Talon - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Talonvs Wukong

AAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Talon vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Talon wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Wukong based on 12 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 Wukong 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 - 58.3% win rate in this matchup
Talon
58.3% WR
VS
Wukong vs Talon matchup - 41.7% win rate
Wukong
41.7% WR

Who Wins the Talon vs Wukong Matchup?

Talon wins the Talon vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 12
58.3%
Win Rate
41.7%
1.2
CS / min
1.3
687
DMG / min
585
12,351
Gold / game
11,292
475
Heal / min
334
719
DMG Mitigated / min
939
0.3
CC / min
0.6
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Talon vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Talon vs Wukong matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Wukong's 41.7%, giving Talon a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Talon dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Wukong 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 Wukong leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon players can confidently pick into Wukong and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Wukong 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 Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Talon in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Talon
1.3Wukong
Talon and Wukong 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
687Talon
585Wukong
Talon heavily out-damages Wukong by 102 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Wukong should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Talon's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,351Talon
11,292Wukong
Talon generates a commanding 1,060 more gold per game than Wukong. This substantial economic advantage means Talon consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Wukong should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Talon
0.6Wukong
Wukong provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Talon, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Wukong coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,194Talon
1,273Wukong
Wukong heals and mitigates 79 more damage per minute than Talon, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Wukong 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 Wukong

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Wukong are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Umbral Glaive. 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 Wukong. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Wukong matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Talon early game win rateTalon60.0%
Wukong early game win rateWukong40.0%
Late Game
Talon
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Talon late game win rateTalon57.1%
Wukong late game win rateWukong42.9%

Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Wukong. 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 Wukong. 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. Wukong players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Talon Runes Against Wukong

Precision rune tree - Talon primary runes vs WukongPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Talon rune vs WukongTriumph - best Talon rune vs WukongLegend: Alacrity - best Talon rune vs WukongCoup de Grace - best Talon rune vs Wukong
Inspiration rune tree - Talon secondary runes vs WukongInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Talon rune vs WukongMagical Footwear - best Talon rune vs Wukong
50.0% WR

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


Talon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
40.91%221.295813,96350.0%35.7%
45.00%201.372411,45845.5%44.4%
44.44%182.794410,61050.0%37.5%
50.00%183.696714,88350.0%50.0%
43.75%163.299911,12530.0%66.7%
66.67%151.484413,26557.1%75.0%
50.00%141.282514,34475.0%40.0%
46.15%131.290916,0970.0%60.0%
38.46%131.682715,59350.0%36.4%
58.33%121.268712,35160.0%57.1%
54.55%115.575710,75425.0%71.4%
81.82%111.182315,98166.7%87.5%
72.73%112.81,01616,939100.0%70.0%
63.64%111.36879,98666.7%60.0%
30.00%105.376512,970100.0%22.2%
50.00%101.278913,24225.0%66.7%
60.00%105.799815,4260.0%66.7%
20.00%101.974910,90220.0%20.0%
44.44%95.78108,89033.3%66.7%
66.67%95.588611,90750.0%80.0%
44.44%91.180111,11742.9%50.0%
22.22%91.31,02516,41250.0%14.3%
37.50%81.392715,54550.0%33.3%
25.00%81.474314,3400.0%28.6%
37.50%87.189112,83550.0%33.3%
50.00%83.284312,74033.3%60.0%
37.50%82.793114,863100.0%28.6%
75.00%80.974513,933100.0%60.0%
42.86%75.281813,47233.3%50.0%
42.86%76.31,0118,68140.0%50.0%
57.14%75.790814,5700.0%80.0%
57.14%70.97229,06466.7%50.0%
50.00%61.565714,4660.0%60.0%
66.67%66.37159,28066.7%66.7%
83.33%61.31,08517,6680.0%83.3%
100.00%61.21,25514,930100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.31,2089,19450.0%100.0%
60.00%55.876214,018100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.486910,34550.0%100.0%
40.00%56.593710,471100.0%0.0%
60.00%56.089113,21950.0%66.7%
60.00%52.460812,24533.3%100.0%
100.00%51.068115,159100.0%100.0%
20.00%51.384213,63050.0%0.0%
60.00%53.691414,3620.0%60.0%
60.00%51.492610,613100.0%33.3%

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Talon vs Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Talon do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Talon vs Wukong matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Wukong's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Talon do against Wukong in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Wukong with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Wukong in the late game?

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

Talon wins the matchup against Wukong with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Talon build against Wukong?

The best Talon build against Wukong includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Umbral Glaive 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 Wukong?

The best Talon runes against Wukong use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Talon vs Wukong matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Talon counter Wukong?

Yes, Talon has a favorable matchup against Wukong with a 58.3% win rate. Talon strongly counters Wukong in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Talon against Wukong?

When playing Talon against Wukong, 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.