Akali - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
4.1%

Akalivs Talon

DAssassin
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akali vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Akali wins with a 55.0% win rate (+10.0%) over Talon based on 40 games. Akali holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akali vs Talon matchup.

Akali Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Akali performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Talon - 55.0% win rateTalon(55.0%)
Akali - 55.0% win rate in this matchup
Akali
55.0% WR
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Talon vs Akali matchup - 45.0% win rate
Talon
45.0% WR

Who Wins the Akali vs Talon Matchup?

Akali wins the Akali vs Talon matchup
Winner
Akali
Matches: 40
55.0%
Win Rate
45.0%
5.7
CS / min
5.9
827
DMG / min
905
12,017
Gold / game
12,488
208
Heal / min
176
571
DMG Mitigated / min
601
0.1
CC / min
0.2
55.0%
Early Game WR
45.0%
55.0%
Late Game WR
45.0%

Akali vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Akali vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 40 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 55.0% win rate compared to Talon's 45.0%, giving Akali a 10.0 percentage point advantage. Akali dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Talon players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Talon leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akali players can confidently pick into Talon and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Talon away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Akali vs Talon Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

Talon is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Talon holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.7Akali
5.9Talon
Akali and Talon farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
827Akali
905Talon
Talon deals 78 more champion damage per minute than Akali. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Akali choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Talon's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,017Akali
12,488Talon
Talon earns 471 more gold per game than Akali, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Talon slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Akali
0.2Talon
Both Akali and Talon provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
780Akali
778Talon
Akali and Talon have comparable sustain profiles, with only 2 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Akali Build Against Talon

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Talon, providing the mobility and stats Akali needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akali against Talon are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Gunblade. This combination gives Akali an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 58.3% win rate across 12 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Talon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akali vs Talon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akali
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Akali early game win rateAkali55.0%
Talon early game win rateTalon45.0%
Late Game
Akali
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Akali late game win rateAkali55.0%
Talon late game win rateTalon45.0%

Akali dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.0% win rate — a 10.0 percentage point lead over Talon. This lopsided early game means Akali can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Akali is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.0% win rate — 10.0 points above Talon. Extended games heavily favor Akali, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Akali holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Talon players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Akali Runes Against Talon

Domination rune tree - Akali primary runes vs TalonDomination
Electrocute - best Akali rune vs TalonSudden Impact - best Akali rune vs TalonGrisly Mementos - best Akali rune vs TalonUltimate Hunter - best Akali rune vs Talon
Sorcery rune tree - Akali secondary runes vs TalonSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Akali rune vs TalonScorch - best Akali rune vs Talon
80.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Akali to press their advantage against Talon, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Akali matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Akali's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Akali matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.68%3875.888611,95351.1%52.2%
48.33%3015.882511,65748.6%48.1%
46.67%2105.981512,43140.3%50.4%
43.16%1905.783812,05748.6%39.7%
50.00%1825.998512,08751.9%48.5%
50.00%1646.184411,52050.0%50.0%
43.13%1605.976911,43041.5%44.2%
49.03%1556.291611,84753.6%43.7%
48.32%1495.475911,74543.5%51.7%
55.88%1365.785412,37059.0%53.3%
52.00%1255.995412,79457.4%46.9%
55.28%1236.184311,91752.5%57.8%
44.63%1215.474311,22849.0%41.4%
39.17%1205.91,01411,54537.7%40.7%
46.22%1195.888112,27049.0%44.3%
58.33%1086.082712,64867.5%52.9%
51.46%1036.189211,06356.7%44.2%
48.54%1036.185912,02944.9%51.9%
49.02%1026.191511,60245.1%52.9%
60.00%1005.688912,90161.1%59.4%
57.45%946.090012,01463.3%51.1%
50.57%876.197112,75065.7%40.4%
47.67%865.982411,84658.5%37.8%
49.41%855.680411,70952.4%46.5%
45.12%826.394212,68658.8%35.4%
53.33%755.582611,45247.1%58.5%
48.65%745.985012,10848.3%48.9%
52.78%725.781211,91463.9%41.7%
54.17%725.682511,13257.1%51.4%
50.70%715.679012,18061.5%44.4%
44.29%705.886210,98438.2%50.0%
31.82%665.685010,90040.0%22.6%
34.85%665.888410,99537.5%30.8%
51.56%645.887712,38853.3%50.0%
50.79%636.092111,81648.1%52.8%
46.77%625.674810,88543.3%50.0%
62.07%585.788012,63869.6%57.1%
49.02%515.987211,52447.8%50.0%
52.00%506.284311,87952.6%51.6%
44.00%506.396711,90044.4%43.5%
51.06%475.484810,86156.0%45.5%
55.56%455.997011,36250.0%63.2%
51.11%455.889512,21847.4%53.9%
40.91%445.481211,39050.0%33.3%
48.84%436.01,03911,86126.7%60.7%
53.49%436.191412,60160.0%50.0%
50.00%426.299512,86160.0%40.9%
61.90%425.581110,63350.0%77.8%
47.62%425.883312,51447.1%48.0%
39.02%415.574110,61545.5%31.6%
55.00%405.782712,01755.0%55.0%
48.72%395.898412,19837.5%56.5%
38.46%395.887112,31027.8%47.6%
35.90%395.783412,44618.2%42.9%
51.28%396.291210,59155.0%47.4%
30.56%366.31,15011,85526.7%33.3%
50.00%365.287811,49850.0%50.0%
48.57%355.881411,69564.7%33.3%
37.14%356.397011,64643.8%31.6%
44.12%346.31,18813,32841.7%45.5%
60.61%336.099710,95364.7%56.3%
53.13%326.287612,25264.3%44.4%
50.00%326.083611,10558.8%40.0%
48.39%316.078511,75440.0%56.3%
46.67%305.783510,25453.9%41.2%
35.71%285.884912,09427.3%41.2%
51.85%276.390111,38366.7%33.3%
40.74%275.773110,92430.8%50.0%
37.04%276.381410,39544.4%22.2%
38.46%266.381212,04435.7%41.7%
60.87%235.586511,66650.0%72.7%
34.78%236.085011,38236.4%33.3%
63.64%225.889211,92862.5%64.3%
61.90%216.483313,80075.0%58.8%
55.00%206.61,03013,71866.7%45.5%
35.00%206.596311,68440.0%30.0%
57.89%195.799910,84250.0%66.7%
57.89%196.083212,00266.7%50.0%
55.56%185.688410,56466.7%33.3%
50.00%186.385311,86555.6%44.4%
72.22%186.285911,36981.8%57.1%
41.18%176.094711,67355.6%25.0%
64.71%175.393612,21950.0%72.7%
47.06%175.676011,65242.9%50.0%
47.06%176.587511,27660.0%28.6%
41.18%175.387514,33233.3%42.9%
43.75%166.298712,53425.0%62.5%
57.14%146.278512,34342.9%71.4%
50.00%146.395812,64366.7%37.5%
81.82%115.399611,80175.0%85.7%
63.64%115.087411,97560.0%66.7%
30.00%104.896414,19025.0%33.3%
50.00%105.38719,46244.4%100.0%
20.00%106.08968,52025.0%0.0%
55.56%95.595113,01366.7%50.0%
50.00%85.276411,06050.0%50.0%
37.50%86.586110,65033.3%50.0%
37.50%84.889213,58733.3%40.0%
25.00%85.783613,0050.0%40.0%
28.57%76.01,02013,5440.0%40.0%
57.14%75.991912,13250.0%60.0%
100.00%75.872810,852100.0%100.0%
50.00%64.999211,2060.0%60.0%
0.00%65.785811,1530.0%0.0%
50.00%65.382311,260100.0%40.0%
50.00%65.776211,05433.3%66.7%
66.67%65.673813,120100.0%60.0%
50.00%62.57929,877100.0%0.0%
50.00%66.31,09013,342100.0%25.0%
60.00%56.21,11414,33550.0%66.7%
40.00%55.51,03311,34350.0%0.0%
80.00%56.178512,661100.0%66.7%
20.00%56.290311,13233.3%0.0%
80.00%54.89208,126100.0%66.7%
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Akali vs Talon - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akali do against Talon in League of Legends?

Akali wins the Akali vs Talon matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to Talon's 45.0%, a 10.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 40 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Akali do against Talon in the early game?

In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Talon with a 55.0% win rate versus 45.0%. Akali players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Akali do against Talon in the late game?

In the late game, Akali takes over the Akali vs Talon matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to 45.0%. Akali scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akali vs Talon matchup?

Akali wins the matchup against Talon with a 55.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 10.0 percentage point advantage means Akali is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 40 games analyzed.

What is the best Akali build against Talon?

The best Akali build against Talon includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Gunblade with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 58.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Akali runes against Talon?

The best Akali runes against Talon use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Akali vs Talon matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Akali counter Talon?

Yes, Akali has a favorable matchup against Talon with a 55.0% win rate. Akali strongly counters Talon in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Akali against Talon?

When playing Akali against Talon, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.