Talon - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Talonvs Rek'Sai

CAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Talon vs Rek'Sai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Talon wins with a 53.6% win rate (+7.1%) over Rek'Sai based on 28 games. Talon wins the early laning phase while Rek'Sai scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Talon build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Talon vs Rek'Sai 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 - 53.6% win rate in this matchup
Talon
53.6% WR
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Rek'Sai vs Talon matchup - 46.4% win rate
Rek'Sai
46.4% WR

Who Wins the Talon vs Rek'Sai Matchup?

Talon wins the Talon vs Rek'Sai matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 28
53.6%
Win Rate
46.4%
1.1
CS / min
0.7
922
DMG / min
542
13,499
Gold / game
11,553
490
Heal / min
655
682
DMG Mitigated / min
952
0.3
CC / min
0.9
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
41.7%
Late Game WR
58.3%

Talon vs Rek'Sai Matchup Summary

The Talon vs Rek'Sai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 53.6% win rate compared to Rek'Sai's 46.4%, giving Talon a 7.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Talon controls the early laning stage, but Rek'Sai outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Talon needs to press advantages before Rek'Sai reaches their power spikes, while Rek'Sai should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Rek'Sai leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon players can confidently pick into Rek'Sai and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Rek'Sai in League of Legends

Talon is favored during the laning phase against Rek'Sai, 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
1.1Talon
0.7Rek'Sai
Talon edges out Rek'Sai by 0.4 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
922Talon
542Rek'Sai
Talon heavily out-damages Rek'Sai by 380 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rek'Sai 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
13,499Talon
11,553Rek'Sai
Talon generates a commanding 1,946 more gold per game than Rek'Sai. This substantial economic advantage means Talon consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rek'Sai should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Talon
0.9Rek'Sai
Rek'Sai provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Talon, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Rek'Sai coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,172Talon
1,607Rek'Sai
Rek'Sai vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 435 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Rek'Sai, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Rek'Sai are Voltaic Cyclosword, Edge of Night and Umbral Glaive. This combination gives Talon an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Rek'Sai. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Rek'Sai matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Talon early game win rateTalon62.5%
Rek'Sai early game win rateRek'Sai37.5%
Late Game
Rek'Sai
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Talon late game win rateTalon41.7%
Rek'Sai late game win rateRek'Sai58.3%

Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Rek'Sai. This lopsided early game means Talon can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rek'Sai is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Talon. Extended games heavily favor Rek'Sai, 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 Rek'Sai reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai

Precision rune tree - Talon primary runes vs Rek'SaiPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Talon rune vs Rek'SaiTriumph - best Talon rune vs Rek'SaiLegend: Alacrity - best Talon rune vs Rek'SaiCoup de Grace - best Talon rune vs Rek'Sai
Inspiration rune tree - Talon secondary runes vs Rek'SaiInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Talon rune vs Rek'SaiMagical Footwear - best Talon rune vs Rek'Sai
80.0% WR

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


Talon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.29%1401.383714,02054.8%53.9%
45.93%1353.083713,20643.8%47.9%
51.61%1241.175212,75758.5%44.1%
47.50%1201.184413,58461.8%35.4%
46.60%1031.281313,07441.3%50.9%
47.06%1021.386713,40141.3%51.8%
50.50%1011.185713,87051.2%50.0%
39.13%922.392712,98634.1%43.8%
48.31%894.887412,77046.1%50.0%
55.56%816.291212,59045.5%62.5%
48.15%812.798514,18845.5%50.0%
43.59%786.089413,83434.6%48.1%
50.65%773.997713,68943.3%55.3%
47.30%741.486414,23750.0%45.5%
54.17%726.393213,11563.0%48.9%
41.67%721.179614,23248.1%37.8%
53.52%713.696714,34954.2%53.2%
50.00%681.387814,02453.6%47.5%
49.25%675.996512,15244.4%52.5%
46.15%651.286314,20953.9%41.0%
48.28%581.073013,55350.0%46.7%
41.82%556.297712,04748.3%34.6%
62.96%541.292413,29966.7%58.3%
50.00%525.388611,36352.0%48.1%
43.14%511.378513,61156.0%30.8%
49.02%511.478013,70658.8%44.1%
46.00%501.274413,75547.4%45.2%
42.00%506.286812,53829.4%48.5%
52.08%486.386313,29655.6%50.0%
46.34%411.276312,82750.0%42.9%
46.34%416.096912,27852.9%41.7%
58.54%411.281113,01942.1%72.7%
52.50%401.677814,39041.2%60.9%
38.46%395.679512,85945.5%35.7%
52.78%366.589512,60752.4%53.3%
50.00%366.183110,77840.0%62.5%
44.44%361.284913,21342.1%47.1%
36.11%361.482512,54231.3%40.0%
54.84%316.598511,82757.9%50.0%
45.16%315.884813,22010.0%61.9%
48.39%311.281012,92743.8%53.3%
43.33%301.586913,93940.0%46.7%
50.00%301.184715,17554.5%47.4%
37.93%296.11,06912,49238.5%37.5%
37.93%291.294014,28846.1%31.3%
53.57%281.192213,49962.5%41.7%
44.44%271.11,02415,29762.5%36.8%
57.69%261.588513,75061.5%53.9%
50.00%266.01,01312,03240.0%56.3%
65.38%261.293013,68573.3%54.5%
38.46%266.61,00211,92711.1%52.9%
44.00%255.884011,95433.3%50.0%
64.00%256.11,02712,35153.3%80.0%
44.00%252.094113,29527.3%57.1%
40.00%254.583212,50650.0%33.3%
41.67%246.594411,94266.7%26.7%
47.83%231.485815,42433.3%52.9%
52.17%236.392312,88444.4%57.1%
43.48%235.988913,48433.3%50.0%
65.22%233.887113,12887.5%53.3%
59.09%226.192613,55537.5%71.4%
50.00%226.376611,61445.5%54.5%
59.09%220.980313,10045.5%72.7%
50.00%223.975211,81038.5%66.7%
40.91%225.990413,19650.0%33.3%
59.09%226.275410,19680.0%41.7%
33.33%211.477512,20430.8%37.5%
52.38%216.487713,03154.5%50.0%
33.33%211.195914,57755.6%16.7%
50.00%201.284214,33075.0%43.8%
36.84%196.483513,04766.7%23.1%
61.11%182.272914,07966.7%58.3%
33.33%186.383311,29560.0%0.0%
37.50%163.892214,99740.0%36.4%
43.75%164.894012,02962.5%25.0%
43.75%162.688013,52750.0%40.0%
26.67%156.078912,42728.6%25.0%
33.33%154.292813,68916.7%44.4%
64.29%141.488410,13271.4%57.1%
71.43%144.61,14415,53960.0%77.8%
42.86%146.187412,62760.0%33.3%
23.08%132.476113,2120.0%33.3%
46.15%130.997511,35542.9%50.0%
38.46%133.378611,60537.5%40.0%
30.77%132.286814,29625.0%33.3%
30.77%134.565512,48828.6%33.3%
16.67%121.689213,90320.0%14.3%
41.67%121.189111,77442.9%40.0%
58.33%122.578412,68375.0%50.0%
25.00%123.41,11314,87160.0%0.0%
18.18%111.981710,99614.3%25.0%
63.64%114.381212,16166.7%60.0%
50.00%102.91,30217,396100.0%44.4%
50.00%106.390913,99550.0%50.0%
40.00%101.581113,93020.0%60.0%
10.00%106.479410,6520.0%20.0%
22.22%96.580811,68933.3%16.7%
33.33%91.874913,54766.7%16.7%
33.33%92.291012,85850.0%20.0%
42.86%74.61,22915,57850.0%40.0%
57.14%72.073312,940100.0%50.0%
42.86%76.81,06714,28033.3%50.0%
33.33%61.16869,52033.3%33.3%
33.33%66.01,02214,5790.0%33.3%
33.33%64.891213,5210.0%50.0%
40.00%54.779212,68050.0%33.3%
40.00%53.496211,04733.3%50.0%
100.00%53.278217,2320.0%100.0%
80.00%52.31,02117,0300.0%80.0%
40.00%51.371811,41050.0%0.0%
60.00%55.196511,41166.7%50.0%
60.00%53.41,03416,0020.0%60.0%
0.00%56.797214,4280.0%0.0%

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Talon vs Rek'Sai - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Talon do against Rek'Sai in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Talon vs Rek'Sai matchup with a 53.6% win rate compared to Rek'Sai's 46.4%, a 7.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Talon do against Rek'Sai in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Rek'Sai with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 Rek'Sai in the late game?

In the late game, Rek'Sai takes over the Talon vs Rek'Sai matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Rek'Sai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Talon vs Rek'Sai matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Rek'Sai with a 53.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.1 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.

What is the best Talon build against Rek'Sai?

The best Talon build against Rek'Sai includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Edge of Night, Umbral Glaive with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Rek'Sai?

The best Talon runes against Rek'Sai use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Talon vs Rek'Sai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Talon counter Rek'Sai?

Yes, Talon has a favorable matchup against Rek'Sai with a 53.6% win rate. Talon strongly counters Rek'Sai in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Talon against Rek'Sai?

When playing Talon against Rek'Sai, 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.