Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
2.1%
Talonvs Zed
Patch26.16
Matches1,860,540
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 26, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Talon vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Talon wins with a 62.3% win rate (+24.5%) over Zed based on 53 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 Zed 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
62.3% WR
VS
Zed
37.7% WR
Who Wins the Talon vs Zed Matchup?
Winner
Talon
Matches: 53
62.3%
37.7%
4.7
4.2
942
946
13,945
13,482
263
198
608
532
0.2
0.3
55.0%
45.0%
66.7%
33.3%
Talon vs Zed Matchup Summary
The Talon vs Zed matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 53 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 62.3% win rate compared to Zed's 37.7%, giving Talon a 24.5 percentage point advantage. Talon dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zed 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 Zed leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon players can confidently pick into Zed and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zed 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 Zed Laning Phase Breakdown
Talon is favored during the laning phase against Zed, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Talon holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
4.7Talon
4.2Zed
Talon edges out Zed 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
942Talon
946Zed
Damage output is virtually even between Talon and Zed, with only 5 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.Economy
13,945Talon
13,482Zed
Talon earns 463 more gold per game than Zed, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Talon slightly faster item completions.Utility
0.2Talon
0.3Zed
Both Talon and Zed provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.Sustain
871Talon
730Zed
Talon heals and mitigates 141 more damage per minute than Zed, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Talon to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Zed.Best Talon Build Against Zed
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Zed, providing the mobility and stats Talon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Talon against Zed are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Serylda's Grudge. 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 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zed. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Talon vs Zed matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Talon
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Talon55.0%
Zed45.0%♕
Late Game
Talon
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Talon66.7%Zed33.3%Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.0% win rate — a 10.0 percentage point lead over Zed. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Zed. 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. Zed players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Talon Runes Against Zed
Domination
Sorcery
50.0% WR
Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Talon to press their advantage against Zed, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Talon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.16. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.53% | 99 | 1.3 | 864 | 14,545 | 52.5% | 52.5% | |
| 44.59% | 74 | 1.3 | 844 | 13,691 | 45.5% | 43.9% | |
| 60.27% | 73 | 1.2 | 777 | 13,187 | 66.7% | 54.0% | |
| 55.07% | 69 | 2.5 | 856 | 13,086 | 57.1% | 52.9% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 1.3 | 872 | 14,042 | 40.7% | 52.9% | |
| 62.26% | 53 | 4.7 | 942 | 13,945 | 55.0% | 66.7% | |
| 43.14% | 51 | 1.2 | 786 | 13,605 | 32.0% | 53.9% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 1.3 | 896 | 14,120 | 40.9% | 62.1% | |
| 40.82% | 49 | 3.1 | 1,010 | 13,520 | 47.6% | 35.7% | |
| 43.75% | 48 | 6.0 | 874 | 11,209 | 42.3% | 45.5% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 1.3 | 894 | 15,111 | 60.0% | 42.4% | |
| 34.78% | 46 | 1.3 | 793 | 13,006 | 40.9% | 29.2% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 4.1 | 852 | 13,048 | 57.9% | 33.3% | |
| 34.15% | 41 | 1.2 | 771 | 14,158 | 43.8% | 28.0% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 1.2 | 880 | 13,872 | 40.0% | 71.4% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 5.9 | 895 | 12,975 | 53.9% | 42.3% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 1.2 | 891 | 14,699 | 41.7% | 42.3% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 1.1 | 835 | 13,756 | 64.3% | 21.7% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 2.5 | 845 | 13,576 | 53.9% | 56.5% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 2.5 | 858 | 14,712 | 66.7% | 51.9% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 6.4 | 1,038 | 15,001 | 37.5% | 45.8% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 5.9 | 853 | 9,925 | 64.7% | 42.9% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 2.8 | 911 | 12,755 | 52.9% | 35.7% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.2 | 773 | 13,057 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 2.8 | 843 | 13,457 | 69.2% | 58.8% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 5.8 | 838 | 12,094 | 80.0% | 36.8% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 5.4 | 932 | 12,593 | 41.7% | 47.1% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 5.8 | 901 | 12,422 | 70.0% | 43.8% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 980 | 13,582 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 32.00% | 25 | 6.2 | 908 | 14,528 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.2 | 901 | 14,529 | 45.5% | 69.2% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 1.1 | 886 | 16,185 | 63.6% | 69.2% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.0 | 723 | 12,437 | 44.4% | 57.1% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 1.3 | 908 | 14,939 | 40.0% | 92.3% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.2 | 836 | 13,306 | 44.4% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.7 | 879 | 13,623 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 5.7 | 866 | 13,168 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.2 | 675 | 12,589 | 66.7% | 38.5% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.2 | 655 | 12,186 | 63.6% | 54.5% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.3 | 887 | 13,151 | 38.5% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 897 | 14,168 | 71.4% | 53.9% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 5.8 | 906 | 12,332 | 14.3% | 38.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.1 | 734 | 9,925 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 1.3 | 880 | 15,543 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.5 | 967 | 14,699 | 36.4% | 40.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 5.1 | 671 | 11,731 | 16.7% | 40.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.3 | 1,046 | 13,451 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.5 | 998 | 15,068 | 28.6% | 55.6% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 5.7 | 1,005 | 12,533 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 2.4 | 844 | 13,952 | 37.5% | 14.3% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.3 | 799 | 11,137 | 28.6% | 57.1% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.0 | 942 | 13,175 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.2 | 952 | 15,371 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 5.2 | 910 | 14,308 | 100.0% | 70.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 3.0 | 833 | 13,230 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.9 | 774 | 11,099 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.5 | 902 | 14,118 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.5 | 857 | 12,462 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.1 | 805 | 13,282 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.2 | 845 | 13,264 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.7 | 803 | 11,950 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.8 | 773 | 9,198 | 28.6% | 75.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.8 | 873 | 14,075 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.0 | 845 | 11,387 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 3.1 | 798 | 12,589 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 826 | 13,894 | 85.7% | 66.7% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 859 | 15,853 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 801 | 12,827 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 6.5 | 922 | 11,628 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.8 | 947 | 14,375 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.5 | 824 | 12,866 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.5 | 998 | 13,189 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 3.5 | 868 | 14,831 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.4 | 720 | 14,025 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.9 | 905 | 14,150 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.8 | 699 | 9,252 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 1,000 | 16,018 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.4 | 815 | 13,070 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 2.6 | 986 | 13,669 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.5 | 737 | 9,700 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.2 | 1,114 | 11,907 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.2 | 952 | 16,256 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.2 | 911 | 13,569 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.5 | 1,038 | 13,889 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.0 | 1,047 | 16,251 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 960 | 11,674 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.4 | 1,057 | 13,625 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 1,117 | 16,540 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 602 | 10,188 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 699 | 11,618 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 1,266 | 17,543 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 977 | 14,743 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,335 | 16,503 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 886 | 13,872 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 1,052 | 17,701 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Talon vs Zed - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Talon do against Zed in League of Legends?
Talon wins the Talon vs Zed matchup with a 62.3% win rate compared to Zed's 37.7%, a 24.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 53 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Talon do against Zed in the early game?
In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Zed with a 55.0% win rate versus 45.0%. 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 Zed in the late game?
In the late game, Talon takes over the Talon vs Zed matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Talon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Talon vs Zed matchup?
Talon wins the matchup against Zed with a 62.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 24.5 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 53 games analyzed.
What is the best Talon build against Zed?
The best Talon build against Zed includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge 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 Zed?
The best Talon runes against Zed use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Talon vs Zed matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Talon counter Zed?
Yes, Talon has a favorable matchup against Zed with a 62.3% win rate. Talon strongly counters Zed in lane based on current patch 26.16 data.
How do I play Talon against Zed?
When playing Talon against Zed, 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.
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