Matchup
Heavy AD damageHigh burstDive threatSplit push
Build vs Talon
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
71%
14%Anti AD
Anti CC
Other options
100.0% WR2 games
Resolve
Aftershock
Font of Life
Bone Plating
Unflinching
Inspiration
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Leona
TalonPassive
Favorable
Favorable
Talon's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Blade's End (P)
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.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8s | 9s | 0s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 9s | 0s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 6s | 8.5s | 0s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 6s | 8s | 0s | 1m20 |
| 16 | 6s | 7s | 0s | 1m |
| 18 | 6s | 7s | 0s | 1m |
Playing against Talon
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Ward the walls and passages: Talon roams by vaulting over walls with E, regular wards aren't enough.
2
His W is his main lane poke: dodge it and he lacks damage.
3
Talon scales poorly into late game: if he doesn't snowball, he becomes useless.
4
Armor is effective: all his damage is AD. Zhonya's is excellent against him.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026