Calico vs Infernus
Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
How Calico beats Infernus
Assassin vs Mystic
Mystics are often fragile without their spells. Dive them right after they cast.
Your game plan as Calico
A shadow-hunter who appears, bursts and vanishes before anyone can turn around.
How to beat Infernus
A pyromaniac who wins by keeping everyone burning for just a bit too long.
- 01Short trades. Afterburn punishes long ones.
- 02Concussive Combustion can’t be interrupted — walk out of it.
- 03Buy anti-heal and Spirit Resist; most of his damage is spirit.
Head-to-head
Win the lane: Calico into Infernus
- 01Infernus wins the farm by ~44.9 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Infernus deals most damage with abilities. Trade right after they’ve used their main spell, and consider early Spirit Shielding.
Skill order for this matchup
51.9% win rate over 84,323 matches
HoldHold Leaping Slash for Concussive Combustion — use it the moment Infernus commits, not before.
- Early point
Infernus wins the farm: an early point into Leaping Slash clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Threats
Your tools
Winning the fights after lane
- Calico averages 1.24 kills per death against Infernus.
- On average Calico finishes 1.3k souls ahead of Infernus — convert the lead into objectives.
- Calico deals 1.9k less objective damage per match than Infernus — let teammates take structures while you hold.
- Track Concussive Combustion (190s cooldown). The window right after Infernus uses it is your best time to fight.
Who else beats Infernus
Matchup questions
Who wins Calico vs Infernus?
Calico wins 49.7% of 47,787 recent matches against Infernus — even.
How do I beat Infernus as Calico?
Infernus wins the farm by ~44.9 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Concussive Combustion (190s cooldown). The window right after Infernus uses it is your best time to fight.