Matchup · November 6, 2026
Infernus vs Viscous
52.8%
Favoured42,812 matches
All Infernus matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Infernus beats Viscous
Mystic vs Brawler
Kite and zone. Your spells punish brawlers who walk straight at you.
Your game plan as Infernus
A pyromaniac who wins by keeping everyone burning for just a bit too long.
Lane
Mid game
Flame Dash through fights and leave fire behind you. Long, messy skirmishes are where you win.
Late game
Concussive Combustion can’t be interrupted once you start it. Flame Dash into the middle of their team and blow up.
How to beat Viscous
A blob of goo who saves allies and punches enemies through walls.
Per match
Head-to-head
InfernusViscous
52.8%Win rate47.2%
1.05Kills per death0.71
+22.4Last-hit edge+0
+0.1Deny edge+0
+2.3KSoul lead+0
+2.9KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Infernus into Viscous
- 01Infernus out-farms Viscous by ~22.4 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit.
- 02Viscous wants close range. Keep troopers between you, save stamina for a dash out, and punish them when they over-commit.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
51.2% win rate over 136,069 matches
HoldHold Flame Dash for Goo Ball — use it the moment Viscous commits, not before.
Viscous’s kit
Threats
Goo BallUltimate
Stun150s cd
Splatter
Slow26s cd
Puddle Punch
Slow24s cd
Infernus’s kit
Your tools
Concussive CombustionUltimate
Stun190s cd
Napalm
Slow25s cd
Flame Dash
SlowMobility38s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Infernus averages 1.05 kills per death against Viscous.
- On average Infernus finishes 2.3k souls ahead of Viscous — convert the lead into objectives.
- Infernus deals 2.9k more objective damage per match than Viscous — push structures when you win lane.
- Track Goo Ball (150s cooldown). The window right after Viscous uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Infernus vs Viscous?
Infernus wins 52.8% of 42,812 recent matches against Viscous — favoured.
How do I beat Viscous as Infernus?
Infernus out-farms Viscous by ~22.4 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit. Track Goo Ball (150s cooldown). The window right after Viscous uses it is your best time to fight.