Talon, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
52.1%
Pick Rate
1.7%
Ban Rate
3.3%

Talon Jungle Win Rate & Tier

Talon A TierAssassin
Patch
26.19
Games
1,562
Lane
Jungle
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 5, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

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.

Is Talon Good in Patch 26.19?

Yes — Talon is a strong pick in Patch 26.19: A tier as Jungle. Talon's 52.1% win rate ranks #6 of 46 Jungle champions, and its pick rate ranks #21. That is up 1.9 points from Patch 26.18. Talon is banned in 3.3% of games and present (picked or banned) in 7.9%.

Tier
A
Win Rate
52.1%#6 of 46 Jungle
Pick Rate
1.7%#21 of 46 Jungle
Ban Rate
3.3%
Win rate change
+1.9vs Patch 26.18

Win rate over the last patches (Jungle)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Talon →

Talon Roles

Talon goes Jungle in 74% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.19 Talon Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1849.72%
Patch 26.1951.94%
+2.22%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.182.30%
Patch 26.192.30%
0.00%

Quick overview of Talon's optimal setup in League of Legends. Talon's top build includes Gluttonous Greaves, Voltaic Cyclosword, Umbral Glaive, using Fleet Footwork, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Talon performs well against Rengar, Khazix, Hecarim but struggles against Ambessa, Shyvana, MasterYi.

Talon Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Talon stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Healing: better than 75% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Crowd control: below 93% of champions

Talon ranks in the 89.1 percentile for early game strength, 65.5 percentile for late game scaling, 64.2 percentile for objective control, 44.5 percentile for support strength, 85.5 percentile for creep farming, and 89.1 percentile for damage output.

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 41.2% win rate difference between Iron and Chal tiers, indicating that Talon rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (58.8% 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 Chal (100.0% 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 (58.8%), Bronze (60.9%), Silver (45.4%), Gold (52.3%), Platinum (50.4%)) 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.

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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 59.22% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 49.23% in 15 minute games. Understanding Talon Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Talon include Irelia, Shaco, Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Talon in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Talon, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Talon Good? FAQ - Patch 26.19

Is Talon good in Patch 26.19?

Yes. Talon is A tier as Jungle in Patch 26.19 with a 52.1% win rate. That win rate ranks #6 of 46 Jungle champions.

What lane is Talon played in?

Mostly Jungle (74% of ranked games), also Mid (25%).

How often is Talon banned?

Talon is banned in 3.3% of ranked games in Patch 26.19 and picked or banned in 7.9%.

What is Talon good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Talon stands out for Healing (75/100).

Which champions are similar to Talon?

Champions that play like Talon: Irelia, Shaco, Yone.