Talon - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.2%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Talonvs Hecarim

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

Talon vs Hecarim is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Talon wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Hecarim 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 Hecarim 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 - 85.7% win rate in this matchup
Talon
85.7% WR
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Hecarim vs Talon matchup - 14.3% win rate
Hecarim
14.3% WR

Who Wins the Talon vs Hecarim Matchup?

Talon wins the Talon vs Hecarim matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 7
85.7%
Win Rate
14.3%
1.3
CS / min
0.9
1,201
DMG / min
789
14,733
Gold / game
12,710
427
Heal / min
694
833
DMG Mitigated / min
1,290
0.4
CC / min
0.8
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
83.3%
Late Game WR
16.7%

Talon vs Hecarim Matchup Summary

The Talon vs Hecarim matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Hecarim's 14.3%, giving Talon a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Talon dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Hecarim 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 Hecarim leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon players can confidently pick into Hecarim and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Hecarim 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 Hecarim Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Hecarim in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Talon
0.9Hecarim
Talon edges out Hecarim by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Talon.
Damage
1,201Talon
789Hecarim
Talon heavily out-damages Hecarim by 412 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Hecarim should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Talon's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,733Talon
12,710Hecarim
Talon generates a commanding 2,023 more gold per game than Hecarim. This substantial economic advantage means Talon consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Hecarim should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Talon
0.8Hecarim
Hecarim 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 Hecarim coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,261Talon
1,984Hecarim
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 723 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim 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 Hecarim

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Hecarim, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Hecarim 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 Hecarim. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Hecarim matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Talon early game win rateTalon100.0%
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim0.0%
Late Game
Talon
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Talon late game win rateTalon83.3%
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim16.7%

Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Hecarim. This lopsided early game means Talon can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Talon is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Hecarim. 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. Hecarim players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Talon Runes Against Hecarim

Precision rune tree - Talon primary runes vs HecarimPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Talon rune vs HecarimTriumph - best Talon rune vs HecarimLegend: Alacrity - best Talon rune vs HecarimCoup de Grace - best Talon rune vs Hecarim
Inspiration rune tree - Talon secondary runes vs HecarimInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Talon rune vs HecarimCosmic Insight - best Talon rune vs Hecarim
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Talon to press their advantage against Hecarim, 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
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 Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Talon do against Hecarim in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Talon vs Hecarim matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Hecarim's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Talon do against Hecarim in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Hecarim with a 100.0% 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 Hecarim in the late game?

In the late game, Talon takes over the Talon vs Hecarim matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Talon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Talon vs Hecarim matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 71.4 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Talon build against Hecarim?

The best Talon build against Hecarim includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Serylda's Grudge, Edge of Night with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Hecarim?

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

Does Talon counter Hecarim?

Yes, Talon has a favorable matchup against Hecarim with a 85.7% win rate. Talon strongly counters Hecarim in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Talon against Hecarim?

When playing Talon against Hecarim, 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.