Matchup · November 6, 2026
Viscous vs Infernus
47.2%
Unfavoured42,812 matches
All Viscous matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Viscous beats Infernus
Brawler vs Mystic
Most Mystic damage is spirit damage. Buy Spirit Resist early and walk them down after they’ve used their main spell.
Your game plan as Viscous
A blob of goo who saves allies and punches enemies through walls.
Lane
Splatter slows; Puddle Punch knocks up and slows.
Mid game
The Cube protects an ally from damage. You can also use it on yourself.
Late game
Goo Ball bounces off walls and stuns everything it hits.
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
ViscousInfernus
47.2%Win rate52.8%
0.71Kills per death1.05
+0Last-hit edge+22.4
+0Deny edge+0.1
+0Soul lead+2.3K
+0Objective damage edge+2.9K
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Laning
Win the lane: Viscous into Infernus
- 01Infernus wins the farm by ~22.4 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
50% win rate over 20,524 matches
Early pointInfernus wins the farm: an early point into Puddle Punch clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Infernus’s kit
Threats
Concussive CombustionUltimate
Stun190s cd
Napalm
Slow25s cd
Flame Dash
Slow38s cd
Viscous’s kit
Your tools
Goo BallUltimate
Stun150s cd
Splatter
Slow26s cd
Puddle Punch
Slow24s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Viscous averages 0.71 kills per death against Infernus.
- Viscous finishes 2.3k souls behind Infernus on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
- Viscous deals 2.9k 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.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Viscous vs Infernus?
Viscous wins 47.2% of 42,812 recent matches against Infernus — unfavoured.
How do I beat Infernus as Viscous?
Infernus wins the farm by ~22.4 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.