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Standard map

Infernal Shrines

  • Ranked pool

Kill an active shrine's guardians before the other team to summon a Punisher that pushes for you.

Size
Medium
Lanes
3
Ranked list
Hand-checked
  • Three lanes
  • PvE objective
  • Pushing objective
  • Team fights

Best heroes on Infernal Shrines

Heroes on Infernal Shrines

Score 1–100 from how the kit fits this map (50 = neutral)

  1. Xul Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryXul's sustained damage (Cursed Strikes, Shade) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryInfernal Shrines has three lanes for Xul to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryXul's summons (Spectral Scythe, Skeletal Mages) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective.
    • TheoryXul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  2. Orphea Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryInfernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Orphea's area burst (Shadow Waltz, Chomp) hits several targets.
    • TheoryOrphea's sustained damage speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryOrphea's waveclear (Shadow Waltz, Chomp) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
    • TheoryOrphea can group or freeze enemies (Crushing Jaws) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights. Only when Orphea takes Crushing Jaws.
  3. Xal'atath Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryInfernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Xal'atath's area burst (Shadow Mark, Dark Heart Ritual) hits several targets.
    • TheoryXal'atath's sustained damage (Void Step, Void Volley) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryXal'atath's waveclear (Shadow Mark, Dark Heart Ritual) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
    • TheoryXal'atath's summons (Void Convergence, Void Summoner) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective. Only when Xal'atath takes Void Convergence or Void Summoner.
  4. Murky Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryInfernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Murky's area burst (Slime, Pufferfish) hits several targets.
    • TheoryInfernal Shrines has three lanes for Murky to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryMurky's percent-Health damage (Wrath of Cod) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Murky takes Wrath of Cod.
  5. Probius Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryInfernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Probius's area burst (Disruption Pulse, Warp Rift) hits several targets.
    • TheoryProbius's percent-Health damage (Shoot 'Em Up) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Probius takes Shoot 'Em Up.
    • TheoryProbius's summons (Warp In Pylon) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective.
    • TheoryProbius's waveclear (Disruption Pulse, Warp Rift) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  6. Kerrigan Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryInfernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Kerrigan's area burst (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) hits several targets.
    • TheoryKerrigan can group or freeze enemies (Primal Grasp) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights.
    • TheoryKerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
    • TheoryKerrigan's summons (Summon Ultralisk) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  7. Sylvanas Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryInfernal Shrines has three lanes for Sylvanas to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheorySylvanas's percent-Health damage (Overwhelming Affliction) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Sylvanas takes Overwhelming Affliction.
    • TheorySylvanas's waveclear helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
    • TheorySylvanas can group or freeze enemies (Mind Control) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights. Only when Sylvanas takes Mind Control.
  8. Cho'gall Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryCho'gall can group or freeze enemies (Upheaval) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights.
    • TheoryCho'gall's percent-Health damage (Uppercut, Searing Shadows) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Cho'gall takes Uppercut or Searing Shadows.
    • TheoryCho'gall can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    • TheoryCho'gall's waveclear (Shadowflame, Dread Orb) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
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  1. Maiev 72 Theory Maiev can group or freeze enemies (Umbral Bind) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights.
    3 more reasons
    • Maiev's percent-Health damage (Vengeful Knives) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Maiev takes Vengeful Knives.
    • Maiev can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    • Maiev's waveclear (Fan of Knives, Spirit of Vengeance) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  2. Stitches 72 Theory Stitches can group or freeze enemies (Hook) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights.
    3 more reasons
    • Stitches's percent-Health damage (Serrated Edge) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Stitches takes Serrated Edge.
    • Stitches can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    • Stitches's waveclear (Shambling Horror) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  3. Kel'Thuzad 71 Theory Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Kel'Thuzad's area burst (Death and Decay, Frost Nova) hits several targets.
    2 more reasons
    • Kel'Thuzad can group or freeze enemies (Chains of Kel'Thuzad) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights.
    • Kel'Thuzad's waveclear (Death and Decay, Frost Nova) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  4. Kael'thas 70 Theory Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Kael'thas's area burst (Flamestrike, Living Bomb) hits several targets.
    2 more reasons
    • Kael'thas's percent-Health damage (Burned Flesh) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Kael'thas takes Burned Flesh.
    • Kael'thas's waveclear (Flamestrike, Living Bomb) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  5. Abathur 69 Theory Infernal Shrines has three lanes for Abathur to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    2 more reasons
    • Abathur's summons (Locust Strain, Locust Brood) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective.
    • Abathur's waveclear (Locust Strain) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  6. Nazeebo 69 Theory Nazeebo's sustained damage speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    2 more reasons
    • Nazeebo's summons (Corpse Spiders, Gargantuan) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective.
    • Nazeebo's waveclear helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  7. Samuro 69 Theory Samuro's sustained damage (Mirror Image, Critical Strike) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Infernal Shrines has three lanes for Samuro to pressure while the team holds the objective.
  8. Tassadar 69 Theory Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Tassadar's area burst (Shock Ray, Archon) hits several targets.
    2 more reasons
    • Tassadar's percent-Health damage (Thermal Lance) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Tassadar takes Thermal Lance.
    • Tassadar can group or freeze enemies (Black Hole) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights. Only when Tassadar takes Black Hole.
  9. The Lost Vikings 69 Theory The Lost Vikings's percent-Health damage (Nordic Attack Squad) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Infernal Shrines has three lanes for The Lost Vikings to pressure while the team holds the objective.
  10. Zagara 69 Theory Zagara's sustained damage (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    2 more reasons
    • Zagara's summons (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective.
    • Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  11. Dehaka 67 Theory Infernal Shrines has three lanes for Dehaka to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    1 more reason
    • Dehaka can group or freeze enemies (Drag) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights.
  12. Cassia 65 Theory Cassia's percent-Health damage (Martial Law) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Cassia takes Martial Law.
    2 more reasons
    • Cassia's waveclear (Lightning Fury, Blinding Light) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
    • Cassia can group or freeze enemies (Valkyrie) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights. Only when Cassia takes Valkyrie.
  13. Fenix 65 Theory Fenix's sustained damage (Weapon Mode: Repeater Cannon, Arsenal Synergy) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Fenix's waveclear (Plasma Cutter, Weapon Mode: Repeater Cannon) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  14. Gazlowe 65 Theory Gazlowe's percent-Health damage (Hyperfocus Coils, Overklock) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Gazlowe takes Hyperfocus Coils or Overklock.
    2 more reasons
    • Gazlowe's waveclear (Deth Lazor, Xplodium Charge) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
    • Gazlowe can group or freeze enemies (Grav-O-Bomb 3000) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights. Only when Gazlowe takes Grav-O-Bomb 3000.
  15. Hanzo 65 Theory Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Hanzo's area burst (Dragon's Arrow, Explosive Arrows) hits several targets. Only when Hanzo takes Dragon's Arrow or Explosive Arrows.
    2 more reasons
    • Hanzo's percent-Health damage (Giant Slayer) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Hanzo takes Giant Slayer.
    • Hanzo's waveclear (Serrated Arrows, Ignore All Distractions) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective. Only when Hanzo takes Serrated Arrows or Ignore All Distractions.
  16. Hogger 65 Theory Hogger's percent-Health damage (Headbanger) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
    2 more reasons
    • Hogger can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    • Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  17. Junkrat 65 Theory Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Junkrat's area burst (Frag Launcher, Concussion Mine) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Junkrat's waveclear (Frag Launcher, Concussion Mine) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  18. Leoric 65 Theory Leoric's percent-Health damage (Drain Hope, Crushing Hope) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Leoric's waveclear (Skeletal Swing) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  19. Mephisto 65 Theory Mephisto's sustained damage speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Mephisto's waveclear (Skull Missile, Shade of Mephisto) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  20. Ragnaros 65 Theory Ragnaros's sustained damage (Living Meteor, Explosive Rune) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Ragnaros's waveclear (Empower Sulfuras, Blast Wave) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  21. Raynor 65 Theory Raynor's sustained damage (Inspire, Adrenaline Rush) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    2 more reasons
    • Raynor's summons (Raynor's Raider) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective. Only when Raynor takes Raynor's Raider.
    • Raynor's waveclear (Exterminator) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective. Only when Raynor takes Exterminator.
  22. Sgt. Hammer 65 Theory Sgt. Hammer's sustained damage (Siege Mode, Ambush) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Sgt. Hammer's waveclear (Spider Mines, Concussive Blast) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  23. Thrall 65 Theory Thrall's sustained damage (Windfury, Maelstrom Weapon) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Thrall can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
  24. Tracer 65 Theory Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Tracer's area burst (Pulse Bomb, Telefrag) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Tracer's percent-Health damage (Quantum Spike) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Tracer takes Quantum Spike.
  25. Valeera 65 Theory Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Valeera's area burst (Sinister Strike, Blade Flurry) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Valeera's waveclear (Sinister Strike, Blade Flurry) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  26. Yrel 65 Theory Yrel's percent-Health damage (Templar's Verdict) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Yrel takes Templar's Verdict.
    2 more reasons
    • Yrel can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    • Yrel's waveclear (Vindication, Righteous Hammer) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  27. Zeratul 64 Theory Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Zeratul's area burst (Cleave, Singularity Spike) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Zeratul can group or freeze enemies (Void Prison) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights. Only when Zeratul takes Void Prison.
  28. Artanis 63 Theory Artanis's sustained damage (Twin Blades, Shield Overload) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Artanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  29. Chromie 63 Theory Chromie can group or freeze enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights.
    1 more reason
    • Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Chromie's area burst (Mobius Loop, Sand Blast) hits several targets. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  30. Jaina 63 Theory Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Jaina's area burst (Blizzard, Summon Water Elemental) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Jaina's summons (Summon Water Elemental) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective. Only when Jaina takes Summon Water Elemental.
  31. Tychus 63 Theory Tychus's sustained damage (Minigun, Press the Advantage) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Tychus's summons (Drakken Laser Drill) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective. Only when Tychus takes Drakken Laser Drill.
  32. Valla 63 Theory Valla's sustained damage (Vault, Hatred) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Valla's waveclear (Monster Hunter) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective. Only when Valla takes Monster Hunter.
  33. Johanna 62 Theory Johanna can group or freeze enemies (Condemn) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights.
    1 more reason
    • Johanna's waveclear (Condemn) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  34. D.Va 61 Theory D.Va's percent-Health damage (Rush-down) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when D.Va takes Rush-down.
    1 more reason
    • D.Va's waveclear (Self-Destruct, Mech Mode) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  35. Nova 61 Theory Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Nova's area burst (Precision Strike, Explosive Round) hits several targets. Only when Nova takes Precision Strike or Explosive Round.
    1 more reason
    • Nova's summons (Holo Decoy) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective.
  36. Alarak 60 Theory Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Alarak's area burst (Telekinesis, Deadly Charge) hits several targets.
  37. Anub'arak 60 Theory Anub'arak can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Anub'arak's summons (Scarab Host, Legion of Beetles) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective.
  38. Azmodan 60 Theory Azmodan's summons (Summon Demon Warrior, Army of Hell) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective.
    1 more reason
    • Azmodan's waveclear (Summon Demon Warrior, Greed) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  39. Blaze 60 Theory Blaze can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Blaze's waveclear (Flame Stream, Pyromania) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  40. E.T.C. 60 Theory E.T.C. can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • E.T.C.'s waveclear (Powerslide, Face Melt) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  41. Garrosh 60 Theory Garrosh can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Garrosh's waveclear (Groundbreaker, Wrecking Ball) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  42. Genji 60 Theory Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Genji's area burst (Swift Strike, Strike At The Heart) hits several targets.
  43. Greymane 60 Theory Greymane's sustained damage (Inner Beast, Curse of the Worgen) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
  44. Gul'dan 60 Theory Gul'dan's sustained damage speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
  45. Illidan 60 Theory Illidan's sustained damage (Sweeping Strike, Betrayer's Thirst) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
  46. Lunara 60 Theory Lunara's sustained damage speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
  47. Lúcio 60 Theory Lúcio can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Lúcio's waveclear (Soundwave, Push Off) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  48. Malthael 60 Theory Malthael's sustained damage speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
  49. Qhira 60 Theory Qhira can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Qhira's waveclear (Carnage, Revolving Sweep) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  50. Rexxar 60 Theory Rexxar's summons add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective.
    1 more reason
    • Rexxar's waveclear (Spirit Swoop, Misha, Charge!) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  51. The Butcher 60 Theory The Butcher's sustained damage (Hamstring, Butcher's Brand) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
  52. Tyrael 60 Theory Tyrael can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Tyrael's waveclear (El'druin's Might, Smite) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  53. Zul'jin 60 Theory Zul'jin's sustained damage (Grievous Throw, Berserker) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
  54. Medivh 59 Theory Medivh can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh can group or freeze enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  55. Ana 56 Theory Ana's percent-Health damage (Night Terrors) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Ana takes Night Terrors.
  56. Li-Ming 56 Theory Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Li-Ming's area burst (Wave of Force) hits several targets. Only when Li-Ming takes Wave of Force.
  57. Lt. Morales 56 Theory Lt. Morales's percent-Health damage (Bedside Manner) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Lt. Morales takes Bedside Manner.
  58. Rehgar 56 Theory Rehgar's percent-Health damage (Hunger of the Wolf) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Rehgar takes Hunger of the Wolf.
  59. Sonya 56 Theory Sonya's percent-Health damage (Giant Slammer) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Sonya takes Giant Slammer.
  60. Tyrande 56 Theory Tyrande's percent-Health damage (Empower) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Tyrande takes Empower.
  61. Varian 56 Theory Varian's percent-Health damage (Juggernaut) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Varian takes Juggernaut.
  62. Alexstrasza 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  63. Deathwing 55 Theory Deathwing's waveclear (Incinerate, Onslaught) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  64. Deckard 55 Theory Deckard's waveclear (Horadric Cube, Scroll Of Sealing) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  65. Diablo 55 Theory Diablo can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
  66. Falstad 55 Theory Falstad's waveclear (Lightning Rod) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  67. Imperius 55 Theory Imperius can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
  68. Li Li 55 Theory Li Li's summons (Cloud Serpent) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective.
  69. Mal'Ganis 55 Theory Mal'Ganis's waveclear (Fel Claws, Necrotic Embrace) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  70. Mei 55 Theory Mei can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
  71. Muradin 55 Theory Muradin can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
  72. Whitemane 54 Theory Whitemane can group or freeze enemies (Judgment Day) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights. Only when Whitemane takes Judgment Day.
  73. Zarya 54 Theory Zarya can group or freeze enemies (Graviton Surge) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge.
  74. Arthas 53 Theory Arthas's summons (Army of the Dead, Legion of Northrend) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective. Only when Arthas takes Army of the Dead or Legion of Northrend.
  75. Malfurion 53 Theory Malfurion's summons (Vengeful Roots) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective. Only when Malfurion takes Vengeful Roots.

Recent changes to Infernal Shrines

  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 1 Dec 2025

    • 1 change (see Blizzard's notes)

  2. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 30 Sep 2025

    • Skeleton minions damage −25%
    • Skeleton minions health 400 → 300
    • Skeleton minions move speed 3 → 3.5
    • 2 other changes (see Blizzard's notes)