Talonvs Malphite
Talon vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Malphite wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Talon based on 10 games. Malphite 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 Malphite 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 Malphite Matchup?
Talon vs Malphite Matchup Summary
The Talon vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Talon's 40.0%, giving Malphite a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Talon outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite 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 crowd control, where Malphite leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite 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 Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown
Talon is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, 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.
Best Talon Build Against Malphite
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Malphite 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Malphite matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Malphite100.0%Talon50.0%Malphite50.0%Malphite 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 Malphite 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 Malphite. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Malphite 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 Malphite
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Talon the best tools to compete against Malphite in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.76% | 93 | 4.0 | 972 | 13,951 | 58.1% | 51.6% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 3.0 | 815 | 12,628 | 35.3% | 57.1% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 1.3 | 855 | 14,618 | 76.9% | 37.5% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 1.1 | 863 | 15,335 | 60.0% | 48.0% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 1.4 | 827 | 14,068 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 1.2 | 835 | 14,157 | 73.3% | 44.4% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 1.2 | 695 | 12,159 | 40.0% | 47.1% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 3.8 | 912 | 13,159 | 50.0% | 61.1% | |
| 67.86% | 28 | 1.5 | 923 | 14,090 | 83.3% | 56.3% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 4.6 | 802 | 13,055 | 25.0% | 47.1% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.5 | 837 | 14,037 | 33.3% | 69.2% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 5.9 | 1,006 | 12,907 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 5.8 | 899 | 12,206 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 28.00% | 25 | 3.2 | 896 | 13,057 | 9.1% | 42.9% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 6.6 | 975 | 12,700 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.3 | 854 | 13,747 | 37.5% | 46.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.1 | 863 | 12,627 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 720 | 13,395 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 929 | 14,323 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.2 | 819 | 13,758 | 37.5% | 45.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 4.5 | 1,037 | 12,348 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.1 | 833 | 12,865 | 40.0% | 53.9% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.3 | 891 | 13,102 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.1 | 793 | 15,652 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 25.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 687 | 12,321 | 40.0% | 18.2% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.3 | 812 | 13,268 | 37.5% | 62.5% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 5.3 | 957 | 12,858 | 66.7% | 70.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.4 | 851 | 14,405 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.6 | 671 | 10,711 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.3 | 858 | 13,791 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.8 | 1,217 | 15,597 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.0 | 866 | 14,328 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.0 | 988 | 12,889 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.3 | 862 | 13,713 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.1 | 756 | 13,581 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 826 | 14,121 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 912 | 12,830 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 3.2 | 840 | 13,556 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 2.1 | 843 | 12,670 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 755 | 11,100 | 28.6% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 939 | 16,987 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.1 | 801 | 11,117 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.0 | 858 | 11,888 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.0 | 837 | 14,102 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.5 | 947 | 11,694 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.3 | 827 | 14,431 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 915 | 15,219 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 743 | 14,755 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 695 | 14,865 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.8 | 829 | 11,627 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.7 | 1,113 | 16,642 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.5 | 1,015 | 14,577 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.2 | 1,168 | 13,933 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.9 | 658 | 10,789 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.3 | 781 | 12,809 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.9 | 822 | 13,477 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 822 | 9,881 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 1,097 | 14,024 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 909 | 16,209 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 943 | 14,123 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 1,079 | 11,126 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 3.2 | 814 | 11,167 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.9 | 856 | 12,250 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 874 | 16,002 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 1,132 | 14,340 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,294 | 13,790 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,038 | 13,325 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 956 | 14,771 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 847 | 13,712 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 821 | 14,630 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.5 | 1,054 | 11,398 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
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Talon vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Talon do against Malphite in League of Legends?
Malphite wins the Talon vs Malphite matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Talon's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Talon do against Malphite in the early game?
In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Talon with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Malphite players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Talon do against Malphite in the late game?
In the late game, Talon takes over the Talon vs Malphite 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 Malphite matchup?
Malphite wins the matchup against Talon with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Talon build against Malphite?
The best Talon build against Malphite includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge 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 Malphite?
The best Talon runes against Malphite use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Talon vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Talon counter Malphite?
No, Talon struggles against Malphite with only a 40.0% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Talon players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.
How do I play Talon against Malphite?
When playing Talon against Malphite, play cautiously and avoid Malphite's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Malphite in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.