Matchup
Skill matchup
Build vs Talon
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
99%
0%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Overgrowth
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Approach Velocity
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Skarner
TalonTalon's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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
Ward the walls and passages: Talon roams by vaulting over walls with E, regular wards aren't enough.
His W is his main lane poke: dodge it and he lacks damage.
Talon scales poorly into late game: if he doesn't snowball, he becomes useless.
Armor is effective: all his damage is AD. Zhonya's is excellent against him.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 8, 2026