Talon - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.5%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Talonvs Graves

FAssassin
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Talon vs Graves is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Graves wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.3%) over Talon based on 23 games. Talon wins the early laning phase while Graves scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Talon build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Talon vs Graves 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.

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Graves - 47.8% win rateGraves(47.8%)
Talon - 47.8% win rate in this matchup
Talon
47.8% WR
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Graves vs Talon matchup - 52.2% win rate
Graves
52.2% WR

Who Wins the Talon vs Graves Matchup?

Graves wins the Talon vs Graves matchup
Winner
Graves
Matches: 23
47.8%
Win Rate
52.2%
1.1
CS / min
1.4
733
DMG / min
729
12,872
Gold / game
13,282
400
Heal / min
283
614
DMG Mitigated / min
570
0.2
CC / min
0.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
45.5%
Late Game WR
54.5%

Talon vs Graves Matchup Summary

The Talon vs Graves matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Talon's 47.8%, giving Graves a 4.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Talon controls the early laning stage, but Graves outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Talon needs to press advantages before Graves reaches their power spikes, while Graves should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Graves leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Graves is slightly favored, Talon can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Graves's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Talon vs Graves Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Talon in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Talon
1.4Graves
Talon and Graves 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
733Talon
729Graves
Damage output is virtually even between Talon and Graves, with only 4 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,872Talon
13,282Graves
Graves earns 410 more gold per game than Talon, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Graves slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Talon
0.6Graves
Graves provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Talon, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Graves coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,014Talon
853Graves
Talon vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 161 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Talon can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Graves is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Graves, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Talon Build Against Graves

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Graves are Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge and Umbral Glaive. 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 Graves. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Graves matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Talon early game win rateTalon50.0%
Graves early game win rateGraves50.0%
Late Game
Graves
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Talon late game win rateTalon45.5%
Graves late game win rateGraves54.5%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Talon and Graves, 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.

Graves is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Talon. Extended games heavily favor Graves, 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 Graves 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 Graves

Inspiration rune tree - Talon primary runes vs GravesInspiration
First Strike - best Talon rune vs GravesCash Back - best Talon rune vs GravesTriple Tonic - best Talon rune vs GravesCosmic Insight - best Talon rune vs Graves
Domination rune tree - Talon secondary runes vs GravesDomination
Sudden Impact - best Talon rune vs GravesTreasure Hunter - best Talon rune vs Graves
100.0% WR

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


Talon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.45%911.376514,43832.4%61.1%
43.48%691.180513,88444.1%42.9%
41.94%626.183413,00038.5%44.4%
43.33%601.580414,07252.6%39.0%
38.89%541.381314,55733.3%41.7%
39.62%531.278613,81820.8%55.2%
47.17%536.585513,97742.9%50.0%
52.94%516.585312,88351.9%54.2%
46.00%502.778913,27638.9%50.0%
50.00%483.297114,85575.0%37.5%
52.27%445.188713,39663.2%44.0%
47.50%401.480813,98535.3%56.5%
45.00%405.990512,48845.0%45.0%
47.37%384.892312,43445.5%50.0%
48.65%371.478713,66946.7%50.0%
55.88%341.280015,72170.0%50.0%
41.18%341.279812,02833.3%53.9%
43.75%326.077112,31333.3%52.9%
50.00%306.485712,89740.0%55.0%
55.17%291.487313,98453.3%57.1%
41.38%291.688414,07840.0%42.1%
44.83%291.377014,64350.0%42.9%
50.00%281.390413,74745.5%52.9%
55.56%271.281915,42337.5%63.2%
44.44%276.31,03312,41633.3%53.3%
62.96%276.994512,52268.8%54.5%
42.31%265.992211,46753.3%27.3%
53.85%265.774411,05350.0%60.0%
48.00%256.086212,89060.0%45.0%
60.00%255.879711,91744.4%68.8%
41.67%243.073513,01140.0%42.9%
37.50%241.173613,01638.5%36.4%
50.00%241.891915,63240.0%57.1%
30.43%231.584212,46140.0%12.5%
47.83%231.173312,87250.0%45.5%
47.83%231.376415,28771.4%37.5%
45.45%226.31,00413,70230.0%58.3%
38.10%211.375414,75340.0%36.4%
47.62%211.384314,05560.0%36.4%
55.00%201.190315,02550.0%58.3%
45.00%206.781212,06533.3%54.5%
30.00%201.382414,46528.6%30.8%
40.00%205.976111,50350.0%30.0%
45.00%205.085014,07750.0%42.9%
36.84%196.476212,63528.6%41.7%
47.37%191.369613,16641.7%57.1%
50.00%186.474912,56157.1%45.5%
50.00%186.691412,84662.5%40.0%
66.67%181.387814,80271.4%63.6%
55.56%186.71,01512,77260.0%50.0%
47.06%175.588512,13271.4%30.0%
58.82%176.796613,22075.0%44.4%
58.82%173.671511,79550.0%71.4%
62.50%161.176415,69733.3%80.0%
62.50%161.465513,33655.6%71.4%
50.00%165.17899,71355.6%42.9%
43.75%161.485915,45025.0%50.0%
40.00%156.890712,80950.0%33.3%
73.33%156.290512,53157.1%87.5%
46.67%151.167812,51644.4%50.0%
53.33%151.679813,65950.0%57.1%
60.00%151.175514,53575.0%54.5%
57.14%145.884511,69533.3%75.0%
50.00%141.881715,49483.3%25.0%
64.29%141.394612,63055.6%80.0%
42.86%146.584913,62816.7%62.5%
38.46%131.372112,85050.0%20.0%
46.15%131.474013,07920.0%62.5%
46.15%136.51,01613,04650.0%44.4%
25.00%122.794115,20650.0%12.5%
33.33%121.380112,51440.0%28.6%
50.00%121.284115,02060.0%42.9%
45.45%117.179310,72857.1%25.0%
54.55%111.275612,30562.5%33.3%
27.27%113.481612,79614.3%50.0%
70.00%102.688616,555100.0%66.7%
70.00%104.178813,29140.0%100.0%
22.22%94.478113,6080.0%33.3%
44.44%95.678914,16750.0%42.9%
33.33%95.892912,6180.0%50.0%
55.56%96.682811,81280.0%25.0%
55.56%92.776313,76475.0%40.0%
50.00%81.394817,0460.0%57.1%
37.50%85.686515,425100.0%28.6%
75.00%83.482813,86375.0%75.0%
37.50%86.272011,29940.0%33.3%
37.50%86.180511,8600.0%50.0%
57.14%76.172310,36280.0%0.0%
71.43%75.11,06715,79550.0%80.0%
42.86%75.579412,11040.0%50.0%
28.57%72.01,09415,8160.0%40.0%
50.00%64.591312,984100.0%40.0%
66.67%63.995414,504100.0%50.0%
20.00%55.76569,17133.3%0.0%
80.00%51.586815,37666.7%100.0%
20.00%56.582513,2260.0%33.3%
40.00%56.476111,9450.0%66.7%
20.00%52.669113,432100.0%0.0%
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Talon vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Talon do against Graves in League of Legends?

Graves wins the Talon vs Graves matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Talon's 47.8%, a 4.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Talon do against Graves in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Graves 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 Graves in the late game?

In the late game, Graves takes over the Talon vs Graves matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Talon vs Graves matchup?

Graves wins the matchup against Talon with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 4.3 percentage point advantage means Graves is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Talon build against Graves?

The best Talon build against Graves includes Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge, Umbral Glaive with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Graves?

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

Does Talon counter Graves?

No, Talon struggles against Graves with only a 47.8% win rate. Graves has the advantage in this matchup. Talon players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Graves's lead.

How do I play Talon against Graves?

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