Heroes / Kelvin

Case file · Sep 29 patch

Kelvin

Protector · Explorer · Ice Cold

How to play Kelvin How to counter Kelvin

Win rate53.7%

Pick rate18.8%

Ban rate6.0%

Rank#3 of 44

Matches18k

Updated 2026-10-29 19:18 UTC · n = 93,902 matches

Build path · Sep 29 patch

Early

Mid

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+

62.3% win rate · 957W–579L · +6.7 pp vs average

3 skill top

Open build · import ID 864315 →

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

62.0% win rate · 554W–340L · +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+

60.1% win rate · 1,086W–720L · +4.9 pp vs average

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

Open build · import ID 632805 →

#4 Kelvin 75% WinRate/MVPS

58.4% win rate · 713W–508L · +3.1 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 →

#5 FARGAREKO CARRY KELVINS

58.1% win rate · 695W–502L · +2.8 pp vs average

best

Open build · import ID 637220 →

#6 无尽夏Endless summerA

56.9% win rate · 530W–401L · +1.8 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 →

#7 Cirno's HealnadeA

56.5% win rate · 5,395W–4,151L · +1.7 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 - Spirit-Initiator [59% WR] [tracklock.gg]A

56.3% win rate · 8,453W–6,553L · +1.6 pp vs average

Top Kelvin build generated by comparing every build path in 626 Kelvin matches over the past 3 days from Phantom+. Items are ordered by actual buy time. +7% win

Open build · import ID 317830 →

#9 无敌冰男(注释版)A

56.4% win rate · 749W–579L · +1.4 pp vs average

孩子们撑住，等我33.6k 下滑有我个人的理解，可以看一看

Open build · import ID 844097 →

Who beats Kelvin

−4.4 ppWraith
4.2k games

−4.3 ppHaze
5.1k games

−4.2 ppRat King
6.7k games

−3.6 ppPaige
3.3k games

−3.4 ppBaba
3.4k games

Kelvin beats

+8.2 ppDeadman Danny
3.2k games

+4.6 ppWarden
427 games

+3.8 ppParadox
2.6k games

+3.7 ppSolomon
2.7k games

+3.7 ppPocket
2.2k games

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

Best teammates

Rat King
58.6% together

Graves
59.4% together

Vyper
60.0% together

Haze
57.8% together

Wraith
56.8% together

Baba
56.6% 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 (18k matches).

Patch history

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
2026-09-29 · 09-29-2026−0.8 pp

Items Kelvin buys

Item	Bought in	Win rate	vs average	Avg. time
Extra Charge	82%	54.2%	+0.4	4:33
Improved Spirit	79%	54.0%	+0.3	14:34
Extra Spirit	76%	54.4%	+0.7	8:16
Extra Regen	71%	53.5%	−0.2	4:19
Healing Booster	68%	53.8%	+0.1	12:21
Mystic Vulnerability	67%	55.1%	+1.3	17:48
Rapid Recharge	67%	55.9%	+2.2	17:32
Mystic Expansion	67%	55.6%	+1.8	15:12
Sprint Boots	64%	54.1%	+0.4	7:48
Superior Cooldown	60%	58.5%	+4.7	23:19
Healbane	59%	54.2%	+0.5	13:53
Escalating Exposure	56%	58.4%	+4.5	23:59
Trophy Collector	55%	55.7%	+1.9	8:08
Boundless Spirit	53%	60.3%	+6.3	26:17
Compress Cooldown	48%	57.0%	+3.1	20:16
Greater Expansion	46%	59.9%	+5.9	26:54
Enduring Speed	42%	54.3%	+0.6	13:40
Enchanter's Emblem	39%	54.5%	+0.8	10:59
Superior Duration	38%	59.7%	+5.7	26:24
Spirit Burn	36%	63.5%	+9.3	28:39
Duration Extender	33%	57.2%	+3.3	21:44
Mystic Burst	31%	55.7%	+1.9	10:15
Tankbuster	31%	56.3%	+2.4	21:14
High-Velocity Rounds	30%	51.7%	−1.9	1:44
Torment Pulse	26%	56.5%	+2.6	12:58
Arcane Surge	25%	51.8%	−1.8	8:53
Opening Rounds	24%	51.2%	−2.4	4:59
Extra Stamina	21%	51.3%	−2.2	7:18
Slowing Hex	18%	52.7%	−0.9	12:43
Spirit Lifesteal	18%	57.4%	+3.3	20:49