Riot has finally delivered the long-awaited rework for Kled, the Rift’s most aggressive Yordle. In Patch 25.14, the beloved (and chaotic) top-lane terror trades in his coinflip lethality build for a consistent bruiser identity—and it’s a game-changer.
Whether you’re a die-hard Kled main or a curious top-laner looking for a new brawler, this guide breaks down all the changes, best new builds, and how to dominate with the revamped Kled.
⚔️ Why Rework Kled?
For years, Kled was caught between extremes:
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✅ Snowballing with full lethality and deleting backlines
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❌ Or falling behind early and becoming useless post-lane
Riot’s goal with the rework:
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Make Kled more consistent and less feast-or-famine
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Encourage extended trades and tankier builds
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Maintain his signature high-risk, high-reward gameplay
The result? A disruptive, durable, and dangerous frontliner with some serious staying power.
๐ Kled’s Reworked Abilities (Patch 25.14)
Let’s dive into the key ability changes that define the new Kled:
๐ก️ Passive – Skaarl’s Resolve
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Old: Remount HP was flat and level-based
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New: Remount shield scales with bonus HP
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10% of Kled’s bonus HP converts into a shield when remounting
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Why It Matters:
Now, tank items like Goredrinker and Sterak’s make it much easier to remount in fights and turn skirmishes in your favor.
๐ Q – Bear Trap on a Rope
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Slow reduced: 40% → 30%
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Grievous Wounds removed
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Base damage increased: 80–260 (from 70–250)
Playstyle Shift:
You no longer rely on healing reduction—Kled’s raw damage and stickiness are now key.
๐ฅ W – Violent Tendencies
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Cooldown increased: 16–8s (from 14–6s)
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NEW: Each auto attack reduces W’s cooldown by 1s
What This Means:
You’re now rewarded for staying in combat, making Kled stronger in sustained trades rather than hit-and-run tactics.
๐ E – Jousting
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No mechanical changes in this patch, but now more effective due to increased durability from tank builds.
๐ฏ️ R – Chaaaaaaaarge!!!
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Shield now scales with bonus Armor and MR
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More defensive value the tankier you are
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Teamfight Use:
This is now a reliable engage tool, not just a solo dive mechanic. Great for starting fights or shielding yourself as you dive into the chaos.
๐ก️ Best Kled Builds (Bruiser Edition)
The new Kled thrives with high HP and sustained damage. Here’s how to itemize:
✅ Core Bruiser Build
| Item | Why It Works |
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| Goredrinker | Lifesteal + HP = perfect synergy |
| Sterak’s Gage | Giant shield + bonus damage |
| Dead Man’s Plate | Bonus MS + Armor + Stickiness |
๐งช Situational Options
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Spirit Visage – Boosts healing and remount shield
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Randuin’s Omen – Anti-crit vs. Yasuo/Yone
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Thornmail – Anti-heal vs. lifesteal champs
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Guardian Angel – Comeback potential late-game
๐ฎ Best Runes for Tank Kled
Primary: Precision
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Conqueror – Scales well in long fights
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Triumph – More healing after kills
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Legend: Tenacity – Shrug off CC
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Last Stand – Kled benefits from low HP aggression
Secondary: Resolve
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Second Wind – Helps in poke lanes
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Revitalize – Buffs healing & shields (including Skaarl remount)
๐ก Alternate Keystone:
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Grasp of the Undying (vs. melee tanks) – Consistent damage + sustain
๐ฎ How to Play the New Kled
๐ข Early Game – Lane Bully Time
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Trade often: Your W rewards brawling
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Bait dismounts: Enemies think you’re weak? Skaarl’s remount turns the tide
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❌ Avoid hit-and-run—you’re not lethality Kled anymore
⚔️ Mid/Late Game – Frontline Terror
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Engage with R: Soak damage with your resist-scaling shield
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Disrupt backlines: You’re not just an assassin now—disrupt carries and peel for yours
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Teamfight like Renekton: Dive, survive, and remount mid-fight
๐คผ Matchups: Who Kled Beats and Who Counters Him
✅ Favorable Matchups
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Fiora – You out-sustain her in long trades
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Sett – Sterak’s and Skaarl neutralize his true damage
❌ Hard Matchups
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Vayne Top – Shreds through tank stats with %HP true damage
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Poppy – W blocks your engage and ults shut down your R
๐ Helpful Community Resources
๐ง Final Verdict – Is the Kled Rework a Success?
✅ Pros:
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More consistent across all stages of the game
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Better teamfight presence
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Strong synergy with tank/bruiser meta
❌ Cons:
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Lost some burst and solo-carry potential
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Requires tighter teamplay and smarter engages
Kled is no longer a feast-or-famine assassin—he’s a full-blown, shield-stacking, remount-reviving frontline monster. If you loved his chaotic playstyle but hated falling off, this is the perfect patch to pick up Kled again.
⚔️ Final Words – Ready to Charge?
The reworked Kled is wild, wacky, and weirdly durable—in the best way possible. Riot’s tweaks give him the tools to shine in the current meta, especially with bruiser item buffs and tank scaling.
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