Wraith
Duelist · Isolator · Telekinetic
Lore
The cornerstone of the New York gambling scene, Wraith's organization is about as open a secret as it comes. However, thanks to a non-trivial amount of bribes, shakedowns, and blackmail, Wraith knows that she's above the law.
Approachable to learn · The Rake
Excelling at one-on-one combat, Wraith isolates targets, eliminating them with ruthless efficiency. Then teleporting away before anyone can retaliate.
The Oracle’s file on Wraith What fans say about Wraith
In-game biography · Source notes · Art from Deadlock Wiki · Game assets © Valve
Wraith’s abilities
Card Trick
Throw homing cards
Deal weapon damage to summon cards of a random suit. Each card can be thrown, dealing damage and applying a different effect depending on its suit. Cards thrown fly towards the enemy or point under your crosshair. Alt-cast to throw first card
- Damage
- 45 + 0.55 × Spirit
Spade
- Bonus Damage
- 60%
Diamond
- Bullet and Spirit Resist Reduction
- -7%
Club
- Move Speed
- -24%
Heart
- Heal
- 45
Upgrades
- 1 AP
+2 Charges
- 2 AP
+40 Damage and increased Spirit Scaling
- 5 AP
All suits are improved and higher chance for Jokers
Base values with no items, from the Deadlock API, November 2, 2026. Patches change them.
The file on Wraith
Everything confirmed. Pick a box, then open any source to see the proof.
Origins
How Wraith got here.
Wraith is the cornerstone of New York's gambling scene, and everyone knows it.
SourceWraith’s biography
In the game“The cornerstone of the New York gambling scene”
Wraith’s biography Bribes, shakedowns and blackmail keep her above the law.
SourceWraith’s biography
In the game“a non-trivial amount of bribes, shakedowns, and blackmail”
Wraith’s biography
Why Wraith is in the ritual
Their own words first. The Patrons want something, so read theirs as offers.
To protect what she built. The Archmother says the walls are closing in.
SourceThe Archmother
In the game“Despite your exterior you know in your heart that the walls are closing in… that all you built is threatened…complete the ritual and The ARchmother will ensure your legacy is secure.”
The Archmother, to Wraith, as a match begins “Despite your exterior you know in your heart that the walls are closing in… that all you built is threatened…complete the ritual and The ARchmother will ensure your legacy is secure.”
The Archmother, to Wraith, as a match begins Also for more, since her business is thriving and it still isn't enough.
SourceThe Archmother
In the game“Your business is thriving, Wraith, and still you yearn for more… Summon The Archmother, and she will help you find what you seek.”
The Archmother, to Wraith, as a match begins She'll also settle debts over it, as she tells Vyper.
SourceWraith
In the game“It's not. But tell you what; if we complete the ritual we'll call things square.”
Wraith, to Vyper, before a match
Factions and organizations
Who they work with, fight and answer to.
Her gambling ring
Her own organization. Blackmore students, Mo & Krill and others owe it or play there.
SourceWraith’s biography, Graves, Mo & Krill
In the game“Wraith's organization”
Wraith’s biography “They play cards at Wraiths.”
Graves, to Infernus, before a match “We owe Wraith money.”
Mo & Krill, to Abrams, before a match The 7th Moon
Her rival. She won't bow, and Yamato refuses peace.
SourceWraith, Yamato, Billy
In the game“I don't bow to the 7th Moon.”
Wraith, on killing Yamato “I don't need your friendship. You need mine.”
Yamato, to Wraith, before a match “Lady; you don't want to be a crime lord, you want to be mayor. And while you're kissing babies the 7th Moon is going to eat your lunch.”
Billy, to Wraith, before a match The Mendoza Syndicate
With it gone, Ivy thinks she's moving in. She says she's not Mendoza.
SourceIvy, Wraith
In the game“Just cause Mendoza was run off doesn't mean you get to muscle in.”
Ivy, to Wraith, before a match “I'm not Mendoza, Ivy.”
Wraith, on killing Ivy The OSIC
Haze says it isn't concerned with her little casino.
SourceHaze
In the game“The OSIC isn't concerned with your little casino, Wraith.”
Haze, to Wraith, before a match
Cool facts
The small things worth knowing.
Wraith runs a gambling ring, and Blackmore students play cards there.
SourceHolliday, Graves
In the game“Don't worry Wraith, I'm here for The Troubadour, not your gambling ring.”
Holliday, to Wraith, before a match “They play cards at Wraiths.”
Graves, to Infernus, before a match Apollo's classmate Spencer Fontaine owes Wraith money, and so do Mo & Krill.
SourceWraith, Mo & Krill
In the game“No, but your friend Spencer Fontaine owes me money.”
Wraith, to Apollo, before a match “We owe Wraith money.”
Mo & Krill, to Abrams, before a match Wraith lost a lot betting on a Lash fight Mendoza said was fixed.
SourceWraith
In the game“I lost a lot of money.”
Wraith, to Lash, before a match Ivy tells Wraith to stay out of Spanish Harlem.
SourceIvy
In the game“Stay out of Spanish Harlem Wraith”
Ivy, to Wraith, before a match
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