Talon - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Talonvs Master Yi

FAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Talon vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Talon wins with a 60.6% win rate (+21.2%) over Master Yi based on 33 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 Master Yi 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.

Compare against an opponent
Master Yi - 60.6% win rateMaster Yi(60.6%)
Talon - 60.6% win rate in this matchup
Talon
60.6% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Talon matchup - 39.4% win rate
Master Yi
39.4% WR

Who Wins the Talon vs Master Yi Matchup?

Talon wins the Talon vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 33
60.6%
Win Rate
39.4%
1.2
CS / min
1.4
799
DMG / min
787
14,223
Gold / game
14,042
378
Heal / min
372
713
DMG Mitigated / min
820
0.3
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
70.6%
Late Game WR
29.4%

Talon vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Talon vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 33 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 60.6% win rate compared to Master Yi's 39.4%, giving Talon a 21.2 percentage point advantage. Talon dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Master Yi leads by 0.2 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon players can confidently pick into Master Yi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Master Yi 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 Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.2Talon
1.4Master Yi
Talon and Master Yi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
799Talon
787Master Yi
Damage output is virtually even between Talon and Master Yi, with only 13 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
14,223Talon
14,042Master Yi
Talon and Master Yi generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 182 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
0.3Master 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
1,091Talon
1,192Master Yi
Master Yi heals and mitigates 101 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

Ionian Boots of Lucidity 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 Hubris, 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 3 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
Talon
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Talon early game win rateTalon50.0%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi50.0%
Late Game
Talon
70.6%
+41.2% advantage
Talon late game win rateTalon70.6%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi29.4%

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

Talon is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.6% win rate — 41.2 points above Master Yi. 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. Master Yi 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

Inspiration rune tree - Talon primary runes vs Master YiInspiration
First Strike - best Talon rune vs Master YiCash Back - best Talon rune vs Master YiTriple Tonic - best Talon rune vs Master YiCosmic Insight - best Talon rune vs Master Yi
Domination rune tree - Talon secondary runes vs Master YiDomination
Sudden Impact - best Talon rune vs Master YiTreasure Hunter - best Talon rune vs Master Yi
55.6% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Domination secondary allows Talon to press their advantage against Master Yi, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Talon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.71%701.480313,64745.5%46.0%
51.47%686.286913,14848.1%53.7%
46.27%671.479713,76446.1%46.3%
67.24%581.381514,58373.1%62.5%
40.38%521.288414,19245.8%35.7%
48.08%523.793613,46052.4%45.2%
54.17%483.289514,16355.6%52.4%
35.42%481.577112,59838.1%33.3%
44.44%456.092212,02330.4%59.1%
35.71%421.684413,40626.3%43.5%
47.50%405.389712,47257.1%36.8%
51.28%393.889813,58250.0%52.4%
58.97%394.091813,75258.8%59.1%
42.11%385.186212,26642.9%41.2%
22.22%361.486514,80723.1%21.7%
31.43%355.987812,98128.6%33.3%
55.88%341.397214,61375.0%45.5%
44.12%345.977411,28235.3%52.9%
60.61%331.279914,22350.0%70.6%
50.00%326.391214,13942.9%52.0%
46.88%325.688512,91640.0%50.0%
61.29%316.390612,69166.7%56.3%
45.16%315.988212,25055.6%40.9%
41.94%311.390015,99544.4%40.9%
56.67%306.792312,10963.6%52.6%
56.67%301.379514,67646.1%64.7%
51.72%296.793412,91631.3%76.9%
44.83%291.491514,09253.3%35.7%
42.86%286.379012,39938.5%46.7%
40.74%271.284914,97936.4%43.8%
40.74%276.580512,51042.9%38.5%
50.00%261.992915,06050.0%50.0%
57.69%261.895014,93775.0%50.0%
52.00%251.276514,95571.4%44.4%
29.17%241.381513,96140.0%21.4%
54.17%241.489313,71963.6%46.1%
45.83%241.394713,95033.3%58.3%
52.17%232.383713,87066.7%36.4%
52.17%236.693512,19876.9%20.0%
60.87%231.270713,50970.0%53.9%
50.00%223.894715,24666.7%43.8%
54.55%226.084712,26075.0%30.0%
57.14%211.786512,82755.6%58.3%
52.38%213.096314,93237.5%61.5%
42.86%211.569911,12438.5%50.0%
45.00%205.980711,55912.5%66.7%
31.58%191.589314,95460.0%21.4%
47.37%196.183211,98657.1%41.7%
42.11%196.299212,67744.4%40.0%
33.33%181.493114,56822.2%44.4%
44.44%186.272111,74766.7%33.3%
41.18%176.882012,92325.0%55.6%
37.50%161.687713,72844.4%28.6%
75.00%166.387311,94280.0%66.7%
50.00%166.391612,42266.7%40.0%
40.00%150.989614,61442.9%37.5%
40.00%156.380612,13960.0%30.0%
46.67%155.877712,91128.6%62.5%
66.67%153.571812,72157.1%75.0%
64.29%146.378212,10766.7%62.5%
35.71%141.278114,54675.0%20.0%
57.14%144.291514,22771.4%42.9%
64.29%145.198814,06283.3%50.0%
38.46%136.092913,03860.0%25.0%
61.54%134.092512,47640.0%75.0%
23.08%131.576013,23933.3%14.3%
30.77%134.092214,31933.3%30.0%
38.46%131.497013,39666.7%14.3%
50.00%121.382715,59775.0%37.5%
58.33%121.591813,93950.0%66.7%
41.67%121.485515,03840.0%42.9%
54.55%116.291314,55775.0%42.9%
45.45%114.695611,38420.0%66.7%
27.27%113.292011,29920.0%33.3%
63.64%117.196812,98571.4%50.0%
36.36%111.392615,48025.0%42.9%
72.73%115.41,01613,563100.0%57.1%
27.27%116.51,02813,31720.0%33.3%
54.55%111.776415,32125.0%71.4%
60.00%101.192815,64550.0%62.5%
30.00%103.56669,41428.6%33.3%
30.00%106.895012,54833.3%25.0%
55.56%92.497714,54066.7%50.0%
33.33%93.189714,65733.3%33.3%
75.00%81.493313,10966.7%100.0%
37.50%82.974211,02233.3%50.0%
50.00%86.273211,77450.0%50.0%
37.50%83.677312,17666.7%20.0%
37.50%81.089113,42140.0%33.3%
42.86%72.096715,58450.0%40.0%
28.57%71.585015,73950.0%20.0%
14.29%72.673612,9840.0%25.0%
14.29%74.71,04916,3220.0%16.7%
71.43%77.089113,376100.0%60.0%
42.86%75.789512,16433.3%50.0%
28.57%72.395718,329100.0%16.7%
57.14%71.51,08917,297100.0%25.0%
16.67%63.87349,4980.0%100.0%
33.33%66.477112,8520.0%40.0%
33.33%63.174611,7650.0%50.0%
50.00%66.088314,32866.7%33.3%
33.33%66.27209,41066.7%0.0%
80.00%52.686015,221100.0%66.7%
80.00%55.485312,813100.0%50.0%
20.00%55.574911,27433.3%0.0%
60.00%54.293913,187100.0%33.3%
40.00%51.074914,25733.3%50.0%

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Talon vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Talon wins the Talon vs Master Yi matchup with a 60.6% win rate compared to Master Yi's 39.4%, a 21.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 33 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

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

In the late game, Talon takes over the Talon vs Master Yi matchup with a 70.6% win rate compared to 29.4%. Talon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Talon vs Master Yi matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 60.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 21.2 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 33 games analyzed.

What is the best Talon build against Master Yi?

The best Talon build against Master Yi includes Hubris, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Inspiration primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Talon vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Talon counter Master Yi?

Yes, Talon has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 60.6% win rate. Talon strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Talon against Master Yi?

When playing Talon against Master Yi, 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.