Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Akali
VS
Champion 2
Talon
vs

46.6%
Akali win rate vs Talon
Talon has the edge
836
Games Analyzed
46.6%
Akali WR
53.4%
Talon WR
-268
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Talon
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Talon
Level 2
Akali
Level 6
Talon
Level 6
Akali
1 item
Talon
1 item
Akali
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Akali is strongest mid game while Talon peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Akali deals AP damage while Talon deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Akali's Weakness
Akali's main weakness: Hard CC, true sight, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Talon Win Condition
Wall hop roams, first blood king, snowball through kills
Recommended Items
Akali

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Talon's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Talon

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Akali's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Akali's burst
Akali's Worst Matchups
Talon's Worst Matchups
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