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

Talonvs Annie

FAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Talon vs Annie is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Annie wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Talon based on 6 games. Talon wins the early laning phase while Annie scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Talon build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Talon vs Annie 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Talon
33.3% WR
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Annie vs Talon matchup - 66.7% win rate
Annie
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Talon vs Annie Matchup?

Annie wins the Talon vs Annie matchup
Winner
Annie
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
5.6
CS / min
5.2
802
DMG / min
949
14,653
Gold / game
13,546
182
Heal / min
51
609
DMG Mitigated / min
438
0.1
CC / min
1.0
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Talon vs Annie Matchup Summary

The Talon vs Annie matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Annie wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Talon's 33.3%, giving Annie a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Talon controls the early laning stage, but Annie outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Talon needs to press advantages before Annie reaches their power spikes, while Annie should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Annie leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Annie has a strong advantage in this matchup. Talon players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Annie 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.

Talon vs Annie Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Annie in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.6Talon
5.2Annie
Talon edges out Annie 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
802Talon
949Annie
Annie heavily out-damages Talon by 147 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Talon should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Annie's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,653Talon
13,546Annie
Talon generates a commanding 1,107 more gold per game than Annie. This substantial economic advantage means Talon consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Annie should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Talon
1.0Annie
Annie brings significantly more crowd control than Talon, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Annie 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
791Talon
490Annie
Talon vastly out-sustains Annie, healing and mitigating 301 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Talon can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Annie is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Annie, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Talon Build Against Annie

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Annie, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Annie are Voltaic Cyclosword, Serylda's Grudge and Edge of Night. This combination gives Talon an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Annie. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Annie matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Talon early game win rateTalon0.0%
Annie early game win rateAnnie0.0%
Late Game
Annie
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Talon late game win rateTalon33.3%
Annie late game win rateAnnie66.7%

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

Annie is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Talon. Extended games heavily favor Annie, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Talon has the edge early, but Annie 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 Annie

Domination rune tree - Talon primary runes vs AnnieDomination
Electrocute - best Talon rune vs AnnieSudden Impact - best Talon rune vs AnnieGrisly Mementos - best Talon rune vs AnnieUltimate Hunter - best Talon rune vs Annie
Sorcery rune tree - Talon secondary runes vs AnnieSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Talon rune vs AnnieScorch - best Talon rune vs Annie
33.3% WR

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


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
48.48%331.371811,91347.1%50.0%
44.44%271.296914,46444.4%44.4%
37.04%273.21,01911,39542.9%30.8%
55.56%273.799614,28175.0%47.4%
44.00%251.286814,62150.0%41.2%
43.48%236.082010,46638.5%50.0%
50.00%221.282013,10536.4%63.6%
36.36%223.391411,68136.4%36.4%
57.14%216.086411,58942.9%64.3%
57.89%191.387114,15850.0%61.5%
52.63%195.71,01014,29340.0%57.1%
36.84%191.883412,69437.5%36.4%
44.44%181.289014,91416.7%58.3%
41.18%171.787915,78750.0%40.0%
70.59%171.284711,90957.1%80.0%
62.50%161.179212,47442.9%77.8%
50.00%161.280813,10533.3%60.0%
56.25%162.91,00216,650100.0%50.0%
26.67%155.578811,87433.3%25.0%
46.67%156.290510,88945.5%50.0%
42.86%146.793913,10166.7%36.4%
64.29%141.284814,70040.0%77.8%
61.54%134.891512,67260.0%62.5%
38.46%131.368413,15633.3%40.0%
38.46%132.393413,88250.0%33.3%
50.00%121.679015,1020.0%60.0%
36.36%111.397515,88750.0%33.3%
81.82%111.086415,508100.0%75.0%
36.36%114.086213,70433.3%37.5%
40.00%105.888714,22350.0%33.3%
30.00%101.31,08616,98250.0%25.0%
60.00%101.31,10817,0160.0%66.7%
33.33%96.38809,89875.0%0.0%
55.56%95.984912,73833.3%66.7%
55.56%95.980410,06466.7%50.0%
66.67%92.079012,46060.0%75.0%
55.56%93.776712,44675.0%40.0%
50.00%85.984313,5210.0%57.1%
62.50%81.382710,02250.0%75.0%
25.00%86.287613,1900.0%33.3%
25.00%86.35848,21040.0%0.0%
25.00%81.278913,69166.7%0.0%
62.50%81.988913,68050.0%75.0%
37.50%81.490411,67533.3%40.0%
50.00%80.977110,23266.7%40.0%
57.14%70.965811,98750.0%60.0%
57.14%71.565210,94160.0%50.0%
85.71%71.31,20114,733100.0%83.3%
66.67%66.51,0579,77050.0%100.0%
33.33%65.680214,6530.0%33.3%
60.00%55.876214,018100.0%50.0%
80.00%52.379714,297100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.486910,34550.0%100.0%
20.00%55.989312,8590.0%25.0%
20.00%51.373614,5720.0%25.0%
40.00%56.47309,8810.0%66.7%
0.00%56.77047,9740.0%0.0%
60.00%53.691414,3620.0%60.0%
60.00%51.492610,613100.0%33.3%
0.00%56.454210,1280.0%0.0%
40.00%51.288414,890100.0%25.0%

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Talon vs Annie - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Talon do against Annie in League of Legends?

Annie wins the Talon vs Annie matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Talon's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Talon do against Annie in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Annie with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Annie in the late game?

In the late game, Annie takes over the Talon vs Annie matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Annie scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Talon vs Annie matchup?

Annie wins the matchup against Talon with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Annie is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Talon build against Annie?

The best Talon build against Annie includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Serylda's Grudge, Edge of Night with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Annie?

The best Talon runes against Annie use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Talon vs Annie matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Talon counter Annie?

No, Talon struggles against Annie with only a 33.3% win rate. Annie has the advantage in this matchup. Talon players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Annie's lead.

How do I play Talon against Annie?

When playing Talon against Annie, play cautiously and avoid Annie's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Annie has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.