Infernus
Lights up enemies and watches them burn.
- Win rate
- 49.2%
- Pick rate
- 36.8%
- KDA
- 2.64
- Matches
- 1.9M
Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Infernus abilities
Napalm
Spew an incendiary mixture, dealing spirit damage, applying slow, and coating targets in napalm.
Flame Dash
Dash forward, gaining slow resistance while leaving a flaming trail that deals spirit damage over time. Hold [W] while active to dash farther.
Afterburn
Weapon hits build up a burning effect, dealing spirit damage over time. Abilities refresh to the base burn duration and weapon hits extend it.
Concussive Combustion
Become a living bomb, dealing spirit damage and applying stun to all nearby enemies after a delay. Once cast, Concussive Combustion cannot be interrupted.
Infernus skill order
Max Afterburn first, then follow the grid point by point.
Most played
51.2% win rate · 136,069 matches
| Ability | Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | Point 6 | Point 7 | Point 8 | Point 9 | Point 10 | Point 11 | Point 12 | Point 13 | Point 14 | Point 15 |
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 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 12 | |||||||||||
 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | |||||||||||
 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||||||||||
 | 7 | 14 | 15 |
Highest win rate
58.6% win rate · 22,012 matches
| Ability | Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | Point 6 | Point 7 | Point 8 | Point 9 | Point 10 | Point 11 | Point 12 | Point 13 | Point 14 | Point 15 |
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| 5 | 9 | 13 | 14 | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 15 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
How to play Infernus
Infernus has many ways to deal damage over time, burning foes before swooping in for the kill. Due to Infernus' blazing speed, his enemies won't be able to escape the flames.
Winning Infernus players open with Extra Spirit and Rapid Rounds, spike in the mid game with Spirit Lifesteal and Duration Extender and close it out with Escalating Exposure or Superior Duration.
Infernus game plan
A pyromaniac who wins by keeping everyone burning for just a bit too long.
How to beat Infernus
- Short trades. Afterburn punishes long ones.
- Concussive Combustion can’t be interrupted — walk out of it.
- Buy anti-heal and Spirit Resist; most of his damage is spirit.
Respect Concussive Combustion. Punish after Flame Dash is spent.
Strong & weak against
Infernus questions
Who counters Infernus?
In recent matches Infernus wins least often against Graves (41.8%), Paige (43.1%), Rat King (43.8%). See the Matchups tab for the full list.
What should Infernus build first?
The most-bought early items are Extra Spirit, Rapid Rounds, Improved Spirit. Mid game, players move into Spirit Lifesteal and Duration Extender.
Is Infernus good for beginners?
Yes. Infernus is rated Easy, and the forgiving kit makes them a good first hero.
What role does Infernus play?
Infernus's official class is Mystic, and in fights they play carry: a hero who lights up enemies and watches them burn. Infernus has many ways to deal damage over time, burning foes before swooping in for the kill. Due to Infernus' blazing speed, his enemies won't be able to escape the flames.