Zed vs Talon JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Talon

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Zed's early burst and mobility to punish Talon's slower clear and limit his roam impact.
Prioritize controlling river Scuttle and jungle entrances to deny Talon's terrain mobility and map pressure.

Jungle Plan

After full clear, path to river for Scuttle control when lanes can support fights to deny Talon's roam angles.
Invade Talon's jungle post-level 3 when your combo and (E) cooldown give you burst and mobility advantage.
Counter-gank lanes with strong CC or follow-up to punish Talon's early gank attempts and secure objectives.

Danger windows

Beware Talon's level 2-3 window when he gains (Q)+(W) pressure and can threaten counter-invades.
Avoid isolated river fights when (E) terrain mobility and stealth (R) are available.
Refrain from forced smite fights early without lane priority, as Talon can capitalize on your cooldowns and mobility limits.

Early game

Full clear quickly to hit level 3 and unlock your full combo for stronger dueling and invade potential.
Contest first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to avoid risky 2v2s against Talon's mobility.
Avoid early river fights without vision since (E) and stealth (R) can turn engagements unexpectedly.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your (W)+(E)+(Q) combo, enabling reliable burst trades and safer invades; use this to assert early jungle dominance.
Level 6 (R) grants lethal all-in potential and escape; track Talon's ultimate to time commits or disengages.
First lethality item completion boosts damage and pressure; increase invade frequency and objective control after this spike.

Win conditions

Translate early jungle pressure into vision and control around dragon and Rift Herald to limit Talon's map influence.
Use burst and mobility to pick off isolated targets and snowball lanes before Talon can roam effectively.
Deny Talon free farm by invading his jungle camps post-level 3, forcing defensive play and reducing his scaling potential.