Best Kelvin Build
The items top 2% ranked Kelvin players buy, in the order they buy them: 5,091 matches this season, updated 14 Oct 2026. Current patch: 2026-10-16.
Recommended Kelvin build
Top 2% of ranked · This season · 5,091 matches · updated 14 Oct 2026
| # | Item | Slot | Avg buy time | Bought in | Win rate when bought |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extra Regen (core) | Vitality | 3:30 | 58% | 49.6% |
| 2 | Extra Charge (core) | Spirit | 4:12 | 75% | 52.6% |
| 3 | Healing Booster (core) | Vitality | 12:29 | 70% | 51.9% |
| 4 | Healbane (core) | Vitality | 13:30 | 61% | 51.4% |
| 5 | Improved Spirit (core) | Spirit | 15:25 | 70% | 53.1% |
| 6 | Mystic Expansion (core) | Spirit | 15:29 | 65% | 52.7% |
| 7 | Rapid Recharge (core) | Spirit | 16:04 | 64% | 54.7% |
| 8 | Mystic Vulnerability (core) | Spirit | 18:11 | 57% | 52.1% |
| 9 | Superior Cooldown (core) | Spirit | 23:07 | 53% | 58.5% |
| 10 | Escalating Exposure (core) | Spirit | 23:43 | 51% | 55.9% |
| 11 | Greater Expansion | Spirit | 26:05 | 48% | 58.9% |
| 12 | Boundless Spirit | Spirit | 26:33 | 47% | 62.1% |
Items bought in 25% or more of these matches, the 12 most bought, ordered by average buy time. Core items are bought in 50% or more.
Kelvin ability order
Top 2% of ranked · This season · 4,980 matches · updated 14 Oct 2026
Most played order (98 matches, 57.1% win rate):
- Frost Grenade
- Frost Grenade
- Arctic Beam
- Ice Path
- Frost Grenade
- Arctic Beam
- Frozen Shelter
- Arctic Beam
- Ice Path
- Frost Grenade
- Arctic Beam
- Ice Path
- Ice Path
- Frozen Shelter
- Frozen Shelter
| Maxed first | Share | Win rate |
|---|---|---|
| Frost Grenade | 64% | 58.2% |
| Arctic Beam | 36% | 52.2% |
Situational items
Top 2% of ranked · This season · 5,091 matches · updated 14 Oct 2026
Bought in fewer games than the build above, listed by win rate when bought.
| Item | Slot | Avg buy time | Bought in | Win rate when bought |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Tempo | Vitality | 30:22 | 6% | 65.1% |
| Transcendent Cooldown | Spirit | 32:12 | 13% | 64.4% |
| Spirit Burn | Spirit | 28:15 | 28% | 63.2% |
| Mystic Reverb | Spirit | 23:34 | 11% | 59.8% |
| Superior Duration | Spirit | 25:35 | 35% | 59.0% |
| Divine Barrier | Vitality | 25:37 | 11% | 58.2% |
| Refresher | Spirit | 30:05 | 8% | 56.5% |
| Spirit Lifesteal | Vitality | 21:00 | 13% | 56.4% |
Kelvin item values
Ranked matches · Patch 2026-10-16
Win probability added: how much buying the item moved the win probability, on average.
| Item | Tier | Win probability added | Purchases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witchmail | S | +4.8% | 1,078 |
| Spirit Burn | S | +3.7% | 8,616 |
| Infuser | S | +3.4% | 2,001 |
| Healing Tempo | S | +3.2% | 2,863 |
| Mystic Reverb | S | +3.1% | 2,532 |
| Transcendent Cooldown | S | +3.1% | 4,103 |
| Indomitable | A | +3.0% | 906 |
| Boundless Spirit | A | +2.9% | 13,706 |
| Juggernaut | A | +2.8% | 1,434 |
| Divine Barrier | A | +2.8% | 1,671 |
Most played Kelvin builds
Companion-tracked matches · Last 60 days · 44,996 matches · updated 19 Oct 2026 · refreshed hourly
- Cirno's Medi-Beam by John Citrous: 3,186 matches, 54.7% win rate, grade C+
- Piggy`s Support Kelvin (twitch.tv/piggyxdd) by Piggy: 1,038 matches, 49.0% win rate, grade C
- best new update kelvin build (Oracle+) UPDATED by shrimp: 746 matches, 54.6% win rate, grade C+
- Cirno's Gun, Grenade and Goodness by John Citrous: 656 matches, 49.6% win rate, grade C+
- Incon's Oops All Damage Kelvin by Incon: 633 matches, 60.9% win rate, grade B-
- Piggy`s Beam Support (twitch.tv/piggyxdd) by Piggy: 582 matches, 50.9% win rate, grade C+
- Kelvin 75% WinRate/MVP by CokŠ: 363 matches, 56.5% win rate, grade C+
- 3 SKILL! TOP 1 DAMAGER AND SUPPORT by Kamiwik: 355 matches, 60.4% win rate, grade B-
Highest win rate Kelvin builds
Builds with 100+ tracked matches in the last 30 days.
- hoot test by stepup: 103 matches, 66.7% win rate, grade B-
- Incon's Oops All Damage Kelvin by Incon: 633 matches, 60.9% win rate, grade B-
- FARGAREKO CARRY KELVIN by fargareko: 90 matches, 60.5% win rate, grade B-
- 3 SKILL! TOP 1 DAMAGER AND SUPPORT by Kamiwik: 355 matches, 60.4% win rate, grade B-
- hoot beam build by hoot: 102 matches, 59.1% win rate, grade C+
Kelvin build FAQ
What is the best Kelvin build?
hoot test by stepup: 66.7% win rate in 103 matches. Highest win rate with 100+ matches.
What items does Kelvin buy first?
Top 2% ranked players buy Extra Regen (3:31), Extra Charge (4:12) and Healing Booster (12:29).
What are Kelvin's core items?
Extra Regen, Extra Charge, Healing Booster, Healbane, Improved Spirit, Mystic Expansion, Rapid Recharge, Mystic Vulnerability, Superior Cooldown and Escalating Exposure: each bought in 50%+ of top 2% ranked games.
What ability does Kelvin max first?
Frost Grenade, in 64% of games (58.2% win rate).
What is the best Kelvin ability order?
Most played opening: Frost Grenade, Frost Grenade, Arctic Beam, Ice Path. 57.1% win rate in 98 matches.
Who makes the best Kelvin builds?
John Citrous, Piggy and shrimp: the most played Kelvin builds.