Grey Talon build guide
by Shawn22Version 23Updated Oct 16, 2026Guide #671384
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Spirit Bird Early, then we lock in on the arrow. we do not hit that 4.8k gun early #fuckgun (gun is unfortunately really good though) W Update
1Early Game L<R
Author's category · 7 items · we rushing bird. KAKKAAAAAWWWW!!!!!!
Extra Charge
1 extra charge for arrows while you wait to unlock bird
Mystic Burst
nice dmg early
Extra Spirit
Overall buffs your damage.
Improved Spirit
Built from Extra Spirit
more dmg.
Compress Cooldown
imbue either arrow or bird whichever one you feeling
Enchanter's Emblem
start of 4.8k green great item to buff spirit early
Stamina Mastery
This is a good item AND you need that 4.8k green
2Optional Earlyoptional
Author's category · 4 items · Annotations
Trophy Collector
trophy collect is not needed by any means but it is fun
Reactive Barrier
it's a good item just not always needed. ill buy this in late before i have enough for indom.
Rebuttal
good against melee characters aka burger boxing lane
3Mid game
Game stage · 4 items · more dmg & start building that arrow
Tankbuster
Built from Mystic Burst
Big Damage more dmg
Rapid Recharge
Built from Extra Charge
More arrows.
Boundless Spirit
Built from Improved Spirit
Damage.
4Buy One
Author's category · 3 items · all good options use your brain to pick one
Counterspell
do i need to explain
Dispel Magic
again do i need to explain
Warp Stone
i like this item helps you get away. your choice if you feel the same
5Resistsoptional
Author's category · 3 items · Annotations
Spirit Resilience
IF you need spirit resist
Bullet Resilience
bullet resist is sometimes good
Metal Skin
great item to have for gun carries you can buy this or bullet resist
6Late game
Game stage · 5 items · we need to lock in on the arrow
Mystic Reverb
arrows go boom
Spirit Burn
spirit burn yummy
Indomitable
Built from Reactive Barrier
nice for knockdown + bonus resist
7Good Counterbuysoptional
Author's category · 5 items · Annotations
Slowing Hex
dont let them get close to you or dont let them escape. To counterbuy: any person with a movement ability
Disarming Hex
#fuckgun. To counterbuy: Any Guncarry
Knockdown
Your the only one suppose to be in the air. To counterbuy: Ult Seven, Lash, Vindicta.
8Super Lateoptional
Author's category · 3 items · if rich
Plated Armor
gun carries are evil
Spellbreaker
If your rich
Unstoppable
if knockdown is a serious problem. not needed most games.
9More Bird Optionsoptional
Author's category · 5 items · i like the bird
Greater Expansion
you missing them birds arn't you squidward
Superior Duration
longer duration on the bird if needed
Lightning Scroll
#stun
10Gun 4.8k Earlyoptional
Author's category · 6 items · i know people like gun i dont but hitting spike can help
Opening Rounds
buy it early game good lane greytalon item if you want to 4.8k early
Long Range
buy ealy game helps build into sharpshooter
Recharging Rush
buy in early game good for replenishing your arrow
Categories appear in the author's order. Only the editor's default Early, Mid and Late sections are marked as game stages; the author's own categories keep their names. “Built from” links come from the game's item recipes.
Charged ShotCharged Shot | Charged Shot: Ability unlocked, step 1 | Charged Shot: 1 AP upgrade, step 5 | Charged Shot: 2 AP upgrade, step 8 | Charged Shot: 5 AP upgrade, step 9 |
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Healing Rite
can be useful in lane
Superior Cooldown
Built from Compress Cooldown
Overall cd reduction is always nice.
Transcendent Cooldown
Built from Superior Cooldown
more arrows more everything. good if slot locked or rich
Spiritual Overflow
i guess 4.8k gun is alright to have. good item when your rich.
Silence Wave
You dont like abilities
Cursed Relic
Your rich and hate everyone. To counterbuy: Any Hardcarry.
Refresher
SEND OUT THE FLOCK
Diviner's Kevlar
using that bird like a shotgun your gonna need a sheild
Mystic Shot
buy in early game another solid choice can help secure kills and get some big dmg.
Sharpshooter
Built from Long Range
great gun item for talon, buy when needed i usually wait and buy it in mid game hits that 4.8k gun spike
Ballistic Enchantment
wopuld buy in mid game can be good and gets his 4.8k early
Rain of ArrowsRain of Arrows | Rain of Arrows: Ability unlocked, step 2 | Rain of Arrows: 1 AP upgrade, step 12 | Rain of Arrows: 2 AP upgrade, step 13 | Rain of Arrows: 5 AP upgrade, step 14 |
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Spirit SnareSpirit Snare | Spirit Snare: Ability unlocked, step 3 | Spirit Snare: 1 AP upgrade, step 11 | Spirit Snare: 2 AP upgrade, step 15 | Spirit Snare: 5 AP upgrade, step 16 |
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Guided OwlGuided Owl | Guided Owl: Ability unlocked, step 4 | Guided Owl: 1 AP upgrade, step 6 | Guided Owl: 2 AP upgrade, step 7 | Guided Owl: 5 AP upgrade, step 10 |
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Unlock1 / 2 / 5 AP upgrade costOrder only; no timings
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