Dynamo
Teamplay · Initiator · Clutch
Lore
As a Scientist, Professor Dynamo always had an inquisitive mind. So when a rift in space and time opened up in central park he was first on the scene to investigate - and while he expected such a majestic sight to be life changing, he was thinking more in a metaphorical way as opposed to having his body atomized and reduced to a tiny dying star.
But while his body is gone, his spirit and lust for knowledge lives on. A tenured professor at Columbia College, Dynamo looks to learn more about his condition while maintaining his class load, after all: he has future minds to inspire.
Versatile to learn · The Vonnegun
Dynamo keeps himself and his allies healthy while waiting for his moment. Few things can warp a team fight more than a well-coordinated use of Singularity.
The Oracle’s file on Dynamo What fans say about Dynamo
In-game biography · Source notes · Art from Deadlock Wiki · Game assets © Valve
Dynamo’s abilities
Kinetic Pulse
Release a ground pulse that knocks enemies into the air
Release an energy pulse that travels along the ground, dealing spirit damage and applying knockup.
- Damage
- 115 + 1.55 × Spirit
- Displacement
- 1s
- Pulse Range
- 16m
- Pulse Width
- 5.5m
Upgrades
- 1 AP
+1 Charge
- 2 AP
On Hit: -15% Bullet Resist and -24% Move Speed for 4s
- 5 AP
+135.0 Damage and +20m Cast Range
Base values with no items, from the Deadlock API, November 2, 2026. Patches change them.
The file on Dynamo
Everything confirmed. Pick a box, then open any source to see the proof.
Origins
How Dynamo got here.
When a rift opened in Central Park, Professor Dynamo was first on the scene. It atomized his body and left him a tiny dying star.
SourceDynamo’s biography
In the game“a rift in space and time opened up in central park”
Dynamo’s biography “having his body atomized and reduced to a tiny dying star”
Dynamo’s biography He still teaches at Columbia College.
SourceDynamo’s biography
In the game“A tenured professor at Columbia College”
Dynamo’s biography He has been married to Marla for 31 years.
SourceDynamo
In the game“31 years.”
Dynamo, to Kelvin, before a match
Why Dynamo is in the ritual
Their own words first. The Patrons want something, so read theirs as offers.
To get his body back. He says Marla deserves a husband she can feel.
SourceDynamo, The Hidden King
In the game“Well, I'm hoping my body. But if not, I've got an eye on some books.”
Dynamo, to Kelvin, before a match “It's been years. She deserves a husband with a heart she can feel and a face she can see light up when she walks in the room.”
Dynamo, to Celeste, before a match “This is your chance, Professor… summon The Hidden King, and reclaim your humanity.”
The Hidden King, to Dynamo, as a match begins The Patrons lean on Marla, too.
SourceThe Archmother, The Hidden King
In the game“Marla is counting on you, Professor, don't let her down.”
The Archmother, to Dynamo, as a match begins “You long to feel Marla's hand once more, Professor? Then you must summon The Hidden King.”
The Hidden King, to Dynamo, as a match begins
Factions and organizations
Who they work with, fight and answer to.
Columbia College
He teaches there, and Ivy's sister Sophia is one of his students.
SourceDynamo’s biography, Dynamo
In the game“Columbia College”
Dynamo’s biography “You're Sophia Arroyo's sister, right?”
Dynamo, to Ivy, before a match “I assure you, Ivy, your behavior will not impact my grading of Sophia Arroyo.”
Dynamo, on killing Ivy Fairfax Industries
He's Pocket's godfather and asks McGinnis if Fairfax put her up to this.
SourceDynamo
In the game“I'm your godfather, I would have helped you.”
Dynamo, to Pocket, before a match “Did Fairfax put you up to this, McGinnis?”
Dynamo, on killing McGinnis The Baxter Society
He admires it, but won't let it stop him.
SourceDynamo
In the game“I admire what the Baxter Society does but I can't let you stop me…”
Dynamo, on killing Shiv The Astral Gates
After what happened to his body he stays clear of them. Seven built on his research.
SourceDynamo, Seven
In the game“I won't lie - after what happened to my body I decided to stay clear of Astral Gates, but I hear that South Ixia is beautiful.”
Dynamo, to Grey Talon, before a match “Your research into the Astral Gates paved the way for my own. In my rare moments of doubt, sometimes I even wonder if I would have became the man I am were it not for you.”
Seven, to Dynamo, before a match
Cool facts
The small things worth knowing.
Dynamo and Marla have been married 31 years. The gift Dynamo hopes to give her is his own body back.
SourceDynamo
In the game“31 years.”
Dynamo, to Kelvin, before a match “Well, I'm hoping my body. But if not, I've got an eye on some books.”
Dynamo, to Kelvin, before a match The first thing Dynamo wants to do is hug Marla for about three months.
SourceDynamo
In the game“I believe you mean "The Patron", but to answer your question: give Marla a hug and not let go for about 3 months.”
Dynamo, to Lash, before a match Dynamo is Pocket's godfather.
SourceDynamo
In the game“I'm your godfather, I would have helped you.”
Dynamo, to Pocket, before a match Seven credits Dynamo's research for making Seven possible. Dynamo is horrified.
SourceSeven, Dynamo
In the game“Your research into the Astral Gates paved the way for my own. In my rare moments of doubt, sometimes I even wonder if I would have became the man I am were it not for you.”
Seven, to Dynamo, before a match “and now I'm just horrified.”
Dynamo, to Seven, before a match
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