Infernus' motivation in the ritual is to prevent [[Jezebel's|Jezebel's Billiards Hall]], the bar he tends to, from closing down.<ref>{{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> The bar is under threat of closure due to a variety of code violations caught by the Alchemy Bureau.<ref name=":0">''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'' - [https://youtu.be/nn_C9nQ_Ri0?si=7klZPsM6pJd3xbWr&t=393 Chapter 3B]</ref><ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#5e - (Unnamed Chapter)|Chapter 5e]] - [[Minor characters#Hank|Hank]]: ''"Enjoy it. We'll be closing soon." -'' {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"I thought last call wasn't for a few hours?"'' - [[Minor characters#Hank|Hank]]: ''"No, closing closing. Alchemy Bureau wants to shut us down."''</ref> Infernus mainly wants to save the bar for the sake of his friend/boss [[Minor characters#Hank|Hank]], the owner of Jezebel's, because Hank "saved his life".<ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (pre-game ping): ''"This is for you, Hank."''</ref><ref name=":3">{{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> Hank doesn't know that Infernus is participating in the ritual.<ref name=":32">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Celeste|number=3}}</ref>
As a second generation [[Ixia|Ixian]] immigrant,<ref name=":1">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> 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 he was roughly 18 years old, he "needed help, and someone gave it to him",<ref>{{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> likely referring to Hank saving his life and allowing him to leave his life of crime behind.<ref name=":3" /> Infernus is 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" />
Infernus claims 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>
Infernus is always well-dressed.<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>
== 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 once kicked {{PageRef|name=Mina}} out of his bar for using a fake ID on her 16th birthday.<ref>{{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 wants to watch {{HeroIcon|Cadence}}'s set after the [[Maelstrom|ritual]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Infernus|file=Inferno ping pre game 05.mp3|transcription=Let's hurry up and summon this thing. If we're fast enough, I can catch the end of Cadence's set.}}</ref>
*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 {{PageRef|name=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 is friends with {{PageRef|name=Celeste}} and her found family.<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>
*Infernus has invited {{HeroIcon|Holliday}}, {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} and {{PageRef|name=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' friends and regular patrons, like {{HeroIcon|Abrams}},<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Abrams|suffix='|file=Abrams kill inferno 02.mp3|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=I'll make it up to you later, Fern.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3|hero_quote1=Mo & Krill|quote1=You look good, Fern!}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}},<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> {{PageRef|name=Shiv}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"Why you gotta fight me, Fern?"''</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>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}'s in-game [[Victor/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"Sorry about this, Fern."''</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|file=Wraith kill inferno 01.mp3|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=I thought you wanted out of the life, Fern.}}</ref> call him '''Fern'''. Abrams and Lady Geist call Infernus "their bartender".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Abrams|suffix='|file=Abrams kill inferno 05.mp3|transcription=Hope I didn't kill my bartender for nothing.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus killed): ''"They killed my bartender!"''</ref> Lady Geist and Krill offer to help Infernus prevent Jezebel's from closing.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Infernus|number=2}}</ref><ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#5e - (Unnamed Chapter)|Chapter 5e]]</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} and Infernus have worked together in the past.<ref>{{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> Wraith believes Infernus' work as a bartender is "boring". She believes Infernus misses her, but he denies it.<ref name=":4">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Wraith|number=}}</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>
** 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 her.<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>
** According to {{PageRef|name=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>
* {{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=":5" />
* {{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?}}</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>
* {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} likes Infernus' recipe of gin and tonic.<ref>{{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>
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* Infernus has the Hero ID 1, indicating that he was the first hero created for ''Neon Prime''. He is also the default hero in tutorial videos and test maps.
* Infernus has the Hero ID 1, indicating that he was the first hero created for ''Neon Prime''. He is also the default hero in tutorial videos and test maps.
* Infernus had a tail in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] artwork and in one of his old models.
* Infernus had a tail in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] artwork and in one of his old models.
* [[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]].
* "Mixing Drinks in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Infernus in the [[Hideout]].
* "Mixing Drinks in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Infernus in the [[Hideout]].
Internal namesCodenames used for this hero in the game files:
Inferno
Infernus is a Hero in Deadlock. He is an Ixian with a powerful control of flame that he uses to enhance his speed and ignite his enemies. Combining his Flame Dash with the ability to spew a Napalm catalyst, Infernus can chase down and ignite his foes with a deadly Afterburn. Any targets left standing will be subject to his explosive Concussive Combustion, knocking them out and leaving them vulnerable to further immolation.
As a creature from Ixia, Infernus had a troubled and intense youth while he was raised in the United States. Despite a rash of deadly crime as a teenager, he found himself tending a bar in his adulthood and learning to calm his intense emotions. With quality music and interesting people to talk to, Infernus rarely has a need these days to call up his dangerous supernatural abilities.
Duration is refreshed by 0.5s for body shots and 1s for headshots.
Afterburn's Build-Up is affected by distance falloff. For example: if you are at a distance where you would do 50% damage due to distance falloff, a body shot will build up half as much afterburn as normal.
A light melee has the same build-up as a body shot, and a heavy melee the same as a headshot.
Afterburn ticks every half-second, for half its DPS each tick.
Like most teenagers; Infernus was wild, rebellious, and impetuous. Unlike most teenagers, Infernus was a creature from another plane and had a supernatural mastery over fire. Needless to say: his youth was filled with no small amount of arson, murder, and evidence disposal. But that was then. Now an adult, Infernus has mellowed out considerably. He’s happy working at a bar with good live music, and talking to interesting people. That being said when someone at the bar gets belligerent or violent, he’s not afraid to dust off the skills he once honed.
Infernus has the Hero ID 1, indicating that he was the first hero created for Neon Prime. He is also the default hero in tutorial videos and test maps.
Debuff Reducer etc).
Dispel Magic.
52 Damage Per Second
Napalm
20m
1
6s
25s
x0.6
40
-35%
4s
16%
1
Debuff duration reduced by Debuff Resist
Healing amplified by Healing Booster and affected by healing reduction
Effect can be dispelled
CC effect suppressed by Unstoppable
Flame Dash
3s
slow resistance while leaving a flaming trail that deals 
spirit damage over time. 
20m
4.5m
Trail Width
Disabled by Slowing Hex
Afterburn
8.1%
Buildup Per Bullet
On-shot effect prevented by Plated Armor
Concussive Combustion
12m
stun to all nearby enemies after a delay.
Stun
Triggers Reactive Barrier
Disable prevented by Indomitable
Infernus portrait
Infernus icon
Infernus in-game render
Infernus select background
Infernus reference sheet
Infernus name typography
Infernus weapon - Incendiary Remarks
Previous Infernus portrait
Infernus art
Leaked unfinished Infernus portrait
Previous Infernus icon
Infernus 2024 Winter skin
Infernus visual novel art
Old Infernus model with tail
Infernus concept art
Inferno (Neon Prime)
Inferno (Neon Prime)
Inferno in Neon Prime training menu art
Gloat portrait for Infernus.
Critical health portrait for Infernus.
