Deadshot (New 52)

*"Hero. Villain. Ain't much difference between the two, I guess. Just a question of what a man wants. And what lines he's willing to cross to get it."*

## **Summary**

**Floyd Lawton**, known widely by his alias **Deadshot**, is re-envisioned in the New 52 continuity of DC Comics as a lethal assassin and a prominent member of the Suicide Squad. Renowned for his marksmanship and reputation as a deadly mercenary, Deadshot is characterized by his unwavering precision, professional demeanor, and a certain degree of fatalism, often stemming from his complex personal background. He is depicted as a man driven by a code that prioritizes his contracts, yet he is not without his own personal ethics and moments of introspection, especially concerning his family. In terms of abilities, Deadshot stands out as one of the world's greatest marksmen. His skill with firearms is unparalleled, capable of making virtually impossible shots with ease. This, coupled with his tactical acumen, makes him an invaluable asset in field operations. His suit is equipped with various firearms and is most notably characterized by his wrist-mounted guns. Deadshot's proficiency in hand-to-hand combat, although less emphasized, is sufficient enough to handle close-quarter situations effectively. His willingness to take high-risk contracts and a seeming indifference to death make him a formidable opponent. Deadshot's relationships and interactions are largely defined by his role in the Suicide Squad. His dynamic with other members of the Squad, particularly Harley Quinn and Amanda Waller, oscillates between strained camaraderie and outright conflict, reflective of the volatile nature of the team. His backstory reveals a troubled relationship with his family, particularly his brother, which plays a significant role in shaping his cynical outlook on life. Despite his hardened exterior, moments of vulnerability emerge, particularly in matters concerning his estranged daughter, Zoe, highlighting a more complex and human side to the assassin. Throughout the New 52 story arcs, Deadshot's involvement with the Suicide Squad sees him undertaking high-risk black ops missions for the government. These missions, often morally ambiguous and life-threatening, test his skills, resolve, and loyalty to the team. His character undergoes significant development, exploring themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the pursuit of personal goals amidst the chaos of his profession. Deadshot's journey is not just about fulfilling contracts, but also about navigating the blurred lines of morality in a world where heroes and villains often find themselves working side by side.

## **Base**

### **Output:**

#### Physical Strength

* Breaks the neck of a cultist guard.
* Tosses Harley when she tries to lick him.
* Knocks out Black Spider with a punch.
* Deadshot and Captain Boomerang brawl to make a scene, then turning on the Basilisk guards around them to kill them off.
* Deadshot and Harley beat their way through Basilisk goons.
* Chops off Iceberg's hand with a sword.

#### Wrist Magnums

* Damages Batman's shoulder with a grazing shot.
* Shoots through the head of a decoy bot.
* Kills a Techno-Organic zombie with one shot to the head.
* Continues to easily kill some Techno-Organic zombies with his shots.
* Kills Voltaic with a shot to the head.
* Shoots a hole through Captain Boomerang's hand.
* Kills off multiple Belle Reve prisoners with a shot each.
* Kills four Harley Quinn gang members with a shot each from multiple directions.
* Deadshot and Savant clear out a police department so they can find Harley inside.
* Hits Resurrection Man in the head with a shot through the brain while infiltrating from the roof.
* Shoots part of the cave above Resurrection Man to make large rocks fall on him.
* Executes a bunch of hostages a Basilisk agent has before the agent can even realize the first one was shot.
* Deadshot and Captain Boomerang take out a bunch of Basilisk guards with ease.
* Shoots Black Spider through the head.
* Deadshot, Harley, Boomerang, and King Shark take on an army of Basilisk agents. Then blasting himself in the chest to try to kill Regulus.

#### Pistols

* Blasts the head off a Techno-Organic zombie.

### **Defense:**

#### Blunt

* Takes hits from Batman as he tries to complete an assassination job.
* Tanks a punch from El Diablo. and then being thrown by a Techno-Organic zombie
* Survives being thrown off a guard tower at Belle Reve.
* Takes but is knocked out by a whack to the back of the head with Harley's hammer.
* Tanks a very long fall off a cave and into a waterfall basin that knocks out Resurrection Man.
* Takes a punch from Resurrection Man after he becomes metal.
* Deadshot and Captain Boomerang brawl to make a scene, then turning on the Basilisk guards around them to kill them off.

#### Explosive

* Survives but is knocked out by a bomb in a shack that was noted as "couldn't have been meant to kill us".
* Tanks being caught in a blast from Resurrection Man that blows up the bus they're on.

#### Energy

* Tanks being hit with electricity from Resurrection Man.
* Tanks another blast from Resurrection Man.

#### Endurance

* Withstands being tortured by some psychos, his chest being eaten at by rats under a hot bucket and then pried into with their finger.
* Handles getting dragged by a chain behind an ATV driven by Captain Boomerang.

### **Speed:**

#### Combat

* Despite getting attacked by Batman mid-assassination, still manages to get a shot off at his target, although missing his vitals.
* Despite being held at gunpoint, still manages to pull out a pistol and kill the people aiming at him and run into a nearby shop.
* Kills four Harley Quinn gang members with a shot each from multiple directions.
* When Savant tries to approach him and hold him at knifepoint, Deadshot gains the upper hand and has him ready to be shot in the dick.
* Deadshot and Savant clear out a police department so they can find Harley inside.
* Dodges electric blasts from Resurrection Man while running away from him, at one point using Light as a meatshield against a blast.
* Executes a bunch of hostages a Basilisk agent has before the agent can even realize the first one was shot.
* Deadshot and Captain Boomerang take out a bunch of Basilisk guards with ease.
* Deadshot quickshots Black Spider and then he and Harley run from the Suicide Squad under mind control.
* Deadshot and Harley beat their way through Basilisk goons.
* Deadshot and Harley Quinn take on King Shark, El Diablo, and Iceberg while they are brainwashed, managing to break the control for each one.
* Deadshot, Harley, Boomerang, and King Shark take on an army of Basilisk agents.

### **Misc:**

#### Gear

* Has hidden blades in his wrist magnums.