Akali vs Talon MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Akali vs Talon

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Akali is a high-agency melee assassin who must use (W) to create safe windows for trades and all-ins against Talon's poke and roam threat.
Deny Talon's push and roam by maintaining wave control near your side to limit his mobility and force him to farm under turret.

Trading pattern

Start trades with (Q) poke and passive autos, then commit with (W) and (E) when Talon is exposed and cannot step out of your shroud.
Punish Talon immediately after he uses (Q) dash since he is vulnerable during its cooldown.
Avoid trading when (W) return damage and passive bleed are active, especially if he can follow up with (Q).

Danger windows

Respect Talon's level 6 (R) burst and stealth window by avoiding extended trades without (W).
Avoid fights when your (W) is down, as you become vulnerable to Talon's poke and burst.
Punish Talon's roam attempts by hard pushing the wave and denying his (E) terrain mobility opportunities.

Early game

Use (Q) poke plus passive autos to pressure Talon before level 3, respecting his (W) return slow and (Q) dash cooldown.
Avoid extended trades without (W) as Talon can punish you hard when your shroud is down.
Keep the wave on your side to prevent Talon from roaming and to force him to farm safely under turret.

Power spikes

At level 3, use your full (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to enable safer extended trades under (W) protection.
At level 6, track your (R) availability to execute powerful all-ins and punishes when (R) is down.
Respect Talon's level 2 (Q)+(W) combo pressure by avoiding giving him wave or spacing to start trades cleanly.

Win conditions

Use (W) to create safe zones for extended trades and all-ins, especially post level 3.
Deny Talon's push and roam by holding the wave near your side and punishing his cooldowns.
Reach level 6 and your first AP assassin item to maximize burst potential and outplay Talon's all-in windows with (R) and mobility.