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Zilean vs Talon MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Talon

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use bomb zones and speed to control Talon's all-in angles and kite his burst.
Deny Talon's roam by maintaining lane presence and punishing his push with wave control.
Hold (R) to negate Talon's burst or dive attempts on your ADC.

Trading pattern

Set double bombs on minions or slowed targets to punish Talon's short-range trades.
Use (E) speed to create spacing and disengage when Talon commits his (Q) dash.
Avoid trades when bombs miss or (R) is down to prevent lethal all-ins.

Danger windows

Respect Talon's level 2 (Q)+(W) burst window; avoid overextending before your double bomb threat.
Beware Talon's level 6 (R) stealth burst; hold (R) for your ADC or yourself accordingly.
Watch for Talon's terrain (E) mobility enabling surprise engages or roams.

Early game

Track level 2 to contest Talon's early (Q)+(W) combo with double bomb and speed.
Avoid extended trades before level 3 when you lack double bomb threat.
Use wave states to prevent Talon from pushing freely and setting up roams.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your bomb plus speed combo, enabling safer trades against Talon's burst.
Level 3 grants (W) for double bomb setups, increasing poke and peel potential.
Level 6 (R) provides clutch revive to counter Talon's all-in burst or roams.

Win conditions

Control lane with bomb zones and speed to deny Talon's roam and burst opportunities.
Use (R) to save your ADC from Talon's all-in, forcing him to hesitate or swap targets.
Coordinate with your ADC to kite and punish Talon's cooldowns using your utility and poke.

Tip: For Zilean vs Talon, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup