Talon - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.6%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Talonvs Nunu & Willump

FAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Talon vs Nunu & Willump is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Talon wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Nunu & Willump based on 26 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 Nunu & Willump 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.

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Nunu & Willump - 50.0% win rateNunu & Willump(50.0%)
Talon - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Talon
50.0% WR
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Nunu & Willump vs Talon matchup - 50.0% win rate
Nunu & Willump
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Talon vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Talon wins the Talon vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 26
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.9
CS / min
1.3
929
DMG / min
603
15,060
Gold / game
12,775
345
Heal / min
591
638
DMG Mitigated / min
1,358
0.3
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Talon vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Talon vs Nunu & Willump matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 50.0%, giving Talon a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Talon holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Nunu & Willump can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nunu & Willump leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Nunu & Willump's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Talon vs Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends

Talon is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, 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.

Farming
1.9Talon
1.3Nunu & Willump
Talon edges out Nunu & Willump by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Talon.
Damage
929Talon
603Nunu & Willump
Talon heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 326 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nunu & Willump 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
15,060Talon
12,775Nunu & Willump
Talon generates a commanding 2,285 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Talon consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nunu & Willump should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Talon
1.2Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump brings significantly more crowd control than Talon, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Nunu & Willump far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Talon should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
982Talon
1,949Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 967 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Nunu & Willump are Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge and Edge of Night. 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 Nunu & Willump. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Talon early game win rateTalon50.0%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%
Late Game
Talon
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Talon late game win rateTalon50.0%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Talon and Nunu & Willump, 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.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Talon at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Nunu & Willump. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Talon nor Nunu & Willump has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Talon Runes Against Nunu & Willump

Domination rune tree - Talon primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpDomination
Electrocute - best Talon rune vs Nunu & WillumpSudden Impact - best Talon rune vs Nunu & WillumpGrisly Mementos - best Talon rune vs Nunu & WillumpUltimate Hunter - best Talon rune vs Nunu & Willump
Inspiration rune tree - Talon secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Talon rune vs Nunu & WillumpJack Of All Trades - best Talon rune vs Nunu & Willump
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Talon maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Nunu & Willump.


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 Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Talon do against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Talon vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Talon do against Nunu & Willump in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump in the late game?

In the late game, Talon takes over the Talon vs Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Talon is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Talon build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Talon build against Nunu & Willump includes Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge, Edge of Night 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 Nunu & Willump?

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

Does Talon counter Nunu & Willump?

Yes, Talon has a favorable matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 50.0% win rate. Talon slightly edges out Nunu & Willump in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Talon against Nunu & Willump?

When playing Talon against Nunu & Willump, 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.