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Dredge

Dredge ▶️ is a Damage Champion in Paladins, added on September 27th, 2018.

Lore

This is Dredge's official bio currently found in his champion page in-game.


Admiral Judd Roberts ruled the eight oceans as the Realm's most-feared pirate, until one final treasure led to his doom. The admiral stole the Warders' relics from the Resistance, but could not tame the dragons' might. His ship was destroyed, his crew scattered, and he sank to certain death in the oceans' depths.

The Abyss intervened and bore the admiral — now Admiral Dredge — back into the Realm of the living to continue destabilizing everything he touches. Now the undead pirate travels the seas again, and no soul, living or dead, will take his treasure from him. When the Abyss calls, he will be there & he will blast away any foes that stand in their way.

This is an unofficial version of Dredge's bio intended to more clearly present all currently known information regarding him. Sources can be found here.


Judd Roberts, also known as Admiral Dredge, was the most feared pirate of the Eight Oceans, until one treasure ended up being more than he bargained for. Attracted by the power of ancient Warder Relics carried by the Resistance, Judd easily stole the treasure from them with his superior skill on the open waters; however, the Warder dragon found him unworthy of carrying the relics, attacking his ship, to which Judd stood no chance, sending the pirate down to what should have been his watery grave.

But deep in the depths, Judd encountered the Abyssal Lord Dredge, who took control of his body and returned to the land of the living. Admiral Dredge would reclaim the Warder Relics before docking at his hideout of Marauder's Port. He was later defeated by Imani, who came to retrieve what was stolen from her.

Following Yagorath's defeat, Dredge would battle against Azaan, though the outcome of this battle is currently unknown.

This was Dredge's in-game bio prior to the The Damned Frontier update. It's no longer considered canon.


Admiral Dredge ruled the eight oceans as the Realm's most feared pirate, until one final treasure led to his doom. Dredge stole the Warders' relics from the Paladins, but could not tame the dragons' might. His ship was destroyed, his crew scattered, and Dredge sank to certain death in the ocean's depths. The Abyss intervened and bore Dredge back into the Realm of living. Now the undead admiral sails the seas again. And none will take his treasure.

Summary

Dredge is a damage champion, capable of outputting massive area damage from long range and zoning control on the map. With his Cursed Howitzer, Dredge fires grenades that arch before falling. He can easily apply heavy pressure on the point or in flanking lanes using both his left click and right click. Enemies caught within proximity of his grenades will take heavy damage based on their distance from the explosives. Upon reloading his gun, it will shoot out a lobbing projectile that deals huge damage if it manages to direct hit an enemy. His harpoon can be used to slow enemies who get too close or to finish off fleeing enemies who manage to get out of range of his main attack. Dredge may also summon two individual shortcuts, which he can use to teleport between the portals, allowing him to escape deadly threats or simply reposition himself. His ultimate, Kraken, summons the destructive powers of the Abyssal Kraken, creating a large sphere wherever he points, which deals massive damage to any enemy stuck within its area after a brief delay. Dredge can become very vulnerable in close range against flanks if he misses his harpoon or is found without a nearby shortcut to escape through.

Skills

Cursed Howitzer

Damage (each/per tick)850 /0.7s  
Description

Fire Abyssal mortars every 0.7s that bounce and explode, dealing 850 damage.

Details

Detailed Description
Fire an explosive mortar every 0.7s that deals 850 damage in an area after 0.7s. Has a maximum Ammo count of 9, and the explosion is fully effective up to 4 units and hits enemies up to 15 units away.

Passive - Abyssal Reload

Reloading fires a secondary projectile that deals 1000 damage on impact.
  • This ability deals Area Damage.
  • Has a maximum range of 500 units.
  • Has damage falloff based on distance from the explosion, with a maximum reduction of 50%.
  • Gains 4.4% ultimate charge per attack.
  • Has a reload time of 2.2s and can be animation canceled after 1.8s. The reload projectile is also fired at 1.8s.
  • Mortars always bounce off of floors in the same way no matter the height or angle and explode after 0.7s, but explode instantly upon contact with an enemy.
  • Abyssal Reload's projectile doesn't bounce off and instantly explodes upon contact with surfaces.
Ability Video

Embedded media: //www.youtube.com/embed/JKJmoj7ppw8?start=10&end=30&loop=1

Broadside

Damage (each/per tick)3× 950  
Description

Launch three depth charges that hover and arm after contacting the ground, dealing 950 damage when they explode.

Details

Detailed Description
Fire a burst of up to 3 depth charges over 0.3s that each deal 950 damage in an area. These charges arm when they hit the ground, slowly rising and exploding after 2s. The explosions are fully effective up to 10 units and hit enemies up to 17 units away. This ability consumes your Ammo to fire.
  • This ability deals Area Damage.
  • Acts as a weapon attack.
  • There is a 0.15 second delay between each depth charge fired.
  • There is a 1 second lockout after using Broadside before either Cursed Howitzer or Broadside can be used again.
  • Broadside has maximum 60% damage falloff.
  • Generates 5% ultimate charge per depth charge for a total of 15% ultimate charge per use.
Ability Video

Embedded media: //www.youtube.com/embed/JKJmoj7ppw8?start=31&end=44&loop=1

Cooldown
14

Harpoon

Damage (each/per tick)800  
Description

Launch a powerful harpoon that pierces enemies, dealing 800 damage and Slowing them.

Details

Detailed Description
Hurl a harpoon, dealing 800 damage and Slowing enemies hit by 50% for 2s. Harpoon Pierces enemies and has a range of 300 units.
Ability Video

Embedded media: //www.youtube.com/embed/JKJmoj7ppw8?start=44&end=54&loop=1

Cooldown
1

Shortcut

Description

Create shortcuts that allow you to traverse through the Abyss.

Details

Detailed Description
Create a Shortcut, up to a maximum of 2. Traveling through a Shortcut makes you immune and will Teleport you to the other one after a 0.4s delay and destroy the one you used to Teleport. Going through a Shortcut will prevent this ability from being used for 10s.
  • Teleporting through a Shortcut removes the one at the exit point and incurs a 10 second cooldown on the ability. It's not affected by Chronos.
  • You become Ethereal when traveling through a Shortcut.
  • Placing a Shortcut takes 0.8s and the Shortcut activates 0.6s after placing it.
  • Teleporting through Shortcut doesn't dismount.
  • Teleporting leaves a short-living tracer to the exit point.
  • Shortcuts emit sound.
  • Teleporting through Shortcut cleanses Polymorph and Midnight.
Ability Video

Embedded media: //www.youtube.com/embed/JKJmoj7ppw8?start=55&end=66&loop=1

Kraken

Damage (each/per tick)2500  
Description

Unleash the Abyssal Kraken on your enemies to deal 2500 damage and Knockback anyone caught in its tentacles.

Details

Detailed Description
Create a rift at your target location, unleashing the Abyssal Kraken after 1.7s in a 25-unit radius. The Kraken deals 2500 damage and applies a Knockback to enemies hit.

▶️ “Release the Kraken!” (Self/Enemy)

▶️ “She hungers...” (Ally)

Ability Video

Embedded media: //www.youtube.com/embed/JKJmoj7ppw8?start=66&end=79&loop=1


Talents

Scuttle

Default Talent

Cursed Howitzer's Abyssal Reload now explodes in a 20-unit-radius area on contact, but only deals 700 damage.


Details

  • Has maximum 50% damage falloff.
Hurl

Unlocks at Mastery Level 2

Hits with Harpoon refund its cooldown and generate 50% more Ultimate charge, but no longer Slows enemies hit.


Details

  • Harpoon will generate 6% Ultimate Charge upon a successful hit.
Abyss Spike

Unlocks at Mastery Level 8

Harpoon lodges into terrain and explodes when an enemy comes within 20 units, dealing 1000 damage in a 35-unit-radius area.


Details

  • Has a 2s fuse time.
  • Has no damage falloff.
  • Slightly knocks back enemies.

Cards

This is a list with all cards available to Dredge:

Name Image Description Cooldown Category
Abyss Cannon Generate {1|1} Ammo for each enemy hit by Broadside. Broadside
Blow the Man Down Enemies hit by Harpoon’s Slow have their Movement Speed reduced by an additional {6|6}%. Harpoon
Crow's Nest Hitting yourself with Broadside now applies a Knockup of {500|150}. Broadside
Cursed Weaponry Generate {1|1} Ammo for each enemy hit by Harpoon. Harpoon
Dark Bargain Heal for {50|50} every 1s while standing near a Shortcut. Shortcut
Dreadnought Increase your maximum Health by {50|50}. Armor / Weapon
Expansive Vault Jump height is increased for your first jump by 1000% within {2.5|1}s after exiting Shortcut. Shortcut
Gun Deck Increase your Reload Speed by {4|4}%. Armor / Weapon
Hangman's Ire Gain a {150|150}-Health Shield for 3s after dropping to or below 50% Health. 30 Armor / Weapon
Haul on the Bowline Increase your Reload Speed by {8|8}% for 4s after exiting a Shortcut. Shortcut
Heave Away Reduce the Cooldown of Harpoon by {0.6|0.6}s for each enemy hit by Broadside. Broadside
Hull Piercer Reduce the Cooldown of Harpoon by {1.2|1.2}s. Harpoon
Mortal Skewer Heal for {80|80} for each enemy hit with Harpoon. Harpoon
Plank Walker Heal for {120|120} after exiting a Shortcut. Shortcut
Reckless Barrage Heal for {50|50} for each enemy hit by Broadside. Broadside
Sea Dogs Increase the Healing you receive by {5|5}% while at or below 50% Health. Armor / Weapon

Pre-Built Loadouts

All of the following cards are in Dredge's pre-built loadouts:

Scuttle


Crow's Nest
Uncommon


Hitting yourself with Broadside now applies a Knockup of 650.
2




Sea Dogs
Epic


Increase the Healing you receive by 20% while at or below 50% Health.
4




Dark Bargain
Epic


Heal for 200 every 1s while standing near a Shortcut.
4




Hangman's Ire
Epic


Gain a 600-Health Shield for 3s after dropping to or below 50% Health.
4
30



Expansive Vault
Common


Jump height is increased for your first jump by 1000% within 2.5s after exiting Shortcut.
1


Hurl


Mortal Skewer
Legendary


Heal for 400 for each enemy hit with Harpoon.
5




Cursed Weaponry
Uncommon


Generate 2 Ammo for each enemy hit by Harpoon.
2




Dark Bargain
Legendary


Heal for 250 every 1s while standing near a Shortcut.
5




Expansive Vault
Common


Jump height is increased for your first jump by 1000% within 2.5s after exiting Shortcut.
1




Dreadnought
Uncommon


Increase your maximum Health by 100.
2


Abyss Spike


Hull Piercer
Legendary


Reduce the Cooldown of Harpoon by 6s.
5




Blow the Man Down
Common


Enemies hit by Harpoon’s Slow have their Movement Speed reduced by an additional 6%.
1




Heave Away
Epic


Reduce the Cooldown of Harpoon by 2.4s for each enemy hit by Broadside.
4




Dark Bargain
Epic


Heal for 200 every 1s while standing near a Shortcut.
4




Expansive Vault
Common


Jump height is increased for your first jump by 1000% within 2.5s after exiting Shortcut.
1


Cosmetic Items

These are the Cosmetic Items currently available for Dredge:

Champion Skin Collections

Default
Icons Character Model
Weapon Default Howitzer
Rarity Common
Availability Standard
Release September 27, 2018
Cost Free
Voicelines Dredge voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Free
Voicelines Dredge voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Buccaneer
Icons Character Model
Weapon Buccaneer's Howitzer
Rarity Uncommon
Availability Standard
Release September 27, 2018
Cost 60,000  •  300  •   •   • 
(Buccaneer Dredge Collection)
Voicelines Dredge voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost 60,000  •  300  •   •   • 
(Buccaneer Dredge Collection)
Voicelines Dredge voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Merrymaker
Icons Character Model
Weapon Merrymaker's Blitz-en
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release December 10, 2018
Cost 800  •   •   •   •   •   •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Bounty Store  •   •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Merrymaker Dredge Bundle (400 )
(Merrymaker Dredge Collection)
Voicelines Merrymaker Dredge voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost 800  •   •   •   •   •   •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Bounty Store  •   •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Merrymaker Dredge Bundle (400 )
(Merrymaker Dredge Collection)
Voicelines Merrymaker Dredge voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Omega
Icons Character Model
Weapon Omega Leviathan
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release February 13, 2019
Cost  •   •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Prime Gaming  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Omega Dredge Bundle (400 )
(Omega Dredge Collection)
Voicelines Omega Dredge voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost  •   •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Prime Gaming  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Omega Dredge Bundle (400 )
(Omega Dredge Collection)
Voicelines Omega Dredge voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Bare Bones
Icons Character Model
Weapon Bare Bones' Howitzer
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release September 23, 2021
Cost  •   •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Bounty Store
(Bare Bones Dredge Collection)
Voicelines Dredge voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost  •   •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Bounty Store
(Bare Bones Dredge Collection)
Voicelines Dredge voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Golden
Icons Character Model
Weapon Golden Howitzer
Rarity Legendary
Availability Mastery
Release September 27, 2018
Cost Rewarded at Mastery Level 50
(Golden Dredge Collection)
Voicelines Dredge voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Rewarded at Mastery Level 50
(Golden Dredge Collection)
Voicelines Dredge voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Emotes

Default
Icon Character Model
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Common
Availability Standard
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Free
Cost Free
Character Model

Brandish
Icon Character Model
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost  •   • 
Cost  •   • 
Character Model

Swig
Icon Character Model
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost  •   •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. End Times Event: Collect 70 Chrono-Shards
Cost  •   •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. End Times Event: Collect 70 Chrono-Shards
Character Model

Cut Throat
Icon Character Model
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Battle Byte Battle Pass Level 20 Plus Track Level
Cost  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Battle Byte Battle Pass Level 20 Plus Track Level
Character Model

Jolly Jig
Icon Character Model
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Legendary
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Battle Pass 3 Level 4 Battle Pass Level
(Endless Emote)
Cost  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Battle Pass 3 Level 4 Battle Pass Level
(Endless Emote)
Character Model

MVP Poses

Default
Icon Character Model
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Common
Availability Standard
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Free
Cost Free
Character Model

Watch the Horizon
Icon Character Model
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost  •   •   • 
Cost  •   •   • 
Character Model

The Captain
Icon Character Model
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Item can no longer be obtained by this. Merrymaker Dredge Bundle 400
Cost Item can no longer be obtained by this. Merrymaker Dredge Bundle 400
Character Model

Trivia


Lore

  • Before the Abyss claimed his soul, his human name was Judd Roberts, but he was also known as Admiral Dredge, the latter likely being a title.[1]
    • However, Dredge was also revealed to be the name of the Kraken Abyssal Lord. It's unknown if this is a coincidence, retcon, or if the Abyssal Lord named itself after Judd's title, similarly to how the Abyssal Dragon took the name of the village of Seris after destroying it.[2]
  • While most assume Judd's in control and willingly working with the Abyss, in reality, Dredge the Kraken is the one in control, with Judd having very little, if any presence within Dredge. This naturally makes little sense due to Dredge's strong pirate demeanor and various voice lines implying he's Judd.[3]
  • Despite being stated as being within Judd, the kraken is still seemingly present on Dredge's weapon, as well as in Marauder's Port all at the same time. It's unknown if this is an error or some type of ability.
  • The reason Judd was attacked by the Warder dragon is because he attempted to use the Warder gauntlets to control it; as a Warder's ability to command dragons is based on the dragon being willing to listen and trust the Warder, qualities Judd lacked what with not being a Warder, the summoned dragon naturally attacked him.[4]
  • Bizarrely, despite attacking the Resistance,[5] Dredge fought alongside both the Magistrate and Resistance during the Future's End update.[6][7]
  • The front of Dredge's weapon is an open Abyssal portal.[8][9]
  • Dredge's Harpoon is a phantom harpoon from the Abyss.[10]
  • His Shortcuts are tears in reality.[11]
  • Dredge's ultimate harnesses the power of Abyssal Lord Dredge, causing two tentacles to rip through reality.[12]
  • Dredge has a crew of zombie pirates.[13]
  • Marauders' Port currently serves as Dredge's lair.[14]
  • Makoa obtained his anchor from Dredge's ship.[15]
    • Despite this, an ancient statue of Makoa depicted in Antediluvian shows him already wielding an anchor, despite the fact Judd would most likely not have even been born yet.
  • During a brief period when Dredge was put in charge of the official Paladins Twitter account, he claimed his favorite meal is spam, particularly fried with eggs.[16]
  • Based on a dev statement revealing Viktor to be around 5'9 or 175cm tall and comparing it to model sizes in-game and out of game, it was discovered that Dredge would be around 5'8 or 176cm tall.


Cameos

Dredge appears in the following content:


References


Concepts

  • Some of Dredge's original concepts originally featured more revealing and sexualized designs, as well as one of them even being a Ska'drin, but they were brutally shot down due to being so revealing and sexualized.[17] However, these concepts more or less ended up evolving into Caspian.
  • Later concepts, while moving away from this initial approach, still show some notably different designs from Dredge's final look.[9][18]


Other


Champion Skins




Videos

Lore Cinematic

Embedded media: //www.youtube.com/embed/uFyAh69Dl30?

Ability Breakdown

Embedded media: //www.youtube.com/embed/JKJmoj7ppw8?

Behind the Scenes

Embedded media: //www.youtube.com/embed/IUk_FEDkY14?

Changelog


  • Weapon
    • Cursed Howitzer
      • No longer deals self-damage to Dredge
  • Cards
    • Expansive Vault
      • Jump height is increased for your first jump within {1|1}s after exiting Shortcut. ➞ {2.5|1}s
    • Crow's Nest
      • Hitting yourself with Broadside now applies a Knockback of {500|100} ➞ {500|150}.
  • Abilities
    • Cursed Howitzer
      • Removed midair inaccuracy
    • Harpoon
      • Removed midair inaccuracy
    • Kraken
      • Reduced time to activate 1.7s ➞ 1.45s
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Bare Bones Dredge had the incorrect weapon inspect animation.
  • Cards
    • Mortal Skewer
      • Current: Heal for {80|80} for each enemy hit with Harpoon.
        • Reduced scaling {80|80} ➞ {70|70}
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Dredge’s base Ammo count was incorrect when using the Scuttle talent.
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Dredge could see some 3P effects on his camera in 1P.
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Harpoon’s fire rate with the Hurl talent equipped was increasingly slower with more percentage Cooldown Reduction.
  • Abilities
    • Kraken
      • Increased Ultimate damage 1400 ➞ 2500
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Golden Dredge displayed the incorrect 1P textures.
  • Abilities
    • Cursed Howitzer
      • Reduced reload projectile damage 1,000 ➞ 850 Damage
    • Kraken
      • Removed pre-fire timing (ability now deploys at crosshair on use)
      • Reduced time to deploy 2s ➞ 1.7s
      • Reduced damage 4000 ➞ 1400
      • Increased knockback by 10%
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where default textures were missing from the Golden skin’s first-person views.
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue with Kraken where character movement would not update the trace location properly, resulting in the ability originating away from your crosshair.
    • Now properly equips default weapon skin with the default skin
  • Abilities
    • Shortcut
      • Allies can no longer use Dredge’s Shortcut
  • Cards
    • Heave Away
      • This change was suggested by Assembly of Champions NEW: Broadside hits reduce the cooldown of Harpoon by {0.2|0.2}s
  • Abilities
    • Shortcut
      • Shortcut now allows allies to pass through your Shortcut
  • Talents
    • Freebooter removed
  • Cards
    • Spy Glass renamed to Crow’s Nest
    • Spy Glass – NEW: Broadside knocks you up for {600|200}
    • [PTS] Crow’s Nest scaling reduced {600|200} ➞ {500|100}
  • Talents
    • Scuttle
      • Scuttle now has damage fall-off
  • Harpoon
    • Reduced Harpoon’s ability to interrupt your inhand fire
    • Now properly classified as Area of Effect damage
  • Talents
    • Abyss Spike
      • Trigger Radius Increased (66%)
      • Explosion Radius Increased (16%)
  • Cards
    • Hull Piercer
      • Now reduces Harpoons cooldown by {1|1}s
    • Cursed Weaponry
      • Now grants ammo on successful harpoon hit
  • Dredge was added to the game.


Removed Content



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Champions
Front Line
Damage
Support
Flank
  1. ↑ Dark Tides Lore Cinematic, YouTube
  2. ↑ File:Tip Abyssal Lord Dredge.png
  3. ↑ File:Judd is Dead.png
  4. ↑ Paladins 2.02 Patch Notes and Megathread, Reddit
  5. ↑ Dark Tides Lore Cinematic, YouTube
  6. ↑ Future's End Magistrate Roster, YouTube
  7. ↑ Future's End Resistance Roster, YouTube
  8. ↑ File:Dredge Weapon.jpg
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 ThunderBrush on ArtStation
  10. ↑ Dredge Ability Breakdown, YouTube
  11. ↑ Dark Tide Update Show, YouTube
  12. ↑ Dark Tide Update Show, YouTube
  13. ↑ Sea Dogs
  14. ↑ Dark Tide Update Show, YouTube
  15. ↑ PaladinsGame on Twitter
  16. ↑ PaladinsGame on Twitter
  17. ↑ ThunderBrush on Twitter
  18. ↑ Dredge Behind the Scenes, YouTube
  19. ↑ Code Names Of The Champions, Reddit
  20. ↑ Justin Kauffman on ArtStation