanced strategies, check out our complete Apollo hero page at /heroes/apollo. You'll find in-depth guides, matchup tips, and community builds to help you master this elegant fencer.

• Apollo is a finesse-based assassin with spreadshot close-range weapon
• He has 700 HP and high mobility (7.2 m/s move speed)
• His kit includes throwblade, riposte, lunge, and an ultimate ability
• Build focuses on headshot damage, mobility, and spirit power
• Complexity rating of 2 makes him accessible but rewarding
• Currently in prerelease - expect potential balance changes

Apollo is available now in Deadlock. If you love high-skill assassins who reward precision and finesse, this fencer is definitely worth checking out. Get in there and show everyone what it means to be A Cut Above!