Talon - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.5%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Talonvs Ahri

FAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Talon vs Ahri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Talon wins with a 54.2% win rate (+8.3%) over Ahri based on 72 games. Talon wins the early laning phase while Ahri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Talon build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Talon vs Ahri matchup.

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Talon Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Talon 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 - 54.2% win rate in this matchup
Talon
54.2% WR
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Ahri vs Talon matchup - 45.8% win rate
Ahri
45.8% WR

Who Wins the Talon vs Ahri Matchup?

Talon wins the Talon vs Ahri matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 72
54.2%
Win Rate
45.8%
6.3
CS / min
6.4
932
DMG / min
880
13,115
Gold / game
12,316
180
Heal / min
238
576
DMG Mitigated / min
403
0.2
CC / min
0.7
63.0%
Early Game WR
37.0%
48.9%
Late Game WR
51.1%

Talon vs Ahri Matchup Summary

The Talon vs Ahri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 72 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 54.2% win rate compared to Ahri's 45.8%, giving Talon a 8.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Talon controls the early laning stage, but Ahri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Talon needs to press advantages before Ahri reaches their power spikes, while Ahri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ahri leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon players can confidently pick into Ahri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ahri away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Talon vs Ahri Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Ahri in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Talon
6.4Ahri
Talon and Ahri farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
932Talon
880Ahri
Talon deals 52 more champion damage per minute than Ahri. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ahri choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Talon's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,115Talon
12,316Ahri
Talon earns 799 more gold per game than Ahri, 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
0.2Talon
0.7Ahri
Ahri provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Talon, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ahri coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
756Talon
641Ahri
Talon heals and mitigates 114 more damage per minute than Ahri, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Talon to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Ahri.

Best Talon Build Against Ahri

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Ahri, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Ahri are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Talon an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ahri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Ahri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
63.0%
+25.9% advantage
Talon early game win rateTalon63.0%
Ahri early game win rateAhri37.0%
Late Game
Ahri
51.1%
+2.2% advantage
Talon late game win rateTalon48.9%
Ahri late game win rateAhri51.1%

Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.0% win rate — a 25.9 percentage point lead over Ahri. This lopsided early game means Talon can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Ahri takes over with a 51.1% win rate, leading Talon by 2.2 percentage points. Ahri scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Talon has the edge early, but Ahri 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 Talon Runes Against Ahri

Domination rune tree - Talon primary runes vs AhriDomination
Electrocute - best Talon rune vs AhriSudden Impact - best Talon rune vs AhriGrisly Mementos - best Talon rune vs AhriUltimate Hunter - best Talon rune vs Ahri
Sorcery rune tree - Talon secondary runes vs AhriSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Talon rune vs AhriScorch - best Talon rune vs Ahri
64.3% WR

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


Talon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Talon'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 Talon build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Talon matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.29%1401.383714,02054.8%53.9%
45.93%1353.083713,20643.8%47.9%
51.61%1241.175212,75758.5%44.1%
47.50%1201.184413,58461.8%35.4%
46.60%1031.281313,07441.3%50.9%
47.06%1021.386713,40141.3%51.8%
50.50%1011.185713,87051.2%50.0%
39.13%922.392712,98634.1%43.8%
48.31%894.887412,77046.1%50.0%
55.56%816.291212,59045.5%62.5%
48.15%812.798514,18845.5%50.0%
43.59%786.089413,83434.6%48.1%
50.65%773.997713,68943.3%55.3%
47.30%741.486414,23750.0%45.5%
54.17%726.393213,11563.0%48.9%
41.67%721.179614,23248.1%37.8%
53.52%713.696714,34954.2%53.2%
50.00%681.387814,02453.6%47.5%
49.25%675.996512,15244.4%52.5%
46.15%651.286314,20953.9%41.0%
48.28%581.073013,55350.0%46.7%
41.82%556.297712,04748.3%34.6%
62.96%541.292413,29966.7%58.3%
50.00%525.388611,36352.0%48.1%
43.14%511.378513,61156.0%30.8%
49.02%511.478013,70658.8%44.1%
46.00%501.274413,75547.4%45.2%
42.00%506.286812,53829.4%48.5%
52.08%486.386313,29655.6%50.0%
46.34%411.276312,82750.0%42.9%
46.34%416.096912,27852.9%41.7%
58.54%411.281113,01942.1%72.7%
52.50%401.677814,39041.2%60.9%
38.46%395.679512,85945.5%35.7%
52.78%366.589512,60752.4%53.3%
50.00%366.183110,77840.0%62.5%
44.44%361.284913,21342.1%47.1%
36.11%361.482512,54231.3%40.0%
54.84%316.598511,82757.9%50.0%
45.16%315.884813,22010.0%61.9%
48.39%311.281012,92743.8%53.3%
43.33%301.586913,93940.0%46.7%
50.00%301.184715,17554.5%47.4%
37.93%296.11,06912,49238.5%37.5%
37.93%291.294014,28846.1%31.3%
53.57%281.192213,49962.5%41.7%
44.44%271.11,02415,29762.5%36.8%
57.69%261.588513,75061.5%53.9%
50.00%266.01,01312,03240.0%56.3%
65.38%261.293013,68573.3%54.5%
38.46%266.61,00211,92711.1%52.9%
44.00%255.884011,95433.3%50.0%
64.00%256.11,02712,35153.3%80.0%
44.00%252.094113,29527.3%57.1%
40.00%254.583212,50650.0%33.3%
41.67%246.594411,94266.7%26.7%
47.83%231.485815,42433.3%52.9%
52.17%236.392312,88444.4%57.1%
43.48%235.988913,48433.3%50.0%
65.22%233.887113,12887.5%53.3%
59.09%226.192613,55537.5%71.4%
50.00%226.376611,61445.5%54.5%
59.09%220.980313,10045.5%72.7%
50.00%223.975211,81038.5%66.7%
40.91%225.990413,19650.0%33.3%
59.09%226.275410,19680.0%41.7%
33.33%211.477512,20430.8%37.5%
52.38%216.487713,03154.5%50.0%
33.33%211.195914,57755.6%16.7%
50.00%201.284214,33075.0%43.8%
36.84%196.483513,04766.7%23.1%
61.11%182.272914,07966.7%58.3%
33.33%186.383311,29560.0%0.0%
37.50%163.892214,99740.0%36.4%
43.75%164.894012,02962.5%25.0%
43.75%162.688013,52750.0%40.0%
26.67%156.078912,42728.6%25.0%
33.33%154.292813,68916.7%44.4%
64.29%141.488410,13271.4%57.1%
71.43%144.61,14415,53960.0%77.8%
42.86%146.187412,62760.0%33.3%
23.08%132.476113,2120.0%33.3%
46.15%130.997511,35542.9%50.0%
38.46%133.378611,60537.5%40.0%
30.77%132.286814,29625.0%33.3%
30.77%134.565512,48828.6%33.3%
16.67%121.689213,90320.0%14.3%
41.67%121.189111,77442.9%40.0%
58.33%122.578412,68375.0%50.0%
25.00%123.41,11314,87160.0%0.0%
18.18%111.981710,99614.3%25.0%
63.64%114.381212,16166.7%60.0%
50.00%102.91,30217,396100.0%44.4%
50.00%106.390913,99550.0%50.0%
40.00%101.581113,93020.0%60.0%
10.00%106.479410,6520.0%20.0%
22.22%96.580811,68933.3%16.7%
33.33%91.874913,54766.7%16.7%
33.33%92.291012,85850.0%20.0%
42.86%74.61,22915,57850.0%40.0%
57.14%72.073312,940100.0%50.0%
42.86%76.81,06714,28033.3%50.0%
33.33%61.16869,52033.3%33.3%
33.33%66.01,02214,5790.0%33.3%
33.33%64.891213,5210.0%50.0%
40.00%54.779212,68050.0%33.3%
40.00%53.496211,04733.3%50.0%
100.00%53.278217,2320.0%100.0%
80.00%52.31,02117,0300.0%80.0%
40.00%51.371811,41050.0%0.0%
60.00%55.196511,41166.7%50.0%
60.00%53.41,03416,0020.0%60.0%
0.00%56.797214,4280.0%0.0%

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Talon vs Ahri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Talon do against Ahri in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Talon vs Ahri matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to Ahri's 45.8%, a 8.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 72 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Talon do against Ahri in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Ahri with a 63.0% win rate versus 37.0%. Talon players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Talon do against Ahri in the late game?

In the late game, Ahri takes over the Talon vs Ahri matchup with a 51.1% win rate compared to 48.9%. Ahri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Talon vs Ahri matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Ahri with a 54.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 8.3 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 72 games analyzed.

What is the best Talon build against Ahri?

The best Talon build against Ahri includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Swiftmarch. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Talon runes against Ahri?

The best Talon runes against Ahri use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.3% win rate in the Talon vs Ahri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Talon counter Ahri?

Yes, Talon has a favorable matchup against Ahri with a 54.2% win rate. Talon strongly counters Ahri in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Talon against Ahri?

When playing Talon against Ahri, 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.