Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
2.1%
Talonvs Karthus
Patch26.16
Matches1,860,540
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 26, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Talon vs Karthus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Talon wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Karthus based on 10 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 Karthus 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
70.0% WR
VS
Karthus
30.0% WR
Who Wins the Talon vs Karthus Matchup?
Winner
Talon
Matches: 10
70.0%
30.0%
1.4
1.3
859
1,153
15,853
15,288
418
296
752
501
0.2
0.5
100.0%
0.0%
57.1%
42.9%
Talon vs Karthus Matchup Summary
The Talon vs Karthus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 30.0%, giving Talon a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Talon dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Karthus 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 Karthus leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon players can confidently pick into Karthus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Karthus 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 Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown
Talon is favored during the laning phase against Karthus, 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
1.4Talon
1.3Karthus
Talon and Karthus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
859Talon
1,153Karthus
Karthus heavily out-damages Talon by 293 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 Karthus's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
15,853Talon
15,288Karthus
Talon earns 565 more gold per game than Karthus, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Talon slightly faster item completions.Utility
0.2Talon
0.5Karthus
Both Talon and Karthus provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.Sustain
1,170Talon
797Karthus
Talon vastly out-sustains Karthus, healing and mitigating 373 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Talon can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Karthus is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Karthus, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Talon Build Against Karthus
Boots
Core Items
Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Karthus, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Karthus are Death's Dance, Edge of Night and Umbral Glaive. 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 Karthus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Talon
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Talon100.0%
Karthus0.0%♕
Late Game
Talon
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Talon57.1%Karthus42.9%Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Karthus. 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Karthus. 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. Karthus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Talon Runes Against Karthus
Precision
Inspiration
66.7% WR
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Talon to press their advantage against Karthus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Talon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.16. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.53% | 99 | 1.3 | 864 | 14,545 | 52.5% | 52.5% | |
| 44.59% | 74 | 1.3 | 844 | 13,691 | 45.5% | 43.9% | |
| 60.27% | 73 | 1.2 | 777 | 13,187 | 66.7% | 54.0% | |
| 55.07% | 69 | 2.5 | 856 | 13,086 | 57.1% | 52.9% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 1.3 | 872 | 14,042 | 40.7% | 52.9% | |
| 62.26% | 53 | 4.7 | 942 | 13,945 | 55.0% | 66.7% | |
| 43.14% | 51 | 1.2 | 786 | 13,605 | 32.0% | 53.9% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 1.3 | 896 | 14,120 | 40.9% | 62.1% | |
| 40.82% | 49 | 3.1 | 1,010 | 13,520 | 47.6% | 35.7% | |
| 43.75% | 48 | 6.0 | 874 | 11,209 | 42.3% | 45.5% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 1.3 | 894 | 15,111 | 60.0% | 42.4% | |
| 34.78% | 46 | 1.3 | 793 | 13,006 | 40.9% | 29.2% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 4.1 | 852 | 13,048 | 57.9% | 33.3% | |
| 34.15% | 41 | 1.2 | 771 | 14,158 | 43.8% | 28.0% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 1.2 | 880 | 13,872 | 40.0% | 71.4% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 5.9 | 895 | 12,975 | 53.9% | 42.3% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 1.2 | 891 | 14,699 | 41.7% | 42.3% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 1.1 | 835 | 13,756 | 64.3% | 21.7% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 2.5 | 845 | 13,576 | 53.9% | 56.5% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 2.5 | 858 | 14,712 | 66.7% | 51.9% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 6.4 | 1,038 | 15,001 | 37.5% | 45.8% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 5.9 | 853 | 9,925 | 64.7% | 42.9% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 2.8 | 911 | 12,755 | 52.9% | 35.7% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.2 | 773 | 13,057 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 2.8 | 843 | 13,457 | 69.2% | 58.8% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 5.8 | 838 | 12,094 | 80.0% | 36.8% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 5.4 | 932 | 12,593 | 41.7% | 47.1% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 5.8 | 901 | 12,422 | 70.0% | 43.8% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 980 | 13,582 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 32.00% | 25 | 6.2 | 908 | 14,528 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.2 | 901 | 14,529 | 45.5% | 69.2% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 1.1 | 886 | 16,185 | 63.6% | 69.2% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.0 | 723 | 12,437 | 44.4% | 57.1% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 1.3 | 908 | 14,939 | 40.0% | 92.3% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.2 | 836 | 13,306 | 44.4% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.7 | 879 | 13,623 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 5.7 | 866 | 13,168 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.2 | 675 | 12,589 | 66.7% | 38.5% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.2 | 655 | 12,186 | 63.6% | 54.5% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.3 | 887 | 13,151 | 38.5% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 897 | 14,168 | 71.4% | 53.9% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 5.8 | 906 | 12,332 | 14.3% | 38.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.1 | 734 | 9,925 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 1.3 | 880 | 15,543 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.5 | 967 | 14,699 | 36.4% | 40.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 5.1 | 671 | 11,731 | 16.7% | 40.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.3 | 1,046 | 13,451 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.5 | 998 | 15,068 | 28.6% | 55.6% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 5.7 | 1,005 | 12,533 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 2.4 | 844 | 13,952 | 37.5% | 14.3% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.3 | 799 | 11,137 | 28.6% | 57.1% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.0 | 942 | 13,175 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.2 | 952 | 15,371 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 5.2 | 910 | 14,308 | 100.0% | 70.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 3.0 | 833 | 13,230 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.9 | 774 | 11,099 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.5 | 902 | 14,118 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.5 | 857 | 12,462 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.1 | 805 | 13,282 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.2 | 845 | 13,264 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.7 | 803 | 11,950 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.8 | 773 | 9,198 | 28.6% | 75.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.8 | 873 | 14,075 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.0 | 845 | 11,387 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 3.1 | 798 | 12,589 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 826 | 13,894 | 85.7% | 66.7% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 859 | 15,853 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 801 | 12,827 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 6.5 | 922 | 11,628 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.8 | 947 | 14,375 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.5 | 824 | 12,866 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.5 | 998 | 13,189 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 3.5 | 868 | 14,831 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.4 | 720 | 14,025 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.9 | 905 | 14,150 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.8 | 699 | 9,252 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 1,000 | 16,018 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.4 | 815 | 13,070 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 2.6 | 986 | 13,669 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.5 | 737 | 9,700 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.2 | 1,114 | 11,907 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.2 | 952 | 16,256 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.2 | 911 | 13,569 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.5 | 1,038 | 13,889 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.0 | 1,047 | 16,251 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 960 | 11,674 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.4 | 1,057 | 13,625 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 1,117 | 16,540 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 602 | 10,188 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 699 | 11,618 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 1,266 | 17,543 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 977 | 14,743 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,335 | 16,503 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 886 | 13,872 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 1,052 | 17,701 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Talon vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Talon do against Karthus in League of Legends?
Talon wins the Talon vs Karthus matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Talon do against Karthus in the early game?
In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Karthus 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 Karthus in the late game?
In the late game, Talon takes over the Talon vs Karthus matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Talon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Talon vs Karthus matchup?
Talon wins the matchup against Karthus with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Talon build against Karthus?
The best Talon build against Karthus includes Death's Dance, Edge of Night, Umbral Glaive with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Talon runes against Karthus?
The best Talon runes against Karthus use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Talon vs Karthus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Talon counter Karthus?
Yes, Talon has a favorable matchup against Karthus with a 70.0% win rate. Talon strongly counters Karthus in lane based on current patch 26.16 data.
How do I play Talon against Karthus?
When playing Talon against Karthus, 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.
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