Heroes / Infernus

Case file · Sep 29 patch

Infernus

Arsonist · Explosive · Burn Rubber

How to play Infernus How to counter Infernus

Win rate49.1%

Pick rate37.2%

Ban rate4.4%

Rank#21 of 44

Matches1.4M

Updated 2026-10-29 13:13 UTC · n = 3,741,614 matches

Build path · Sep 29 patch

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From this patch's purchase data and the top public builds. Hover an item for its timing.

How to play against Infernus

Combo: Infernus slows you with Napalm, closes in with Flame Dash, then sets off Concussive Combustion around himself: 3.25s later everyone within 12m is stunned.

Punish window: Once cast it can’t be interrupted, so walk out of the 12m ring (22m at tier 3) before it goes off. After that, its long cooldown is your window.

Beware: Spread out so one blast can’t stun your whole team, and don’t let Napalm’s slow keep you in the ring.

Heroes and items that counter Infernus →

Builds graded by real games

In-game builds, best win rate first. Win rates are adjusted for games played (a build needs 100+ games) and graded S+ to D against Infernus's average this patch. Open one for its notes and how to import it.

#1 Twitch.tv/Averagejonas DASHFERNUS 70%WRS+

56.1% win rate · 2,457W–1,919L · +6.1 pp vs average

Indomitable very fun on Dashfernus :D

Open build · import ID 278481 →

#2 牢九门火男信仰玩家 · 纯跑（7.5.1）S+

56.7% win rate · 706W–540L · +6.0 pp vs average

非常适合我这种右手手腕开完刀的马枪怪 “火老师装备发紫，可能心脏不好。” “你跑不过我你信吗！ id：392325 枪火

Open build · import ID 606574 →

#3 SN|P3R : Emberline [Dash Infernus]S+

54.7% win rate · 7,426W–6,156L · +4.9 pp vs average

→ Featured in Top Daily Builds for 16 heroes: Nurse Harrow, Rat King, Solomon, Baba, Deadman Danny, Haze, Infernus, Wraith, Mirage, Grey Talon, Doorman, Victor,

Open build · import ID 407305 →

#4 basil dash new new new new new newS

53.9% win rate · 3,383W–2,899L · +4.0 pp vs average

dash infernus is fun can max ult over napalm, just make a copy and change ap order twitch.tv/basildl live everyday averagejonas together h

Open build · import ID 393668 →

#5 2bStron9er ~ AFTERBURN INFERNUS ~ [PRO] [ENG] [RU]A

52.2% win rate · 1,927W–1,763L · +2.4 pp vs average

by 2bStron9er ~ Deadlock Aura YT twitch.tv/2bStron9er t.me/aura2bStron9er - РУ описание и фишки #Infernus Inspired by Dimov

Open build · import ID 816799 →

#6 electrical burn (by nikolatesla)A

51.0% win rate · 3,707W–3,559L · +1.3 pp vs average

BURN THEM ALL

Open build · import ID 697289 →

#7 SN|P3R : Molten FuryB

50.6% win rate · 33,787W–32,937L · +0.9 pp vs average

→ Featured in Top Daily Builds for 16 heroes: Nurse Harrow, Rat King, Solomon, Baba, Deadman Danny, Haze, Infernus, Wraith, Mirage, Grey Talon, Doorman, Victor,

Open build · import ID 256053 →

#8 zxc | привет от маугли (t.tv/qtarsis)B

50.2% win rate · 3,691W–3,658L · +0.5 pp vs average

/ᐠ > ˕ <マ ₊˚⊹♡ этот билд постоянно меняется под мету, лучше обновить его перед игрой

Open build · import ID 383604 →

#9 zxc | арбузный ебака (t.tv/qtarsis)B

50.2% win rate · 8,469W–8,398L · +0.5 pp vs average

/ᐠ > ˕ <マ ₊˚⊹♡ этот билд постоянно меняется под мету, лучше обновить его перед игрой

Open build · import ID 376685 →

Who beats Infernus

−7.0 ppGraves
321k games

−6.9 ppRat King
427k games

−6.0 ppPaige
238k games

−3.9 ppVictor
214k games

−3.7 ppSeven
264k games

Infernus beats

+5.1 ppShiv
177k games

+4.8 ppPocket
136k games

+4.6 ppMirage
86k games

+4.5 ppSinclair
85k games

+4.2 ppWarden
82k games

Win-rate change for Infernus in matches with that enemy, against Infernus's own average. Full counters and counter items →

Best teammates

Graves
56.2% together

Rat King
55.7% together

Paige
55.6% together

Seven
53.8% together

Kelvin
53.1% together

Haze
52.9% together

Ability order

	21m	43m	65m	811m	912m	1013m	1115m	1219m	1325m	1427m	1530m
NapalmAbility 1					I		II	III
Flame DashAbility 2		I				II			III
AfterburnAbility 3	I		II	III
Concussive CombustionUltimate										I	II

unlock I II III upgrade tiers · column labels are the average minute of each step

The most common skill-point order this patch (90k matches).

Patch history

2026-10-16 · Paint the Town+0.4 pp
2026-10-09 · Make Your Move.−0.3 pp
2026-10-06 · Mind the Birds!+0.4 pp
2026-10-05 · Minor Update - 10-05-2026+0.6 pp
2026-09-29 · 09-29-2026−0.4 pp

Items Infernus buys

Item	Bought in	Win rate	vs average	Avg. time
Improved Spirit	92%	49.3%	+0.2	6:56
Spirit Lifesteal	85%	49.8%	+0.7	14:25
Titanic Magazine	82%	49.2%	+0.1	11:10
Rapid Rounds	82%	48.9%	−0.1	4:45
Extended Magazine	79%	49.1%	+0.1	6:00
Extra Spirit	78%	49.2%	+0.1	3:47
Superior Duration	76%	50.8%	+1.7	22:05
Toxic Bullets	73%	49.7%	+0.6	20:10
Mystic Vulnerability	72%	50.4%	+1.3	16:58
Duration Extender	72%	49.8%	+0.7	14:41
Swift Striker	69%	49.0%	−0.1	9:40
Escalating Exposure	60%	53.5%	+4.4	28:00
Healbane	53%	50.1%	+1.0	12:25
Spiritual Overflow	50%	53.1%	+4.0	28:50
Boundless Spirit	48%	53.6%	+4.5	31:07
Ricochet	47%	53.4%	+4.4	28:30
Rapid Recharge	39%	51.2%	+2.1	20:16
Extra Charge	32%	50.5%	+1.4	12:54
Extra Regen	31%	48.5%	−0.6	6:02
Spirit Rend	30%	51.3%	+2.2	27:30
Spirit Shredder	29%	50.5%	+1.4	19:42
Enduring Speed	26%	50.8%	+1.7	18:33
Quicksilver Reload	26%	48.8%	−0.3	15:07
Burst Fire	24%	50.1%	+1.0	22:50
Leech	22%	53.8%	+4.7	31:36
Dispel Magic	21%	50.7%	+1.6	21:50
Spirit Resilience	18%	48.9%	−0.2	28:46
Sprint Boots	16%	50.4%	+1.3	14:01
Extra Health	11%	47.9%	−1.2	10:10
Spirit Burn	10%	56.9%	+7.8	35:01