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>
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>
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>
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.
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
18sIce Trail Duration
1
+2m Move Speed and +35% Bullet Resist for Kelvin while on Ice Path
2
-25s Cooldown
5
+35% Spirit and +20 Spirit for Kelvin while on Ice Path
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
2sTime To Max Debuff
25mBeam Length
2sDebuff Linger Duration
0mExtra Beam Range
-20%Max Dash Slow
1
-25% to Fire Rate and Move Speed
2
+20 DPS and increased Spirit Scaling
5
-13s Cooldown and Fires 2 additional Arctic Beams within 10m of the last target hit.
Despite description saying the buff lingers for 2s, it actually lasts only for up to 1s. This might be a bug.
Frozen Shelter
Frozen Shelter
8m
10m
5s
0
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
1
-20s Cooldown
2
1.5s Duration
5
Purges non-ult debuffs for you and your allies. +65 Health Regen that now scales with Spirit
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.
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]
Kelvin may reference a shadowline when upgrading his Ice Path.[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
↑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."
↑Kelvin's in-game voice line - "Sometimes, you don't have access to the shadowline."
Debuff Reducer).
71 Damage Per Second
Frost Grenade
6.5m
2
7s
30s
heals allies and applies 
spirit damage and move speed reduction to enemies.
x0.6
60
60
-40%
4s
Slow Duration
1
Debuff duration reduced by Debuff Resist
Healing amplified by Healing Booster and affected by healing reduction
Effect can be dispelled
Healing triggers Healing Tempo's unique effect
CC effect suppressed by Unstoppable
Ice Path
8s
2m
Disabled by Slowing Hex
Arctic Beam
-20%
25m
Beam Length
Frozen Shelter
8m
Kelvin portrait
Kelvin icon
Kelvin in-game render
Kelvin select background
Kelvin reference sheet
Kelvin name typography
Kelvin weapon - Expedition's End
Previous Kelvin portrait
Temporary Kelvin icon (2024-09-12 update)
Kelvin 2024 Winter skin
Neon Prime Kelvin
Neon Prime Kelvin
Gloat portrait for Kelvin.
Critical health portrait for Kelvin.
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."
