Deadlock: Best Infernus Build Guide

Shodi Madian |  Published: August 30, 2024
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Playing Infernus in Deadlock is both fun and straightforward. However, securing kills and surviving in the game requires the right items. This guide covers the best Infernus build in Deadlock to help you dominate the battlefield.

Infernus Skill Progression

Deadlock Infernus
Lights up enemies and watches them burn.

All heroes in Deadlock have four abilities, including an ultimate. As a DoT dealer, Infernus’ abilities are focused on damage and crowd control:

  • Catalyst: Spew napalm that slows enemy movement and amplifies the damage Infernus does to them.
  • Flame Dash: Move forward at high speed and leave a flame trail that burns enemies
  • Afterburn: Your bullets build up to apply a burning effect on enemies. Infernus’s bullets and abilities refresh the duration.
  • Concussive Combustion (ultimate): Turns you into a living bomb that explodes after a short delay, stunning all enemies in its radius.

The best skill progression for Infernus is Afterburn > Flame Dash > Concussive Combustion > Catalyst.

Start by unlocking all of Infernus’ skills to at least level one. Then, focus on maximizing Afterburn and Flame Dash. Once those are maxed out, balance your upgrades between Catalyst and Concussive Combustion.

Best Infernus Item Build

Infernus GameWitted Item Build
This item build focuses on Infernus’ DoT and lifesteal.

To maximize Infernus’ capabilities, follow this item build. You can also set this build as your preset in-game by searching for “Infernus GameWitted” in the browse build section.

Early Game

Start by purchasing Basic Magazine and Rapid Rounds to help you farm Souls early in the game. Next, grab Infuser and Extra Spirit to boost your survivability.

After that, buy Sprint Boots and Enduring Spirit to further increase your chances of surviving while battling in your lane.

  • Basic Magazine – 500
  • Rapid Rounds – 500
  • Infuser – 500
  • Extra Spirit – 500
  • Sprint Boots – 500
  • Enduring Spirit – 500

Mid-Game

Once you enter the mid-game, focus on debuffing enemies while enhancing your survivability.

Start by acquiring Soul Shredder Bullets, Mystic Vulnerability, and Duration Extender. These items will debuff your enemies, forcing them to retreat more often.

Next, pick up Spirit Lifesteal, Toxic Bullets, and Improved Spirit. These items will boost your survivability in battles while inflicting more DoT damage and debuffs on enemies.

Finally, secure Healing Booster and Spirit Armor to ensure you don’t die easily.

  • Soul Shredder Bullets – 1250
  • Mystic Vulnerability – 1250
  • Duration Extender – 1250
  • Spirit Lifesteal – 1250
  • Toxic Bullets – 3000
  • Improved Spirit – 3500
  • Healing Booster – 1250
  • Spirit Armor – 1250

Late-Game

Once you reach the late game, focus on increasing your DoT, damage, and lifesteal.

Start by acquiring Crippling Headshot and Spiritual Overflow. Once you have these, save up for Boundless Spirit, Escalating Exposure, and Ricochet.

  • Crippling Headshot – 6300
  • Spiritual Overflow – 6300
  • Boundless Spirit – 9800
  • Escalating Exposure – 7550
  • Ricochet – 6300

Conclusion

By following this guide, you can create the best Infernus build in Deadlock and dominate the game with fiery flair. By focusing on enhancing your DoT and lifesteal, you will be a deadly presence in the game.

If you haven’t received an invitation to the playtest yet, check out our guide on how to join the Deadlock playtest.

About Author

Shodi Madian is a lifelong gamer who cherishes time and space, among other Infinity Stones. He specializes in first-person shooter (FPS) games like Valorant, Counter-Strike, Rainbow Six Siege, and Overwatch 2. Shodi began writing in college, covering football news, and has since gone on to write professionally for GameLeap and Spiel Times, sharing his passion for gaming with a wider audience. In addition to gaming, he enjoys watching movies and series, and creating music.