Talonvs Gangplank
Talon vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Gangplank wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Talon based on 5 games. Gangplank 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 Gangplank matchup.
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.
Gangplank(20.0%)Who Wins the Talon vs Gangplank Matchup?
Talon vs Gangplank Matchup Summary
The Talon vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Talon's 20.0%, giving Gangplank a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Gangplank 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 Gangplank leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank 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 Gangplank 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 Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown
Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Talon, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Talon Build Against Gangplank
Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Gangplank are Serylda's Grudge, Sundered Sky and Edge of Night. This combination gives Talon an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Gangplank matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Talon33.3%Gangplank66.7%Talon0.0%Gangplank100.0%Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Talon. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Gangplank is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Talon. Extended games heavily favor Gangplank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Gangplank 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 Talon Runes Against Gangplank
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Talon the best tools to compete against Gangplank in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Talon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.10% | 82 | 1.2 | 897 | 14,022 | 50.0% | 61.9% | |
| 47.30% | 74 | 3.4 | 941 | 13,795 | 55.6% | 42.5% | |
| 48.53% | 68 | 1.6 | 890 | 14,436 | 51.6% | 46.0% | |
| 53.13% | 64 | 1.1 | 768 | 13,500 | 57.6% | 48.4% | |
| 52.38% | 63 | 6.6 | 903 | 12,465 | 53.9% | 51.4% | |
| 50.00% | 62 | 5.4 | 928 | 13,995 | 52.6% | 48.8% | |
| 65.57% | 61 | 1.3 | 779 | 12,943 | 79.4% | 48.1% | |
| 42.62% | 61 | 6.2 | 807 | 11,455 | 37.5% | 46.0% | |
| 49.15% | 59 | 1.2 | 825 | 13,513 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 1.4 | 778 | 13,473 | 52.0% | 48.5% | |
| 40.35% | 57 | 1.2 | 832 | 13,671 | 39.1% | 41.2% | |
| 39.22% | 51 | 6.3 | 901 | 11,831 | 34.8% | 42.9% | |
| 45.10% | 51 | 1.7 | 841 | 13,598 | 47.8% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 1.7 | 855 | 13,409 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 909 | 14,571 | 72.7% | 46.4% | |
| 66.00% | 50 | 4.1 | 989 | 13,935 | 68.2% | 64.3% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 3.2 | 987 | 14,268 | 50.0% | 46.9% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 1.2 | 857 | 15,551 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.17% | 46 | 6.1 | 939 | 12,263 | 35.3% | 62.1% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 6.6 | 859 | 12,074 | 60.0% | 56.0% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 1.5 | 875 | 14,450 | 47.1% | 42.9% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 5.3 | 842 | 12,854 | 61.1% | 47.8% | |
| 45.00% | 40 | 3.8 | 903 | 13,742 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.0 | 809 | 13,183 | 55.6% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 6.3 | 959 | 12,782 | 38.9% | 60.0% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 1.2 | 936 | 15,631 | 53.9% | 54.2% | |
| 65.71% | 35 | 6.2 | 993 | 13,002 | 75.0% | 57.9% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 6.8 | 906 | 12,791 | 31.3% | 44.4% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 1.6 | 878 | 13,944 | 33.3% | 73.7% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 6.5 | 949 | 12,694 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.3 | 906 | 12,656 | 64.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 30 | 1.2 | 907 | 14,707 | 55.6% | 23.8% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.2 | 819 | 13,270 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 1.9 | 843 | 13,119 | 33.3% | 46.7% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.5 | 825 | 11,476 | 53.9% | 61.5% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 5.4 | 1,050 | 15,019 | 66.7% | 47.4% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 843 | 14,564 | 45.5% | 57.1% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 854 | 14,956 | 55.6% | 37.5% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.7 | 848 | 12,948 | 23.1% | 54.5% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 6.5 | 1,073 | 12,603 | 41.7% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 1.4 | 811 | 13,591 | 70.0% | 57.1% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 4.8 | 878 | 11,661 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.4 | 864 | 14,761 | 40.0% | 64.3% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.1 | 852 | 12,867 | 62.5% | 46.7% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 5.8 | 861 | 13,453 | 40.0% | 46.1% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 6.1 | 892 | 13,317 | 66.7% | 77.8% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 6.1 | 872 | 13,260 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.6 | 1,057 | 13,838 | 25.0% | 61.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.8 | 816 | 11,779 | 44.4% | 45.5% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 1.4 | 982 | 13,470 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 21.05% | 19 | 5.5 | 790 | 11,078 | 10.0% | 33.3% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 6.0 | 779 | 10,682 | 45.5% | 12.5% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 2.3 | 1,000 | 11,717 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 4.0 | 732 | 11,747 | 30.0% | 44.4% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.6 | 852 | 13,788 | 28.6% | 54.5% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 2.7 | 880 | 15,052 | 60.0% | 38.5% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 1.2 | 697 | 12,733 | 22.2% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.0 | 859 | 13,512 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 22.22% | 18 | 1.2 | 806 | 15,050 | 0.0% | 36.4% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.1 | 838 | 13,764 | 63.6% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.4 | 1,072 | 13,073 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.4 | 845 | 10,661 | 50.0% | 14.3% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 3.1 | 816 | 14,127 | 100.0% | 26.7% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.7 | 934 | 14,843 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 2.1 | 898 | 16,526 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.7 | 787 | 14,683 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 1,129 | 13,851 | 62.5% | 57.1% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.4 | 968 | 12,936 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 4.5 | 1,036 | 13,586 | 57.1% | 87.5% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 5.8 | 779 | 10,922 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.2 | 946 | 14,566 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.3 | 917 | 13,258 | 50.0% | 77.8% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.2 | 751 | 13,397 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 6.2 | 848 | 12,083 | 33.3% | 14.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.0 | 741 | 12,541 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 7.3 | 947 | 12,281 | 71.4% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 921 | 11,432 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 820 | 12,088 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 1,004 | 14,740 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.9 | 805 | 11,144 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.0 | 777 | 11,422 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.8 | 821 | 11,474 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 2.0 | 899 | 15,694 | 50.0% | 85.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.5 | 856 | 14,495 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.0 | 1,121 | 15,578 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 961 | 12,617 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.8 | 705 | 12,127 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.5 | 1,202 | 15,482 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.9 | 983 | 12,541 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 3.8 | 852 | 13,156 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 919 | 13,310 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.8 | 737 | 12,747 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.2 | 810 | 13,892 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.1 | 823 | 13,271 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 736 | 12,885 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 790 | 13,165 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.4 | 1,075 | 14,033 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 851 | 13,973 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 847 | 12,305 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 972 | 14,920 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 866 | 12,216 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 903 | 16,102 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 757 | 14,042 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
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Talon vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Talon do against Gangplank in League of Legends?
Gangplank wins the Talon vs Gangplank matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Talon's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Talon do against Gangplank in the early game?
In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Talon with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Gangplank players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Talon do against Gangplank in the late game?
In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Talon vs Gangplank matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Talon vs Gangplank matchup?
Gangplank wins the matchup against Talon with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Talon build against Gangplank?
The best Talon build against Gangplank includes Serylda's Grudge, Sundered Sky, Edge of Night with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Talon runes against Gangplank?
The best Talon runes against Gangplank use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Talon vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Talon counter Gangplank?
No, Talon struggles against Gangplank with only a 20.0% win rate. Gangplank has the advantage in this matchup. Talon players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gangplank's lead.
How do I play Talon against Gangplank?
When playing Talon against Gangplank, play cautiously and avoid Gangplank's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Gangplank has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.