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How to Play TalonMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Talon Mid build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Blade's EndPNoxian DiplomacyQRakeWAssassin's PathEShadow AssaultR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeB#24of 56 Mid champions
Win rate52.3%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate2.1%36th most picked Mid
Ban rate6.2%

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Talon Mid Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (2.1% pick rate, 50.4% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.4% WR
DominationPRIMARY
ElectrocuteKEYSTONE
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Ultimate Hunter
SorcerySECONDARY
Absolute Focus
Scorch
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

RakeWNoxian DiplomacyQAssassin's PathEMax W first
Noxian Diplomacy28101213
Rake14579
Assassin's Path31415
Shadow Assault611

Item build

2.1% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildYoumuu's GhostbladeYoumuu's GhostbladeVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic CycloswordEdge of NightEdge of Night
BootsIonian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity
SituationalVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic CycloswordYoumuu's GhostbladeYoumuu's GhostbladeSerylda's GrudgeSerylda's GrudgeEdge of NightEdge of NightProfane HydraProfane HydraSerpent's FangSerpent's Fang

Talon Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Talon holds a 52.3% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.14, 0.6 points above the Mid role average of 51.7%. That is the 24th highest win rate of 56 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 2.1% pick rate (36th most played in the role) and a 6.2% ban rate, Talon gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Talon Mid held steady at B tier through Patch 26.14, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At B tier, Talon works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Talon Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Katarina (48.2% win rate for Talon) and Locke (48.2% win rate for Talon): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Yasuo (51.7%) and Viktor (51.6%) are the matchups to look for, where Talon wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Talon good in Patch 26.14?

Talon is B tier Mid in Patch 26.14 with a 52.3% win rate, 2.1% pick rate, and 6.2% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Talon Mid after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Talon Mid?

The best Talon Mid build in Patch 26.14 uses Youmuu's Ghostblade, Voltaic Cyclosword, Edge of Night with the Electrocute keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Talon Mid is B tier with 52.3% win rate this patch.

Who counters Talon?

Champions that counter Talon in Patch 26.14 include Katarina (48.2% Talon win rate), Locke (48.2% Talon win rate), Zed (49.1% Talon win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Talon?

To climb with Talon Mid in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Ganking, Target prioritisation, and Teamfighting. Ganking: Ganking is a great way to get advantage in the early game. Target prioritisation: Target prioritization is all about choosing the right victim in a teamfight.