Assassin

Talon

The Blade's Shadow

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About Talon

Talon, The Blade's Shadow, is a assassin champion in League of Legends played in jungle on Summoner's Rift. Riot released Talon on August 24, 2011 in Patch 1.0.0.124. Talon uses melee attacks and deals physical damage.

Talon has 12 skins in 11 skin lines. Talon has waited 618 days for a new skin, the 31st longest wait of 173 champions. See every champion's wait

Gameplay style

Talon fills the assassin role with melee attacks, mostly in jungle.

Talon deals physical damage and spends Mana to cast abilities. Assassins like Talon look for quick picks on low-health carries such as marksmen and mages.

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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Latest Talon skins

All Talon skins (12)

Best Talon streamers and one-tricks for high-elo play

Every Talon streamer below sits at Diamond 4 or higher and puts serious games into this pick. Watch a few waves to steal their trades and matchup habits.

  • Detdert

    Live on Twitch · 1,698 viewers

    NA TAKEOVER DAY 13. !socials !theboys -> !NA for FAQ

  • Kaostanza

    Live on Twitch · 164 viewers

    Hellooooooo | !dpm !course 🥷 skin: Acheron EX -> !ns | !kofi ☕

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Official Champion Spotlight

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

Learning Talon

Here is what Talon does well and where this assassin champion struggles.

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
  • Needs clean timing in fights

Talon costs 1575 BE or 790 RP. Talon sits in Riot's mid-range price tier for champions with steeper learning curves or specialized kits.

Talon was last on sale 46 days ago for 355 RP (55% off). Talon has been in 1 weekly sale since March 1, 2026.

Talon FAQ

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