Solomon
Strategist · Focused · Checkmate
Lore
In a world that moves too fast, Solomon is content to stop and listen. Offering a friendly ear and good counsel, Solomon has found himself sitting across the chess table from tourists, criminals, and titans of industry. But no matter his opponent, Solomon remains un-phased... because to him, chess is so much more than a game. It's an equalizer. A way for him to connect to people from all walks of life on an even playing field.
Approachable to learn · Alekhine's Gun
The Oracle’s file on Solomon What fans say about Solomon
In-game biography · Source notes · Art from Deadlock Wiki · Game assets © Valve
Solomon’s abilities
Setup Bishop
Create a bishop that remains in place indefinitely. Move ( ): Moves the bishop, applying a fading slow and dealing spirit damage to enemies it passes through. After a delay, activates diagonal squares that deal additional spirit damage when stepped on. Re-activate to recall all bishops, ending the ability.
- Fading Move Speed
- -30%
- Impact Damage
- 70
On Square
- Damage
- 25
- Square Range
- 2
- Move Distance
- 12m
- Slow Duration
- 3s
- Move Cooldown
- 3s
Upgrades
- 1 AP
+5m Move Distance +25% Fading Slow
- 2 AP
+1 Max Pieces Can Recast within 8s
- 5 AP
+1 Square Range Impacts reduce Spirit Resist by -5%, stacking 5 times
Base values with no items, from the Deadlock API, November 2, 2026. Patches change them.
The file on Solomon
Everything confirmed. Pick a box, then open any source to see the proof.
Origins
How Solomon got here.
Solomon offers a friendly ear and good advice over chess, to tourists, criminals and titans of industry.
SourceSolomon’s biography
In the game“Offering a friendly ear and good counsel”
Solomon’s biography “tourists, criminals, and titans of industry”
Solomon’s biography To him chess is an equalizer, a way to meet anyone on even ground.
SourceSolomon’s biography
In the game“It's an equalizer.”
Solomon’s biography He plays in Central Park because he likes watching people.
SourceSolomon
In the game“Because humanity is magical. And there's no better place to watch people than the park.”
Solomon, to Rat King, before a match
Why Solomon is in the ritual
Their own words first. The Patrons want something, so read theirs as offers.
To stop a tragedy. The Archmother says he stands in its way, and mentions the Maelstrom.
SourceThe Archmother
In the game“Solomon. You stand in the way of tragedy. Let the Archmother be your sword and shield.”
The Archmother, to Solomon, as a match begins “The Archmother understands you, Solomon. Complete the Ritual, and allow her to temper the damage of the Maelstrom.”
The Archmother, to Solomon, as a match begins He's here for The Adversary, he tells Viscous.
SourceSolomon
In the game“I do, Viscous... and that's why I'm standing with you today.”
Solomon, to Viscous, before a match He's also wary of what the Patrons say, and warns Victor.
SourceSolomon
In the game“It's what I don't know. Who's to say if these beings offer half-truths?”
Solomon, to Victor, before a match
Factions and organizations
Who they work with, fight and answer to.
The Baxter Society
He tells Grey Talon he never should have left.
SourceSolomon
In the game“You never should've left the Baxter Society”
Solomon, on killing Calico The OSIC
He doesn't trust it.
SourceSolomon
In the game“I don't trust the OSIC”
Solomon, on killing Haze Fairfax Industries
He says it has gone too far.
SourceSolomon
In the game“Fairfax Industries has gone too far”
Solomon, fighting McGinnis
Cool facts
The small things worth knowing.
Solomon spends the time in Central Park because humanity is magical.
SourceRat King, Solomon
In the game“Why do you spend so much time in Central Park.”
Rat King, to Solomon, before a match “Because humanity is magical. And there's no better place to watch people than the park.”
Solomon, to Rat King, before a match Solomon knows about The Adversary, and that's why Solomon is standing with Viscous.
SourceSolomon
In the game“The Adversary is a threat to us all.”
Solomon, to Viscous, before a match Solomon warns Victor that the Patrons may offer half-truths.
SourceSolomon
In the game“It's what I don't know. Who's to say if these beings offer half-truths?”
Solomon, to Victor, before a match Solomon reads Kelvin's books.
SourceSolomon
In the game“Good choices. I look forward to reading about them.”
Solomon, to Kelvin, before a match
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