
Talonvs Gwen
Talon vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gwen wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Talon based on 6 games. Gwen wins the early laning phase while Talon scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Talon build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Talon vs Gwen 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.
Who Wins the Talon vs Gwen Matchup?

Talon vs Gwen Matchup Summary
The Talon vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Gwen wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Talon's 33.3%, giving Gwen a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gwen controls the early laning stage, but Talon outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gwen needs to press advantages before Talon reaches their power spikes, while Talon should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Gwen leads by 433 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gwen 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 Gwen 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 Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown
Gwen is favored during the laning phase against Talon, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gwen holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Talon Build Against Gwen
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Gwen are Axiom Arc, Edge of Night 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 Gwen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Gwen matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gwen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Talon. This lopsided early game means Gwen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Talon at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Gwen. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Gwen has the edge early, but Talon 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 Gwen
The Inspiration and Domination rune setup gives Talon the best tools to compete against Gwen in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Talon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.71% | 70 | 1.4 | 803 | 13,647 | 45.5% | 46.0% | |
| 51.47% | 68 | 6.2 | 869 | 13,148 | 48.1% | 53.7% | |
| 46.27% | 67 | 1.4 | 797 | 13,764 | 46.1% | 46.3% | |
| 67.24% | 58 | 1.3 | 815 | 14,583 | 73.1% | 62.5% | |
| 40.38% | 52 | 1.2 | 884 | 14,192 | 45.8% | 35.7% | |
| 48.08% | 52 | 3.7 | 936 | 13,460 | 52.4% | 45.2% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 3.2 | 895 | 14,163 | 55.6% | 52.4% | |
| 35.42% | 48 | 1.5 | 771 | 12,598 | 38.1% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 6.0 | 922 | 12,023 | 30.4% | 59.1% | |
| 35.71% | 42 | 1.6 | 844 | 13,406 | 26.3% | 43.5% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 5.3 | 897 | 12,472 | 57.1% | 36.8% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 3.8 | 898 | 13,582 | 50.0% | 52.4% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 4.0 | 918 | 13,752 | 58.8% | 59.1% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 5.1 | 862 | 12,266 | 42.9% | 41.2% | |
| 22.22% | 36 | 1.4 | 865 | 14,807 | 23.1% | 21.7% | |
| 31.43% | 35 | 5.9 | 878 | 12,981 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 1.3 | 972 | 14,613 | 75.0% | 45.5% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 5.9 | 774 | 11,282 | 35.3% | 52.9% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 1.2 | 799 | 14,223 | 50.0% | 70.6% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 6.3 | 912 | 14,139 | 42.9% | 52.0% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 5.6 | 885 | 12,916 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 6.3 | 906 | 12,691 | 66.7% | 56.3% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 5.9 | 882 | 12,250 | 55.6% | 40.9% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.3 | 900 | 15,995 | 44.4% | 40.9% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.7 | 923 | 12,109 | 63.6% | 52.6% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 1.3 | 795 | 14,676 | 46.1% | 64.7% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 6.7 | 934 | 12,916 | 31.3% | 76.9% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.4 | 915 | 14,092 | 53.3% | 35.7% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 6.3 | 790 | 12,399 | 38.5% | 46.7% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 1.2 | 849 | 14,979 | 36.4% | 43.8% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 6.5 | 805 | 12,510 | 42.9% | 38.5% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.9 | 929 | 15,060 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 1.8 | 950 | 14,937 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.2 | 765 | 14,955 | 71.4% | 44.4% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 1.3 | 815 | 13,961 | 40.0% | 21.4% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.4 | 893 | 13,719 | 63.6% | 46.1% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.3 | 947 | 13,950 | 33.3% | 58.3% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 2.3 | 837 | 13,870 | 66.7% | 36.4% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.6 | 935 | 12,198 | 76.9% | 20.0% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 1.2 | 707 | 13,509 | 70.0% | 53.9% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 3.8 | 947 | 15,246 | 66.7% | 43.8% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.0 | 847 | 12,260 | 75.0% | 30.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.7 | 865 | 12,827 | 55.6% | 58.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 3.0 | 963 | 14,932 | 37.5% | 61.5% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.5 | 699 | 11,124 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 807 | 11,559 | 12.5% | 66.7% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 1.5 | 893 | 14,954 | 60.0% | 21.4% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.1 | 832 | 11,986 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.2 | 992 | 12,677 | 44.4% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.4 | 931 | 14,568 | 22.2% | 44.4% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.2 | 721 | 11,747 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.8 | 820 | 12,923 | 25.0% | 55.6% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.6 | 877 | 13,728 | 44.4% | 28.6% | |
| 75.00% | 16 | 6.3 | 873 | 11,942 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.3 | 916 | 12,422 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 896 | 14,614 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.3 | 806 | 12,139 | 60.0% | 30.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.8 | 777 | 12,911 | 28.6% | 62.5% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 3.5 | 718 | 12,721 | 57.1% | 75.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.3 | 782 | 12,107 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.2 | 781 | 14,546 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 4.2 | 915 | 14,227 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 5.1 | 988 | 14,062 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.0 | 929 | 13,038 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 4.0 | 925 | 12,476 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 1.5 | 760 | 13,239 | 33.3% | 14.3% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 4.0 | 922 | 14,319 | 33.3% | 30.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.4 | 970 | 13,396 | 66.7% | 14.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.3 | 827 | 15,597 | 75.0% | 37.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.5 | 918 | 13,939 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.4 | 855 | 15,038 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.2 | 913 | 14,557 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 4.6 | 956 | 11,384 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 3.2 | 920 | 11,299 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.1 | 968 | 12,985 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.3 | 926 | 15,480 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 5.4 | 1,016 | 13,563 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.5 | 1,028 | 13,317 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.7 | 764 | 15,321 | 25.0% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 928 | 15,645 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 3.5 | 666 | 9,414 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 950 | 12,548 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.4 | 977 | 14,540 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 3.1 | 897 | 14,657 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 933 | 13,109 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.9 | 742 | 11,022 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 732 | 11,774 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.6 | 773 | 12,176 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 891 | 13,421 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.0 | 967 | 15,584 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.5 | 850 | 15,739 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.6 | 736 | 12,984 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 4.7 | 1,049 | 16,322 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.0 | 891 | 13,376 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.7 | 895 | 12,164 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.3 | 957 | 18,329 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.5 | 1,089 | 17,297 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 3.8 | 734 | 9,498 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 771 | 12,852 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.1 | 746 | 11,765 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.0 | 883 | 14,328 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.2 | 720 | 9,410 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 860 | 15,221 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 853 | 12,813 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 749 | 11,274 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 939 | 13,187 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 749 | 14,257 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
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Talon vs Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Talon do against Gwen in League of Legends?
Gwen wins the Talon vs Gwen 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 26.7.
How does Talon do against Gwen in the early game?
In the early game, Gwen has the advantage against Talon with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Gwen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Talon do against Gwen in the late game?
In the late game, Talon takes over the Talon vs Gwen matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Talon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Talon vs Gwen matchup?
Gwen wins the matchup against Talon with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Gwen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Talon build against Gwen?
The best Talon build against Gwen includes Axiom Arc, Edge of Night, Umbral Glaive with Mercury's Treads. 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 Gwen?
The best Talon runes against Gwen use the Inspiration primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Talon vs Gwen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Talon counter Gwen?
No, Talon struggles against Gwen with only a 33.3% win rate. Gwen has the advantage in this matchup. Talon players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gwen's lead.
How do I play Talon against Gwen?
When playing Talon against Gwen, play cautiously and avoid Gwen's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Gwen in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.