Talon - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Talonvs Kindred

DAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Talon vs Kindred is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Talon wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Kindred based on 8 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 Kindred 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Talon
50.0% WR
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Kindred vs Talon matchup - 50.0% win rate
Kindred
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Talon vs Kindred Matchup?

Talon wins the Talon vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.3
CS / min
1.3
743
DMG / min
853
14,755
Gold / game
14,900
452
Heal / min
545
738
DMG Mitigated / min
612
0.3
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Talon vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Talon vs Kindred matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 50.0%, giving Talon a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Talon holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Kindred can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Kindred leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kindred's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Talon vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Talon in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Talon
1.3Kindred
Talon and Kindred 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
743Talon
853Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Talon by 111 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 Kindred's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,755Talon
14,900Kindred
Talon and Kindred generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 145 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Talon
0.4Kindred
Both Talon and Kindred provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,190Talon
1,157Kindred
Talon and Kindred have comparable sustain profiles, with only 34 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Talon Build Against Kindred

Slightly Magical Footwear is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Kindred are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Talon an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kindred. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Talon early game win rateTalon50.0%
Kindred early game win rateKindred50.0%
Late Game
Talon
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Talon late game win rateTalon50.0%
Kindred late game win rateKindred50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Talon at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kindred. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Talon nor Kindred has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Talon Runes Against Kindred

Domination rune tree - Talon primary runes vs KindredDomination
Electrocute - best Talon rune vs KindredSudden Impact - best Talon rune vs KindredGrisly Mementos - best Talon rune vs KindredUltimate Hunter - best Talon rune vs Kindred
Inspiration rune tree - Talon secondary runes vs KindredInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Talon rune vs KindredMagical Footwear - best Talon rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Talon maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Kindred.


Talon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.76%934.097213,95158.1%51.6%
47.37%383.081512,62835.3%57.1%
51.35%371.385514,61876.9%37.5%
51.43%351.186315,33560.0%48.0%
44.12%341.482714,06837.5%50.0%
57.58%331.283514,15773.3%44.4%
43.75%321.269512,15940.0%47.1%
56.67%303.891213,15950.0%61.1%
67.86%281.592314,09083.3%56.3%
40.00%254.680213,05525.0%47.1%
52.00%251.583714,03733.3%69.2%
48.00%255.91,00612,90750.0%46.1%
60.00%255.889912,20650.0%72.7%
28.00%253.289613,0579.1%42.9%
60.87%236.697512,70066.7%54.5%
43.48%231.385413,74737.5%46.7%
47.62%216.186312,62766.7%33.3%
50.00%201.272013,39555.6%45.5%
50.00%201.192914,32344.4%54.5%
42.11%191.281913,75837.5%45.5%
52.63%194.51,03712,34850.0%55.6%
50.00%186.183312,86540.0%53.9%
50.00%181.389113,10250.0%50.0%
50.00%181.179315,65225.0%57.1%
25.00%161.168712,32140.0%18.2%
50.00%161.381213,26837.5%62.5%
68.75%165.395712,85866.7%70.0%
53.33%151.485114,40550.0%57.1%
46.67%151.667110,71133.3%66.7%
53.33%151.385813,79140.0%60.0%
57.14%145.81,21715,59750.0%60.0%
50.00%145.086614,32850.0%50.0%
53.85%132.098812,88966.7%42.9%
45.45%116.386213,71333.3%50.0%
27.27%111.175613,58125.0%28.6%
20.00%101.382614,1210.0%28.6%
70.00%106.591212,83075.0%66.7%
40.00%103.284013,5560.0%50.0%
70.00%102.184312,67075.0%66.7%
20.00%101.375511,10028.6%0.0%
60.00%101.393916,987100.0%42.9%
44.44%91.180111,11742.9%50.0%
33.33%96.085811,88825.0%40.0%
55.56%91.083714,102100.0%33.3%
33.33%96.594711,69425.0%40.0%
33.33%91.382714,4310.0%42.9%
50.00%81.391515,21966.7%40.0%
50.00%81.374314,75550.0%50.0%
37.50%81.669514,86525.0%50.0%
50.00%82.882911,62750.0%50.0%
42.86%71.71,11316,6420.0%60.0%
28.57%71.51,01514,57750.0%0.0%
42.86%76.21,16813,9330.0%75.0%
57.14%70.965810,78960.0%50.0%
42.86%72.378112,80966.7%25.0%
57.14%70.982213,47775.0%33.3%
50.00%65.98229,88133.3%66.7%
66.67%66.31,09714,0240.0%100.0%
66.67%66.090916,2090.0%80.0%
16.67%66.094314,1230.0%20.0%
83.33%66.81,07911,12680.0%100.0%
16.67%63.281411,1670.0%33.3%
50.00%63.985612,2500.0%60.0%
40.00%51.487416,002100.0%25.0%
60.00%51.61,13214,3400.0%100.0%
60.00%56.81,29413,79075.0%0.0%
60.00%56.51,03813,32566.7%50.0%
40.00%53.195614,77150.0%33.3%
40.00%51.884713,7120.0%100.0%
60.00%52.882114,6300.0%60.0%
60.00%53.51,05411,39850.0%66.7%

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Talon vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Talon do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Talon vs Kindred matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Talon do against Kindred in the early game?

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

In the late game, Talon takes over the Talon vs Kindred 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 Kindred matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Kindred with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Talon is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Talon build against Kindred?

The best Talon build against Kindred includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Slightly Magical Footwear. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Kindred?

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

Does Talon counter Kindred?

Yes, Talon has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 50.0% win rate. Talon slightly edges out Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Talon against Kindred?

When playing Talon against Kindred, 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.