From runes to items, gameplay tips amd more, we've put together a guide to help you master playing Talon in the midlane in League of Legends.
Be mindful that there are several ways to build and play a champion, and you'll need to be adaptable as the game and the enemy team progress.
That said, this guide is a good starting point to helping you get to grips with the champion and making an impact in your games.
Runes
Core Items
Build
Prowler's Claw is great for burst assassins like Talon, allowing him to rush in and deal enhanced damage.
Youmoo's Ghostblade grants greater mobility, for more speedy takedowns.
Other good items include Edge of Night, Serylda's Grudge, and Serpent's Fang
Starting Item & Boots
Skill Order
While your choices may differ according to how the game progresses, the typical Talon skill priority is:
R > W > Q > E
Summoner Spells
These are the summoner spells most typically taken by Talon in this role. Naturally, this may change depending on match-ups.
Gameplay
Talon is an exceptional burst assassin, especially in the early game. However, once he's blown all his spells, he doesn't offer too much, so you'll want to dive in, unleash the fury, and then get out before you're locked down. He has good lane push, and great roaming potential.
- Level 1 - Take W - Rake, for the area damage and quicker farming.
- Level 2 - Take Q - Noxian Diplomacy, for the gap closer and extra damage.
- First Back - Work towards your Prowler's Claw.
Tips & Tricks
- Noxian Diplomacy crits automatically if you're in melee range of your target.
- It also resets your auto-attack.
- Assassin's Path can be used to pass over terrain created by champions, such as Anivia's wall and Trundle's pillar.
- You can use Flash during the animation of Rake to extend its range and surprise your opponent.
- Use Noxian Diplomacy on an enemy minion so you can land Rake on a distant opponent. You can also use Noxian Diplomacy during the travel time of Rake to apply all three passive stacks.
