Talon - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Talonvs Master Yi

FAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Talon vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Master Yi wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Talon based on 32 games. Master Yi 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 Master Yi 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 - 43.8% win rate in this matchup
Talon
43.8% WR
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Master Yi vs Talon matchup - 56.3% win rate
Master Yi
56.3% WR

Who Wins the Talon vs Master Yi Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Talon vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 32
43.8%
Win Rate
56.3%
1.2
CS / min
1.3
695
DMG / min
777
12,159
Gold / game
13,464
398
Heal / min
375
591
DMG Mitigated / min
732
0.2
CC / min
0.2
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
47.1%
Late Game WR
52.9%

Talon vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Talon vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Talon's 43.8%, giving Master Yi a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Talon players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Master Yi leads by 118 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi 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 Master Yi 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 Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Master Yi wins the laning phase against Talon in League of Legends

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Talon, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Master Yi holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.2Talon
1.3Master Yi
Talon and Master Yi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
695Talon
777Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Talon by 82 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 Master Yi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,159Talon
13,464Master Yi
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,305 more gold per game than Talon. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Talon should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Talon
0.2Master Yi
Both Talon and Master Yi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
989Talon
1,106Master Yi
Master Yi heals and mitigates 118 more damage per minute than Talon, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Master Yi to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Talon.

Best Talon Build Against Master Yi

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Master Yi 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 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Talon early game win rateTalon40.0%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi60.0%
Late Game
Master Yi
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Talon late game win rateTalon47.1%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi52.9%

Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Talon. This lopsided early game means Master Yi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Master Yi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.9% win rate — 5.9 points above Talon. Extended games heavily favor Master Yi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Master Yi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Talon players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Talon Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Talon primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Talon rune vs Master YiTriumph - best Talon rune vs Master YiLegend: Alacrity - best Talon rune vs Master YiCoup de Grace - best Talon rune vs Master Yi
Inspiration rune tree - Talon secondary runes vs Master YiInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Talon rune vs Master YiMagical Footwear - best Talon rune vs Master Yi
70.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Talon the best tools to compete against Master Yi 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.

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 Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Talon do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Master Yi wins the Talon vs Master Yi matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Talon's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Talon do against Master Yi in the early game?

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Talon with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Talon do against Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Talon vs Master Yi matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to 47.1%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Talon vs Master Yi matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Talon with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Talon build against Master Yi?

The best Talon build against Master Yi includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Master Yi?

The best Talon runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 70.0% win rate in the Talon vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Talon counter Master Yi?

No, Talon struggles against Master Yi with only a 43.8% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Talon players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.

How do I play Talon against Master Yi?

When playing Talon against Master Yi, play cautiously and avoid Master Yi's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Master Yi has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.