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
Sylas
VS
Champion 2
Talon
vs
51.8%
Sylas win rate vs Talon
Skill matchup — could go either way
600
Games Analyzed
51.8%
Sylas WR
48.2%
Talon WR
+146
Avg Gold Diff @15
Sylas
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
Sylas
Level 3
Sylas
Level 6
Talon
Level 6
Sylas
1 item
Talon
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Sylas is strongest mid game while Talon peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Sylas 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 Talon's Weakness
Talon's main weakness: Falls off late, tanks, CC, behind = useless. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
Talon Win Condition
Wall hop roams, first blood king, snowball through kills
Recommended Items
Sylas
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 Sylas's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Sylas's burst
Sylas's Worst Matchups
Talon's Worst Matchups
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