Matchup · November 6, 2026
Paradox vs Infernus
47.2%
Unfavoured65,500 matches
All Paradox matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Paradox beats Infernus
Marksman vs Mystic
Out-range their spells and poke between casts.
Your game plan as Paradox
A tactician who swaps you into her team.
Lane
Pulse Grenade slows and stacks damage. Kinetic Carbine is a long-range Time-Stop.
Mid game
Time Wall stops enemy bullets, so fight behind it.
Late game
Paradoxical Swap pulls a target into your team’s range. Swap the enemy carry, then burst.
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.
Respect
Punish
After Flame Dash is spent
Per match
Head-to-head
ParadoxInfernus
47.2%Win rate52.8%
0.86Kills per death1.10
+0Last-hit edge+13.5
+0.3Deny edge+0
+0Soul lead+1.7K
+0Objective damage edge+2.2K
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Laning
Win the lane: Paradox into Infernus
- 01Infernus wins the farm by ~13.5 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
Skill order for this matchup
This matchup
Usual
51.8% win rate over 58,148 matches
Infernus’s kit
Threats
Concussive CombustionUltimate
Stun190s cd
Napalm
Slow25s cd
Flame Dash
Slow38s cd
Paradox’s kit
Your tools
Pulse Grenade
Slow32s cd
Time Wall
Slow25s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Paradox averages 0.86 kills per death against Infernus.
- Paradox finishes 1.7k souls behind Infernus on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
- Paradox deals 2.2k 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.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Paradox vs Infernus?
Paradox wins 47.2% of 65,500 recent matches against Infernus — unfavoured.
How do I beat Infernus as Paradox?
Infernus wins the farm by ~13.5 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.