Talon vs Gragas JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Talon vs Gragas

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Talon should leverage his high early agency to pressure Gragas's medium early game and contest river control aggressively.
Focus on snowballing through early kills and map pressure to offset Gragas's scaling and objective control.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing that allows early Scuttle control and invade when Gragas commits (E) or wastes cooldowns.
Track Gragas's first clear and be ready to counter-jungle or counter-gank lanes where Gragas uses (E) aggressively.
Use Talon's superior burst and mobility to pressure dragon and Rift Herald setups before Gragas can use (R) to disrupt.

Danger windows

Respect (E) engage and escape, especially when it is off cooldown, as it can turn fights or escapes.
Be cautious around Gragas's level 6 (R) displacement, which can isolate Talon or disrupt engages.
Avoid extended fights when Gragas's passive sustain and (W) damage reduction are available, as Talon struggles in sustained duels.

Early game

Start with a fast three-camp clear to reach level 3 quickly and contest the first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid direct invades early unless (E) and (R) are on cooldown to reduce his escape and disengage options.
Use early river control and vision to set up counter-ganks against Gragas's high gank threat with (E) and (R).

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q) and (W) combo, enabling strong early trades and potential kills; use this to punish Gragas before he completes his kit.
Level 6 (R) grants Talon stealth and burst, allowing for decisive all-ins or roams; capitalize on this window to secure kills or objectives.
First lethality item completion significantly increases Talon's damage and pressure; increase aggression on camps and lanes to deny Gragas scaling.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle tempo and burst damage into denying Gragas camps and securing first Scuttle to control river vision.
Use Talon's superior mobility and burst to gank lanes when (E) and (R) are down, increasing map pressure.
Leverage Talon's level 6 and lethality spikes to force picks or objectives before Gragas can scale or group effectively.