- This article is about the rank Infamous. For the game, see inFamous.
Infamous is the third and most Evil Karmic rank in inFamous and inFamous 2. Cole MacGrath becomes dark, corrupted and cruel and the citizens will hate and fear him.
inFamous
Description
It seems you're trying to undo everything I'm trying to do.
― Trish on Cole's choices
In inFamous, the Infamous rank will allow Cole to unlock the most powerful Karmic upgrades. The citizens will fear him, and many will often attack him. Cole is hated and feared, both as a maniac and a dictator. The soundtrack will become more silent and creepy. The rank can only be achieved after, or while doing "Spy Drones", "Alden Strikes" or "Standard Protocol".
Appearance
Cole at Infamous rank in inFamous
Cole's jacket will get a gray tone. Cole himself will become pale and grey, with black markings on his neck. Cole maintains his white and red electricity.
Truly Infamous
If Cole activates the Ray Sphere during the "End of the Road" mission, Cole will become locked at Infamous rank. He will gain stronger powers, four more Battery Cores, and his electrical powers gain a black and red nuance.
inFamous 2
Description
I have become the Beast.
― Cole MacGrath on his final decision
In inFamous 2, the Infamous rank will unlock the third and final tier of evil powers for Cole. He also unlocks the Bio Leech Overload boost which briefly grants him unlimited electricity every time he bio leechs someone. The citizens still fear him, but many have begun hate him, and if Cole attracts attention many will charge at him. If not using his powers, many will mutter, and some will run if they recognize him. The soundtrack will become more silent and creepy.
Unlike the previous game, it can be achieved at any time by killing bystanders, completing Evil Side Missions, choosing and completing the evil option during Karmic Moments, and commiting evil Karma Oppurtunities (such as silencing protestors, killing cops, detonating Blast Shard bombs, and stealing Blast Shards from certain pedestrians).
Appearance
Cole at Infamous rank in inFamous 2
Cole's skin turns a pale, washed-out grey, with thin black veins spreading across his neck, head and forearms. His tattoos and scar become more prominent, and the colour of his clothes become black and red, also appearing ripped and unwashed. He will also get a belt like Nix's that is worn in a punk style. Cole's Amp will become a dark gray - almost black. If wearing his courier jacket, it will become black and colorless. Cole's idle posture will change, becoming more hunched and threatening and appearing constantly alert and ready for combat. Cole will maintain his orange and red electricity.
Trivia
- If Cole was at the Hero rank and used the Ray Sphere to become Infamous, then the majority of the posters of Cole have been doodled on, crossed out, and have stickers with broken hearts on them. This shows the citizens of Empire City really looked up to Cole, and are disappointed by his decision.
- If the player has Evil Karma at the time the RFI is ready to be charged in inFamous 2, the game states that it is Cole's "destiny" to join forces with the Beast. This is somewhat ironic as Kessler trained Cole to fight the Beast, despite the moral choices regarding Kessler often resulting in Evil Karma.
- In inFamous 2, the player cannot become Truly Infamous, and thus cannot lock themselves to the Infamous Karmic rank or gain a red and black nuance to their powers although nix's napalm powers looks similar to it.
- Enemies will say things like "I surrender" or "I give up" but will continue to fight.