Kelvin
Freezes enemies in their tracks.
- Win rate
- 54.3%
- Pick rate
- 13.4%
- KDA
- 3.42
- Matches
- 694.9K
Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Kelvin abilities
Frost Grenade
Throw a grenade that explodes in a cloud of freezing ice that heals allies and applies spirit damage and move speed reduction to enemies.
Ice Path
Kelvin creates a floating trail of ice and snow that gives movement bonuses to him and his allies. Kelvin gains 60% slow resistance for the duration. Enemies can also walk on the floating trail. Press Dash / Crouch / slide to travel up or down while in Ice Path.
Arctic Beam
Shoot freezing cold energy out in front of you, damaging targets and progressively reducing their movement and fire rate the longer you sustain the beam on them. You have reduced move speed while using Arctic Beam. The beam may also claim Souls.
Frozen Shelter
Target yourself or a Hero to freeze the air and create an impenetrable dome around them. While in the dome, allies gain rapid regeneration and enemies are slowed. Objectives become Invulnerable and Frozen under Frozen Shelter
Kelvin skill order
Max Frost Grenade first, then follow the grid point by point.
Most played
61% win rate · 29,911 matches
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Highest win rate
64.6% win rate · 4,771 matches
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How to play Kelvin
Timely heals and splitting a teamfight properly is the difference between an easy victory or a ruinous defeat. Gliding around slowing enemies gives Kelvin's team the maneuvering advantage to make this happen.
Winning Kelvin players open with Extra Charge and Extra Regen, spike in the mid game with Improved Spirit and Mystic Vulnerability and close it out with Boundless Spirit or Escalating Exposure.
Kelvin game plan
A support-tank who keeps his team alive and the enemy team slow.
How to beat Kelvin
- Bait out Frozen Shelter before you use your big ultimate; the dome blocks line of sight.
- Kill him on the ground; Ice Path is his escape.
- Burst through his heals with anti-heal.
Respect Frozen Shelter. Punish during the 185-second Shelter cooldown.
Strong & weak against
Kelvin questions
Who counters Kelvin?
In recent matches Kelvin wins least often against Graves (46.9%). See the Matchups tab for the full list.
What should Kelvin build first?
The most-bought early items are Extra Charge, Extra Regen, Extra Spirit. Mid game, players move into Improved Spirit and Mystic Vulnerability.
Is Kelvin good for beginners?
Kelvin is rated Medium: comfortable once you know the map.
What role does Kelvin play?
Kelvin's official class is Hero, and in fights they play support / frontline: a hero who freezes enemies in their tracks. Timely heals and splitting a teamfight properly is the difference between an easy victory or a ruinous defeat. Gliding around slowing enemies gives Kelvin's team the maneuvering advantage to make this happen.