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== Overview ==
Infernus' motivation in the [[ritual]] is to prevent [[Jezebel's|Jezebel's Billiards Hall]], the bar he tends to, from getting shut down down.<ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Infernus start): ''"Hank is in trouble, Infernus, and you alone have the power to save him."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"Sometimes, you gotta go to extremes to help your friends."''</ref>

=== Biography ===
As a second generation [[Ixia|Ixian]] immigrant,<ref name=":12">2024-09-03 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"at this time in the world of Deadlock there are plenty of Ixians that are born on Earth: Infernus and Grey Talon's daughter-in-law (RIP)."''</ref> Infernus was born and raised in [[The Cursed Apple|New York]] and has never visited Ixia.<ref>[[Infernus/Quotes#Conversations|Infernus and Abrams conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}: ''"So when's the last time you went to Ixia?"'' - {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: ''"Never."'' - {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}: ''"You gotta be kidding me!" -'' {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: ''"New York born and raised, baby."''</ref> He considers New York his home and doesn't follow news about Ixia or the Ixian war.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Kelvin|number=3|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=You don't care about what's happening back home?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=I was born in New York. "Home" is right here.}}</ref> Infernus doesn't know how to speak Ixian because his parents only ever spoke English around him.<ref name=":5">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Apollo|number=4}}</ref>

Infernus used to work for the [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza Syndicate]] before he got replaced by {{HeroIcon|Vyper}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"Can't believe Mendoza replaced me with someone like her!"''</ref> and also worked with {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> It's implied that he killed people at "Pier 31" during his youth.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"The people who worked at Pier 31 don't have kind things to say about you, Infernus."''</ref> When Infernus was around 18 years old, [[Jezebel's#Hank|Hank]] helped him leave his life of crime behind by allowing him to become a bartender at Jezebel's Billiards Hall.<ref name=":0">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Graves|number=3|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=Look. When I was around your age, I needed help. And someone gave it to me. It changed my life. And I just wanted you to know that... I'm willing to pay it forward.}}</ref><ref name=":32" /> It's unknown how long Infernus has been a bartender for, although him carding {{HeroIcon|Mina}} on her 16th birthday could mean that he's been working there for a least 7 years if Mina is the same age as {{HeroIcon|Pocket}}.<ref name=":8" /><ref>{{HeroIcon|Pocket}}'s backstory: ''"Arin Fairfax, the eldest heir to Fairfax Industries, has been living in hiding for the past 5 years after being shot and left for dead on their 18th birthday"''</ref>

In the current day, Jezebel's is under threat of being shut down by the Alchemy Bureau due to a large number of infractions.<ref>''[[Infernus' visual novel]]'' - [[Infernus' visual novel/transcription|chapter 1]]</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Lady Geist|number=2|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=How is Hank?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=He's nervous. The bar's not pulling in what it used to, and he's got a bunch of issues with the Alchemy Bureau.}}</ref> Dedicated to helping Hank, Infernus has decided to participate in the ritual to save the bar from closing.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":32" /> [[Infernus' visual novel]] will tell of the story of Infernus trying to save Jezebel's.

=== Personality ===
Infernus is laid-back and friendly. A lot of characters are familiar with him through being regulars at Jezebel's, and Infernus himself claims to be friends with "a lot" of other bartenders in Manhattan.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}}' [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|other hero interactions]]</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Drifter|number=2|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=You friends with every bartender in Manhattan?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=A lot of 'em.}}</ref> He's fashionable and enjoys dressing well.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Viscous|number=1|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=Do you always dress fancy, or is it just for work?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Look good, feel good, baby.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Dynamo|number=2|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=I was thinking of buying a hat, and I would love it if you would join me at the haberdashery.|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Professor, you don't gotta waste a favor on that. I got you.}}</ref>

Some characters question why Infernus is a bartender despite being a powerful fire-bending Ixian, but he finds value in doing good things after spending his youth making bad choices and believes becoming a bartender was the best thing he ever did.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Apollo|number=3|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=Why are you working as a bartender?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=You make enough bad choices in your life, it feels real good when you start making the right ones.}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> He's haunted by his past and worries that he'll enjoy the thrills of the ritual and potentially fall back into a life of crime.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Venator|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Silver|number=2|hero_quote1=Silver|quote1=Are you nervous?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Only that I'll like it.}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=1|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=I think it's best I keep my distance from Wraith.|hero_quote2=Mo & Krill|quote2=Afraid she'll want to pull you back in?|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=I know she wants to pull me back in. I'm afraid I'll listen.}}</ref> 

Infernus is confident in his bartending skills, claiming to make the best sidecar in Manhattan.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Apollo|number=3|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I've heard what you can do.|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Make the best sidecar in Manhattan?}}</ref> Other characters also appreciate his cocktails and his work as bartender.<ref name=":9" /><ref name=":10" /><ref name=":11" />

Infernus is a fan of [[Cadence]]'s music and wants to watch her set after the ritual.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Infernus|file=Inferno ping pre game 05.mp3|context=(pre-game ping)|transcription=Let's hurry up and summon this thing. If we're fast enough, I can catch the end of Cadence's set.}}</ref>

=== Appearance ===
[[File:Infernus tail.png|thumb|165x165px|Unused Infernus tail model]]
Infernus is a slender Ixian man with black skin, eyes hidden behind round orange glasses, elaborate glowing red patterns in his arms, and burning cornrow hair under a red fedora with a black band. He wears a black vest and necktie over a red shirt, black pants with a brown belt and suspenders, and black shoes. He carries a hand towel over his left shoulder, and cocktail glasses and mixers in his belt, in which he carries his {{AbilityIcon|Napalm}}. He has an "8" symbol in his belt buckle and in the back of his suspenders. He shoots fire from his right index and middle fingers as a weapon.

In [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] artwork and in an unused older model, Infernus has a tail with a fiery end.

== Character Relationships ==

=== [[Jezebel's#Hank|Hank]] ===
Hank is Infernus' boss and friend at Jezebel's.

Infernus wants to save Jezebel's for Hank's sake because Hank "saved his life" by helping Infernus when he was a young adult.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":32">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Victor|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=Savin' my friend's bar.|hero_quote2=Victor|quote2=You're putting your life in danger over real estate?|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Hank saved my life. Least I can do is save his business.}}</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (pre-game ping): ''"This is for you, Hank."''</ref>

Since Infernus doesn't want Hank to worry about him, he hasn't told Hank about his involvement with the ritual.<ref name=":33">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Celeste|number=3}}</ref>

=== {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} ===
Wraith and Infernus used to work together while Infernus was a criminal.<ref name=":3">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|file=Wraith ally inferno burns down objective 01.mp3|context=(ally Infernus destroys objective)|transcription=Feels good working together again, doesn't it?}}</ref> While on the same team, Wraith tries to coax Infernus back into his criminal past.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Wraith}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus shreds objective): ''"Admit it, Infernus: you're havin' fun!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Wraith}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus shreds objective): ''"You were born for this, Infernus."''</ref>

Wraith believes Infernus' work as a bartender is "boring". She also believes Infernus misses her, but he denies it.<ref name=":4">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Wraith|number=}}</ref> 

Infernus plays in Wraith's weekly poker game.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Infernus|suffix='|file=Inferno kill wraith 02.mp3|context=(killed Wraith)|transcription=I see you at the game Friday, Wraith.}}</ref> However, he tells {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} that he wants to stay away from Wraith out of fear of her pulling him back into crime.<ref name=":62">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=1|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=I think it's best I keep my distance from Wraith.|hero_quote2=Mo & Krill|quote2=Afraid she'll want to pull you back in?|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=I know she wants to pull me back in. I'm afraid I'll listen.}}</ref>

According to {{HeroIcon|Graves}}, Wraith told [[Blackmore Academy]] students that play cards with her about Infernus' criminal past "with the mob".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Infernus|number=2}}</ref>

=== {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} ===
As someone who frequents Jezebel's, Lady Geist is friends with Infernus and Hank.<ref name=":13">[[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']]</ref>

Lady Geist refers to Infernus as "Fern" and "her bartender".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus mid ult): ''"Sorry, Fern. I'll give you a nice tip tomorrow."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus killed): ''"They killed my bartender!"''</ref> She likes Infernus' recipe of gin and tonic.<ref name=":9">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist kill infernus 01.mp3|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=Ugh. He was the only one who knew how to make a proper gin and tonic. Pity.}}</ref>

As Jezebel's is under threat of closure, Lady Geist offers to help Infernus save the bar.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Infernus|number=2}}</ref> In one pathway in ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]],'' Lady Geist gives Oathkeeper to Hank on the promise of providing the resources needed to keep the bar open.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#5e - (Unnamed Chapter)|Chapter 5e]]</ref>

=== {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} ===
Infernus is friends with Mo and Krill.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed M&K): ''"Hopefully, tomorrow we can all laugh about this."''</ref>

Mo & Krill are regular patrons at Jezebel's, and offer to help Infernus prevent Jezebel's from closing.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3}}</ref>

=== {{HeroIcon|Celeste}} ===
Infernus is friends with Celeste and her found family. Celeste invites Infernus to come over to say hi to her family at the sideshow.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Infernus|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=How's things at the sideshow?|hero_quote2=Celeste|quote2=Good. You should swing by next weekend and say hi to the boys.|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Assuming we get through the ritual, that sounds great.}}</ref>

Celeste refers to Infernus as "Fern".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"If you ever wanna work the sideshow, Fern, lemme know."''</ref> She's also familiar with Hank and asks Infernus how Hank is holding up.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Infernus|number=3|hero_quote1=Celeste|quote1=How's Hank holdin' up?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Ah, he's nervous about the bar.}}</ref>

=== {{HeroIcon|Mina}} ===
Infernus once kicked Mina out of Jezebel's for using a fake ID on her 16th birthday.<ref name=":8">{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"That's for carding me on my 16th birthday."''</ref> She attempted to bribe him with money, to which he declined.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Infernus|number=1|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=Is it true you once kicked Mina Ha out of your bar?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=She tried to use a fake [...] ain't no amount of money worth risking Jezebel's getting shut down.}}</ref>

=== Infernus' other patrons ===
As a bartender, Infernus is familiar with a lot of characters who frequent Jezebel's.

These characters include but aren't limited to:  {{HeroIcon|Abrams}},<ref name=":10">{{HeroIcon|Abrams}} in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|voice line]]: ''"Hope I didn't kill my bartender for nothing."''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}},<ref>{{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]]: ''"See you at the bar later?"''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Lash}},<ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Ally Heroes|voice line]]: ''"Don't die before you close your tab, Lash."''</ref> , {{HeroIcon|Pocket}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Pocket}}'s in-game [[Pocket/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"Guess I won't be having that drink later."''</ref> the {{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Infernus buys T4 item): ''"Fern! Catch you at Jezebel’s later?"''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Shiv}},<ref name=":11">{{HeroIcon|Shiv}} in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]]: ''"Good bartender. Bad fighter."''</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Silver}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"I'll be sure to tip well later."''</ref>

Infernus' friends and regular patrons call him '''Fern'''.

== Character Interactions ==

* Infernus seems to know [[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]], even though they've never met before.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Bebop|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Bebop): ''"Tell Ms. Shelly I'm sorry."''</ref>
* Infernus invites {{PageRef|name=Holliday}} for a date at Jezebel's.<ref name=":7">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Holliday|hero2=Infernus|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=How about when this is over, we have a chat at the bar?|hero_quote2=Holliday|quote2=Sounds like a plan.|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Sounds like a date.}}</ref>
* Infernus offers to help {{HeroIcon|Graves}} if she ever finds herself in over her head, as a form of payment for [[Minor characters#Hank|Hank]] saving his life when he was Graves' age.<ref name=":0" />
* Infernus knows {{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s parents and is apologetic about her brother, [[Minor characters#Bryce|Bryce]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"Tell your parents I said hi."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"Sorry about your brother."''</ref>
* Infernus and {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}} respect each other for being members of the service industry and are apologetic when fighting each other.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"So much for the service industry sticking together."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"I hate fighting a fellow member of the service industry."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"It wasn't personal, Infernus, I hope you understand that."''</ref>
* Infernus has invited {{HeroIcon|Holliday}}, {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} and {{HeroIcon|Viscous}} to Jezebel's.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=McGinnis|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Viscous|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=You should stop by Jezebel's sometime. If you like people watching, you'll see all types there.}}</ref>
* Infernus tells {{HeroIcon|Victor}} to focus on his future instead of his past.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Victor|hero2=Infernus|number=1|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=Trust me brother, fixating on your past is no way to build a future.}}</ref>
* Infernus warns {{HeroIcon|Viscous}} to stay away from Wraith if she asks him to play cards with her.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Viscous|number=3}}</ref>
* Infernus asks {{HeroIcon|Haze}} for help to deal with Jezebel's issues with the Alchemy Bureau, though she wouldn't want to help him if they fail the ritual.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Haze|number=3}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Apollo}} is shocked that Infernus doesn't speak Ixian nor care for Ixian culture.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=1}}</ref><ref name=":52">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Apollo|number=4}}</ref> Infernus thinks Apollo "made being Ixian his whole personality".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Infernus|quotes=Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Apollo)|transcription=That guy made being Ixian his whole personality.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Seven}}, {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} and {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} tease Infernus for leaving his criminal life behind and becoming a bartender.<ref name=":2">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Seven|number=1|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=All your power and you waste it as a bartender?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Me choosin' a different life for myself isn't a waste. It's the best thing I ever did.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=viper select 08.mp3|transcription=Infernus used to be hard, but now he's just a bitch, slinging Mary Pickfords to other bitches... Oh my god, don't tell him I said that.}}</ref><ref name=":4" />
* {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}} is remorseful when fighting Infernus, due to his feelings towards Ixians.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"I didn't want to spill more Ixian blood!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus mid ult): ''"Forgive me, Infernus."''</ref>

== Infernus' Visual Novel ==
{{Unreleased}}{{Main|Infernus' visual novel}}
Infernus stars in his own visual novel, currently untitled.

Note: Infernus' Visual Novel is currently inaccessible to the main game, instead being something planned for release in the future. As such, everything in the current visual novel is prone to change, as it is still undergoing development.

Currently, only Chapter 1 of Infernus' visual novel is accessible.

=== [[Infernus' visual novel/transcription|Chapter 1]] ===
Infernus' visual novel begins with Infernus greeting an old {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} at Jezebel's Billiards Hall before being interrupted by Hank shouting from another room. Leaving Lady Geist to find her own seat, Infernus finds Hank speaking to an inspector from the Alchemy Bureau. The inspector had arrived to quietly judge Jezebel's and noticed several legal problems with the institution. Giving Hank a large list of infractions, the inspector tells Hank and Infernus that they have 2 weeks to fix the problems or they'll shut down Jezebel's. While Hank believes it's impossible to save the bar, Infernus reassures him that they can fix things and starts thinking up a plan.

=== [[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] ===
Infernus makes a cameo in chapter 3b in {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}'s visual novel, ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]].'' The scene in which Infernus appears is identical to chapter 1 in Infernus' visual novel.

== Removed Lore ==
[[File:Inferno Neon Prime.jpg|thumb|184x184px|Inferno (Neon Prime)]]

=== Removed character interactions ===

* {{HeroIcon|Haze}} originally had kill lines against Infernus, implying that her intervention is why Infernus was able to walk free after his criminal youth.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"I thought we had a deal, Infernus."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"This is how you repay my mercy?"''</ref> These lines were removed in the [[Update:August 18, 2025|Six New Heroes Update]].
* {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} used to frequent Jezebel's, referring to Infernus as "Fern".<ref>{{HeroIcon|McGinnis}}' removed [[McGinnis/Quotes#Deadlock - Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"Eh, I'll tip you extra later, Fern."''</ref>

=== Neon Prime - Inferno ===
In [[Neon Prime]], Infernus was originally a character named '''Inferno'''. Inferno was an android in an orange sci-fi uniform affiliated with [[Neon Prime lore#The Midnight Robo Rally|The Midnight Robo Rally]].{{clear}}

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