Talon - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Talonvs Zac

DAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Talon vs Zac is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Talon wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Zac based on 8 games. Talon wins the early laning phase while Zac scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Talon build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Talon vs Zac 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Talon
50.0% WR
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Zac vs Talon matchup - 50.0% win rate
Zac
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Talon vs Zac Matchup?

Talon wins the Talon vs Zac matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.3
CS / min
0.8
915
DMG / min
489
15,219
Gold / game
11,482
427
Heal / min
1,490
637
DMG Mitigated / min
1,415
0.3
CC / min
1.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Talon vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Talon vs Zac matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Zac's 50.0%, giving Talon a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Talon controls the early laning stage, but Zac outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Talon needs to press advantages before Zac reaches their power spikes, while Zac should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zac 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 Zac'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 Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Zac in League of Legends

Talon is favored during the laning phase against Zac, 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
1.3Talon
0.8Zac
Talon edges out Zac by 0.5 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
915Talon
489Zac
Talon heavily out-damages Zac by 426 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zac 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
15,219Talon
11,482Zac
Talon generates a commanding 3,737 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Talon consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zac should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Talon
1.3Zac
Zac brings significantly more crowd control than Talon, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zac 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
1,064Talon
2,905Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 1,841 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac 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 Zac

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Zac 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 Zac. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Zac matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Talon early game win rateTalon66.7%
Zac early game win rateZac33.3%
Late Game
Zac
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Talon late game win rateTalon40.0%
Zac late game win rateZac60.0%

Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Zac. This lopsided early game means Talon can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zac is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Talon. Extended games heavily favor Zac, 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 Zac reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zac 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 Zac

Domination rune tree - Talon primary runes vs ZacDomination
Electrocute - best Talon rune vs ZacSudden Impact - best Talon rune vs ZacGrisly Mementos - best Talon rune vs ZacUltimate Hunter - best Talon rune vs Zac
Inspiration rune tree - Talon secondary runes vs ZacInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Talon rune vs ZacMagical Footwear - best Talon rune vs Zac
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 Zac.


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 Zac - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Talon do against Zac in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Talon vs Zac matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Zac's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Talon do against Zac in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Zac with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Zac in the late game?

In the late game, Zac takes over the Talon vs Zac matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Zac scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Talon vs Zac matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Zac with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Talon is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Talon build against Zac?

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

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

Does Talon counter Zac?

Yes, Talon has a favorable matchup against Zac with a 50.0% win rate. Talon slightly edges out Zac in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Talon against Zac?

When playing Talon against Zac, 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.