Matchup · November 6, 2026
Kelvin vs Viscous
57.9%
Favoured16,069 matches
All Kelvin matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
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How Kelvin beats Viscous
Your game plan as Kelvin
A support-tank who keeps his team alive and the enemy team slow.
Lane
Frost Grenade trades and heals your partner at once. Arctic Beam slows and reduces fire rate.
Mid game
Ice Path is the best rotation tool in the game. Use it to carry your team to objectives.
Late game
Frozen Shelter blocks everything: dome your carry, or dome a fight to split it.
How to beat Viscous
A blob of goo who saves allies and punches enemies through walls.
Per match
Head-to-head
KelvinViscous
57.9%Win rate42.1%
0.91Kills per death0.69
+0.9Last-hit edge+0
+0Deny edge+0.2
+2.5KSoul lead+0
+1.5KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Kelvin into Viscous
- 01Farm is close (+0.9 last hits per match), so trades decide this lane, not last hits.
- 02Viscous wants close range. Keep troopers between you, save stamina for a dash out, and punish them when they over-commit.
- 03Your own sustain (Frost Grenade, Frozen Shelter) wins extended lanes — stay longer than they can.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
61% win rate over 29,911 matches
Viscous’s kit
Threats
Goo BallUltimate
Stun150s cd
Splatter
Slow26s cd
Puddle Punch
Slow24s cd
Kelvin’s kit
Your tools
Frost Grenade
SlowSustain30s cd
Ice Path
SlowMobility50s cd
Frozen ShelterUltimate
SlowSustain190s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Kelvin averages 0.91 kills per death against Viscous.
- On average Kelvin finishes 2.5k souls ahead of Viscous — convert the lead into objectives.
- Kelvin deals 1.5k more objective damage per match than Viscous — push structures when you win lane.
- Track Goo Ball (150s cooldown). The window right after Viscous uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Kelvin vs Viscous?
Kelvin wins 57.9% of 16,069 recent matches against Viscous — favoured.
How do I beat Viscous as Kelvin?
Farm is close (+0.9 last hits per match), so trades decide this lane, not last hits. Track Goo Ball (150s cooldown). The window right after Viscous uses it is your best time to fight.