Talon the Blade's Shadow
Talon is the knife in the darkness, a merciless killer able to strike without warning and escape before any alarm is raised. He carved out a dangerous reputation on the brutal streets of Noxus, where he was forced to fight, kill, and steal to survive. Adopted by the notorious Du Couteau family, he now plies his deadly trade at the empire's command, assassinating enemy leaders, captains, and heroes… as well as any Noxian foolish enough to earn the scorn of their masters.
Blade's End
Talon's spells Wound champions and large monsters, stacking up to 3 times. When Talon attacks a champion with 3 stacks of Wound, they bleed for heavy damage over time.
Noxian Diplomacy
Talon stabs the target unit. If they are within melee range, this attack deals critical damage. If they are outside melee range, Talon will leap at his target before stabbing them. Talon refunds some health and cooldown if this ability kills the target.
Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 8/
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Range:- 575
Rake
Talon sends out a volley of daggers that then return back to him, dealing physical damage every time it passes through an enemy. The returning blades deal bonus damage and slow units hit.
Cost:- 50/
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Cooldown:- 9/
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Range:- 650
Assassin's Path
Talon vaults over any terrain or structure, up to a max distance. This ability has a low cooldown, but puts the used terrain on a long cooldown.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 0
Range:- 725
Shadow Assault
Talon disperses a ring of blades and becomes Invisible while gaining additional Move Speed. When Talon emerges from Invisibility, the blades converge on his location. Each time the blades move, Shadow Assault deals physical damage to enemies hit by at least one blade.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 100/
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- 60
Range:- 550
- Assassin
Patch 26.1 Talon Changes
Quick overview of Talon's optimal setup in League of Legends. Talon's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Serylda's Grudge, Edge of Night, using Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos for maximum effectiveness. Talon performs well against Viktor, Ahri, Lux but struggles against Fizz, Nunu, Zac.
- Talon's Top Build
- Talon's Best Runes
- Talon's Top Matchups
- Talon's Counters
Talon's base statistics in League of Legends. Talon has 658 base health, 68 attack damage, 30 armor, and 36 magic resist. Understanding Talon's stats is crucial for maximizing Talon's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Talon's stats against other champions to see how Talon ranks.
AP:0
AD:68(3.1 per level)
AS:0(2.9 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:400(37 per level)
Mana Regen:7(0.8 per level)
Health:658(109 per level)
Health Regen:8(0.75 per level)
Armor:30(4.7 per level)
MR:36(2.05 per level)
Speed:335
Attack Range:125(125 per level)
Talon Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Talon Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 55.45% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 45.07% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Talon Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Talon's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 38.4%, Late Game: 32.6%, Objective Control: 55.6%, Supportive Strength: 43.0%, Creep Farming: 39.5%, Damage: 54.6%. These percentile rankings show how Talon compares to other champions in each category.
Talon exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Talon's performance shows a 6.9% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Talon rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (42.6% win rate), players may struggle to execute Talon's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (49.5% win rate), Talon's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Talon has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Talon should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (42.6%), Bronze (43.5%), Silver (44.1%), Gold (45.7%), Platinum (52.0%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Talon's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Talon an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Talon
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Viktor and Ahri
- Optimal rune setup achieves 62.8% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Fizz (35.9% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Talon into favorable matchups like Viktor where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Domination + $Sorcery rune setup for a $62.8% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Talon Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Talon in League of Legends?
Talon is currently D tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Talon ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Talon's win rate?
Talon has a 48.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Talon's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Talon?
Champions similar to Talon include Naafiri, Yone, and Ambessa. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Talon in League of Legends.
How does Talon perform during different match durations?
Talon's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Talon's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Talon's performance at different game lengths.