- Win Rate
- 48.8%
- Pick Rate
- 37.7%
- KDA
- 2.66
Infernus Counters
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 45,196
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
How to counter Infernus: pick Graves, Paige, Rat King. Graves wins 58.2% of its games against Infernus. The items that win most against Infernus: Rusted Barrel, Cheat Death, Slowing Bullets. Avoid Sinclair, Pocket into Infernus.
How to counter Infernus
Nov 5 Patch · 45,196 gamesThe heroes that beat Infernus most often are Graves, Paige, and Rat King. Graves wins 58.2% of its games against Infernus.
- Draft a counter
Graves, Paige, and Rat King beat Infernus more often than any other heroes. Graves wins 58.2% of the head-to-head games.
- Buy the right items
Against Infernus, Rusted Barrel, Cheat Death, and Slowing Bullets gain the most win rate. Rusted Barrel is +1.2 points over a typical item.
Best items against Infernus
When Infernus is on the enemy team, Rusted Barrel, Cheat Death, and Slowing Bullets win the most compared with how items usually do against Infernus. Rusted Barrel leads at +1.2 points.
| Item | WR vs Infernus | Lift | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rusted Barrel | 46.6% | +1.2 | 6,928 |
 Cheat Death | 57.7% | +1.1 | 7,834 |
 Slowing Bullets | 51.0% | +1.0 | 11,468 |
 Metal Skin | 41.9% | +0.9 | 7,502 |
 Phantom Strike | 58.5% | +0.9 | 6,897 |
 Toxic Bullets | 53.2% | +0.8 | 34,157 |
 Knockdown | 48.2% | +0.8 | 14,098 |
 Disarming Hex | 42.7% | +0.8 | 6,509 |
Lift = how many more points of win rate the item has when facing Infernus, compared with the average item facing Infernus. Items need 500+ games and a 2% pick rate.
Heroes that counter Infernus
Nov 5 Patch · 45,196 gamesPick these into Infernus
Win rate of the hero on each row in games against Infernus (at least 300 games). Tap a hero for the full head-to-head matchup.
Every Infernus matchup →When to fight Infernus
Infernus is about as strong at every game length (48.7%–51.3%).
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How to counter Infernus: FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
Who counters Infernus?
Graves (58.2%), Paige (56.9%), and Rat King (56.2%) have the best win rates against Infernus (each counter's own win rate in the matchup, from 147,361+ games for the top pick).
What items counter Infernus?
Against Infernus, these items gain the most win rate compared with a typical item: Rusted Barrel (+1.2), Cheat Death (+1.1), Slowing Bullets (+1.0), and Metal Skin (+0.9).
How do you beat Infernus?
Graves, Paige, and Rat King beat Infernus more often than any other heroes. Graves wins 58.2% of the head-to-head games. Against Infernus, Rusted Barrel, Cheat Death, and Slowing Bullets gain the most win rate. Rusted Barrel is +1.2 points over a typical item.
Which heroes should not be picked into Infernus?
Infernus beats Sinclair (54.9%), Pocket (54.5%), and Shiv (54.3%) most often (Infernus's win rate in each matchup).
When is Infernus strongest?
Infernus is about as strong at every game length (48.7%–51.3%).