- Win Rate
- 53.0%
- Pick Rate
- 0.5%
- Ban Rate
- 3.3%
Talon Mid Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.19
- Games
- 487
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 5, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
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 one of the strongest picks right now: S tier as Mid in Patch 26.19. Talon's 53.0% win rate ranks #2 of 43 Mid champions, and its pick rate ranks #42. That is up 4.5 points from Patch 26.18. Talon is banned in 3.3% of games and present (picked or banned) in 7.9%.
- Tier
- S
- Win Rate
- 53.0%#2 of 43 Mid
- Pick Rate
- 0.5%#42 of 43 Mid
- Ban Rate
- 3.3%
- Win rate change
- +4.5vs Patch 26.18
Win rate over the last patches (Mid)
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
Quick overview of Talon's optimal setup in League of Legends. Talon's top build includes Immortal Path, Voltaic Cyclosword, Serylda's Grudge, using Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos for maximum effectiveness. Talon performs well against Fizz, Yasuo, Syndra but struggles against Qiyana, Ziggs, Ahri.
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 81.8 percentile for early game strength, 70.9 percentile for late game scaling, 60.6 percentile for objective control, 58.6 percentile for support strength, 40.0 percentile for creep farming, and 52.7 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 37.1% win rate difference between Iron and Master tiers, indicating that Talon rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (20.0% 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 Master (57.1% 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 (20.0%), Bronze (62.5%), Silver (46.2%), Gold (51.0%), Platinum (51.8%)) 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.
Theorycraft Your Next Talon Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Talon matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length
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 57.97% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 33.33% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Talon Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Talon Good? FAQ - Patch 26.19
Is Talon good in Patch 26.19?
Yes. Talon is S tier as Mid in Patch 26.19 with a 53.0% win rate — one of the strongest picks of the patch. That win rate ranks #2 of 43 Mid 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.