
Kled Top Lane Guide: Ultimate Champion Strategy For Season 15
Kled is an aggressive top lane bruiser known for his unique playstyle and dual health bar system through his companion, Skaarl.
Core Mechanics:
- Passive "Skaarl, the Cowardly Lizard" provides an additional health bar
- Extremely aggressive playstyle focused on all-in engages
- Strong frontline presence with high survivability
- Excels at initiating fights and diving backlines
Skill Order Priority:
- Q - Beartrap on a Rope
- W - Violent Tendencies
- E - Jousting
Early Game Skill Order Tips:
- Start with Q at level 1 for trading and last hitting
- Hold skill point at level 2 instead of immediately taking W
- W auto-triggers on attack, can disrupt last hitting
- Consider delaying skill points up to level 3-4 based on lane situation
Item Build Strategy:
Starting Items:
- Doran's Blade
- Health Potion
Core Items:
- Goredrinker
- Ravenous Hydra
- Black Cleaver
- Death's Dance
Situational Items:
- Guardian Angel
- Maw of Malmortius
- Sterak's Gage
Building Philosophy:
- Prioritize AD items due to Kled's natural tankiness from Skaarl
- Focus on items that provide waveclear to compensate for weak clear
- Include items that help survive while dismounted to regain Skaarl
Gameplay Approach:
- Aggressive trading in lane
- Look for all-in opportunities when abilities are available
- Coordinate with team for dive opportunities
- Use ultimate for unexpected flanks and engage angles
- Focus on precise positioning and timing for maximum impact
Kled excels when played by players who embrace aggressive playstyles and aren't afraid to commit to fights. Success requires good game knowledge, timing, and team coordination.
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