Lady Geist
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| Weapon: "Johann's Gift" | |
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| Weapon Stats | |
| Damage Per Second: |  46.4
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| Bullet Damage: |  21.9+0.946
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| Ammo: |  9
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| Bullets per sec: |  2.12
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| Reload Time: |  2.59s
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| Bullet Velocity: |  828m/s
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| Light Melee: |  50+1.58
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| Heavy Melee: | 116+3.67
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| Falloff Range: | 20m → 52m |
| Vitality Stats | |
| Health: |  850+51
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| Health Regen: |  1
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| Move Speed: |  6.3m/s
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| Sprint Speed: | 2.6m/s
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| Dash Speed: |  0.7s
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| Stamina: | 3
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| Stamina Cooldown: |  4.5s
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| Spirit Stats | |
| Spirit Power: |  0+1.1
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| Information | |
| Voice Actor: | Abigail Marlowe[1] |
| Release Date: | April 24, 2024 |
| Codenames: | Geist; Ghost; Spectre |
“Lifesteal - Self Damage - Fatale
Lady Geist is a Hero in Deadlock. A socialite with a necromantic pact, Lady Geist consumes her own health for her abilities while draining the life away from opponents. Sacrificing her life force to launch Essence Bombs and Malice "Blood Shards", Lady Geist can regain lost health with Life Drain, sapping enemy heroes and units of their health. Her Soul Exchange swaps health values with an enemy hero, turning the odds against them for a killing blow.
The Toast of the Town, Lady Geist was famed by all and invited to every ball and gala in the city... until her beauty faded in her old age and left her with only memories and stories of her glory. In desperation, she formed a pact with a powerful spirit and bound it by powerful wards until she was safe and young again. All she needs to do now is feed on the life force of her fellows to maintain her beauty... and hope desperately that the Oathkeeper will stay bound.
Abilities[edit | edit source]
Essence Bomb
9m
14.5s
Self damage type is Spirit and can be mitigated.
0.65s
Arming Duration
1 2 5
Life Drain
18m
2.5s
0
30s
Alternate Cast to give health to friendly Heroes.
80%
Damage to Heal
30m
Max Tether Range
1 2 5
Malice
6s
3
Blood Shards
5
Max Stacks
9s
Debuff Duration
4s
Slow Duration
1 2 5
Soul Exchange
5.5m
0.25s
185s
1 2 5- Soul Exchange does not deal Spirit Damage, and so does not proc items such as
Mystic Reverb.
Weapon[edit | edit source]
| Weapon Stats | 
46 Damage Per Second | |||
| Johann's Gift | ||||
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Update history[edit | edit source]
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Background[edit | edit source]
“Once, Lady Jeanne Geist was the toast of the town. But as time passed and her beauty faded she found herself further and further from her glory days in High Society until finally she was nothing more than a frail woman in a nursing home, telling stories of a glorious past. And that’s when Oathkeeper revealed himself. A powerful spirit from another plane, Oathkeeper offered her a path to reclaim her past glories… he could restore her youth; all she had to do was drain the essence of the living to sustain herself.
Geist was torn. Obviously murder was ghoulish business, and undoubtedly Oathkeeper was not an entity that could be trusted… but still, the thought of having a second chance of reliving her youth was too good to pass up. And so she concocted a plan: after making a pact with Oathkeeper she would bind and ward him, limiting his influence and pull over her. Oathkeeper would still get fed; but on her terms, not his.
However, as years have turned to decades; the strength of the Ward has weakened, and Oathkeeper hungers more than he ever has in the past…
Lore[edit | edit source]
This section contains spoilers for The Binding of Oathkeeper.
Lady Jeanne Geist (married name) was born in France, in 1815. She married German artist Johann Geist.[2] Jeanne and Johann had a son named Walter in 1850, and Johann died in 1880.[3]
Circa 1899, when Jeanne was around 84 years old, the first Maelstrom happened, bringing various supernatural forces to Earth, and the spirit Oathkeeper was one of them. Jeanne made a pact with Oathkeeper to regain her youth in exchange for draining the life of others. She was initially reluctant, but accepted the deal. However, with the help of Walter, she made a ward to keep Oathkeeper under control. As the ward was "against the spirit of the deal," Oathkeeper promised to make Jeanne suffer if he ever broke free.
Walter had a son whom he named after his father, Johann "Jr." Johann Jr. became a doctor, and after Walter died, he did the maintenance of his grandmother's ward. Jeanne and Walter had "a terrible sense of humor", according to Johann Jr.
Now, 50 years after her initial pact and on the eve of the second Maelstrom, Geist has to decide how she'll deal with Oathkeeper, and whether she'll continue to kill others to stay young or accept her natural aging and eventual death.[4]
While her exact motivations change depending on what path she takes in The Binding of Oathkeeper, Lady Geist's main goal in the ritual is to prevent Oathkeeper from breaking free and killing her.[5][6][7][8]
Lady Geist holds her public image in extremely high regard.[9][10][11][12]
Lady Geist is fashionable and well-versed in notable haberdasheries and brands.[13][14][15]
Lady Geist seems to own a foundation for homeless people.[16] Johann Geist used to take her to "hundreds" of fundraisers in the past.[17]
Lady Geist enjoys going to Jezebel's and offers to help prevent the bar from being shut down by the Alchemy Bureau.[18][19][20] She used to like the Baroness Hotel, but believes their "standards went to hell."[21][22] Lady Geist visited the Paradox Museum once, and thought it was "cliché and overwrought."[23]
It's implied that, had Lady Geist made her deal with Oathkeeper transparent, she would've been hunted down by the Baxter Society.[24] The OSIC are aware of her deal with Oathkeeper and are keeping an eye on her, but haven't sent a Sandman after her yet.[25][26][27]
Lady Geist's gun was a gift from Johann Geist.[28]
Lady Geist's hair smells vaguely like flowers.[29]
Character interactions[edit | edit source]
- Lady Geist funded
Kelvin's Arctic expedition.[30][31] - Lady Geist has an old grudge against
Paradox.[32] Paradox has stolen one of her husband's paintings.[33][34] - In one of the visual novel's endings,
Abrams moves in to Lady Geist's apartment.[35] - Lady Geist frequents Jezebel's and is friends with Hank and
Infernus.[4] She refers to Infernus as "Fern" and "her bartender".[36][37] She likes Infernus' recipe of gin and tonic.[38] - Lady Geist likes
Mirage and wants to talk to Nashala.[39][40][41] - Lady Geist finds
Shiv attractive and asks to have a drink with him after the ritual.[42][43] - Lady Geist is disgusted by
Mo & Krill.[44][45] - Lady Geist recognises
Pocket, but doesn't know that they're Arin Fairfax.[16][46] - Lady Geist says
Calico "reeks of new money".[47] She doesn't like Calico's cat, Ava.[48]
- Lady Geist believes
Mina has "potential" and respects her ambition.[50][51] - Lady Geist exclusively refers to
Billy as "William". She never calls him Billy. - Lady Geist offers to introduce
Victor to Johann Jr. to see if he can help Victor.[12] 
Drifter and Oathkeeper know each other. Drifter wants Lady Geist to set Oathkeeper free.[52][53]
Holliday threatens to find out and uncover Lady Geist's crimes.[54]- Billy hates Lady Geist for being upper-class.[55][56]
Vyper wants to steal Lady Geist's earrings.[57][58]- Mina adores everything about Lady Geist.[59][60][61] Mina wants to dress Geist for the Met Gala.[62]
- Calico,[63]
Grey Talon,[64] 
Mirage[65] and 
Seven,[66] think that Lady Geist was foolish to make a deal with Oathkeeper.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Lady Geist portrait -
Lady Geist icon -
Lady Geist in-game render -
Lady Geist reference sheet -
Lady Geist name typography -
Lady Geist weapon - Johann's Gift -
Previous Lady Geist portrait -
Previous Lady Geist model -
Lady Geist 2024 Winter skin -
Lady Geist concept art -
"Ghost test" and "Ghost v2" work-in-progress models -
The Binding of Oathkeeper cover art -
Lady Geist visual novel art -
Lady Geist visual novel art - Gala dress -
Lady Geist visual novel art - Aged Geist -
Lady Geist visual novel art - McGinnis' ward -
Temporary Lady Geist portrait -
Temporary Lady Geist icon (2024-09-12 update) -
Spectre (Neon Prime)
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- Geist is a German word that can be translated as "spirit/mind".
- Lady Geist is French, but she uses her late German husband's last name.
- Lady Geist is referred to as "Oma" (German: grandma) by her grandson Johann Jr.
- Alongside Mina, Lady Geist is one of the few heroes to holds her gun in the left hand, as Oathkeeper is in her right arm in-game. However, in a concept art and in The Binding of Oathkeeper artwork, Oathkeeper is in her left arm.
- Lady Geist was named Spectre in Neon Prime, and later renamed to Ghost.
- Before Lady Geist's model was updated, there were two work-in-progress models in the files labeled Ghost_test and Ghost_v2.
- "Being Fabulous in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Lady Geist in the Hideout.
See also[edit | edit source]
- The Binding of Oathkeeper - Lady Geist's visual novel
- Johann Geist Jr.
- Oathkeeper
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Deadlock on IMDb
- ↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "The Museum of Modern Art recently announced a special gallery showcasing the work of late German artist Johann Geist."
- ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 5h - Geist family grave
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Binding of Oathkeeper
- ↑
Amber Hand's in-game voice line (Lady Geist start): "Time is running out, Lady Geist. Summon me before Oathkeeper breaks free."
- ↑ Sapphire Flame's in-game voice line (Lady Geist start): "Lady Geist, your condition demands a permanent solution, summon me and let me help you."
- ↑
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (pre-game ping): "Soon I'll be free of you, Oathkeeper."
- ↑
The Doorman's in-game voice line (taunt Lady Geist): "That ward on your arm won’t hold forever, Geist. Oathkeeper is coming for you."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Seven Conversation 2 -
Lady Geist: "I can't believe I'm about to be seen with a criminal." - 
Seven: "I think public image is the least of your worries." - Lady Geist: "It's the only thing to worry about. If I die, I won't have to deal with the shame of associating with you."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Vindicta Conversation 2 -
Vindicta: "It's unbelievable. I was killed because people thought I was someone like you. Meanwhile, you're an actual monster, and you get to run around like the belle of the ball." - Lady Geist: "That's because I am the belle of the ball."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (Happy): "I'll be the talk of the town!"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Lady Geist and Victor Conversation 3
- ↑ Lady Geist and Wraith Conversation 2
- ↑ Lady Geist and Pocket Conversation 3 - Lady Geist: "Who did you rob for that overcoat?" -
Pocket: "Excuse me?" - Lady Geist: "That jacket is a Kelsey Evans. There's no way someone like you could afford it. Who did you rob?"
- ↑ Lady Geist and Dynamo Conversation 1
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Lady Geist and Pocket Conversation 1 - Lady Geist: "You were one of the urchins my foundation paraded around for good press, weren't you?"
- ↑ Lady Geist and McGinnis Conversation 1 -
McGinnis: "I was talking about pretending to be interested in people at fundraisers. I've seen you work the room at Fairfax's parties, it's... something else." - Lady Geist: "Oh. Johann dragged me to hundreds of those before. It's second nature."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Infernus Conversation 1 - Lady Geist: "I'm assuming there will be a celebration at Jezebel's after we win?" - Infernus: "You know it."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Infernus Conversation 2
- ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 5e
- ↑ Lady Geist and The Doorman Conversation 1
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed The Doorman): "The Baroness is a shell of its past glory."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Paradox Conversation 2
- ↑ Lady Geist and Grey Talon Conversation 3 -
Grey Talon: "You know... You're lucky. If the Baxter Society knew about your arrangement with Oathkeeper, they probably would have put you in the ground." - Lady Geist: "Don't be dramatic. The Baxter Society hunts rampaging monsters, not spirits under lock and key." - Grey Talon: "Oathkeeper's not the rampaging monster."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Haze Conversation 1 -
Haze: "The Oathkeeper issue needs to be resolved, Lady Geist." - Lady Geist: "It will be." - Haze: "Good. If it's not, the OSIC will have to intervene."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Haze Conversation 3 - Haze: "Don't worry Lady Geist, I'm not here for you today." - Lady Geist: "Today?" - Haze: "Forget I said anything."
- ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 3b - Lady Geist: "What good is eternal life if I spend it in an OSIC oubliette? And we both know that's exactly where I would end up if I gave in to your every whim."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Holliday Conversation 1 -
Holliday: "Nice gun." - Lady Geist: "It was a gift from my husband."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Viscous Conversation 3 -
Viscous: "I don't have a nose, but if I did, I bet your hair would smell like flowers." - Lady Geist: "It... kind of does, actually."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Kelvin Conversation 1 - Kelvin: "I never got to say thank you for you patronage, Lady Geist." - Lady Geist: "Sarcasm doesn't suit you, Kelvin." - Kelvin: "I'm serious! Obviously, the expedition didn't go as planned, but we wouldn't have had the opportunity were it not for your funding."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Kelvin): "Consider this the official removal of my funding."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Paradox) - "I've waited 50 years for this."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Paradox Conversation 1
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Paradox) - "First my husband. Now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?"
- ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 5b
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Infernus mid ult): "Sorry, Fern. I'll give you a nice tip tomorrow."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (ally Infernus killed): "They killed my bartender!"
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Infernus) - "Ugh. He was the only one who knew how to make a proper gin and tonic. Pity."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Mirage Conversation 3 - Lady Geist: "Good help is hard to find. Nashala is lucky to have you." - Mirage: "It's an honor to serve her." - Lady Geist: "Oh, I like you."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Mirage): "At least he was a gentleman."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Mirage Conversation 2
- ↑ Lady Geist and Shiv Conversation 3 - Lady Geist: "You managed to make a pompadour look attractive." - Shiv: "Wait til you see me stab somethin’." - Lady Geist: "Darling, you're a delight."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Shiv Conversation 1
- ↑ Lady Geist and Mo & Krill Conversation 3 -
Mo & Krill: "It's nice to meet you, Lady Geist!" - Lady Geist: "Ugh. It talks."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Mo & Krill): "Wretched little creature."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Pocket): "They looked familiar."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line - "Ugh. She reeked of new money."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line - "That cat is revolting."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Wraith Conversation
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (Killed Mina) - "She has... Potential."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (Killed Mina): "She has my ambition... But not my talent, I'm afraid."
- ↑
Drifter's in-game voice line - "I can't have you putting someone as fun as Oathkeeper under lock and key, Geist."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Drifter conversations
- ↑ Lady Geist and Holliday Conversation 3 - Holliday: "You're a monster." - Lady Geist: "Excuse me?" - Holliday: "You've done some horrible things, and after I stop the Troubadour, I'm gonna find out what."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Billy Conversation 2
- ↑ Billy's in-game voice line (killed Lady Geist): "You New York elites can all go to hell!"
- ↑ Lady Geist and Vyper Conversation 1
- ↑ Vyper's in-game voice line (killed Lady Geist): "I kinda wanna steal her earrings."
- ↑ Mina's in-game voice line (select) - "I hope I get to work with Lady Geist. She's an icon!"
- ↑ Mina's in-game voice line (Killed Lady Geist) - "I don't care that she tried to kill me. Lady Geist is amazing!"
- ↑ Mina's in-game voice line (huge Soul Exchange): "She. Is. Perfection!"
- ↑ Mina's in-game voice line - "Well, that might have killed my chances of dressing her for the Met Gala."
- ↑
Calico's in-game voice line (killed Lady Geist): "Only a fool would make a deal with Oathkeeper."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Grey Talon Conversation 2 - Grey Talon: "You were a fool to make a deal with that thing."
- ↑ Mirage's in-game voice line (killed Lady Geist): "I may be Nashala's servant, but you are the Oathkeeper's slave."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Seven Conversation 1 - Seven: "I see you're finally adressing your Oathkeeper problem." - Lady Geist: "What do you know about Oathkeeper?" - Seven: "I know that Faustian Bargains rarely have happy endings."
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