Talon - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Talonvs Volibear

FAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Talon vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Talon wins with a 54.2% win rate (+8.3%) over Volibear based on 24 games. Talon wins the early laning phase while Volibear scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Talon build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Talon vs Volibear 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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Volibear - 54.2% win rateVolibear(54.2%)
Talon - 54.2% win rate in this matchup
Talon
54.2% WR
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Volibear vs Talon matchup - 45.8% win rate
Volibear
45.8% WR

Who Wins the Talon vs Volibear Matchup?

Talon wins the Talon vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 24
54.2%
Win Rate
45.8%
1.4
CS / min
1.3
893
DMG / min
683
13,719
Gold / game
12,254
388
Heal / min
404
681
DMG Mitigated / min
1,306
0.3
CC / min
1.0
63.6%
Early Game WR
36.4%
46.1%
Late Game WR
53.9%

Talon vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Talon vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 54.2% win rate compared to Volibear's 45.8%, giving Talon a 8.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Talon controls the early laning stage, but Volibear outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Talon needs to press advantages before Volibear reaches their power spikes, while Volibear should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Volibear leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon players can confidently pick into Volibear and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Volibear 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 Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Volibear in League of Legends

Talon is favored during the laning phase against Volibear, 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
1.4Talon
1.3Volibear
Talon and Volibear 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
893Talon
683Volibear
Talon heavily out-damages Volibear by 210 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Volibear 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
13,719Talon
12,254Volibear
Talon generates a commanding 1,465 more gold per game than Volibear. This substantial economic advantage means Talon consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Volibear should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Talon
1.0Volibear
Volibear provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Talon, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Volibear coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,069Talon
1,710Volibear
Volibear vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 641 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Volibear 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 Volibear

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Volibear are Hubris, Axiom Arc and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Talon an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Talon the best chance to compete against Volibear. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Talon early game win rateTalon63.6%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear36.4%
Late Game
Volibear
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Talon late game win rateTalon46.1%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear53.9%

Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Volibear. This lopsided early game means Talon can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Volibear is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Talon. Extended games heavily favor Volibear, 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 Volibear reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Volibear 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 Volibear

Precision rune tree - Talon primary runes vs VolibearPrecision
Conqueror - best Talon rune vs VolibearTriumph - best Talon rune vs VolibearLegend: Haste - best Talon rune vs VolibearLast Stand - best Talon rune vs Volibear
Sorcery rune tree - Talon secondary runes vs VolibearSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Talon rune vs VolibearTranscendence - best Talon rune vs Volibear
100.0% WR

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


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 Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Talon do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Talon vs Volibear matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to Volibear's 45.8%, a 8.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Talon do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Volibear with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. 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 Volibear in the late game?

In the late game, Volibear takes over the Talon vs Volibear matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Volibear scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Talon vs Volibear matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Volibear with a 54.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 8.3 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Talon build against Volibear?

The best Talon build against Volibear includes Hubris, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Volibear?

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

Does Talon counter Volibear?

Yes, Talon has a favorable matchup against Volibear with a 54.2% win rate. Talon strongly counters Volibear in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Talon against Volibear?

When playing Talon against Volibear, 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.