Talonvs Skarner
Talon vs Skarner is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Talon wins with a 61.5% win rate (+23.1%) over Skarner based on 13 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 Skarner 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.
Skarner(61.5%)Who Wins the Talon vs Skarner Matchup?
Talon vs Skarner Matchup Summary
The Talon vs Skarner matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 61.5% win rate compared to Skarner's 38.5%, giving Talon a 23.1 percentage point advantage. Talon dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Skarner 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 Skarner leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon players can confidently pick into Skarner and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Skarner 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 Skarner Laning Phase Breakdown
Talon is favored during the laning phase against Skarner, 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.
Best Talon Build Against Skarner
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Skarner, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Skarner are Axiom Arc, Umbral Glaive and Youmuu's Ghostblade. This combination gives Talon an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Skarner matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Talon75.0%Skarner25.0%Talon55.6%Skarner44.4%Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Skarner. 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Skarner. 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. Skarner players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Talon Runes Against Skarner
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Talon to press their advantage against Skarner, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Talon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.67% | 151 | 1.4 | 815 | 14,648 | 60.3% | 47.1% | |
| 52.71% | 129 | 1.1 | 793 | 13,096 | 57.1% | 48.5% | |
| 50.81% | 124 | 6.5 | 869 | 12,408 | 36.9% | 66.1% | |
| 40.74% | 111 | 1.3 | 862 | 14,411 | 40.8% | 40.7% | |
| 51.49% | 101 | 3.0 | 828 | 14,121 | 57.9% | 47.6% | |
| 47.00% | 100 | 2.9 | 860 | 13,644 | 57.9% | 40.3% | |
| 47.42% | 97 | 1.6 | 842 | 14,214 | 46.9% | 47.9% | |
| 45.45% | 90 | 6.4 | 922 | 13,070 | 46.5% | 44.4% | |
| 47.13% | 88 | 1.2 | 860 | 14,119 | 51.2% | 43.5% | |
| 45.24% | 85 | 1.5 | 806 | 13,632 | 35.9% | 53.3% | |
| 48.81% | 84 | 6.5 | 852 | 12,659 | 55.3% | 43.5% | |
| 49.40% | 83 | 5.3 | 829 | 13,506 | 47.5% | 51.2% | |
| 50.68% | 73 | 1.4 | 945 | 13,950 | 54.8% | 47.6% | |
| 47.83% | 70 | 6.5 | 852 | 13,294 | 56.0% | 43.2% | |
| 44.93% | 70 | 1.2 | 782 | 12,938 | 59.4% | 32.4% | |
| 48.48% | 67 | 1.1 | 873 | 14,096 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 40.98% | 63 | 3.8 | 750 | 12,099 | 37.5% | 44.8% | |
| 58.73% | 63 | 3.9 | 923 | 13,031 | 56.3% | 61.3% | |
| 50.00% | 60 | 1.3 | 823 | 14,427 | 51.9% | 48.5% | |
| 49.12% | 57 | 1.4 | 797 | 13,118 | 51.7% | 46.4% | |
| 42.11% | 57 | 1.2 | 821 | 15,217 | 33.3% | 48.5% | |
| 42.11% | 57 | 6.4 | 893 | 13,050 | 36.4% | 45.7% | |
| 42.86% | 56 | 1.4 | 872 | 15,318 | 37.5% | 46.9% | |
| 40.38% | 52 | 3.5 | 835 | 12,662 | 44.4% | 36.0% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 6.0 | 835 | 11,910 | 52.9% | 51.4% | |
| 42.86% | 50 | 1.5 | 830 | 15,356 | 50.0% | 39.4% | |
| 44.90% | 50 | 1.6 | 782 | 14,672 | 52.6% | 40.0% | |
| 45.83% | 49 | 1.5 | 846 | 14,750 | 57.1% | 37.0% | |
| 46.94% | 49 | 1.1 | 885 | 12,993 | 44.8% | 50.0% | |
| 45.83% | 48 | 5.9 | 814 | 12,626 | 35.3% | 51.6% | |
| 39.58% | 48 | 1.5 | 745 | 12,922 | 30.8% | 50.0% | |
| 61.36% | 45 | 6.4 | 822 | 13,061 | 63.2% | 60.0% | |
| 29.55% | 45 | 1.3 | 955 | 15,338 | 18.2% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 1.3 | 831 | 13,892 | 40.7% | 50.0% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 1.3 | 854 | 14,306 | 55.0% | 52.2% | |
| 39.53% | 43 | 1.6 | 940 | 14,665 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 35.71% | 43 | 3.5 | 814 | 12,473 | 30.4% | 42.1% | |
| 54.76% | 42 | 1.7 | 923 | 14,532 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 61.90% | 42 | 5.7 | 977 | 13,308 | 75.0% | 53.9% | |
| 62.50% | 40 | 1.6 | 872 | 15,025 | 46.7% | 72.0% | |
| 56.41% | 40 | 1.9 | 804 | 14,368 | 53.3% | 58.3% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 3.3 | 788 | 13,861 | 36.8% | 60.0% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 6.9 | 868 | 11,850 | 30.4% | 60.0% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 6.7 | 1,045 | 13,891 | 56.3% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 1.4 | 808 | 14,703 | 56.3% | 40.9% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 1.6 | 827 | 13,068 | 54.5% | 53.3% | |
| 51.43% | 36 | 6.6 | 873 | 12,558 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 2.1 | 781 | 13,791 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 7.1 | 922 | 12,428 | 45.0% | 43.8% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 6.1 | 828 | 12,663 | 46.7% | 61.9% | |
| 62.86% | 35 | 6.5 | 939 | 12,925 | 84.2% | 37.5% | |
| 67.65% | 35 | 1.2 | 904 | 14,843 | 42.9% | 85.0% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 1.3 | 788 | 13,216 | 53.3% | 55.0% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 1.3 | 771 | 13,712 | 53.3% | 47.4% | |
| 40.00% | 31 | 5.5 | 752 | 11,584 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.2 | 807 | 12,428 | 36.4% | 45.0% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 6.1 | 886 | 12,734 | 57.1% | 37.5% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 4.5 | 803 | 12,416 | 46.1% | 58.8% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 3.9 | 854 | 12,639 | 35.3% | 38.5% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 6.8 | 805 | 12,885 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.4 | 859 | 13,584 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.5 | 810 | 15,547 | 25.0% | 57.9% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 3.7 | 850 | 13,990 | 69.2% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 27 | 1.1 | 713 | 12,329 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.0 | 789 | 11,480 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 6.5 | 793 | 13,184 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.1 | 789 | 11,956 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 920 | 14,733 | 41.7% | 53.9% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.6 | 854 | 13,446 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 6.2 | 795 | 12,600 | 55.6% | 56.3% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 6.9 | 965 | 13,855 | 77.8% | 53.9% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 1.1 | 844 | 14,645 | 50.0% | 23.1% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 3.9 | 947 | 14,727 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.7 | 998 | 13,793 | 55.6% | 63.6% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.3 | 851 | 13,582 | 55.6% | 36.4% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.4 | 917 | 14,651 | 54.5% | 66.7% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 7.0 | 1,011 | 13,387 | 44.4% | 63.6% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 3.3 | 1,051 | 13,861 | 62.5% | 27.3% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 1.2 | 1,027 | 16,326 | 66.7% | 69.2% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.7 | 1,049 | 13,706 | 28.6% | 45.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.2 | 802 | 13,807 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.2 | 806 | 12,391 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 4.4 | 992 | 13,321 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.9 | 704 | 12,697 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.9 | 773 | 14,802 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 14 | 1.6 | 864 | 14,926 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.7 | 805 | 15,175 | 75.0% | 30.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 2.5 | 763 | 12,090 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.6 | 862 | 15,180 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.8 | 802 | 13,736 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.7 | 780 | 14,052 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.8 | 787 | 12,088 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.6 | 808 | 12,808 | 28.6% | 80.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 4.2 | 821 | 12,854 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.4 | 974 | 15,453 | 0.0% | 54.5% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 853 | 13,003 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 879 | 11,513 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.5 | 986 | 14,954 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.0 | 1,084 | 16,238 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.5 | 1,040 | 13,568 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.9 | 858 | 12,923 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.3 | 975 | 13,451 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.7 | 873 | 13,518 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.1 | 1,047 | 13,571 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.8 | 747 | 11,774 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.1 | 740 | 14,074 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 1,087 | 18,602 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 959 | 14,972 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.6 | 954 | 14,169 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 1,011 | 17,877 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 992 | 14,513 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 805 | 13,439 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,061 | 16,121 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 915 | 14,817 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Talon vs Skarner - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Talon do against Skarner in League of Legends?
Talon wins the Talon vs Skarner matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to Skarner's 38.5%, a 23.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Talon do against Skarner in the early game?
In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Skarner with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Skarner in the late game?
In the late game, Talon takes over the Talon vs Skarner matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Talon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Talon vs Skarner matchup?
Talon wins the matchup against Skarner with a 61.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 23.1 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Talon build against Skarner?
The best Talon build against Skarner includes Axiom Arc, Umbral Glaive, Youmuu's Ghostblade with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Talon runes against Skarner?
The best Talon runes against Skarner use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Talon vs Skarner matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Talon counter Skarner?
Yes, Talon has a favorable matchup against Skarner with a 61.5% win rate. Talon strongly counters Skarner in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.
How do I play Talon against Skarner?
When playing Talon against Skarner, 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.