Infernus is one of Deadlock's most aggressive gunners, turning ordinary weapon damage into a building wall of fire. His strength lies in keeping enemies constantly burning while amplifying every bullet he fires. This guide breaks down how to unlock his potential as a mobile damage dealer who pushes the lane and swings teamfights.

Afterburn — the core of his damage

Infernus's key passive is Afterburn. Every weapon hit applies a stack of burning that deals damage over time and ramps up as stacks accumulate. The longer you keep an enemy on fire, the harder each tick hurts. That makes steady, sustained fire essential: it's better to pour bullets evenly into a target than to land rare bursts. At higher levels Afterburn grants spirit lifesteal, noticeably improving his survivability in drawn-out skirmishes.

Catalyst — amplification and control

Catalyst is a thrown vial that slows enemies on impact and increases the damage they take. It's your main focus tool: drop Catalyst on a priority target and all of your team's damage — including your burn — lands harder. In lane it helps win trades and finish fleeing enemies, while in teamfights it instantly raises your odds of killing an enemy tank or carry. Try not to waste it: hitting several enemies at once pays off far more.

Flame Dash — mobility with damage

Flame Dash gives Infernus a dash that leaves a trail of fire behind him and briefly boosts his movement speed. It's both an escape and an aggression tool: you can chase a wounded target, break away from a gank, or push through a chokepoint while igniting everyone in your path. The fiery trail deals damage and applies burning, so a well-placed Flame Dash through a cluster of enemies instantly lights up several targets at once. Use it to change your angle of attack, not just to run.

Ultimate and itemization

Concussive Combustion makes Infernus immune to damage for a short time and cleanses his debuffs, then detonates in an explosion that damages, ignites, and stuns nearby enemies. It's a strong engage and a panic button at once: activate the ultimate when you're being focused or when the enemy team has grouped up. For items Infernus is a hybrid: he wants weapon items for steady DPS (fire rate, headshot damage) and some spirit to boost his burn and Catalyst. Don't neglect survivability — Infernus often has to stand close to keep his Afterburn stacks rolling.

Once you master the rhythm of 'mark with Catalyst, set on fire, finish with a dash', you'll turn Infernus into one of the most dangerous damage dealers on the map. The key is not to overheat: keep just enough distance for your bullets to land, and save your ultimate for the decisive moment.