Master Yi vs Talon JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Master Yi vs Talon

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears to reach item spikes quickly and avoid early river fights against Talon's high early mobility and burst threat.
Respect (E) terrain mobility and (R) stealth burst by tracking his position and avoiding isolated skirmishes early.
Focus on scaling as a late-game carry by maintaining jungle tempo and avoiding early risky invades.

Jungle Plan

Use full clears and cross-map camp trades to maintain item progression and avoid early fights where Talon's burst and mobility dominate.
Contest Scuttle Crab only when allied lanes have priority to secure river vision and objective control.
Prioritize dragon control post-first item and look for cleanup fights after enemy crowd control is used, leveraging your resets with (R).

Danger windows

Avoid early invades and river fights before your first item spike, as Talon's burst and mobility can punish you.
Be cautious fighting in isolated river areas where (E) terrain mobility and (R) stealth enable quick engages or escapes.
Objective fights without proper vision or lane priority are risky; Talon can exploit these to force unfavorable skirmishes.

Early game

Start with a full clear to maximize camp tempo and hit your first item spike faster than Talon.
Avoid contesting first Scuttle Crab unless nearby lanes have priority to prevent losing tempo to Talon's early burst.
Track Talon's jungle pathing to anticipate his roams and counter-gank when lanes show vulnerability.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to chase and reset on low-health targets after enemy crowd control is committed.
First item spike enhances your sustained damage and objective speed; maintain camp tempo to reach this reliably.
Respect Talon's level 2 (Q)+(W) combo and level 6 (R) burst; avoid early fights during these windows to prevent being burst down.

Win conditions

Convert superior full clear speed and scaling into objective control by securing dragons and Rift Herald after first item.
Use (Q) and (R) resets to clean up low-health targets post-CC in skirmishes, turning fights in your favor.
Deny Talon early jungle tempo by counter-jungling safely when lanes have priority, forcing him behind before his lethality spikes.