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Your methods and tactics are impressive, but inferior. They will not save you.
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~ Deathstroke to Batman before their first fight.
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When a man earns my respect, that means I do not rest. I devote all my energy, everything I have, to killing him!
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~ Deathstroke to Batman while imprisoned.
Slade Joseph Wilson, also known as Deathstroke, is a major antagonist in the Batman: Arkham franchise.
He is a former Special Forces member who earned a admittance into a covert program where he was subjected into extensive mental and physical augmentations, he later became a mercenary and hitman for hire.
In Batman: Arkham City Lockdown, he is voiced by Larry Grimm. In Batman: Arkham Origins,Batman: Arkham Knight and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, he was voiced by Mark Rolston, who also played Bogs Diamond in the The Shawshank Redemption, J. Scar in Eraser, Hans in Lethal Weapon 2, Lex Luthor in Young Justice and Norman Osborn in Marvel's Spider-Man.
Slade was an accomplished member of the Special Forces and this distinction earned him admittance into a covert program where he was subjected to extensive mental and physical augmentation. The procedures left him with increased mental function, as well as enhanced speed, strength, healing factor, and stamina.
Following his military service, Wilson worked for various private military contractors before striking out on his own-and allegedly becoming one of the highest paid contract killers in the world, specializing in high profile assassinations. His unique weapons and abilities include quick regeneration and super strength, peak-human speed, a rifle-staff with a built-in grapple, a sword, firearms and his own version of Detective Mode: Tactical Vision.
Pre-Arkham Origins[]
On Christmas Eve, Deathstroke is one of the eight assassins hired by Black Mask (later revealed to be the Joker) to kill Batman for $50 million. After he dispatches several cops, he then lures Batman to a parking garage with an explosive briefcase made by Queen Industries and some of Black Mask's henchmen. He then lays in wait nearby, anticipating the likelihood that Batman would escape the explosion, and proceeded to fight him. Although they fight evenly and fairly, Deathstroke is slowly getting the upper hand, although his sword ends up shot apart by a sniper round from another assassin Deadshot, who had also been contracted with 6 others and Deathstroke to assassinate Batman.
Batman manages to escape so Deathstroke then confront his client with the knowledge that he hired at least one other assassin besides the job, although Black Mask mentions he "had his chance" and that the night is still young before brutally executing one of his henchmen that was severely wounded from the blast by smashing him with rubble.
The Eight Assassins[]
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It appears the game is over before it even begins.
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~ Deathstroke upon confronting Batman.
On Christmas Eve, Batman learns of the eight assassins that are in Gotham City to claim the bounty on his head. During Batman's search for Penguin aboard his ship, The Final Offer, a grapple claw grips Batman's ankle and drags him towards Deathstroke. Batman and Deathstroke ensue in a long fight with impressive moves with Deathstroke primarily fighting with his Staff and then changing to his Sword after Batman destroys his Bo Staff. Batman then manages to knock out Deathstroke as he asks the Masked Vigilante of what he is and then Deathstroke is taken into custody by the GCPD.
During the riot in Blackgate Prison, Slade is kept imprisoned by Joker whilst doing push-ups due to not trusting the mercenary. When Batman finds him, Deathstroke tells him that he no longer has any interest in assassinating him but, if someone else offers $50 million dollars other than the clown, then he'd considered it. Eventually, Amanda Wall finds Deathstroke and passes him a paper saying "Suicidal Squad", Deathstroke asks what happens if he doesn't sign and she says he either works for her or rots in Blackgate.
Pre-Arkham Knight[]
What exactly happens to Deathstroke over the next ten years is unclear but he likely joined the Suicide Squad as he is not seen in Arkham Asylum during the Joker's rampage nor in Arkham City where all prisoners in Gotham were sent. At some point after the death of the Joker, Deathstroke is approached to become the military advisor to Scarecrow and a militia led by the mysterious Arkham Knight. Ultimately, Deathstroke accepts both for money and for revenge against Batman after the Arkham Knight claims he is "the toughest bastard Batman ever want toe-to-toe with."
Arkham Knight[]
Ten years after the chaos of Christmas Eve, Scarecrow and his militia take over Gotham on Halloween although Deathstroke remains in hiding until the Arkham Knight disappears after Batman defeats him. With no-one else to turn to, Scarecrow makes Deathstroke his military commander in charge of the militia's checkpoints, bombs, and watchtowers throughout the city. When Batman destroys the first Militia Explosive Device after he takes command, Deathstroke reveals himself and that he took payment in advance so losing the Arkham Knight
After all Militia Explosive Devices are destroyed, Deathstroke decides to kill Batman personally so the Dark Knight challenges him to a fight in Grand Avenue. Although Deathstroke arrives in a tank and the last few militia Cobra Tanks, Batman easily destroys each of them. With no other choice, Deathstroke comes out to kill Batman with his sword but Batman manages to stop him and take him to GCPD. On the way to GCPD, Deathstroke says the next time he goes after Batman, he says he will kill him free of charge indicating that he now considers their feud personal. After being taken to the holding cells, he swears revenge on Batman and confirms their feud is personal but never gets the chance as Batman kills himself in the Knightfall Protocol once the last supervillains are captured.
What happened to Deathstroke after Halloween is unknown but it is presumed that Scarecrow later receives life imprisonment for his actions and will spend the rest of his days in Arkham Asylum.
Powers and Abilities[]
Endurance: Due to his enhancements, Deathstroke has incredible endurance; unfazed by repeated punches and kicks from Batman as well as repeatedly Beatdowns from the Dark Knight.
Reflexes: Deathstroke can dodge at incredible speed, being able to dodge back from his own sword being thrown at him.
Swordsmanship: Deathstroke is a masterful swordsman, being able to fight and evenly match Batman with his katana.
Martial Arts: Deathstroke is a very formidable martial artist who has the combat skills to make Batman utilize his complete combat skills, in order to come close to Deathstroke's level of fighting.
Healing Factor: Deathstroke has the ability to rapidly regenerate from fatal wounds such as multiple gunshots and stab wounds.
Genius Level Intelligence: Deathstroke brain capacity has been enhanced by an exponent of nine, meaning he has the brain power of nine human beings combined, providing him with superhuman intelligence.
Marksmanship: Deathstroke is a very skilled marksman, being able to shoot his enemies from considerable distances.
Arsenal[]
Ballistic Staff: Deathstroke's main weapon is a large retractable/collapsible metal Bo staff as his main weapon. It is made of the same chakra hardened material as his armor but was broken over Batman's leg.
Rifle: Deathstroke's Bo staff also contains a hidden rifle and micro-bomb launcher in the tip.
Storage Compartment: Deathstroke's Bo staff also has a small hollowed out center where it holds micro-explosives, explosive notes highly condensed in metal balls, which can be ejected at high speeds. Though each sphere is no larger than a ball bearing they explode with the force of a grenade.
Tactical Vision: Deathstroke has Tactical Vision built into his helmet which is similar to Robin's Explosive Vision which he uses to highlight special objects and enemies. Instead of the layout being blue, Deathstroke's is green.
Grapple Hook/Gun: Deathstroke's Grapple Gun/Hook is capable of getting him to higher places.
Remote Claw: The Remote Claw is a grapple device that fires a hook-on reel which he uses to launch explosive barrels at Batman but the Dark Knight steals it after stopping Deathstroke.
Smoke Pellet/Stun Grenade: Deathstroke used many Smoke Pellets during his battle on the Final Offer.
Proximity Bomb: Deathstroke uses Proximity Bombs used as traps for unsuspecting enemies to stumble upon and will explode.
Neural Pellet: Deathstroke's Neural Pellet can be put on enemies to release stunning gases.
Custom Katanas: Deathstroke's secondary weapons are 2 custom Katanas which are used if something happens to his Ballistic Staff. It is a sharpened blade with a stylized hilt.
Desert Eagle: Deathstroke uses an IMI Desert Eagle pistols to execute his enemies.
Laser-Sighted Handgun: Deathstroke uses a futuristic-looking handgun which is very different to modern handguns. He only uses it after using his Remote Claw to throw explosive barrels at Batman.
Victims[]
Victims killed by Deathstroke
Multiple Black Mask thugs
Multiple Bane thugs
Multiple Penguin thugs
Multiple GCPD officers
Multiple Blackgate staff
Multiple Blackgate inmates
Several unnamed contracts
Brainiac #9
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Lady Shiva (formerly)
Copperhead (formerly)
Black Mask (formerly)
Suicide Squad
Amanda Waller
Bronze Tiger (formerly)
Arkham Knight (formerly)
Hugo Strange (formerly)
Harley Quinn
King Shark
Captain Boomerang
Deadshot
Elseworlds Joker
Mrs. Freeze
Lawless
Neutral[]
Joker
Deadshot
Killer Croc
Bane
Firefly
Penguin
Scarecrow
Enemies[]
Batman
James Gordon
GCPD
Robin
Nightwing
Batgirl
Aaron Cash
Harvey Bullock
Harvey Quinn (formerly)
Mr. Freeze
Mad Hatter
Two-Face
League of Assassins
Riddler
Ra's al Ghul
Anarky
Catwoman
Victor Zsasz
Calendar Man
Blackgate staff
Brainiac
Quotes[]
Arkham Origins[]
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It appears the game is over before it even begins.
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~ Deathstroke's first words when confronting Batman on the Final Offer.
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Inadequate.
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~ Deathstroke whilst fighting Batman.
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A few tricks left, I see.
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~ Deathstroke before using his first smoke pellet.
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Try again.
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~ Deathstroke whilst fighting Batman.
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Weak.
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~ Deathstroke after drawing his katana.
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Haven't you realised I'm not here to fight? I'm here to kill.
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~ Deathstroke when using the Remote Claw.
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I see it will take more. Fair enough.
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~ Deathstroke when Batman caught an explosive barrel.
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Do you honestly think you can win without killing me?
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~ Deathstroke when Batman caught another explosive barrel.
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Are you afraid to kill? Is that it?
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~ Deathstroke when Batman caught a third explosive barrel.
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A few tricks left, I see. DIE!
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~ Deathstroke when using his final smoke pellet.
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What... are you?!
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~ Deathstroke after being defeated.
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Deathstroke: Apparently, the Joker's afraid of me. Wouldn't let me out- and for good reason. I don't like having my time wasted. Batman: You should have known-trying to kill me was a waste of your time. Deathstroke: Pha. Well, you won't have to worry about that anymore- not unless someone else puts up $50 million bucks. Batman: I wasn't worried.
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~ Deathstroke when Batman confronted him in Blackgate Prison.
Arkham Knight[]
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Deathstroke: It's good to see you again, Batman. It's been a while. Batman: Slade. Deathstroke: Codename's Deathstroke. And I am on the job. Now, as I recall, you once said I didn't worry you. But our mutual friend, the Arkham Knight? He says different. He sought me out. Said I was the toughest bastard you ever went toe-to-toe with. Batman: The Knight's gone, Slade. You're a merc without a job. Deathstroke: Not exactly. I took payment in advance on this one, and that makes me professionally obliged to finish this.
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~ Deathstroke first making contact with Batman after assuming command.
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Pure firepower helps, Batman. But it's no match for skill.
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~ Deathstroke when Batman destroyed a Militia Explosive Device.
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You seem pretty attached to that car, Batman. A shame I have to wreck it.
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~ Deathstroke when Batman destroyed a second Militia Explosive Device.
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Deathstroke: Well Batman, looks like you've been busy. Batman: This occupation;s over, Slade. You're done. Deathstroke: Hm hm hm hm hm hm hm. You think I care about the militia? About Gotham? I'm an assassin, Batman, and I came here tonight to do one thing. Batman: Then do it. Grand Avenue, Slade. I'll be waiting.
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~ Deathstroke after Operation Savior was brought to an end.
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Do you know what everyone who's fought with me and walked away has in common, Batman? I got them next time.
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~ Deathstroke as he began his boss fight with Batman.
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You're pushing your luck, Batman. There's only so much you've got left.
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~ Deathstroke during his boss fight.
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You can't hide from me. This time Batman, only I walk away!
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~ Deathstroke as he engaged Batman.
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Deathstroke: You cowardly bastard... You caught me off-guard. Batman: You shouldn't have dropped it. Deathstroke: If you were any kind of man, you'd pull the car over and finish this properly. Batman: You had your chance. It's over. Deathstroke: I'll kill you, Batman. Batman: Then you'd better hope someone puts up the bounty. Deathstroke: Oh, this ferryman doesn't need payment anymore. I'll deliver you for free.
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~ Deathstroke as he was being driven to the GCPD.
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Ha, you call this a prison? You think it's wise to put me in here with all these lesser warriors? You might not have any prisoners left when you return.
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~ Deathstroke after being imprisoned.
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Batman: I hope whatever they paid you was worth it, Slade. Deathstroke: The chance to fight you is always worth it, Batman. Batman: I'm flattered. Deathstroke: You should be. When a man earns my respect, that means I do not rest. I reserve all my energy, everything I have, to killing him.
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~ Deathstroke when confronted by Batman in the cells.
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Looks like the war's taken its toll on you, brother.
