Cadence Concept: The First Hero in Deadlock Who Creates Abilities with NOTES

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Concept: Ability Creation Through Three Musical Notes (True “Invoker-Style” System)

Cadence is a unique hybrid support/DPS hero who creates abilities by combining three musical notes, similar to how Invoker forms spells using three elemental orbs.
Instead of casting fixed abilities, she “composes” them on the fly.





The weapon is designed in the shape of a microphone (using the Dynamo weapon model).

Core Mechanic — Three Notes (Three Spheres)​

Cadence has three distinct Notes, each mapped to her basic buttons:

Q = Note C (Crescendo_​

“Crescendo” is a musical term meaning a gradual increase in intensity or volume.
In Cadence’s kit, this note represents power, damage, and explosive force.

W = Note D (Dolce)​

“Dolce” means soft, sweet, gentle in music notation.
This note symbolizes healing, harmony, and supportive sound.

E = Note E (Echo)​

“Echo” refers to repeated or reflected sound.

Pressing Q/W/E adds that note to the melody bar, which holds exactly 3 notes (just like Invoker’s three spheres).

Example:

• Press Q → C
• Press W → C D
• Press E → C D E

When the bar is full, pressing R (Invoke) creates a spell based on the 3-note combination.

Spell Creation Rules:​

-- Cadence has two ability slots, just like Invoker.
-- When she Invokes a new spell (R), it fills the first empty slot, or replaces the older one.

The ability list is fully diverse, ranging from support to damage-dealing.

 

[nathanieljbrill]

Your ability buttons are Q W and E? What the frick?