
Infernus vs Viscousvs Viscous
Viscous hard counters Infernus with only 44.7% win rate across 2,178 matches. Viscous secures -0.4 more kills on average. When facing this counter, prioritize defensive items, team play, and avoid extended trades.
Infernus Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Infernus performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, combat stats, net worth comparison, and damage analysis — all based on real ranked Deadlock data.
Who Wins the Infernus vs Viscous Matchup?

Infernus vs Viscous Matchup Summary
The Infernus vs Viscous matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 2,178 recent matches analyzed, Viscous wins with a 55.1% win rate compared to Infernus's 44.7%, giving Viscous a 10.4 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in fragging power, where Viscous consistently outperforms. Viscous has overwhelming statistical superiority in this matchup. Infernus should avoid direct confrontation, focus entirely on farm and objectives, and wait for team fight scenarios where individual matchup advantages are diluted.
Infernus vs Viscous Combat Analysis
Viscous edges out Infernus in a competitive combat comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in KDA efficiency, survivability, objective damage. With only a 3-2 margin based on 2,178 matches analyzed, this Infernus vs Viscous matchup remains contestable for both sides. Infernus shouldn't feel outmatched — the statistical gap is narrow enough that individual skill, positioning choices, and in-game decision making can easily swing specific encounters in Infernus's favor.
Infernus vs Viscous Economy Comparison
Infernus and Viscous have nearly identical economic performance in this matchup, generating comparable souls throughout the game. Item timing advantages will come from efficient farming and securing kills rather than inherent hero advantages. Both heroes farm at comparable rates, so lane control will depend on harassment patterns and jungle support rather than inherent farming advantages.
Infernus vs Viscous Recommended Builds
Infernus Build vs Viscous







This optimized build for Infernus against Viscous is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 55.3% win rate disadvantage against Viscous, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. The recommended items include Colossus, Scourge, Ethereal Shift, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 41,600 souls. Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
Viscous Build vs Infernus







Viscous's recommended build against Infernus leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Viscous, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. The recommended items include Backstabber, Shadow Weave, Capacitor, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 27,200 souls. Understanding Viscous's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Infernus vs Viscous matchup based on win rate data from 2,178 competitive matches. Item choices in Deadlock significantly impact matchup outcomes — the right build can help overcome statistical disadvantages or extend existing advantages. Remember to adapt your build based on game state, team compositions, enemy itemization, and whether you're ahead or behind in souls.
Infernus has favorable matchups against 7 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 26 heroes in Deadlock. Infernus's strongest matchup is against Vindicta with a 50.8% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 42.4% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and build recommendations.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | KDA | Kills | Deaths | Player DMG | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.81% | 7,205 | 2.50 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 33,178 | 41,891 | |
| 45.04% | 6,639 | 2.42 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 33,330 | 41,326 | |
| 50.41% | 5,403 | 2.46 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 32,901 | 41,547 | |
| 47.53% | 4,321 | 2.43 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 33,746 | 41,900 | |
| 44.19% | 4,031 | 2.36 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 32,272 | 41,203 | |
| 45.54% | 3,945 | 2.27 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 33,392 | 41,822 | |
| 46.99% | 3,450 | 2.50 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 33,525 | 41,690 | |
| 46.40% | 3,230 | 2.38 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 33,221 | 41,250 | |
| 48.72% | 3,138 | 2.47 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 33,109 | 41,129 | |
| 46.11% | 3,095 | 2.41 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 33,052 | 40,769 | |
| 43.62% | 3,051 | 2.41 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 33,406 | 41,094 | |
| 50.26% | 2,895 | 2.50 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 33,795 | 42,379 | |
| 46.87% | 2,604 | 2.48 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 34,075 | 41,839 | |
| 49.01% | 2,593 | 2.48 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 31,910 | 40,525 | |
| 45.49% | 2,467 | 2.34 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 33,175 | 41,472 | |
| 42.44% | 2,402 | 2.44 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 32,594 | 41,862 | |
| 45.79% | 2,365 | 2.45 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 33,051 | 41,402 | |
| 44.71% | 2,178 | 2.31 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 31,813 | 40,864 | |
| 50.40% | 2,171 | 2.59 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 33,451 | 42,019 | |
| 50.84% | 2,129 | 2.46 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 31,205 | 40,776 | |
| 46.94% | 2,122 | 2.44 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 33,881 | 42,478 | |
| 45.92% | 2,114 | 2.48 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 33,659 | 41,261 | |
| 49.77% | 2,072 | 2.50 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 32,868 | 41,796 | |
| 46.02% | 2,069 | 2.50 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 32,613 | 40,928 | |
| 50.66% | 2,042 | 2.47 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 33,875 | 42,284 | |
| 49.97% | 1,763 | 2.46 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 33,247 | 41,599 | |
| 47.03% | 1,739 | 2.46 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 35,135 | 42,131 | |
| 49.83% | 1,559 | 2.40 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 33,152 | 42,045 | |
| 48.50% | 1,504 | 2.42 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 32,432 | 41,108 | |
| 49.12% | 1,235 | 2.38 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 31,931 | 41,388 | |
| 50.36% | 1,171 | 2.52 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 32,455 | 42,002 | |
| 47.53% | 1,011 | 2.54 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 32,196 | 41,026 | |
| 50.36% | 911 | 2.55 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 34,908 | 41,185 |
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Infernus Matchups - FAQ
What is Infernus's best matchup in Deadlock?
Infernus's best matchup is against Vindicta, achieving a 50.8% win rate. Infernus excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.
What is Infernus's hardest matchup?
Infernus's hardest matchup is against Graves, with only a 42.4% win rate. Against this opponent, Infernus should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Infernus have?
Infernus has 7 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 26 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Infernus in difficult matchups?
When playing Infernus in difficult matchups, prioritize safe farming, positioning, and team coordination. Adjust your item build to compensate for the matchup disadvantage, and look for opportunities to impact fights through abilities rather than direct confrontation.
What stats should I focus on in Infernus's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Infernus's matchups include win rate, KDA ratio, average player damage, and net worth difference. High damage matchups favor aggressive play, while low KDA matchups suggest playing more defensively and relying on team support.
