Hedlok
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Hedlok is a boss character in several modes in ARMS. Notably, it has six ARMS (two different types, with three copies of each) when fought, being the only character in-universe to have such a distinction.
Description
Hedlok was created by ARMS Laboratories as a follow-up to Helix. However, it broke free and went on a rampage. Hedlok inflicts brainwashing, and its motivation seems to be wanting to destroy everything in order to "grow".
Hedlok resembles a metallic mask with a large mouth, having four ARMS, two on either side of it. His body appears to change into the form of a random Fighter, gaining their abilities and control of the Fighter's two extendable ARMS in the process, along with two more pairs. Hedlok also notably has spiraled irises.
When fighting Hedlok, he may throw up to 6 extendable ARMS at one time, which can be blocked or deflected as normal, making him the most challenging Fighter in the game.
No matter which Fighter Hedlok resembles, his special move is always the same; a large, explosive shot which deals around 400 damage, even if the player is not directly touching it - this can be blocked, however.
Modes
Hedlok appears in three different modes.
In VS Hedlok
Hedlok is the namesake of the VS Hedlok mode, seen in Party Match, being the primary opponent players must fight against in it (up to three Fighters can take part). It can use any combination of fighter and ARMS. In order to win, it must be defeated before the timer runs out, even if it has less health than the players fighting it. It is affected by items just like normal fighters, allowing it to be damaged or healed, and it can use a special. The difficulty of the fight is linked to either difficulty level 4, 5, 6, or 7 from Grand Prix, as indicated next to his name.
Trivia
- Although Hedlok was officially revealed as part of the ARMS Global Testpunch on 2017-06-02, he was leaked before his official reveal on a Twitch.tv stream.
- Despite taking the body of Byte, Barq is not present when fighting Hedlok in his form.
- Hedlok’s name may be a reference to a headlock, which is when a person’s arm is wrapped around another person’s neck, thus trapping them.
- Oddly, when defeated during a Party Match mode, Hedlok doesn't detach itself and fly away from its host character.
Gallery
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Hedlok being battled in VS Hedlok mode.
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Hedlok being attacked by Helix.
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Hedlok's victory screen, shown if time runs out in VS Hedlok mode.
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A VS Hedlok match being played in Party Match mode.
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Hedlok attached to Master Mummy.
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Master Mummy being damaged by Hedlok's special move.
References
Modes in ARMS | |||||||
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Grand Prix | |||||||
Versus | Fight • Team Fight • V-Ball • Hoops • Skillshot • 1-on-100 • VS Hedlok • Hedlok Scramble • ARMS Test • Rules • Replay | ||||||
Party Match (Party Crash) | |||||||
Ranked Match | |||||||
Friends | Party Match • Arena | ||||||
Local LAN Play | |||||||
Training | |||||||
Help | Dashboard | Stats | Recent Replays | Gallery | Badges | Set ARMS | Get ARMS |
Tournament |
Non-playable characters in ARMS |
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Biff • Fans • Hedlok • The Cell |