How are champion matchup win rates calculated?

Win rates are calculated from thousands of ranked games in Emerald+ elo on the current patch. Data is sourced from OP.GG and updated regularly.

What does a 55% win rate matchup mean?

A 55% win rate means Champion 1 wins 55 out of every 100 games against Champion 2 in ranked. Anything above 52% is considered a favorable matchup.

Do matchup win rates change every patch?

Yes. Champion buffs, nerfs, item changes, and meta shifts can all affect matchup win rates. Our data updates with each new patch.

Should I always pick the counter champion?

Not necessarily. Comfort and experience on a champion often matter more than counter-picking, especially below Diamond. A 2-3% win rate difference is easily overcome by champion mastery.

What rank is the matchup data from?

All matchup data is sourced from Emerald+ ranked games to ensure the data reflects skilled play. Lower elo matchups can differ significantly.

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

Talon

Champion 2

Akali

56.0%

Talon win rate vs Akali

Talon hard counters Akali

821

Games Analyzed

56.0%

Talon WR

44.0%

Akali WR

+482

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Talon Level 2

Talon Level 6

Akali Level 6

Talon 1 item

Akali 1 item

Akali 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Talon is strongest early game while Akali peaks mid game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

Talon deals AD damage while Akali deals AP. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ 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.

Talon Win Condition

Wall hop roams, first blood king, snowball through kills

Akali Win Condition

Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights

Recommended Items

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

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's Worst Matchups

Akali's Worst Matchups

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