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
Kayn
VS
Champion 2
Talon
vs

51.6%
Kayn win rate vs Talon
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,705
Games Analyzed
51.6%
Kayn WR
48.4%
Talon WR
+128
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kayn
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Talon
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Talon
Level 2
Kayn
Level 6
Talon
Level 6
Kayn
1 item
Talon
1 item
Kayn
Form transform
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Kayn is strongest mid game while Talon peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Talon's Weakness
Talon's main weakness: Falls off late, tanks, CC, behind = useless. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kayn Win Condition
Transform into assassin or drain tank, wall walk ganks
Talon Win Condition
Wall hop roams, first blood king, snowball through kills
Recommended Items
Kayn

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
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
Talon

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Kayn's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Kayn's Worst Matchups
Talon's Worst Matchups
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