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4 CostBest Talon build for TFT Set 4 with 78.3% top 4 rate. Top items: Striker's Flail, Deathblade, and Sterak's Gage. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 4 Talon builds: Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, Hand Of Justice (78.26% top four rate, +20.07% difference); Edge of Night, Infinity Edge, Hand Of Justice (67.59% top four rate, +9.40% difference); Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, Infinity Edge (66.17% top four rate, +7.98% difference)
Talon Component Priority Order in Set 4
When playing Talon in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Talon's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Talon?
Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Talon, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Striker's Flail, Thief's Gloves, Quicksilver, which are core items for maximizing Talon's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Talon, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Deathblade, Sterak's Gage, Edge of Night, which are core items for maximizing Talon's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Talon, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Striker's Flail, Sterak's Gage, which are core items for maximizing Talon's effectiveness.
Talon Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Talon's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves or B.F. Sword to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Talon's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Talon in Set 4
High PriorityTalon is a high-priority itemization target in Set 4. The best Talon item build achieves a 78.3% top four rate, which is +20.1% higher than Talon's base rate of 58.2%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Talon Itemization in Set 4
Talon's best item build provides +20.1% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
Itemized Talon achieves 17.8% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 4-cost champion, Talon has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Talon Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Talon itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Talon has a base top four rate of 58.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Talon item build achieves a 78.3% top four rate, representing a +20.1% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Talon achieves 64.7% top four rate (+6.5% vs base) with 3.67 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Talon achieves a 17.8% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Talon a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Talon
- When you find Talon early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Talon's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Talon
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Talon Items in TFT Set 4
The best Talon item is Striker's Flail with a 76.23% win rate (+18.04% vs base), 15.63% first place rate, and 2.57% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Edge with a 14.91% pick rate and 62.37% win rate. Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 16.23%. The top three Talon items are Striker's Flail, Deathblade, and Sterak's Gage.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 76.23% | +18.04% | 15.63% | 2.57% | 648 | ||
 | B | 71.09% | +12.90% | 13.43% | 3.14% | 792 | ||
| B | 69.04% | +10.85% | 14.64% | 2.35% | 591 | ||
| 4 | | B | 67.00% | +8.81% | 16.08% | 2.41% | 606 | |
| 5 |  | B | 66.79% | +8.60% | 15.63% | 4.26% | 1,072 | |
| 6 |  | A | 66.61% | +8.42% | 16.23% | 11.03% | 2,779 | |
| 7 |  | B | 66.08% | +7.89% | 14.18% | 12.82% | 3,228 | |
| 8 |  | B | 65.55% | +7.36% | 14.55% | 2.95% | 743 | |
| 9 | | B | 62.37% | +4.18% | 13.34% | 14.91% | 3,755 | |
| 10 | | B | 61.80% | +3.61% | 14.97% | 3.35% | 843 | |
| 11 | | B | 61.70% | +3.51% | 13.97% | 9.60% | 2,418 | |
| 12 | | B | 61.51% | +3.32% | 13.95% | 5.26% | 1,325 | |
| 13 |  | B | 54.43% | -3.76% | 13.03% | 2.15% | 542 |
Best Talon Artifact Items in TFT Set 4
The best Talon artifact item is Titanic Hydra with a 90.00% win rate (+31.81% vs base), 14.13% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Prowler's Claw with a 0.64% pick rate and 71.60% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Talon artifact items are Titanic Hydra, Luden's Tempest, and Fishbones.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 90.00% | +31.81% | 14.13% | 0.04% | 10 | ||
| A | 87.50% | +29.31% | 18.58% | 0.06% | 16 | ||
| A | 86.96% | +28.77% | 19.01% | 0.09% | 23 | ||
| 4 | A | 81.58% | +23.39% | 20.95% | 0.15% | 38 | |
| 5 | A | 77.78% | +19.59% | 20.15% | 0.07% | 18 | |
| 6 | A | 76.09% | +17.90% | 16.90% | 0.37% | 92 | |
| 7 | A | 75.51% | +17.32% | 19.85% | 0.19% | 49 | |
| 8 | A | 73.68% | +15.49% | 19.83% | 0.08% | 19 | |
| 9 | A | 71.60% | +13.41% | 20.34% | 0.64% | 162 | |
| 10 | A | 70.00% | +11.81% | 22.69% | 0.32% | 80 | |
| 11 | A | 69.32% | +11.13% | 21.66% | 0.35% | 88 | |
| 12 | A | 68.75% | +10.56% | 19.98% | 0.06% | 16 | |
| 13 | A | 68.75% | +10.56% | 18.20% | 0.06% | 16 | |
| 14 | A | 68.18% | +9.99% | 17.94% | 0.17% | 44 | |
| 15 | A | 66.67% | +8.48% | 18.91% | 0.05% | 12 | |
| 16 | A | 61.02% | +2.83% | 21.01% | 0.23% | 59 | |
| 17 | A | 60.87% | +2.68% | 21.96% | 0.09% | 23 | |
| 18 | A | 60.00% | +1.81% | 17.85% | 0.06% | 15 | |
| 19 | A | 58.82% | +0.63% | 20.56% | 0.07% | 17 | |
| 20 | A | 55.26% | -2.93% | 18.71% | 0.15% | 38 |
Best Talon Radiant Items in TFT Set 4
The best Talon radiant item is Radiant Last Whisper with a 100.00% win rate (+41.81% vs base), 13.31% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Infinity Edge with a 0.45% pick rate and 76.99% win rate. Radiant Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 20.21%. The top three Talon radiant items are Radiant Last Whisper, Radiant Sterak's Gage, and Radiant Edge of Night.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 100.00% | +41.81% | 13.31% | 0.04% | 10 | ||
| A | 85.71% | +27.52% | 18.05% | 0.08% | 21 | ||
| A | 81.63% | +23.44% | 20.21% | 0.19% | 49 | ||
| 4 | A | 80.25% | +22.06% | 18.56% | 0.32% | 81 | |
| 5 | A | 76.99% | +18.80% | 17.37% | 0.45% | 113 | |
| 6 | B | 70.91% | +12.72% | 14.55% | 0.22% | 55 | |
| 7 | B | 70.13% | +11.94% | 17.28% | 0.31% | 77 | |
| 8 | B | 68.75% | +10.56% | 16.51% | 0.06% | 16 | |
| 9 | A | 66.67% | +8.48% | 18.94% | 0.10% | 24 | |
| 10 | B | 61.29% | +3.10% | 15.69% | 0.12% | 31 | |
| 11 | A | 53.33% | -4.86% | 19.40% | 0.06% | 15 |
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Talon Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talon's best build in Set 4?
The best Talon build in Set 4 is Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, and Hand Of Justice with a 78.26% top four rate, 17.39% first place rate, and 3.17 average placement. This build is picked 0.91% of the time.
What is the best item for Talon?
The best item for Talon is Striker's Flail with a 76.23% win rate. This item is picked 2.57% of the time and has won 494 matches across 648 games.
Which item is most popular on Talon?
Infinity Edge is the most popular item on Talon with a 14.91% pick rate. This item maintains a 62.37% win rate and has been used in 3,755 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Talon?
The top 3 items for Talon are Striker's Flail, Deathblade, and Sterak's Gage with an average win rate of 72.12%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Talon item builds have?
The Talon item builds are based on 19,342 total matches. Striker's Flail has the most wins with 494 victories.
Should I always build Striker's Flail on Talon?
While Striker's Flail has the highest win rate at 76.23%, the best Talon build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Striker's Flail, Deathblade, and Sterak's Gage as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Talon in TFT Set 4?
The top components to prioritize for Talon in Set 4 are Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Talon's highest win rate item builds. Sparring Gloves is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Talon's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Talon in TFT?
When playing Talon in TFT Set 4, prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel as it builds into Talon's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include B.F. Sword and Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Talon's optimal items.
Should I itemize Talon in TFT Set 4?
Talon is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Talon's best item build achieves a +20.1% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 58.2%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Talon a good item holder in TFT Set 4?
Talon is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Talon achieves +20.1% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Talon's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 4?
When properly itemized, Talon achieves an average top four rate of 64.7% in TFT Set 4, which is +6.5% compared to the base rate of 58.2%. The best Talon item build reaches 78.3% top four rate with a 3.17 average placement.
What is the best Talon emblem?
The best Talon emblem is Dragonsoul Emblem with a 80.77% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.10% of the time and has been used in 26 matches.
What is the top Talon radiant item?
The top Talon radiant item is Radiant Titan's Resolve with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.
What is the best Talon artifact?
The best Talon artifact is Titanic Hydra with a 90.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.04% of the time and has been used in 10 matches.