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Kelvin by Hydration

presentationKelvin
Updated on May 10, 2026
May 10, 2026

Build ID

17516

Build Overview

Kelvin is very strong while fighting with allies, he also has good mobility options with icepath, and great healing output.

Build Items

Early Game
Mid Game
Late Game
Situational / Luxury

Ability Points

Frost Grenade
1
1
2
5
Ice Path
2
1
2
5
Arctic Beam
3
1
2
5
Frozen Shelter
4
1
2
5

Early Game Explanations


  • Monster Rounds and High-Velocity Rounds will allow you to shove the wave and pressure the enemy
  • Extra Regen is very nice to have and can be bought earlier, next you will upgrade this into Healing Booster and Healing Tempo later.
  • Opening Rounds is very strong right now.
  • Extra Charge will give you stronger lane presence, you can opt to use your Frost Grenadeoffensively or defensively.
  • Battle Vest and Enchanter's Emblem are very good due to your high base health and sustain.
  • Heroic Aura helps you win large teamfights with allies.
  • Mystic Expansion and Compress Cooldown on your Frozen Shelter will help you get a lot more value out of it.

Mid Game Explanations

  • Recharging Rush can be very strong to get another Frost Grenade in team fights.
  • Upgrade the rest of your items and start saving up for Refresher.
  • Warp Stone can be used to save teammates that are further away.
  • Healing Tempo is like a second Heroic Aura for your team.

Late Game Explanations

  • Boundless Spirit is an insane spike that makes you extremely powerful.
  • Transcendent Cooldown and Superior Duration are always useful.

Situational / Luxury Explanations

  • Healing Rite can be useful for lane, it has good upgrades too.
  • Healing Nova is really strong in early skirmishes.
  • Rescue Beam can be used to save teammates that are further away.
  • Arcane Surge is never bad.
  • Dispel Magic if they have silences.
  • Spirit Sap and Silence Wave against Spirit heroes.
  • Rusted Barrel and Disarming Hex against Gun heroes.
  • Alchemical Fire is good for fighting in your Frozen Shelter and taking objectives.
  • Hunter's Aura gets a lot of value inside your Frozen Shelter.

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