Assassin

Talon

The Blade's Shadow

About Talon

Talon, The Blade's Shadow, is a powerful assassin champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in jungle of Summoner's Rift. First released on August 24, 2011 during Patch 1.0.0.124, Talon has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 12 unique skins available, Talon offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Talon has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Talon brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Talon is primarily played as an assassin, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in jungle. Since their release in Patch 1.0.0.124, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Talon's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Talon requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.

Talon's story

Talon is the knife in the darkness, a merciless killer able to strike without warning and escape before any alarm is raised. He carved out a dangerous reputation on the brutal streets of Noxus, where he was forced to fight, kill, and steal to survive. Adopted by the notorious Du Couteau family, he now plies his deadly trade at the empire's command, assassinating enemy leaders, captains, and heroes… as well as any Noxian foolish enough to earn the scorn of their masters.

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Streamers who play Talon

Want to improve your Talon gameplay? Learn from these high elo players who main or play a lot of Talon. All streamers listed are at least Diamond 4 or higher, providing high-quality gameplay to learn from, or just enjoy watching. Each card links to their channels.

Official Champion Spotlight

See Talon's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Talon

Whether you're just picking up Talon or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this assassin champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong roaming capabilities
  • Good mobility for escapes

Champion weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • Can fall off in very late game
  • Requires good timing to be effective

Talon currently costs 1575 BE or 790 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Talon should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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