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
VS
Champion 2
Nidalee
vs

48.1%
Talon win rate vs Nidalee
Skill matchup — could go either way
994
Games Analyzed
48.1%
Talon WR
51.9%
Nidalee WR
-152
Avg Gold Diff @15
Talon
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Nidalee
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongEarly game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Talon
Level 2
Nidalee
Level 3
Talon
Level 6
Nidalee
Level 6
Talon
1 item
Nidalee
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Talon is strongest early game while Nidalee peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Talon deals AD damage while Nidalee deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Nidalee has range advantage. Talon should look for short trades when Nidalee uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Talon's Weakness
Talon's main weakness: Falls off late, tanks, CC, behind = useless. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Talon Win Condition
Wall hop roams, first blood king, snowball through kills
Nidalee Win Condition
Spear poke, cougar execute, early game dominance
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 Nidalee's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Nidalee's burst
Nidalee

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon'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
Nidalee's Worst Matchups
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