By GamGem ResearchLast updated 18 Oct 2026

Talon Draft Guide
Wild Rift pick, ban and counter-pick read — The Blade's Shadow.
Pick after a read. Talon is fine blind but better once the enemy lane is visible.
- Blind safety52/100
- Ban rank#79 of 142
- Pick rank#14 of 142
- Jungle standing#26 of 43
Who breaks a blind Talon
Any one of them in the enemy draft drops Talon’s blind safety from 52 to 37; Talon’s blind floor is 46.3%.
If the enemy locks Talon
The assistant’s best answer in each lane Talon plays, with Talon entered as the enemy pick.
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle | Nidalee | Wukong | 92/100 |
| Mid | Vel'Koz | Ryze | 91/100 |
Drafting around Talon
Talon leans AD, so the next pick should add AP damage. Best pick for each lane Talon does not play:
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baron | Ryze | Kayle | 86/100 |
| Support | Vel'Koz | Bard | 91/100 |
| Dragon | Smolder | Kalista | 84/100 |
