Manifold Paradox

[e][h]Manifold Paradox

Wearable

ID: 7247

Phantom Assassin

Rarity: Arcana
Slot: Weapon

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Extra Information

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Released:

20 Nov 2014

Origin:

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With a raspy cackle, the elder smith Craler swung the sword that his family had spent eleven generations to fold and forge. So sharp it was that, with a sound like tearing fabric, a rip in reality tore open. Through this rip, Craler recognized himself from moments before, holding aloft the very same coveted blade. Then, in a fit of greed and madness, he cut this earlier self down to seize the twin sword as his own. Too late, however, Craler felt a familiar wound, and was suddenly filled with the memory of being cut down himself...

TRADEABLE

MARKETABLE

NOT DELETABLE

“

▶️ I'm here to blur the line between life and death. — Phantom Assassin

”

This item was made for the Nemesis Assassin Event. New styles were unlocked by accumulating kills during and after the event. Editions purchased before December 7, 2014 come in Exalted quality.

Gems

Rune of the Foreseer's Contract

Customizations

Customization	Type	Preview
Loadout	Effect
	Animation
	Pedestal
Ambient	Effect
Idle	Animation
Idle rare	Animation
Idle (Injured)	Animation
Aggressive	Animation
Attack	Animation
Stifling Dagger	Effect
	Animation
Stifling Dagger (Critical hit)	Effect
Phantom Strike	Effect
Coup de Grace	Effect
Coup de Grace	Enemy Screen Effect
Teleport	Animation
Spawn	Animation
	Effect
Run	Animation
Run (Injured)	Animation
Run (Aggressive)	Animation
Death	Animation
	Effect

Paradox Memorial

Killing an enemy leaves a Paradox Memorial where they died. The memorial can be selected to view details of the kill. Points can be earned to unlock new colors for the memorial. The Paradox Memorial's appearance is changed upon upgrading the Manifold Paradox.

Customization	Preview	Kill Detail
Gravestone

Epitaphs

Detail windows contain one of thirteen possible epitaphs.

Line
Who turned out the lights? It's dark down here. I was too slow. Rest for the wicked. Don't leave me here! Dig me up. I dare you. Should have practiced more. Never saw it coming. Should have bought more armor. Shhh. Taking a dirt nap. On the wrong side of the grass. What were the chances? Ouch.

Hero Icons

Customization	Preview
Minimap icon
Top icon	File:Manifold Paradox Phantom Assassin icon.png
Portrait	File:Manifold Paradox portrait.gif

Ability Icons

Stifling Dagger	Phantom Strike	Blur	Coup de Grace

Sounds

Customization	Preview
Coup de Grace	▶️ Proc layer ▶️ Full sound ▶️ Full sound (mechanical)

Voice Responses

Customization	Preview
Altered voice for all existing responses	Modified Responses

Styles

Selectable styles for the color of the blades and Paradox Memorial can be upgraded by winning matches and earning points. Points are recorded on the Rune of the Foreseer's Contract.

• During the Nemesis Assassin Event, players earned 3 points per win with any hero.
• After the event ended, players now earn 1 point per win, and only when playing with Phantom Assassin.
• Resetting the gem's counter will disable any earned styles.

Style	Points	Blades	Paradox Memorial
Style 1	Default
Style 2	40 Points
Style 3	100 Points

Set Items

Manifold Paradox

Phantom Assassin Gravestone Emoticon

Lore

• The Manifold Paradox was first seen in the short comic The Contract, which was released with Oracle. After requesting a favor from Phantom Assassin, Oracle gives her the Manifold Paradox to assassinate his enemies.

Gallery

• 

  With Codicil of the Veiled Ones
  (Style 3)
• 

  Comparison when worn with Codicil of the Veiled Ones styles
• 

  Splash art
• 

  Old Coup de Grace icon
• 

  Colors concept
• 

  Unused icon

Trivia

• The sound of fabric tearing when Craler first tried out the Manifold Paradox is a reference to the commonly used metaphor, fabric of reality.
• This item shares aesthetics with Avowance of the Veiled Ones and Codicil of the Veiled Ones, which change colors depending on Manifold Paradox's selected style.

Patch History

Patch

Description

23 Aug 2024

• Changed rarity of Phantom Assassin Gravestone Emoticon from Rare to Legendary.

17 Dec 2020

• Updated model.

25 Jul 2017

• UPDATE 2
  • Fixed upgraded blade colors.

16 Oct 2015

• Fixed issues with Arcana effects not being applied in loadout and hero selection.

14 Sep 2015

• Manifold Paradox gravestones no longer blocks neutral creeps from spawning.

01 May 2015

• The item upgrades are now converted to selectable styles.

12 Feb 2015

• No longer comes in Exalted quality.

25 Nov 2014

• Fixed the Gravestone to display the pro player name when available.

20 Nov 2014

• Changed custom Coup de Grace icon after community feedback.
• Update 2
  • Fixed item's assassination score being lower than intended and retroactively granted points.

30 Oct 2014

• Added Arcana portrait entry.