Grey Talon
Win Rate
47.4%
Pick Rate
21.3%
KDA
3.63

Grey Talon Guide

#29 of 44 on the tier listGrey Talon C Tier
Skill Level
All Skill Levels
Matches
25,012
Version
6860
Last Updated
Nov 5, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Grey Talon is a solid, middle-of-the-pack pick: C-tier, #29 of 44, with a 47.4% win rate over 25,012 games. That is up 0.7 points over the last 20 days. Grey Talon does best at Low Skill (46.4%).

Is Grey Talon good right now?

Nov 5 Patch · 25,012 games

Grey Talon's win rate day by day over the last 18 days, measured against the 50% line.

Tier
C#29 of 44
Win Rate
47.4%+0.7 pts in 20 days
Pick Rate
21.3%
Matches
25,012
Best rank
Obscurus–Ritualist46.4%

Grey Talon core build

Nov 5 Patch

Most Grey Talon players open with Extra Charge and Mystic Burst. Core items, bought in at least half of all games: Extra Charge, Mystic Burst, Extra Spirit, and High-Velocity Rounds. Ranked by how often players on this hero buy each item at each shop tier, from 25,012 games.

Laning
Extra ChargeMystic BurstExtra SpiritHigh-Velocity Rounds
Mid game
Improved SpiritCompress CooldownEnchanter's EmblemRecharging Rush
Late game
TankbusterRapid RechargeStamina Mastery
Luxury
Boundless SpiritSpirit Burn
Full Grey Talon build with win rates →

When is Grey Talon strongest?

By game length

Grey Talon peaks mid-game: 50.1% in 40+ min games, 44.3% in 20–30 min games.

By rank

Grey Talon wins 46.4% at Low Skill and 44.9% at Medium Skill.

Grey Talon strengths and weaknesses

A cunning predator, Grey Talon uses a combination of deadly accuracy, traps, and clever positioning to bring down the toughest of opponents.

Strengths

  • High damage output

    Grey Talon deals more hero damage per game than most of the roster.

Weaknesses

  • Dies often

    Grey Talon dies more than most heroes. Play around cover and your escape tools.

Grey Talon matchups

Nov 5 Patch · 25,012 games

Counters show the counter's win rate against Grey Talon, and heroes it beats show Grey Talon's win rate against them. Partners show synergy: how many points more the duo wins than the two heroes' own win rates predict.

Grey Talon abilities

Grey Talon abilities and upgrades →
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Grey Talon FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)

Is Grey Talon good in Deadlock right now?

Grey Talon is a solid, middle-of-the-pack pick: C-tier, #29 of 44, with a 47.4% win rate over 25,012 games. That is up 0.7 points over the last 20 days. Grey Talon does best at Low Skill (46.4%).

What is the best Grey Talon build?

The build Grey Talon players buy most: Extra Charge, Mystic Burst, Extra Spirit, and High-Velocity Rounds in lane, Improved Spirit, Compress Cooldown, Enchanter's Emblem, and Recharging Rush in the mid game, then Tankbuster, Rapid Recharge, Stamina Mastery, Boundless Spirit, and Spirit Burn late.

Who counters Grey Talon?

Graves (60.2%), Paige (58.7%), and Kelvin (58.4%) beat Grey Talon most often; the number is each counter's win rate against Grey Talon. The best items against Grey Talon are Cursed Relic, Mystic Shot, and Healing Rite.

How do you play Grey Talon?

A cunning predator, Grey Talon uses a combination of deadly accuracy, traps, and clever positioning to bring down the toughest of opponents. Strengths: High damage output. Weaknesses: Dies often.

When is Grey Talon strongest?

Grey Talon peaks mid-game: 50.1% in 40+ min games, 44.3% in 20–30 min games.

Who is the best partner for Grey Talon?

Grey Talon's best partners are Yamato (+1.7), Abrams (+1.4), and Victor (+1.3). The number is how many points more those duos win than the two heroes' own win rates predict.