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

Talonvs Nidalee

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

Talon vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Talon wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Nidalee based on 9 games. Talon wins the early laning phase while Nidalee scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Talon build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Talon vs Nidalee 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 - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Talon
55.6% WR
VS
Nidalee vs Talon matchup - 44.4% win rate
Nidalee
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Talon vs Nidalee Matchup?

Talon wins the Talon vs Nidalee matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
1.0
CS / min
0.7
837
DMG / min
661
14,102
Gold / game
12,844
434
Heal / min
622
606
DMG Mitigated / min
594
0.3
CC / min
0.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Talon vs Nidalee Matchup Summary

The Talon vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nidalee's 44.4%, giving Talon a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Talon controls the early laning stage, but Nidalee outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Talon needs to press advantages before Nidalee reaches their power spikes, while Nidalee should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Talon leads by 0.3 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon players can confidently pick into Nidalee and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nidalee 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 Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Talon
0.7Nidalee
Talon edges out Nidalee by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Talon.
Damage
837Talon
661Nidalee
Talon heavily out-damages Nidalee by 176 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nidalee 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
14,102Talon
12,844Nidalee
Talon generates a commanding 1,258 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Talon consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nidalee should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Talon
0.3Nidalee
Both Talon and Nidalee 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
1,040Talon
1,215Nidalee
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 175 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Talon is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Talon, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Talon Build Against Nidalee

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Talon early game win rateTalon100.0%
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee0.0%
Late Game
Nidalee
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Talon late game win rateTalon33.3%
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee66.7%

Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Talon can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nidalee is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Talon. Extended games heavily favor Nidalee, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Talon must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nidalee reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nidalee survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Talon Runes Against Nidalee

Inspiration rune tree - Talon primary runes vs NidaleeInspiration
First Strike - best Talon rune vs NidaleeCash Back - best Talon rune vs NidaleeTriple Tonic - best Talon rune vs NidaleeCosmic Insight - best Talon rune vs Nidalee
Domination rune tree - Talon secondary runes vs NidaleeDomination
Sudden Impact - best Talon rune vs NidaleeTreasure Hunter - best Talon rune vs Nidalee
100.0% WR

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


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 Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Talon do against Nidalee in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Talon vs Nidalee matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nidalee's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Talon do against Nidalee in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Nidalee with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Nidalee in the late game?

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Talon vs Nidalee matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Talon vs Nidalee matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Talon build against Nidalee?

The best Talon build against Nidalee includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serpent's Fang with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Nidalee?

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

Does Talon counter Nidalee?

Yes, Talon has a favorable matchup against Nidalee with a 55.6% win rate. Talon strongly counters Nidalee in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Talon against Nidalee?

When playing Talon against Nidalee, 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.