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| key = hero_kelvin
| key = hero_kelvin
| release_date = April 24, 2024
| release_date = April 24, 2024
| pronouns = He/Him
| voice_actor = <!--Dave B. Mitchell (SPECULATION) <ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33268153/fullcredits/ Deadlock] on [https://www.imdb.com/ IMDb]</ref>-->
}}{{Quotation
| 2 = In {{Tooltip|life|Kelvin is dead}}, I find that a positive outlook - and a freeze ray - makes all the difference in the world.
| 4 = Kelvin_select_07.mp3
}}
}}
 
'''Kelvin''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. He is a dedicated, undead scientist with a bevy of freezing abilities to slow his enemies and heal allies. He can conjure an '''[[Kelvin#Ice Path|Ice Path]]''' under his feet for faster movement for himself and his team, throwing '''[[Kelvin#Frost Grenade|Frost Grenades]]''' and firing his '''[[Kelvin#Arctic Beam|Arctic Beam]]''' at nearby enemies to set them up for his companions' attacks. Tactical usage of his '''[[Kelvin#Frozen Shelter|Frozen Shelter]]''' ice dome can protect and heal allies while trapping hapless opponents.
'''Kelvin''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. He is a dedicated, undead scientist with a bevy of freezing abilities to slow his enemies and heal allies. He can conjure an Ice Path under his feet for faster movement for himself and his team, throwing Frost Grenades and firing his Arctic Beam at nearby enemies to set them up for his companions' attacks. Tactical usage of his Frozen Shelter ice dome can protect and heal allies while trapping hapless opponents.


As an adventuring scientist, Kelvin was particularly excited for rumors of an 8th [[Astral Gates|Astral Gate]] opening in the Arctic, developing an expedition to hunt for it. However, something went wrong with the expedition, vanishing into the snow and leaving Kelvin's frozen, animate body to be discovered over a year later. With no memory of the expedition, Kelvin seeks the Patrons for answers.
As an adventuring scientist, Kelvin was particularly excited for rumors of an 8th [[Astral Gates|Astral Gate]] opening in the Arctic, developing an expedition to hunt for it. However, something went wrong with the expedition, vanishing into the snow and leaving Kelvin's frozen, animate body to be discovered over a year later. With no memory of the expedition, Kelvin seeks the Patrons for answers.
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| hero_name  = Kelvin
| hero_name  = Kelvin
| ability_num = 2
| ability_num = 2
}}
|notes=* All buffs applied by the ability are granted in a radius of 5 meters, this is not affected by radius increasing items like Greater Expansion. You are still allowed to imbue it unlike other abilities unaffected by Greater Expansion
 
* Similar to the Lady Geist Soul Exchange Bug, upon upgrading to the T3, all abilities, items, and statistics increased by spirit power will falsely show increases to their power as if the additional spirit power is always active. This increase will only account for the flat increase in spirit power and not the percentage bonus. The apparent flat increase in power is affected by Boundless Spirits 1.15x to spirit. In reality however the formula is this Spirit Power x 1.15 Boundless Spirit x 1.35 Frozen Path + 20. So unlike how most temporary spirit power buffs work where they are increased by Boundless Spirit it doesn't affect the flat power increase of this ability}}


{{AbilitySection
{{AbilitySection
| hero_name  = Kelvin
| hero_name  = Kelvin
| ability_num = 3
| ability_num = 3
| notes =
* The debuff linger duration does not get reduced by [[Debuff Resist]] (e.g. {{ItemIcon|Debuff Reducer}}).
* Despite description saying the buff lingers for 2s, it actually lasts only for up to 1s. This might be a bug.
| interactions =
{{AbilityInteraction | interaction = range | text =
* Affects Beam's length and T3 Extra Beams' range
* T3 beams' has a hidden {{DataProp|Arctic Beam|Upgrades.3.BeamSplit.Scale}} modifier applied to all [[Ability Range]] bonuses. For example, {{ItemIcon|Greater Expansion}} gives only {{DataProp|Greater Expansion|TechRangeMultiplier}}% * {{DataProp|Arctic Beam|Upgrades.3.BeamSplit.Scale}} = '''{{#expr: {{DataProp|Greater Expansion|TechRangeMultiplier}} * {{DataProp|Arctic Beam|Upgrades.3.BeamSplit.Scale}}}}%''' bonus to extra beams' range.
}}
}}
}}


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| ability_num = 4
| ability_num = 4
| notes      =
| notes      =
* Some AOE abilities can penetrate the wall of Kelvin's dome.
* [[Powerups]] can still be claimed inside the dome.
* Some AOE abilities can penetrate the dome's wall.
* Bullets with {{ItemIcon|Armor Piercing Rounds}} can penetrate the dome's wall.
** {{HeroIcon|Venator}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Ira Domini}} also penetrates the dome's wall.
}}
}}


== Background ==
== Street Brawl ==
=== Ability Changes ===
<!--For fresh data see [[Deadlock:Street Brawl Ability Changes]] -->
In addition to [[Street Brawl#Heroes|global changes]], Kelvin receives the following modifications to his abilities:


{{Fates_Tale|kelvin}}
==== {{AbilityIcon|Frost Grenade|no-link=true}} ====
* Radius {{#invoke:StreetBrawlAbilities|change|Frost Grenade|Radius}}, from {{DataProp|Frost Grenade|Radius}}m to {{DataProp|Frost Grenade|Radius|streetbrawl}}m.
* T3 bonus radius {{#invoke:StreetBrawlAbilities|change|Frost Grenade|Upgrades.3.Radius}}, from +{{DataProp|Frost Grenade|Upgrades.3.Radius}}m to +{{DataProp|Frost Grenade|Upgrades.3.Radius|streetbrawl}}m.


=== Lore ===
=== Item Draft ===
{{HeroStreetBrawlItems|Kelvin}}


Kelvin's motivation and wish in the ritual is to rediscover what happened during the expedition to the Arctic.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Kelvin start): ''"You have many questions that only the Hidden King can provide. Complete the ritual, and find the truth you seek."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Wraith|number=2}}</ref>
== Backstory ==


Kelvin allegedly wrestles with a lot of guilt about the expedition.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Kelvin): ''"You wrestle with so much guilt. The things you know you did and, even more horrifying, the things you forgot. But at The Baroness, you don’t need to worry about Ettrick or the expedition. Let me lighten the load."''</ref> He's been meeting with family members of his crewmates who never returned from it.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (unselect): ''"I need to see the families of my crewmates."''</ref> Despite the guilt, Kelvin remains optimistic about the ritual and his future.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Abrams|number=1|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=If we work together, victory is assured.|hero_quote2=Abrams|quote2=You're... the most confident dead man I've ever met.|hero_quote3=Kelvin|quote3=My friend, the grave has no time for pessimism.}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Bebop|number=3|hero_quote1=Bebop|quote1=Well, Ms. Shelly loved reading about your adventures. When you disappeared, it was sad thinking about her not being able to read a new one before she died. But now that you're back, let's hope for one more story.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=There'll be more than one, my friend.}}</ref>
{{Fates_Tale|kelvin}}
 
Kelvin is consistently called an "Ice Wight" due to his undead state.<ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s [[Kelvin/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|Enemy Hero Interactions]]</ref> Kelvin believes the correct term is "Revenant", although he's unsure if there's really a difference.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Vindicta|number=1|hero_quote1=Vindicta|quote1=So, you're a wight.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Eh, some people say revenant, but... I'm not sure if there's really a difference.}}</ref> Kelvin views his undead state as a gift.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Victor|number=1|hero_quote1=Victor|quote1=You have no issues with being a grotesque mirror of humanity?|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=My friend... We were gifted unnatural life. Don't squander it. Travel. Write a book! Find love.}}</ref> The [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] want to ask Kelvin questions about his condition.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=The OSIC have questions about your condition.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Is this a friendly request for a chat, or a threat?|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=It's the federal government, why not both?}}</ref>
 
Kelvin hasn't taken off his parka since the expedition just in case the glowing rock strapped to his body is the only thing keeping him alive.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Lash|number=2|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=I died in the Arctic.|hero_quote2=Lash|quote2=That keep you from changing your clothes?|hero_quote3=Kelvin|quote3=This glowing rock could be the only thing keeping me alive, so I'm not risking taking it off.}}</ref>
 
As a famous explorer, Kelvin has written successful books about his adventures.<ref name=":1">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|file=Prof kill kelvin 02.mp3|context=(killed Kelvin)|transcription=It's an awkward time to say this, Kelvin, but I loved your book!}}</ref><ref name=":4" /> One of his past expeditions was located at [[Ixia]].<ref>[[Kelvin/Quotes#Conversations|Kelvin and Mo & Krill conversation]] - {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"I actually moved quite a few pieces from your Ixian expedition."''</ref>
 
Kelvin exhibits a boastful personality.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin kill anyhero 03.mp3|transcription=Don't feel bad, my friend. No one is better than me.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin kill anyhero 04.mp3|transcription=If you're going to lose, at least you lost to the best, yes?}}</ref> He seems to have a reputation for being a little judgmental.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Vyper|number=1}}</ref>
 
Kelvin's ice abilities were created with a mix of science and magic.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Frost Grenade|voice line]] (upgrade Frost Grenade): ''"I've learned many things in my travels."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Ice Path|voice line]] (upgrade Ice Path): ''"Who knows where the magic ends, and the science begins!"''</ref> They seem unrelated to his glowing rock or undead condition, although he claims to be the only person able to safely use Arctic Beam.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Arctic Beam|voice line]] (upgrade Arctic Beam): ''"Only I can bear the Arctic chill safely."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Arctic Beam|voice line]] (upgrade Arctic Beam): ''"Being an Ice Wight has its advantages."''</ref> This is due to the fact that Kelvin doesn't get cold anymore.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Vyper|number=2|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=You got any "liquid courage" in that parka of yours? You know, for when it gets cold!|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=I don't get cold anymore.}}</ref>
 
Kelvin likes to drink [[wikipedia:Single_malt_Scotch|single malt Scotch]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin concerned 06.mp3|context=(Concerned)|transcription=Well, if things go wrong, there's always Scotch!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin select 06.mp3|context=(select)|transcription=It may be the single malt but, I'm feeling very optimistic.}}</ref> He used to frequent [[Jezebel's]] before his Arctic expedition.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Infernus|number=1|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=Good to see that Jezebel's is still up and running.}}</ref>
 
Kelvin's parka smells.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Kelvin): ''"I could smell that parka a mile away."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Kelvin): ''"He smelled disgusting."''</ref>
 
One of Kelvin's old friends was someone named "Ettrick", who Kelvin pushed away due to Ettrick's ambitions.<ref name=":6">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Kelvin): ''"You pushed away Ettrick for his ambitions, yet remained a slave to your own."''</ref> At the fundraiser for Kelvin's Arctic expedition, Ettrick "made a scene". When Kelvin returned from the expedition, he tried to find Ettrick but couldn't.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=Whatever happened to your friend that cause a scene at your fundraiser? His name was... Edward? Edgar, something like that?|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Ettrick. (...) I don't know. I tried to find him when I returned to New York, but it's like he's vanished.}}</ref> Kelvin seems remorseful about Ettrick, and believes that "if someone's going to kill him, it's going to be Ettrick".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=Well, he was rather rude. So I say "good riddance".|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=I wish I could share that sentiment.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin revenge kill.mp3|context=(revenge kill)|transcription=If someone's going to kill me, it's going to be Ettrick, not you.}}</ref>
 
== Character interactions ==
 
* {{HeroIcon|Seven}} has a one-sided hatred towards Kelvin for unknown reasons.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|file=Gigawatt_kill_kelvin_05.mp3|context=(killed Kelvin)|transcription=It was always going to come down to you and me, Kelvin.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Seven|number=1}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Seven|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=Don't worry Kelvin, I won't let you die.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Heh, I thought you hated me.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=I do. But if anyone is going to kill you, it's going to be me.}}</ref> Kelvin thinks Seven "seems familiar".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin kill gigawatt 02.mp3|context=(killed Seven)|transcription=He seemed... familiar.}}</ref> Additionally, both Seven and Kelvin have an interest on researching Astral Gates.<ref name=":32">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Dynamo|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=I'm a fan of your work, Professor.|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I am... flattered and horrified in equal measure.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=Your research into the Astral Gates paved the way for my own. In my rare moments of doubt, sometimes I even wonder if I would have become the man I am were it not for you.}}</ref><ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Kelvin|quote=A famed adventuring scientist, Kelvin made it his life’s mission to explore and understand the unknowable. So naturally when rumors surfaced regarding an 8th astral gate hidden in the arctic, Kelvin couldn’t build an expedition team fast enough.}}</ref> When being healed by Kelvin, Seven is reminded of "old times".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|file=Gigawatt_ally_kelvin_clutch_heal_02.mp3|context=(healed by Kelvin)|transcription=Like old times, eh Kelvin?}}</ref> Seven believes Kelvin has a bigger ego than {{HeroIcon|Lash}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|file=Gigawatt kill lash 01.mp3|context=(killed Lash)|transcription=His ego is almost as big as Kelvin's.}}</ref>
** A likely possibility is that Seven is Kelvin's old friend [[Edrick|Ettrick]]. This is supported by one of Seven's lines to Kelvin that mirrors one of Kelvin's lines about Ettrick.<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin revenge kill.mp3|context=(revenge kill)|transcription=If someone's going to kill me, it's going to be Ettrick, not you.}}</ref> Kelvin pushed Ettrick away due to his "ambition", which aligns with Seven's ambition to achieve apotheosis.<ref name=":6" /> Seven also believes that mentors "use the young to achieve glories they could not achieve on their own", possibly referring to Kelvin.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Graves|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=No, because mentors only teach what they want you to learn. They are craven and use the young to live glories they could not achieve on their own.}}</ref>
* Kelvin and {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}} are friends. They last saw each other at the [[Black Château]], before Kelvin disappeared.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Kelvin|number=1}}</ref>
* Kelvin understands why {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} and {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}} are consumed by rage and is sorry for them, but insists that their rage won't grant them peace.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Kelvin|number=1|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=All that rage won't bring your family back.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=You don't know me. You don't know my family, and I'm willing to bet you don't know what real loss feels like. So kindly keep your dime store platitudes to yourself.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"I'm sorry for your loss, Talon, but... This isn't going to solve anything."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Vindicta): ''"Your cause is just, Vindicta, but your methods..."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Vindicta|number=3|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=A lust for murder isn't purpose, Vindicta.|hero_quote2=Vindicta|quote2=That's not for you to say, Kelvin. You weren't there.}}</ref>
* Kelvin and {{PageRef|name=Victor}} promised each other that they'd stick together, as they're both walking corpses.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}'s in-game [[Victor/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"So much for the dead sticking together."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Victor): ''"I was hoping us corpses could stick together."''</ref>
* Kelvin admires {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}}'s friendship.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=2|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=Your friendship is inspiring to behold.}}</ref>
* Kelvin is one of {{HeroIcon|Paradox}}'s targets.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Kelvin|number=1|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=Goes to say, we definitely planned on robbing you during the ritual, but my colleague may or may not have broken into your home yet.}}</ref> According to Paradox, the [[Paradox Organisation]] holds Kelvin in high regards.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Paradox|number=3|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=You... Know you're held in high regard by Paradox, right?}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} funded Kelvin's Arctic expedition.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Lady Geist|number=1|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=I never got to say thank you for you patronage, Lady Geist.|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=Sarcasm doesn't suit you, Kelvin.|hero_quote3=Kelvin|quote3=I'm serious! Obviously, the expedition didn't go as planned, but we wouldn't have had the opportunity were it not for your funding.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Kelvin): ''"That's for squandering my investment!"''</ref> Lady Geist takes great offense if Kelvin is on the enemy team.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Kelvin): ''"Fighting for them?! After everything I have done for you?!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Kelvin): ''"How dare you oppose me, Kelvin!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Apollo}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Kelvin): ''"I've read stories about you, Kelvin... you fell a little short of the legend."''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}},<ref name=":1" /> {{PageRef|name=Graves}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Kelvin): ''"I read a lot about him. He seemed cool."''</ref> [[Ms. Shelly]],<ref name=":4" /> {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill|Krill}} and {{HeroIcon|Ivy}}'s brother ([[The Arroyos|Manny]]) have read stories about Kelvin's adventures.<ref name=":2">[[Kelvin/Quotes#Conversations|Kelvin conversations]]</ref>
** {{PageRef|name=Paige}} has also read Kelvin's books and idolises him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"I know they say you "don't meet your heroes" and he tried to kill me, but... I don't care! Kelvin. Is. Great!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"This will make the next book signing a little awkward!"''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} consistently refers to Kelvin as "Kevin".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=McGinnis|file=Mcginnis kill kelvin 01.mp3|context=(killed Kelvin)|transcription=Took out Kevin- Kelvin. His name's Kelvin. I'm gonna get that right next time.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=McGinnis|file=Mcginnis kill kelvin 03.mp3|transcription=I took out that... guy whose name I always get wrong.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=McGinnis|number=2}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Graves}} believes her mentor would love to get her hands on Kelvin's stone.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Kelvin): ''"I bet my mentor would love to get her hands on that stone."''</ref> She also thinks that might be able to help Kelvin with his undead condition.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Kelvin): ''"I might be able to help you, Kelvin... not today, obviously, because I killed you, but in the future!"''</ref>
* According to {{PageRef|name=Rem}}, Kelvin smells like "nice s'mores".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Kelvin): "''He smells like nice s'mores.''"</ref> This contrasts {{PageRef|name=Seven}}'s scent of "evil s'mores".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Seven): "''He smells like evil s'mores.''"</ref>


== Update history ==
== Update history ==
{{Update history}}
{{Update history}}
== 3D model ==
{{3D_Model|Kelvin}}
===Weapon===
{{3D Model|Kelvin Weapon|size=240px}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Kelvin card.png|Kelvin portrait
File:Kelvin card.png|Kelvin portrait
File:Kelvin Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Kelvin
File:Kelvin Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Kelvin
File:Kelvin MM.png|Kelvin icon
File:Kelvin MM.png|Kelvin icon
File:Kelvin Render.png|Kelvin in-game render
File:Kelvin Render.png|Kelvin in-game render
File:Kelvin select background.png|Kelvin select background
File:Kelvin select background.png|Kelvin select background
File:Kelvin Reference Sheet.png|Kelvin reference sheet
File:Kelvin Reference Sheet.png|Kelvin reference sheet
File:Kelvin name.png|Kelvin name typography
File:Kelvin Weapon.png|Kelvin weapon - ''Expedition's End''
File:Kelvin Weapon.png|Kelvin weapon - Expedition's End
</gallery>
 
=== Typography ===
<gallery>
File:Kelvin name.svg|Kelvin's name typography
File:Kelvin italian.svg|Kelvin's Italian typography
File:Kelvin russian.svg|Kelvin's Russian typography
File:Kelvin schinese.svg|Kelvin's Simplified Chinese typography
File:Kelvin ukrainian.svg|Kelvin's Ukrainian typography
</gallery>
 
=== Removed/Unused content ===
<gallery>
File:Kelvin Gloat old.png|Previous Kelvin gloat portrait
File:Kelvin card old.png|Previous Kelvin portrait
File:Kelvin card old.png|Previous Kelvin portrait
File:Kelvin temp icon.png|Temporary Kelvin icon [[Update:September 12, 2024|(2024-09-12 update)]]
File:Kelvin temp icon.png|Temporary Kelvin icon [[Update:September 12, 2024|(2024-09-12 update)]]
File:Kelvin winter.png|Kelvin 2024 [[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
File:Kelvin winter.png|Kelvin 2024 [[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
File:Kelvin Neon Prime.png|[[Neon Prime]] Kelvin
</gallery>
File:Hero neon prime Kelvin.png|Neon Prime Kelvin
 
File:Kelvin Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Kelvin.
=== [[Neon Prime]] ===
File:Kelvin Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Kelvin.
<gallery>
File:Kelvin Neon Prime.png|Neon Prime Kelvin portrait
File:Hero neon prime Kelvin.png|Neon Prime Kelvin model
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Kelvin is the base unit for temperature of the International System of Units and the Kelvin scale is an absolute temperature scale that starts at the lowest possible temperature, 0 K, which is equal to -459.6° Fahrenheit or -273.1° Celsius.
* Kelvin is the base unit for temperature of the International System of Units and the Kelvin scale is an absolute temperature scale that starts at the lowest possible temperature, 0 K, which is equal to -459.6° Fahrenheit or -273.1° Celsius.
* Kelvin narrated an old version of the tutorial.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin tutorial lane info.wav|transcription=First things first: We need to take out that Guardian that's at the end of the lane. By destroying it, we don't just get closer to the final objective, we earn money and ability points for the entire team.}}</ref>
* Kelvin narrated an old version of the tutorial.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin tutorial lane info.wav|transcription=First things first: We need to take out that Guardian that's at the end of the lane. By destroying it, we don't just get closer to the final objective, we earn money and ability points for the entire team.}}</ref>
* Kelvin may reference a [[shadowline]] when upgrading his Ice Path.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin upgrade power3 07.mp3|transcription=Sometimes, you don't have access to the shadowline.}}</ref>
* In a removed voice line that played when upgrading his Ice Path, Kelvin referenced a [[Shadowline]], the former name of the [[Ziplines]] during an early version of Deadlock of the same name.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|quotes=Kelvin/Quotes#Abilities_2|transcription=Sometimes, you don't have access to the shadowline.}}</ref>
* Kelvin's suit in [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']] was used as the base for [[Viscous]]' current model.
* Kelvin's suit in [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']] was used as the base for [[Viscous]]' current model.
* "Chilling in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Kelvin in the [[Hideout]].
* "Chilling in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Kelvin in the [[Hideout]].
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Kelvin
Protector
Explorer
Ice Cold
Weapon Stats
Damage Per Second: 70.9
Bullet Damage: 18.6+0.418
Ammo: 14
Bullets per sec: 3.81
Reload Time: 2.59s
Bullet Velocity: 160m/s
Light Melee: 50+1.58
Heavy Melee: 116+3.67
Crit Bonus Scale: -25%
Vitality Stats
Health: 880+60
Health Regen: 1
Spirit Resist: 0%+0.625
Move Speed: 6.7m/s
Sprint Speed: 1.1m/s
Dash Speed: 13.9m/s
Stamina: 3
Stamina Cooldown: 5.5s
Spirit Stats
Spirit Power: 0+1.3
Information
Pronouns:He/Him
Release Date:April 24, 2024
In life, I find that a positive outlook - and a freeze ray - makes all the difference in the world.

Kelvin is a Hero in Deadlock. He is a dedicated, undead scientist with a bevy of freezing abilities to slow his enemies and heal allies. He can conjure an Ice Path under his feet for faster movement for himself and his team, throwing Frost Grenades and firing his Arctic Beam at nearby enemies to set them up for his companions' attacks. Tactical usage of his Frozen Shelter ice dome can protect and heal allies while trapping hapless opponents.

As an adventuring scientist, Kelvin was particularly excited for rumors of an 8th Astral Gate opening in the Arctic, developing an expedition to hunt for it. However, something went wrong with the expedition, vanishing into the snow and leaving Kelvin's frozen, animate body to be discovered over a year later. With no memory of the expedition, Kelvin seeks the Patrons for answers.

Weapon

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Expedition's End
Medium Range
Heavy Hitter
Projectile
71 Damage Per Second
Falloff Range
20m ➞ 58m

Abilities

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Frost Grenade

Frost Grenade



Radius 6.5m





Number of Charges 2
Charge Cooldown 7s



Cooldown 30s



Throw a grenade that explodes in a cloud of freezing ice that heals allies and applies spirit damage and move speed reduction to enemies.

x0.6


60

Damage

x0.8


60

Heal Amount


-40%

Move Speed

4s  Slow Duration 

Ability Point1
+30 Damage and +30 Heal Amount
Ability Point2
-10 Cooldown and debuff now freezes Stamina Regen
Ability Point5
+2m Radius. Damage and Heal Spirit Scaling increased.
Debuff duration reduced by Debuff ResistHealing amplified by Healing Booster and affected by healing reductionEffect can be dispelledHealing triggers Healing Tempo's unique effectCC effect suppressed by Unstoppable

Ice Path

Ice Path





Duration 8s



Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 50s



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.


2m

Move Speed


2m

Sprint Speed

18s  Ice Trail Duration

Ability Point1
+2m Move Speed and +35% Bullet Resist for Kelvin while on Ice Path
Ability Point2
-25s Cooldown
Ability Point5
+35% Spirit and +20 Spirit for Kelvin while on Ice Path
Disabled by Slowing Hex
  • All buffs applied by the ability are granted in a radius of 5 meters, this is not affected by radius increasing items like Greater Expansion. You are still allowed to imbue it unlike other abilities unaffected by Greater Expansion
  • Similar to the Lady Geist Soul Exchange Bug, upon upgrading to the T3, all abilities, items, and statistics increased by spirit power will falsely show increases to their power as if the additional spirit power is always active. This increase will only account for the flat increase in spirit power and not the percentage bonus. The apparent flat increase in power is affected by Boundless Spirits 1.15x to spirit. In reality however the formula is this Spirit Power x 1.15 Boundless Spirit x 1.35 Frozen Path + 20. So unlike how most temporary spirit power buffs work where they are increased by Boundless Spirit it doesn't affect the flat power increase of this ability

Arctic Beam

Arctic Beam





Duration 5s



Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 28s



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.

x0.38


45

Damage Per Second


-20%

Max Move Speed


-20%

Max Fire Rate

2s  Time To Max Debuff

25m  Beam Length 

2s  Debuff Linger Duration 

0m  Extra Beam Range 

-20%  Max Dash Slow

Ability Point1
-25% to Fire Rate and Move Speed
Ability Point2
+20 DPS and increased Spirit Scaling
Ability Point5
-13s Cooldown and Fires 2 additional Arctic Beams within 10m of the last target hit.
Effect can be dispelledCC effect suppressed by UnstoppableInteracts with Ability Range.
Click to reveal more info.
  • The debuff linger duration does not get reduced by Debuff Resist (e.g. Debuff Reducer).
  • Despite description saying the buff lingers for 2s, it actually lasts only for up to 1s. This might be a bug.

Ability Range
  • Affects Beam's length and T3 Extra Beams' range
  • T3 beams' has a hidden 0.93 modifier applied to all Ability Range bonuses. For example, Greater Expansion gives only 30% * 0.93 = 27.9% bonus to extra beams' range.

Notes
  • The debuff linger duration does not get reduced by Debuff Resist (e.g. Debuff Reducer).
  • Despite description saying the buff lingers for 2s, it actually lasts only for up to 1s. This might be a bug.
Interactions
Ability Range
  • Affects Beam's length and T3 Extra Beams' range
  • T3 beams' has a hidden 0.93 modifier applied to all Ability Range bonuses. For example, Greater Expansion gives only 30% * 0.93 = 27.9% bonus to extra beams' range.

Frozen Shelter

Frozen Shelter


Cast Range 8m



Radius 10m




Duration 5s



Number of Charges 0


Cooldown 185s



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 becomes Invulnerable and Frozen under Frozen Shelter

x0


90

Health Regen


-0%

Fire Rate

35%  Move Speed

0%  Max Health Heal

Ability Point1
-20s Cooldown
Ability Point2
1.5s Duration
Ability Point5
Purges non-ult debuffs for you and your allies.
+65 Health Regen that now scales with Spirit
Healing amplified by Healing Booster and affected by healing reductionHealing triggers Healing Tempo's unique effectCC effect suppressed by Unstoppable

Street Brawl

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Ability Changes

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In addition to global changes, Kelvin receives the following modifications to his abilities:

Frost Grenade

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  • Radius reduced by 15%, from 6.5m to 5.52m.
  • T3 bonus radius reduced by 15%, from +2m to +1.7m.

Item Draft

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In Street Brawl, every hero draws items from a shared pool, but some items are weighted to appear more often for a given hero and others less often. For each tier below, that tier's items are grouped by how likely they are to be offered to Kelvin: High, Average, or Low chance.

Tier 1
High chance
Imbue

Extra Regen

Active
Imbue

Healing Rite

Active
Imbue

Sprint Boots

Active
Imbue

Extra Charge

Active
Imbue

Extra Spirit

Active
Imbue

Mystic Burst

Active
Imbue

Mystic Expansion

Active
Average chance
Imbue

Close Quarters

Active
Imbue

Extended Magazine

Active
Imbue

Headshot Booster

Active
Imbue

High-Velocity Rounds

Active
Imbue

Monster Rounds

Active
Imbue

Rapid Rounds

Active
Imbue

Extra Health

Active
Imbue

Extra Stamina

Active
Imbue

Grit

Active
Imbue

Melee Lifesteal

Active
Imbue

Rebuttal

Active
Imbue

Mystic Regeneration

Active
Imbue

Rusted Barrel

Active
Imbue

Spirit Strike

Active
Low chance
Imbue

Restorative Shot

Active
Tier 2
High chance
Imbue

Fleetfoot

Active
Imbue

Enchanter's Emblem

Active
Imbue

Enduring Speed

Active
Imbue

Guardian Ward

Active
Imbue

Healbane

Active
Imbue

Healing Booster

Active
Imbue

Spirit Lifesteal

Active
Imbue

Trophy Collector

Active
Imbue

Arcane Surge

Active
Imbue

Compress Cooldown

Active
Imbue

Duration Extender

Active
Imbue

Improved Spirit

Active
Imbue

Mystic Slow

Active
Imbue

Mystic Vulnerability

Active
Average chance
Imbue

Active Reload

Active
Imbue

Intensifying Magazine

Active
Imbue

Kinetic Dash

Active
Imbue

Long Range

Active
Imbue

Melee Charge

Active
Imbue

Mystic Shot

Active
Imbue

Opening Rounds

Active
Imbue

Recharging Rush

Active
Imbue

Slowing Bullets

Active
Imbue

Spirit Shredder Bullets

Active
Imbue

Split Shot

Active
Imbue

Stalker

Active
Imbue

Swift Striker

Active
Imbue

Titanic Magazine

Active
Imbue

Weakening Headshot

Active
Imbue

Battle Vest

Active
Imbue

Bullet Lifesteal

Active
Imbue

Debuff Reducer

Active
Imbue

Reactive Barrier

Active
Imbue

Restorative Locket

Active
Imbue

Return Fire

Active
Imbue

Spirit Shielding

Active
Imbue

Weapon Shielding

Active
Imbue

Bullet Resist Shredder

Active
Imbue

Cold Front

Active
Imbue

Quicksilver Reload

Active
Imbue

Slowing Hex

Active
Imbue

Spirit Sap

Active
Imbue

Suppressor

Active
Tier 3
High chance
Imbue

Point Blank

Active
Imbue

Healing Nova

Active
Imbue

Rescue Beam

Active
Imbue

Spirit Resilience

Active
Imbue

Greater Expansion

Active
Imbue

Radiant Regeneration

Active
Imbue

Rapid Recharge

Active
Imbue

Superior Cooldown

Active
Imbue

Superior Duration

Active
Imbue

Surge of Power

Active
Imbue

Tankbuster

Active
Average chance
Imbue

Alchemical Fire

Active
Imbue

Ballistic Enchantment

Active
Imbue

Berserker

Active
Imbue

Blood Tribute

Active
Imbue

Burst Fire

Active
Imbue

Cultist Sacrifice

Active
Imbue

Escalating Resilience

Active
Imbue

Express Shot

Active
Imbue

Headhunter

Active
Imbue

Heroic Aura

Active
Imbue

Hollow Point

Active
Imbue

Hunter's Aura

Active
Imbue

Shadow Weave

Active
Imbue

Sharpshooter

Active
Imbue

Spirit Rend

Active
Imbue

Tesla Bullets

Active
Imbue

Toxic Bullets

Active
Imbue

Weighted Shots

Active
Imbue

Bullet Resilience

Active
Imbue

Counterspell

Active
Imbue

Dispel Magic

Active
Imbue

Fortitude

Active
Imbue

Fury Trance

Active
Imbue

Lifestrike

Active
Imbue

Majestic Leap

Active
Imbue

Metal Skin

Active
Imbue

Stamina Mastery

Active
Imbue

Veil Walker

Active
Imbue

Warp Stone

Active
Imbue

Decay

Active
Imbue

Disarming Hex

Active
Imbue

Knockdown

Active
Imbue

Silence Wave

Active
Imbue

Spirit Snatch

Active
Imbue

Torment Pulse

Active
Tier 4
High chance
Imbue

Divine Barrier

Active
Imbue

Healing Tempo

Active
Imbue

Infuser

Active
Imbue

Juggernaut

Active
Imbue

Leech

Active
Imbue

Boundless Spirit

Active
Imbue

Cursed Relic

Active
Imbue

Escalating Exposure

Active
Imbue

Mystic Reverb

Active
Imbue

Refresher

Active
Imbue

Spirit Burn

Active
Imbue

Transcendent Cooldown

Active
Average chance
Imbue

Armor Piercing Rounds

Active
Imbue

Capacitor

Active
Imbue

Crippling Headshot

Active
Imbue

Crushing Fists

Active
Imbue

Frenzy

Active
Imbue

Glass Cannon

Active
Imbue

Lucky Shot

Active
Imbue

Ricochet

Active
Imbue

Silencer

Active
Imbue

Spellslinger

Active
Imbue

Spiritual Overflow

Active
Imbue

Cheat Death

Active
Imbue

Colossus

Active
Imbue

Diviner's Kevlar

Active
Imbue

Indomitable

Active
Imbue

Inhibitor

Active
Imbue

Phantom Strike

Active
Imbue

Plated Armor

Active
Imbue

Siphon Bullets

Active
Imbue

Spellbreaker

Active
Imbue

Unstoppable

Active
Imbue

Vampiric Burst

Active
Imbue

Witchmail

Active
Imbue

Arctic Blast

Active
Imbue

Echo Shard

Active
Imbue

Ethereal Shift

Active
Imbue

Focus Lens

Active
Imbue

Lightning Scroll

Active
Imbue

Magic Carpet

Active
Imbue

Mercurial Magnum

Active
Imbue

Scourge

Active
Imbue

Vortex Web

Active
Legendary
Average chance
Imbue

Haunting Shot

Active
Imbue

Infinite Rounds

Active
Imbue

Celestial Blessing

Active
Imbue

Cloak of Opportunity

Active
Imbue

Electric Slippers

Active
Imbue

Eternal Gift

Active
Imbue

Nullification Burst

Active
Imbue

Seraphim Wings

Active
Imbue

Shadow Strike

Active
Imbue

Frostbite Charm

Active
Imbue

Mystic Conduit

Active
Imbue

Mystical Piano

Active
Imbue

Omnicharge Signet

Active
Imbue

Prism Blast

Active
Imbue

Unstable Concoction

Active
Low chance
Imbue

Runed Gauntlets

Active
Imbue

Shrink Ray

Active

Backstory

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See Kelvin/Lore for more story content.

A famed adventuring scientist, Kelvin made it his life's mission to explore and understand the unknowable. So naturally when rumors surfaced regarding an 8th astral gate hidden in the arctic, Kelvin couldn't build an expedition team fast enough. Assembling the brightest minds of his generation, Kelvin and his team set forth with much fanfare.

They never returned.

A year and a half later the frozen body of Kelvin was found by a fishing trawler, his corpse clutching a rock etched with glowing runes. The crew chipped away at the ice, looking to get a closer look at the body and were shocked when Kelvin opened his eyes. They checked his vitals... there was no pulse. They sought to bandage his open wounds... there was no blood. And yet, impossibly, Kelvin was "alive".

Having no memory of what happened on the expedition, Kelvin is looking for answers.

Update history

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View the full update history: Kelvin/Update history

Update Changes

July 28, 2026

June 30, 2026

  • Frozen Shelter cooldown increased from 170s to 195s. (Global ult change)
  • Frozen Shelter T1 reduced from -25s Cooldown to -20s. (Global ult change)

May 28, 2026

3D model

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Kelvin

Weapon

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Typography

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Removed/Unused content

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Trivia

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  • Kelvin is the base unit for temperature of the International System of Units and the Kelvin scale is an absolute temperature scale that starts at the lowest possible temperature, 0 K, which is equal to -459.6° Fahrenheit or -273.1° Celsius.
  • Kelvin narrated an old version of the tutorial.[1]
  • In a removed voice line that played when upgrading his Ice Path, Kelvin referenced a Shadowline, the former name of the Ziplines during an early version of Deadlock of the same name.[2]
  • Kelvin's suit in Neon Prime was used as the base for Viscous' current model.
  • "Chilling in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Kelvin in the Hideout.

References

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  1. Kelvin's in-game voice line - "First things first: We need to take out that Guardian that's at the end of the lane. By destroying it, we don't just get closer to the final objective, we earn money and ability points for the entire team."
  2. Kelvin's in-game voice line - "Sometimes, you don't have access to the shadowline."
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