Talon - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Talonvs Ambessa

FAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Talon vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Talon wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Ambessa based on 7 games. Talon holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Talon build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Talon vs Ambessa 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 - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Talon
71.4% WR
VS
Ambessa vs Talon matchup - 28.6% win rate
Ambessa
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Talon vs Ambessa Matchup?

Talon wins the Talon vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
3.3
CS / min
3.9
708
DMG / min
765
11,235
Gold / game
12,171
344
Heal / min
343
591
DMG Mitigated / min
1,033
0.2
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Talon vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Talon vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Ambessa's 28.6%, giving Talon a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Talon dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ambessa 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 Ambessa leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon players can confidently pick into Ambessa and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ambessa 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 Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Ambessa wins the laning phase against Talon in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.3Talon
3.9Ambessa
Ambessa edges out Talon by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ambessa.
Damage
708Talon
765Ambessa
Ambessa deals 57 more champion damage per minute than Talon. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Talon choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ambessa's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,235Talon
12,171Ambessa
Ambessa generates a commanding 936 more gold per game than Talon. This substantial economic advantage means Ambessa consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Talon should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Talon
0.5Ambessa
Both Talon and Ambessa provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
935Talon
1,376Ambessa
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 440 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa 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 Talon Build Against Ambessa

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Ambessa are Serpent's Fang, Eclipse and Sundered Sky. This combination gives Talon an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ambessa. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Talon early game win rateTalon50.0%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa50.0%
Late Game
Talon
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Talon late game win rateTalon100.0%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Talon and Ambessa, with Talon holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Talon is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Ambessa. Extended games heavily favor Talon, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Talon Runes Against Ambessa

Precision rune tree - Talon primary runes vs AmbessaPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Talon rune vs AmbessaTriumph - best Talon rune vs AmbessaLegend: Alacrity - best Talon rune vs AmbessaCoup de Grace - best Talon rune vs Ambessa
Inspiration rune tree - Talon secondary runes vs AmbessaInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Talon rune vs AmbessaMagical Footwear - best Talon rune vs Ambessa
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Talon to press their advantage against Ambessa, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Talon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.38%691.388412,94946.9%46.0%
55.93%594.589912,57871.4%47.4%
46.55%581.376312,48451.9%41.9%
42.86%563.290611,18043.3%42.3%
49.02%511.278413,51241.2%52.9%
50.00%481.276712,13841.4%63.2%
45.45%445.982310,40738.1%52.2%
53.49%435.894612,64546.7%57.1%
35.71%425.886610,94036.4%35.0%
59.52%421.382613,55155.6%62.5%
35.71%423.185511,57828.6%42.9%
38.10%422.485712,57635.3%40.0%
42.50%401.285113,57733.3%50.0%
40.00%401.585114,35450.0%35.7%
42.11%385.783213,21157.1%38.7%
45.95%371.371812,66431.3%57.1%
48.65%372.996414,61550.0%48.0%
58.33%361.486212,46640.0%71.4%
57.14%351.392515,26055.6%57.7%
42.42%334.784813,27454.5%36.4%
50.00%321.380813,59650.0%50.0%
65.63%321.183413,66362.5%68.8%
60.00%305.477511,11350.0%68.8%
50.00%285.689312,83440.0%55.6%
42.86%281.586115,03450.0%41.7%
30.77%262.097413,50330.0%31.3%
53.85%261.392913,13070.0%43.8%
64.00%251.293115,78666.7%63.2%
40.00%251.378914,70957.1%33.3%
50.00%246.01,00012,69071.4%41.2%
54.17%246.488911,43853.3%55.6%
37.50%244.991612,72514.3%47.1%
43.48%231.587414,94016.7%52.9%
36.36%221.394515,05650.0%28.6%
55.56%186.071410,97871.4%45.5%
44.44%181.298114,4720.0%61.5%
38.89%186.57389,69655.6%22.2%
44.44%186.078111,50342.9%45.5%
64.71%173.079713,24383.3%54.5%
37.50%161.580411,17937.5%37.5%
37.50%165.998011,81850.0%33.3%
50.00%161.377811,75040.0%54.5%
53.33%151.784211,10062.5%42.9%
66.67%151.686813,05950.0%77.8%
60.00%151.687813,69262.5%57.1%
66.67%151.31,00713,15650.0%72.7%
53.33%151.576610,86157.1%50.0%
35.71%146.285310,53860.0%22.2%
28.57%141.178413,8750.0%44.4%
30.77%135.575211,49333.3%30.0%
38.46%136.585814,2870.0%50.0%
61.54%131.265810,39360.0%66.7%
50.00%126.481410,96840.0%57.1%
63.64%115.770711,376100.0%50.0%
45.45%116.41,05611,24340.0%50.0%
45.45%111.872213,89760.0%33.3%
27.27%116.884110,84550.0%22.2%
30.00%106.567011,36433.3%28.6%
44.44%95.986013,3100.0%50.0%
66.67%93.78438,65066.7%66.7%
33.33%91.887011,05750.0%20.0%
55.56%92.676012,76966.7%50.0%
44.44%95.696011,98725.0%60.0%
33.33%91.387314,68566.7%16.7%
44.44%95.38499,37850.0%33.3%
12.50%84.11,05514,3010.0%16.7%
37.50%85.391711,2140.0%60.0%
50.00%83.778612,46350.0%50.0%
37.50%86.381511,5940.0%60.0%
75.00%84.01,09013,32250.0%100.0%
37.50%81.469615,6280.0%37.5%
62.50%82.688815,5110.0%62.5%
28.57%76.474110,20925.0%33.3%
42.86%71.168112,253100.0%20.0%
71.43%73.370811,23550.0%100.0%
85.71%73.893115,663100.0%80.0%
50.00%61.497513,19450.0%50.0%
66.67%62.61,08515,84650.0%75.0%
33.33%65.480214,2810.0%33.3%
33.33%63.693715,086100.0%20.0%
66.67%60.976410,26975.0%50.0%
20.00%56.172014,4150.0%33.3%
20.00%53.174511,3050.0%33.3%
60.00%55.91,03915,0750.0%60.0%
20.00%53.888614,8010.0%25.0%
60.00%51.479314,449100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.17419,96750.0%0.0%
40.00%52.595412,07566.7%0.0%
40.00%56.15788,69233.3%50.0%
60.00%55.076310,49750.0%66.7%

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Talon vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Talon do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Talon vs Ambessa matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Ambessa's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Talon do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Ambessa with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Ambessa in the late game?

In the late game, Talon takes over the Talon vs Ambessa matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Talon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Talon vs Ambessa matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Ambessa with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Talon build against Ambessa?

The best Talon build against Ambessa includes Serpent's Fang, Eclipse, Sundered Sky with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Ambessa?

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

Does Talon counter Ambessa?

Yes, Talon has a favorable matchup against Ambessa with a 71.4% win rate. Talon strongly counters Ambessa in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Talon against Ambessa?

When playing Talon against Ambessa, 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.