TFT Talon Best Items & Build (September 2026) - Set 17

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Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 17 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.

Overview Build Emblems Traits Comps Tiers

Set 17 Talon builds: Edge of Night, Infinity Edge, Hand Of Justice (67.91% top four rate, +15.70% difference); Thief's Gloves (58.10% top four rate, +5.89% difference); Edge of Night, Hextech Gunblade, Spear of Shojin (56.32% top four rate, +4.11% difference)

Edge of Night

Infinity Edge

Hand Of Justice

Average Placement:3.17

Top 4 Rate:67.91%

Top 4 Diff:+15.70%

First Place Rate:15.25%

Pick Rate:0.33%

Thief's Gloves

Average Placement:3.98

Top 4 Rate:58.10%

Top 4 Diff:+5.89%

First Place Rate:19.51%

Pick Rate:7.06%

Edge of Night

Hextech Gunblade

Spear of Shojin

Average Placement:4.00

Top 4 Rate:56.32%

Top 4 Diff:+4.11%

First Place Rate:16.72%

Pick Rate:0.71%

When playing Talon in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, Tear of the Goddess from the carousel and item drops. Needlessly Large Rod 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.

B.F. SwordFound in 7 builds

Sparring GlovesFound in 4 builds

Tear of the GoddessFound in 2 builds

Needlessly Large RodFound in 1 builds

Negatron CloakFound in 1 builds

Why These Components for Talon?

B.F. Sword is the 1st priority component for Talon, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, which are core items for maximizing Talon's effectiveness.

Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Talon, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Hand Of Justice, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Talon's effectiveness.

Tear of the Goddess is the 3rd priority component for Talon, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hand Of Justice, Spear of Shojin, which are core items for maximizing Talon's effectiveness.

Talon Carousel & Item Drop Tips

Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Talon's best-in-slot items.
Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for B.F. Sword or Sparring Gloves 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.

High PriorityTalon is a high-priority itemization target in Set 17. The best Talon item build achieves a 67.9% top four rate, which is +15.7% higher than Talon's base rate of 52.2%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate54.1%

Top 4 Diff vs Base+1.9%

Average Placement4.15

First Place Rate15.6%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate52.2%

Best Build Diff+15.7%

Champion Cost1-cost

Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Talon Itemization in Set 17

Excellent Item Scaling

Talon's best item build provides +15.7% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Talon achieves 15.6% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

Low-Cost Reroll Potential

As a 1-cost champion, Talon is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.

Talon Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Talon itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Talon has a base top four rate of 52.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Talon item build achieves a 67.9% top four rate, representing a +15.7% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Talon achieves 54.1% top four rate (+1.9% vs base) with 4.15 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Talon achieves a 15.6% 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 you can commit to 3-starring Talon through slow rolling

✗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

The best Talon item is Thief's Gloves with a 57.89% win rate (+5.68% vs base), 0.00% first place rate, and 7.06% pick rate. The top three Talon items are Thief's Gloves, Hextech Gunblade, and Bloodthirster.

Rank	Item	Rating	Top 4 Rate	Top 4 Diff	1st Place Rate	Pick Rate	Matches
	Thief's Gloves	-	57.89%	+5.68%	0.00%	7.06%	385
	Hextech Gunblade	-	55.20%	+2.99%	0.00%	2.84%	155
	Bloodthirster	-	51.65%	-0.56%	0.00%	6.58%	359
4	Edge of Night	-	51.64%	-0.57%	0.00%	6.08%	332
5	Hand Of Justice	-	50.23%	-1.98%	0.00%	6.19%	338
6	Infinity Edge	-	49.54%	-2.67%	0.00%	6.18%	337
7	Spear of Shojin	-	48.95%	-3.26%	0.00%	4.16%	227
8	Sterak's Gage	-	48.24%	-3.97%	0.00%	2.82%	154
9	Giant Slayer	-	44.94%	-7.27%	0.00%	2.49%	136

The best Talon artifact item is Death's Defiance with a 53.07% win rate (+0.86% vs base), 0.00% first place rate, and 0.35% pick rate. The most popular is Evelynn's Instinct with a 0.88% pick rate and 41.58% win rate. The top three Talon artifact items are Death's Defiance, Yasuo's Bladework, and Infinity Force.

Rank	Item	Rating	Top 4 Rate	Top 4 Diff	1st Place Rate	Pick Rate	Matches
	Death's Defiance	-	53.07%	+0.86%	0.00%	0.35%	19
	Yasuo's Bladework	-	49.62%	-2.59%	0.00%	0.26%	14
	Infinity Force	-	48.46%	-3.75%	0.00%	0.31%	17
4	Evelynn's Instinct	-	41.58%	-10.63%	0.00%	0.88%	48
5	Prowler's Claw	-	42.68%	-9.53%	0.00%	0.33%	18

The best Talon radiant item is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 48.53% win rate (-3.68% vs base), 0.00% first place rate, and 0.35% pick rate.

Rank	Item	Rating	Top 4 Rate	Top 4 Diff	1st Place Rate	Pick Rate	Matches
	Radiant Thief's Gloves	-	48.53%	-3.68%	0.00%	0.35%	19

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Talon Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Talon's best build in Set 17?

The best Talon build in TFT Set 17 features Edge of Night, Infinity Edge, and Hand Of Justice as core items. This build has a 67.91% win rate and is picked 0.33% of the time. First place rate: 15.25%, avg placement: 3.17.

What is the best item for Talon?

Thief's Gloves is the best item for Talon with a 57.89% win rate and 7.06% pick rate across 385 matches.

Which item is most popular on Talon?

Thief's Gloves is the most popular item on Talon with a 7.06% pick rate. It has a 57.89% win rate across 385 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Talon?

The top 3 items for Talon are Thief's Gloves, Hextech Gunblade, and Bloodthirster. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Talon's kit.

How many matches do the Talon item builds have?

The Talon item build data is based on 2,423 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Talon?

Thief's Gloves is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 57.89% win rate on Talon.

What components should I prioritize for Talon in TFT Set 17?

Priority components for Talon are B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, and Tear of the Goddess. These components build into Talon's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Talon in TFT?

On carousel for Talon TFT builds, prioritize B.F. Sword. These components are essential for Talon's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Talon in TFT Set 17?

Yes, Talon is a strong item holder with a 67.9% win rate when properly itemized. Talon should be a priority for your items in Talon comps.

Is Talon a good item holder in TFT Set 17?

Yes, Talon is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 52.2% to 67.9%. Talon scales well with items.

What is Talon's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 17?

Talon's top 4 rate when itemized is 54.1%. With proper items, Talon matches the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Talon emblem?

The best emblem for Talon is Bastion Emblem with a 55.92% win rate. This emblem activates the Bastion trait on Talon, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Talon radiant item?

The top radiant item for Talon is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 48.53% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.