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

Zed

52.0%

Talon win rate vs Zed

Talon has the edge

1,099

Games Analyzed

52.0%

Talon WR

48.0%

Zed WR

+163

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Talon Level 2

Zed Level 3

Talon Level 6

Zed Level 6

Talon 1 item

Zed 1 item

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Talon is strongest early game while Zed peaks mid 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 Zed's Weakness

Zed's main weakness: Zhonya's, exhaust, tanks, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Talon Win Condition

Wall hop roams, first blood king, snowball through kills

Zed Win Condition

Assassinate squishies with R combo, splitpush side lanes

Recommended Items

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 Zed's AD damage

Death's Dance

Defensive

Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zed

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 Talon's AD damage

Death's Dance

Defensive

Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Talon's Worst Matchups

Zed's Worst Matchups

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