Gragas - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.6%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Gragasvs Talon

FFighterMage
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
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Gragas vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Talon wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Gragas based on 13 games. Talon wins the early laning phase while Gragas scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gragas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gragas vs Talon matchup.

Gragas Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gragas 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 - 46.1% win rateTalon(46.1%)
Gragas - 46.1% win rate in this matchup
Gragas
46.1% WR
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Talon vs Gragas matchup - 53.9% win rate
Talon
53.9% WR

Who Wins the Gragas vs Talon Matchup?

Talon wins the Gragas vs Talon matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 13
46.1%
Win Rate
53.9%
2.2
CS / min
2.7
667
DMG / min
780
11,892
Gold / game
14,052
395
Heal / min
330
776
DMG Mitigated / min
586
1.2
CC / min
0.3
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gragas vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Gragas vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Gragas's 46.1%, giving Talon a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Talon controls the early laning stage, but Gragas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Talon needs to press advantages before Gragas reaches their power spikes, while Gragas should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gragas leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gragas players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Talon overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gragas vs Talon Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Gragas in League of Legends

Talon is favored during the laning phase against Gragas, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Talon holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.2Gragas
2.7Talon
Talon edges out Gragas by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Talon.
Damage
667Gragas
780Talon
Talon heavily out-damages Gragas by 113 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gragas should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Talon's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,892Gragas
14,052Talon
Talon generates a commanding 2,160 more gold per game than Gragas. This substantial economic advantage means Talon consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gragas should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Gragas
0.3Talon
Gragas brings significantly more crowd control than Talon, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Gragas far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Talon should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,171Gragas
917Talon
Gragas vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 254 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gragas can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Talon is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Talon, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gragas Build Against Talon

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Talon, providing the mobility and stats Gragas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gragas against Talon are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Lich Bane. This combination gives Gragas an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Gragas vs Talon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gragas early game win rateGragas40.0%
Talon early game win rateTalon60.0%
Late Game
Gragas
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gragas late game win rateGragas50.0%
Talon late game win rateTalon50.0%

Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Gragas. This lopsided early game means Talon can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Gragas at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Talon. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Talon has the edge early, but Gragas gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Gragas Runes Against Talon

Sorcery rune tree - Gragas primary runes vs TalonSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Gragas rune vs TalonManaflow Band - best Gragas rune vs TalonTranscendence - best Gragas rune vs TalonScorch - best Gragas rune vs Talon
Inspiration rune tree - Gragas secondary runes vs TalonInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Gragas rune vs TalonCosmic Insight - best Gragas rune vs Talon
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Gragas the best tools to compete against Talon in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Gragas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Gragas'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 Gragas build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Gragas matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.85%655.880411,41751.7%55.6%
46.03%636.090810,99150.0%41.9%
51.61%625.093211,08150.0%52.8%
40.00%555.774211,47237.5%41.0%
43.40%546.47139,65840.6%47.6%
52.94%516.375912,03952.4%53.3%
48.98%506.179110,92857.1%42.9%
38.78%494.990111,98611.8%53.1%
43.75%486.677611,68350.0%39.3%
37.50%485.867610,84745.8%29.2%
47.92%485.774911,12331.8%61.5%
41.30%466.380811,19344.4%39.3%
42.22%466.271111,06133.3%50.0%
50.00%446.178310,49652.0%47.4%
43.90%415.872611,20952.9%37.5%
37.50%416.576810,98935.3%39.1%
51.22%416.381011,35457.1%48.1%
60.98%414.971211,56668.8%56.0%
53.85%396.584910,97731.6%75.0%
62.16%375.476712,39976.9%54.2%
35.14%376.188211,17625.0%42.9%
45.95%375.376111,65550.0%42.9%
44.44%364.674010,42338.1%53.3%
47.22%365.069410,73164.3%36.4%
57.58%346.176511,17447.1%68.8%
35.48%315.482810,84941.7%31.6%
46.67%315.983910,41244.4%50.0%
56.67%304.677011,01568.8%42.9%
57.14%294.883811,72352.9%63.6%
50.00%286.381911,39766.7%30.8%
69.23%276.566410,77873.3%63.6%
23.08%266.584012,15227.3%20.0%
36.00%255.698410,08033.3%38.5%
29.17%256.571812,17228.6%29.4%
54.17%242.368212,05238.5%72.7%
39.13%233.378312,28350.0%33.3%
34.78%236.667710,38837.5%33.3%
40.91%226.175210,95650.0%30.0%
45.45%225.276610,19845.5%45.5%
38.10%225.186812,04833.3%44.4%
45.45%226.472111,83155.6%38.5%
50.00%205.466112,15566.7%42.9%
60.00%201.871612,90054.5%66.7%
47.37%202.679912,34944.4%50.0%
45.00%206.174911,05930.0%60.0%
57.89%196.398913,20342.9%66.7%
66.67%186.383312,29850.0%71.4%
61.11%186.468710,53560.0%62.5%
44.44%187.286611,42737.5%50.0%
29.41%174.374810,09142.9%20.0%
43.75%161.348010,58033.3%50.0%
50.00%161.55199,43166.7%40.0%
43.75%165.663510,74033.3%57.1%
33.33%153.96289,57430.0%40.0%
57.14%156.277811,52666.7%50.0%
26.67%151.479713,56850.0%18.2%
53.33%151.970312,06542.9%62.5%
60.00%156.586512,98557.1%62.5%
73.33%156.269310,76977.8%66.7%
53.33%152.978411,29433.3%83.3%
78.57%141.66059,17390.0%50.0%
64.29%145.075811,99062.5%66.7%
35.71%145.576511,80750.0%30.0%
21.43%141.46098,68833.3%12.5%
28.57%142.261910,51350.0%12.5%
64.29%146.575511,36783.3%50.0%
46.15%132.266711,89240.0%50.0%
69.23%136.569911,41871.4%66.7%
83.33%122.190113,42075.0%87.5%
25.00%124.06509,90828.6%20.0%
41.67%121.45137,62250.0%25.0%
33.33%126.484710,72250.0%0.0%
63.64%112.080012,37460.0%66.7%
45.45%116.481811,46333.3%50.0%
27.27%110.862210,90414.3%50.0%
45.45%111.354610,15850.0%42.9%
36.36%114.479012,00925.0%42.9%
45.45%113.16459,98228.6%75.0%
63.64%115.567411,49233.3%75.0%
50.00%106.285111,98250.0%50.0%
70.00%107.082311,11860.0%80.0%
44.44%106.164410,45050.0%40.0%
30.00%103.453910,78120.0%40.0%
70.00%101.450210,23260.0%80.0%
60.00%103.36219,82975.0%50.0%
11.11%92.976811,5220.0%25.0%
33.33%96.386312,54450.0%20.0%
33.33%95.180511,977100.0%0.0%
66.67%93.377811,05460.0%75.0%
44.44%91.061311,15833.3%66.7%
44.44%91.556011,75166.7%33.3%
33.33%96.71,11713,89033.3%33.3%
55.56%92.188613,57475.0%40.0%
62.50%82.46029,95566.7%60.0%
75.00%84.06339,89450.0%100.0%
75.00%81.548510,548100.0%71.4%
62.50%82.65399,75650.0%75.0%
37.50%84.473010,6800.0%60.0%
75.00%80.959211,10466.7%80.0%
37.50%86.567310,84433.3%40.0%
12.50%82.158510,03033.3%0.0%
42.86%71.25389,80375.0%0.0%
42.86%72.01,00112,79750.0%40.0%
71.43%72.161611,04150.0%80.0%
57.14%76.475010,26660.0%50.0%
42.86%76.286012,6980.0%50.0%
28.57%76.269011,03950.0%0.0%
42.86%75.480211,68066.7%25.0%
28.57%76.471713,159100.0%0.0%
28.57%71.258711,74550.0%20.0%
33.33%65.971210,26750.0%0.0%
50.00%61.76087,45450.0%50.0%
66.67%62.495215,2920.0%80.0%
33.33%61.070013,6950.0%40.0%
100.00%60.865813,503100.0%100.0%
16.67%62.470811,5720.0%20.0%
66.67%61.073711,960100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.088411,76540.0%100.0%
16.67%65.460512,2270.0%16.7%
60.00%53.967612,64950.0%66.7%
20.00%53.16849,5820.0%33.3%
40.00%55.45018,61440.0%0.0%
80.00%51.26149,54466.7%100.0%
60.00%53.489514,558100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.67769,6050.0%66.7%
80.00%51.46399,943100.0%66.7%
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Gragas vs Talon - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gragas do against Talon in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Gragas vs Talon matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Gragas's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Gragas do against Talon in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Gragas with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Talon players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gragas do against Talon in the late game?

In the late game, Gragas takes over the Gragas vs Talon matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Gragas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gragas vs Talon matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Gragas with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Gragas build against Talon?

The best Gragas build against Talon includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gragas runes against Talon?

The best Gragas runes against Talon use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gragas vs Talon matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gragas counter Talon?

No, Gragas struggles against Talon with only a 46.1% win rate. Talon has the advantage in this matchup. Gragas players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Talon's lead.

How do I play Gragas against Talon?

When playing Gragas against Talon, play cautiously and avoid Talon's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Talon in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.