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Deadlock Kelvin Build

presentationKelvin
Hydration
Updated on Mar 10, 2026
Mar 10, 2026

Overview

This build was created by Hydration. To find it in game, search for "Mobalytics - Kelvin by Hydration" (BuildID: 17516)

Kelvin can apply tremendous map presence as well as being very good at bailing out teammates, his healing power is unmatched.

Early Game

  • Extra Charge gives you stronger lane presence. You can use Frost Grenade either offensively or defensively depending on the situation.
  • Investing in Spirit increases both your damage and healing.
  • Extra Regen is very helpful for lane sustain and can be purchased earlier if needed. Eventually, upgrade it into Healing Booster and later Healing Tempo.
  • Healing Rite helps you secure boxes while staying healthy in lane. Upgrade it into Healing Nova later in the game.
  • Rapid Recharge is very strong, as Frost Grenade deal significant damage and healing once fully upgraded.
Extra Charge800 souls
Extra Spirit800 souls
Improved Spirit1,600 souls
Extra Regen800 souls
Healing Rite800 souls
Healing Booster1,600 souls
Healing Nova3,200 souls
Rapid Recharge3,200 souls
Healing Nova3,200 souls

Mid Game

  • Recharging Rush can be very strong, allowing you to gain another Frost Grenade during teamfights.
  • Boundless Spirit is a massive power spike that makes you extremely powerful.
  • Use a triple imbue on Frozen Shelter with Compress Cooldown, Mystic Expansion, and Duration Extender.
Recharging Rush1,600 souls
Boundless Spirit6,400 souls
Compress Cooldown1,600 souls
Mystic Expansion800 souls
Duration Extender1,600 souls

Late Game

  • Refresher is a great item, allowing you to deploy two Frozen Shelters in a single fight. This is often the best way to close out games.
  • Upgrade the rest of your items and begin investing in more utility Spirit items.
  • Healing Tempo becomes extremely powerful for both you and your allies.
Refresher6,400 souls
Superior Cooldown3,200 souls
Greater Expansion3,200 souls
Superior Duration3,200 souls
Transcendent Cooldown6,400 souls
Healing Tempo6,400 souls

Situational Items

  • Arcane Surge is always a solid option.
  • Warp Stone and Rescue Beam can help save teammates who are positioned farther away.
  • Dispel Magic is useful against teams with silences.
  • Spirit Sap and Silence Wave are strong against Spirit-heavy heroes.
  • Rusted Barrel and Disarming Hex work well against weapon-heavy teams.
  • Heroic Aura is a good choice if your team benefits from increased fire rate and the enemy team relies heavily on weapon damage.
  • Alchemical Fire is effective for fighting inside Frozen Shelter and securing objectives.
  • Hunter's Aura gains strong value when used within Frozen Shelter.
Arcane Surge1,600 souls
Warp Stone3,200 souls
Dispel Magic3,200 souls
Rescue Beam3,200 souls
Spirit Sap1,600 souls
Rusted Barrel800 souls
Disarming Hex3,200 souls
Silence Wave3,200 souls
Debuff Remover3,200 souls
Heroic Aura3,200 souls
Alchemical Fire3,200 souls
Hunter's Aura3,200 souls

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Ability Point Order

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

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Kelvin Guide

Check out our Kelvin Guide and Overview