Talon

Talon

Jungle Build, Runes, Items · Patch 26.12

S Tier Win Rate 47.0% Pick Rate 2.8% Ban Rate 56.0% Role Jungle Games 266 Patch 26.12
No significant changes in this patch.
Build ARAM Arena
Patch: 26.12
Tier S
Win Rate 47.0%
Pick Rate 2.8%
Ban Rate 56.0%
Matches 266
RUNES
WR 44.85% PR 62.03% Games 165
Precision
Precision
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Inspiration
Inspiration
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All Trades
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Adaptive Force
Movement Speed
Health
Health
Slow Resist & Tenacity
Scaling Health
WR 52.38% PR 15.79% Games 42
Inspiration
Inspiration
Glacial Augment
Unsealed Spellbook
First Strike
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All Trades
Domination
Domination
Cheap Shot
Taste of Blood
Sudden Impact
Sixth Sense
Grisly Mementos
Deep Ward
Treasure Hunter
Relentless Hunter
Ultimate Hunter
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Adaptive Force
Movement Speed
Health
Health
Slow Resist & Tenacity
Scaling Health
Items

Starting Items

Games 23 PR 9%
Item 1101
Item 2003
Item 1036
Item 3134
Games 21 PR 8%
Item 1101
Item 1036
Item 3134
Item 3179

Build Order

Item 1101
Item 1036
Item 3179
Item 6699
Item 6694
Item 3814
Item 3142
Item 6695

Completed Items

Item 6699
Item 3179
Item 6694
Item 3814
Item 3142
Item 6695

Situational Items

Item 3134
Item 2020
Item 1037
Item 3133
Item 2022
Item 1001
Item 1102
Item 6690
Ability Max Order W > Q > E
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Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
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W
W
W
W
W
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E
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R
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R
Power Spike Talon — Jungle
PEAK
0–5 min 6–10 min 11–15 min 16–20 min 21–25 min 26+ min
WEAK · 0–10 min
Play safe early.
PEAK · 16–22 min
First two items complete, look to fight.
LATE · 30+ min
Engage as frontline, peel for carries.
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Overview

Talon is an AD assassin who excels at fast roams, quick kills, and punishing isolated targets. His mobility across terrain allows him to pressure side lanes and create constant uncertainty on the map.

Strengths

  • Excellent roaming speed and map pressure
  • High burst against squishy targets
  • Very strong at punishing isolation
  • Can create snowball from side lane picks
  • Mobility makes him hard to track

Weaknesses

  • Can struggle into heavy armor and peel
  • Less effective in full grouped front-to-back fights
  • Needs strong timing and target access
  • Falls off if he cannot reach carries
  • Can be punished by heavy control

Early Game

In the early game Talon should look for wave control and opportunities to impact side lanes rather than only staying mid. He becomes much scarier when the whole map has to respect him.

Mid Game

Mid game is where Talon often feels strongest. He can rapidly move through terrain, punish bad vision, and turn isolated enemies into instant picks.

Late Game

In late game Talon must be more selective and patient. He still threatens carries, but forcing bad entries into grouped enemies usually lowers his value dramatically.

Tips & Tricks

  • Roaming value is one of your biggest strengths.
  • Bad enemy vision makes your job much easier.
  • Do not force front-to-back fights if side picks are possible.
  • You want isolated targets, not prepared groups.
  • Timing matters more than blind aggression.

For official ability details and lore, visit the official Talon page and the Talon Wiki.