Hero Idea: Graham - The Gravity Manipulator

[almokeepcalmo]

Probably not the first time someone brought this, but still.
I have an idea for a Deadlock character. He is a scientist researching gravity, and his abilities are related to it:

Ability 1 - A gravity gun like in Half-Life. It allows him to pick up objects such as crates and vases and throw them at enemies. As an upgrade option - guaranteed Souls and buffs when hitting an enemy hero.

Ability 2 - “Sticking” to surfaces. For a certain time, the character gains a status effect that allows him, upon pressing the ability again, to shift his gravity toward a nearby surface. This lets him fully walk on walls, ceilings, etc.

Ability 3 - To be honest, no idea

Ultimate - Temporarily destroys the gravity of a selected target, causing them to float in the air and flail as if in outer space. They can still use abilities and items, but they are heavily disoriented while rotating around and slowed.

 

[nathanieljbrill]

As incomplete as it is this is the best version of a gravity character people have made.

 

[almokeepcalmo]

Some new thoughts after a good sleep

Idea for the third ability - A passive bullet deflection effect around Graham - ballistic projectiles slightly shift during flight, causing shots aimed at the edges of the character's hitbox to potentially miss, which forces players to aim directly at the center of the character.

As for the lore - I imagine Graham as a very good friend and colleague of Dynamo, and he is deeply interested in uncovering the properties of his new body. Perhaps deep down, despite their long and strong friendship, the scientist within him does not want Dynamo to return to his old body, so that the current one can continue to be studied in the name of science - and that inner conflict is what torments Graham.

 

[almokeepcalmo]

As incomplete as it is this is the best version of a gravity character people have made.

Thanks for your feedback! Glad you liked my vision! I've also added some new stuff in replies, if you're interested.

 

[nathanieljbrill]

Not a fan of that ability. It's just a tier 4 item as a passive. Also I would give the 1st ability a main cast and alt cast so you don't need to grab a box but it's more effective that way.

 

[glimbo]

Love the idea of interacting with crates and vases. Need a new character to use that immediately.