Infernus
The Flame Bringer
Weapon: Flame gun (knuckle pistol)
Overview
Infernus is Deadlock's "burn" carry — his bullets stack a burning DoT that grinds enemies down over time. Catalyst provides sustain and damage, while Flame Dash is an important engage and escape tool. Practice applying pressure without spending your only exit too early.
Abilities
Catalyst
AbilitySpews napalm that slows and amplifies your damage; lifesteal vs marked targets.
Cooldown: ~25s
Flame Dash
AbilityDashes forward leaving a burning trail; slow resistance during dash. Only escape.
Cooldown: ~40s
Afterburn
PassiveBullets stack a burning DoT; headshots stack faster. Core damage source.
Cooldown: Passive
Concussive Combustion
UltimateBecome a living bomb that detonates after a delay, stunning a large area.
Cooldown: ~127s
Core combo: Catalyst (napalm slows + amps) → Flame Dash in → auto-attacks to stack Afterburn. Afterburn scales with Spirit and headshots stack it faster. Concussive Combustion ultimate turns you into a living bomb that detonates for a big AoE stun.
Builds
Burn Sustain
Lifesteal Burst
Burn build is Spirit-focused: Extra Spirit, Toxic Bullets, Duration Extender, Superior Duration to max the DoT; sustain-burst uses Bullet Lifesteal, Healing Booster, Ricochet and Burst Fire so he fights up close and heals. Note Infernus fire scales with Weapon, not Spirit.
Playstyle Tips
- 1.Combo: Catalyst → Flame Dash → auto-attacks to stack Afterburn.
- 2.Afterburn scales with Spirit; no perfect aim needed.
- 3.New-player friendly: damage on hit, high forgiveness, top recommended first hero.
- 4.Flame Dash is your only mobility — don't waste it chasing; keep it to escape.