Heroes / Kelvin

Case file · Sep 29 patch

Kelvin

Protector · Explorer · Ice Cold

How to play Kelvin How to counter Kelvin

Win rate53.9%

Pick rate13.5%

Ban rate4.9%

Rank#6 of 44

Matches562k

Updated 2026-10-31 22:58 UTC · n = 4,152,697 matches

Build path · Sep 29 patch

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Late

From this patch's purchase data and the top public builds. Hover an item for its timing.

How to play against Kelvin

Combo: Kelvin drops Frozen Shelter, a 5s dome that heals his team and slows you, while Frost Grenade slows divers and heals allies.

Punish window: Wait outside the dome; when it ends after 5s he’s exposed.

Beware: Bring anti-heal. His healing wins long fights, and long-range poke outranges his grenades.

Heroes and items that counter Kelvin →

Builds graded by real games

In-game builds, best win rate first. Win rates are adjusted for games played (a build needs 100+ games) and graded S+ to D against Kelvin's average this patch. Open one for its notes and how to import it.

#1 {{ KELVIN IS NOT A SPORT , HE’S KERRI }}S+

61.5% win rate · 1,087W–680L · +6.1 pp vs average

3 skill top

Open build · import ID 864315 →

#2 BEST CARRY BEAM KELVIN BRO PROUD CREATION OF RADS+

61.9% win rate · 620W–382L · +5.9 pp vs average

THIS BUILD PLAYS LIKE A LATE-GAME CARRY AND STILL HAS GOOD SUPPORT, AS WE INVEST IN NADE EARLY. DON'T BE AFRAID TO BUY LANE OPTIONALS OR COUNTER ITEMS, WE ARE T

Open build · import ID 571080 →

#3 Incon's Oops All Damage KelvinS+

60.4% win rate · 1,254W–823L · +5.1 pp vs average

Forget To Build support on the support hero. Twitch.tv/Incon

Open build · import ID 632805 →

#4 FARGAREKO CARRY KELVINS

58.1% win rate · 782W–564L · +2.9 pp vs average

best

Open build · import ID 637220 →

#5 无尽夏Endless summerS

57.8% win rate · 587W–429L · +2.5 pp vs average

发育到50K=win（看阵容选择第三个点满大招或者二技能）

Open build · import ID 614190 →

#6 Kelvin 75% WinRate/MVPA

57.3% win rate · 819W–611L · +2.2 pp vs average

У Автора сборки и правда 75% WinRate на Кельвине. Эта эффективная сборка на Кельвина для АКТИВНОЙ игры , бегайте с командой , не зацикливайтесь на фарме. Покупа

Open build · import ID 447858 →

#7 Cirno's HealnadeA

56.7% win rate · 6,139W–4,690L · +1.9 pp vs average

Experience as Cirno the STRONGEST ice fairy in the niche franchise Touhou Project! This build is formulated to be a balance of healer/support and damage dealer

Open build · import ID 229306 →

#8 Kelvin abuser alternative buildA

56.8% win rate · 551W–419L · +1.7 pp vs average

Similar to original "Kelvin abuser" build but with torment pulse and some changes in general. Original build ID - 638985

Open build · import ID 757738 →

#9 Kelvin - Spirit-Initiator [62% WR] [tracklock.gg]A

56.2% win rate · 9,589W–7,477L · +1.4 pp vs average

Top Kelvin build generated by comparing every build path in 784 Kelvin matches over the past 3 days from Phantom+. Items are ordered by actual buy time. +9% win

Open build · import ID 317830 →

Who beats Kelvin

−7.1 ppGraves
116k games

−6.4 ppRat King
196k games

−5.7 ppPaige
102k games

−5.3 ppSeven
93k games

−4.6 ppHaze
124k games

Kelvin beats

+5.5 ppPocket
53k games

+4.8 ppMina
99k games

+4.8 ppShiv
68k games

+4.7 ppMirage
36k games

+4.5 ppParadox
70k games

Win-rate change for Kelvin in matches with that enemy, against Kelvin's own average. Full counters and counter items →

Best teammates

Graves
61.3% together

Rat King
61.1% together

Ability order

	21m	55m	66m	89m	913m	1014m	1115m	1216m	1321m	1428m	1531m
Frost GrenadeAbility 1	I	II							III
Ice PathAbility 2						I	II			III
Arctic BeamAbility 3			I	II	III
Frozen ShelterUltimate								I			II

unlock I II III upgrade tiers · column labels are the average minute of each step

The most common skill-point order this patch (19k matches).

Patch history

2026-10-30 · Halloween 2026 + Gameplay Update nerf
Kelvin: Frozen Shelter - Cooldown increased from 185s to 190s+1.1 pp
2026-10-20 · Shh... This Won't Hurt a Bit.−1.2 pp
2026-10-14 · Minor Update - 10-14-2026+0.8 pp
2026-10-13 · Fairfax Industries Employee Spotlight+0.7 pp
2026-10-09 · Make Your Move.+0.9 pp
2026-10-06 · Mind the Birds!+0.5 pp

Items Kelvin buys

Item	Bought in	Win rate	vs average	Avg. time
Extra Charge	80%	54.4%	+0.5	5:15
Improved Spirit	79%	54.3%	+0.4	13:41
Extra Spirit	78%	54.3%	+0.4	7:05
Extra Regen	68%	54.0%	+0.1	4:43
Rapid Recharge	67%	55.7%	+1.7	20:27
Mystic Vulnerability	65%	55.8%	+1.9	18:16
Boundless Spirit	63%	58.5%	+4.6	28:04
Mystic Expansion	63%	55.5%	+1.6	12:30
Healing Booster	61%	54.1%	+0.2	12:01
Superior Cooldown	60%	57.4%	+3.5	24:30
Escalating Exposure	58%	58.6%	+4.7	27:13
Greater Expansion	53%	57.2%	+3.3	26:53
Compress Cooldown	51%	56.2%	+2.3	21:00
Sprint Boots	51%	55.3%	+1.4	9:13
Superior Duration	48%	58.0%	+4.1	27:32
Healbane	45%	54.2%	+0.3	16:17
Trophy Collector	44%	55.8%	+1.9	10:24
Duration Extender	40%	56.8%	+2.9	20:36
Enduring Speed	39%	55.0%	+1.0	15:55
Spirit Lifesteal	37%	55.4%	+1.5	20:33
Spirit Burn	35%	62.6%	+8.7	32:12
Arcane Surge	34%	53.4%	−0.5	10:08
Torment Pulse	32%	56.2%	+2.3	17:38
Tankbuster	30%	55.5%	+1.6	23:01
Enchanter's Emblem	28%	55.9%	+2.0	11:44
Transcendent Cooldown	28%	58.6%	+4.7	34:12
High-Velocity Rounds	27%	51.8%	−2.1	2:46
Radiant Regeneration	27%	53.2%	−0.7	19:10
Mystic Burst	27%	54.3%	+0.4	11:14
Mystic Regeneration	26%	52.3%	−1.6	7:42