Matchup

Heavy AD damageDive threatStrong engageHigh burst

Build vs Kled

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Doran's Bow
Health Potion
x2

Core build

Statikk Shiv
1DPS
Guinsoo's Rageblade
2
Terminus
3vs Tank

Standard

Gluttonous Greaves
4
Blade of The Ruined King
5DPS

Summoner spells

34100%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Jak'Sho, The Protean
5vs Hybride
Guardian Angel
vs AD
Randuin's Omen
vs AD

Anti AP

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC
Wit's End
5vs AP

DPS

Blade of The Ruined King
DPS
Bloodthirster
DPS
100.0% WR1 games
PrecisionPrecision
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
TriumphTriumph
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Cut DownCut Down
InspirationInspiration
Triple TonicTriple Tonic
Cash BackCash Back
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
KalistaKalista
KledKled
Careful
Careful
Aggressive

Kled's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Skaarl, the Cowardly Lizard (P)

Kled rides his trusty steed, Skaarl, who takes damage for him. When Skaarl's health depletes, Kled dismounts.While dismounted, Kled's abilities change and he deals less damage to champions. Kled can restore Skaarl's courage by fighting enemies. At maximum courage, Kled remounts with a portion of Skaarl's health.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
311s13s13s
69s13s13s2m20
97s12s13s2m20
117s11s13s2m05
167s9s11s1m50
187s9s9s1m50

Playing against Kled

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

1

When Kled loses Skaarl, DON'T LET HIM auto-attack: every auto gives him courage back. Zone him or flee.

2

His R is a straight-line engage: side-step laterally because he can't turn once launched.

3

Mounted Q has a tether — move out of range before the pull to avoid being dragged back.

4

Kled without Skaarl is very squishy: burst him quickly before he remounts.

Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026