Infernus, a Deadlock hero
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Infernus Builds

Infernus builds shine when their purchases support repeated damage and the ability to stay in the fight. Compare scaling paths, sustain and defensive options so you understand when to press forward and when to disengage.

Build list and stats synced Oct 26, 2026 · Deadlock API

#1Infernus - Hybrid-DPS [51% WR]
#1 most played · Infernus

Infernus - Hybrid-DPS [51% WR]

English · Updated Oct 26, 2026 · Build ID 317821
Win rate48.6%-1.0 vs avg
Matches24,2487 days
PlaystyleHybrid
Typical rankSentinel V

Item timeline When players with this build usually buy its key items

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Average buy time of the build’s most-bought items, from 52,258 recorded matches with this build selected (last 30 days).

Purchase plan

01Core Build14 items · 32,800
02EarlyOptional7 items · 8,800
03LateOptional6 items · 25,600
04DefensivesOptional4 items · 11,200
05Counter PicksOptional5 items · 14,400
06ActivesOptional4 items · 10,400

Tap an item for what it does, why it’s here and its stats. Groups are the author’s; optional ones are alternatives.

Ability order

1Afterburn
134
2Flame Dash
269
3Napalm
578
4Concussive Combustion
101112
Unlock order & upgrade priority
Unlock order
  1. 1Afterburn
  2. 2Flame Dash
  3. 3Napalm
  4. 4Concussive Combustion
Upgrade priority

Afterburn › Napalm › Flame Dash › Concussive Combustion

The order the build fully upgrades each ability; spare points go into the first one. In the chart, numbers are the upgrade order and brighter cells cost more ability points.

How it performs by rank

Rank bandWin rate vs 50%Matches
Initiate–Acolyte46.7%2,170
Sentinel–Ritualist46.3%1,353
Emissary–Phantom47.3%1,201
Ascendant–Eternus47.9%117

Ranked matches with this build selected, grouped by the match’s average rank, last 30 days. Bands with fewer than 30 games aren’t shown.

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How Infernus Builds Work

How does the build keep Infernus dealing damage through an extended fight?

Of the 12 most used Infernus builds over the last 7 days, 9 are hybrid and 3 are spirit-focused, based on how each build spends its core souls. Across all recorded Infernus build selections, the win rate was 49.7%.

Compare recent match samples, core purchases and ability order, then adapt optional items for the enemies you face. For positioning and a game plan, read How to Play Infernus; to beat Infernus instead, see How to Counter Infernus.

Infernus Builds FAQ

Which Infernus build should I use?
How does the build keep Infernus dealing damage through an extended fight? Compare recent match samples, core purchases and ability order, then adapt optional items for the enemies you face. The highest win rate alone does not guarantee the best fit for your match.
How are build win rates calculated?
Build win rate is the share of recorded matches won by players who had that published build selected when the match started. Players may change builds or buy different items during a match, so treat the statistic as a useful signal, not proof that following the listed items causes a win.
What does Trending mean?
Trending measures whether a build is gaining usage share compared with the previous seven days. A build can be rising without having the highest win rate, and small samples are excluded from trend rankings.