# Deadlock Apollo - A Cut Above

- Product: Deadlock (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/deadlock)
- Vendor: Valve
- Date: 2026-02-12
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1422450/view/742666698308452499
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/deadlock/releases/2026-02-12-apollo-a-cut-above

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- **added** — Apollo hero with Flawless Advance ability to time strikes for increased damage
- **added** — Apollo hero with Riposte ability that deflects damage and triggers a quick counter-attack
- **added** — Apollo hero with Disengaging Sigil ability to jump out of combat
- **added** — Apollo hero with Itani Lo Sahn ultimate ability that channels Ixia's might to defeat enemies

##### Apollo

After weeks of waiting, Apollo finally graces us with his presence. With _Flawless Advance_ the fencer begins his approach, timing his strikes perfectly to inflict more damage. Counter-attacks aren't a concern for Apollo, as a flourish of his blade deflects the damage and triggers a quick _Riposte_, and _Disengaging Sigil_ allows him to jump out of the fray with ease. For his final blow, Apollo dons his fencer's mask and channels Ixia's might with _Itani Lo Sahn_, leaving enemies defeated in his wake. - _"Sa la rex vogali!"_

With Apollo's release, that concludes the rollout of our [Old Gods, New Blood](https://www.playdeadlock.com/oldgods) update. Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome of our new Patrons, getting your hands dirty in Street Brawl, and voting for your favorite heroes!

**Voting Stats:**

-  60,776,963 total votes were cast across the event

-  Exactly 600 people had the foresight to only vote for the eventual winner each round

-  The largest winning margin was Venator over Celeste at 11%

-  The highest number of votes cast by an individual player was 813... and every single one was for Celeste