Warlock

"Self want freedom. Self want define self without Friendpool. Friendpool hurt self. Friendpool friend no more. Just <entity-designatepool>."

—Warlock^[src]

Warlock is a Tech Champion. Being a Tech Champion, he has a Class Bonus against Mutant Champions, but is weak to Cosmic Champions.

Bio[]

Greetings <entity-designateSummoner>! Self is referred to as Warlock. Self is capable of many wondrous feats, including changing shape and making jokes! Transmode virus also used to transfer lifeglow from <entity-designateOpponents>. Self will not harm any in the <Champion_Contest>! Hilarious falsehood! Much harm will come to any who attempt to harm Self or SelfFriends. <HumorComplete>

Mechanics[]

Warlock builds up Infection Charges by making contact with the Opponent (either attacking or defending). Once enough Charges are built up, they convert to a full-on Techno-Organic Virus Infection which Heal Blocks the Opponent and drains their Power when they try to heal. Warlock can then use the Infection to Power Drain, Shock, and/or Armor Break the Opponent. His Signature Ability deals damage to the Opponent whenever they are Power Drained, and his infection even works on Opponents who are immune to Debuffs.

Abilities[]

Passive

Immune to Bleed, Poison, Coldsnap, and Frostbite.
His durable Technarch form grants Warlock a permanent Armor Up Buff, increasing Armor Rating by +X. If this Buff is removed for any reason, it will refresh itself after 10 second(s).
While this Buff is active, Opponent’s Special Attacks cannot be Critical.

Tier	Armor Rating
	566.67
	616.67
	666.67
	700
	750

Contact

The Opponent gains a charge of Techno-Organic Transmode Virus. The Virus is not affected by Ability Accuracy.
Once the Opponent has 20 charges, they are removed and replaced with one Infection Passive that lasts for 20 second(s). The duration is decreased by 6 second(s) for each unique Buff on the Opponent when it activates.

Techno-Organic Transmode Virus Infection – Passive

The Opponent is Heal Blocked. If the Salve Mastery is active, the Mastery is removed.
The Opponent has -30% Offensive Ability Accuracy.
Whenever the Opponent would gain Health while infected, they Drain 5% of their current Power over 0.50 second(s).

Blocking

If the Block was Well-Timed, the Opponent gains 3 Virus charges.
If the hit was a non-contact Basic Attack, the Opponent instantly Drains 10% of their current Power.

Heavy Attacks

Lacerate opponents, inflicting X Bleed damage over 5 second(s).

Tier	Bleed Damage
	164.35
	435.1
	1090.6
	2185.95
	3730.65

Special Attacks[]

Special 1 – Mega Buster

The last hit Shocks the Opponent, dealing X Energy Damage over 10 second(s). If they are Infected, this also triggers when the Attack is activated, but lasts half as long.

Tier	Shock Damage
	259.5
	687
	1722
	3451.5
	5890.5

The first hit removes all Infections to Passively Drain 25% of the Opponent’s Max Power over 5.50 second(s) for each Infection removed.

Special 2 – Pinwheel + Pummel

The last hit places two Armor Break Debuffs on Opponent, each reducing Armor Rating by X for 10 second(s). If they are Infected, the Debuffs also trigger when the Attack is activated, but lasts half as long.

Tier	Armor Reduction
	1700
	1850
	2000
	2100
	2250

The last hit refreshes one Infection.

Special 3 – Dine & Smash

Inflict a Passive Power Burn on the Opponent, draining 100% of their current Power over 5.50 second(s) and dealing damage proportionate to the amount lost.
Regenerate X Health for each Infection the Opponent has.

Tier	Health
	93.08
	247.36
	620.32
	1243.72
	2122.2

Signature Ability – Child of Kvch[]

When Opponent’s Power is Drained or Burned:

Degenerate the Opponent, dealing X direct damage over 2 second(s).

Tier	Direct Damage
	21.63 - 43.25
	57.25 - 114.5
	143.5 - 287
	287.63 - 862.88
	490.88 - 1472.63

Synergy Bonuses[]

Synergy	Partner(s)	Effect(s)
SelfFriends		Warlock: Special Attacks generate -70% less Power in Opponents. Magik: Attack Rating is increased by 50% while in Limbo. Sunspot: Incinerates have 25% increased duration. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Going Viral		Warlock: Whenever the Opponent would gain one or more Virus charges, 50% chance for them to gain an additional charge. Cable: The Ability Accuracy of Cable’s Regeneration effect is increased by 10%. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Robot Uprising		Whenever any teammate would receive a Debuff they are immune to, they gain a Fury Buff, increasing Attack Rating by 60% for 6 seconds. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Mutant Agenda		Mutant Championss: Mutants landed strikes during Special Attacks gain +12% Attack rating.
Incoming Synergy	Partner(s)	Effect(s)
A.I. Uprising		Nebula, Sentinel, Darkhawk, Warlock, and Guillotine 2099: Gain 70% of a Bar of Power each time an immunity prevents a Bleed or Poison effect. This can't trigger more than once every 12 seconds. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
New Mutants		Mutant Champions: Ability Accuracy is increased by 30% during Special Attacks. Increased to up to 60% based on Sunspot’s Signature level. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Friends		All Champions: +130 Armor Rating.
Teammates		All Champions: +5% Perfect Block Chance.

Strengths and Weaknesses[]

Strengths[]

Anti-Healing
- Warlock has excellent anti-healing abilities. His Infection Passive Heal Blocks the Opponent, and since it’s Passive it’ll work even when the Opponent is immune to Debuffs. On top of that, every time the Opponent tries to heal while infected, they’ll drain some of their Power, and take damage if Warlock has his Signature Ability.
Power Control
- Even against Opponents who don’t heal, Warlock is good at controlling the Opponent’s Power. After stacking up an Infection or two, his Special Attack 1 drains a solid chunk of the Opponent’s Power, and his Special Attack 3 drains all of it, in addition to burning it and dealing damage via his Signature ability.

Weaknesses[]

Armor Break
- Warlock activates a permanent Armor Up buff at the start of the fight, which is the main source of his durability. If the Opponent removes it using an Armor Break, he’ll lose that durability and be a lot more susceptible to attacks.
Buff Diversity
- By default, Warlock’s Infection Passive lasts for 20 seconds, but this duration is reduced by 6 seconds for each unique Buff on the Opponent when it triggers. So Champions that can access a wide array of Buffs, like Venom or Heimdall, can potentially reduce the Infection duration to the point where it doesn’t last for much time at all.