Grey Talon – Delivers long range skill-shots. Over the last 14 days Grey Talon sits in D tier with a 47.0% win rate across 383.5K matches, ranked 30 of 44 heroes. In Oracle+ lobbies the win rate is 44.9%. The most common mid-game purchases are Tankbuster, Rapid Recharge and Improved Spirit.
Tier
D
Win rate
47.0%
Change
−0.3%
Pick rate
16.8%
K/D/A
7 / 5.3 / 11.8
Avg. souls
40.6K
Grey Talon item build
The items players buy most in each phase. The percentage is how often the item is bought in that phase; the number below is the win rate when bought.
Early game (0–10 min)
Mid game (10–20 min)
Late game (20+ min)
Grey Talon abilities
Ability 1
Charged Shot
Charge up a powerful shot that pierces through enemies. Hold Ability 1 or to hold the shot.
Damage: 80Cooldown: 17sCharges: 1
- I
Charges +1
- II
+54.0 Damage and -2s Charge Delay
- III
Improved damage scalingRicochets once off walls, floors, and ceilings
Ability 2
Rain of Arrows
Launches you high in the air, allowing you to glide slowly. While airborne, you gain Weapon Damage and multishot on your weapon.
for reduced jump height. Press Jump / mantle to cancel the glide.
Weapon Multishot: 5Weapon Damage: +3Cooldown: 25sDuration: 4s
- I
While airborne, +3 Weapon Damage and weapon damage applies 24% movement slow for 1.5s
- II
Cooldown -12s
- III
While airborne, +30% Bullet Lifesteal, +30% Spirit Lifesteal and +30% Bullet Evasion
Ability 3
Spirit Snare
Throw out a trap that begins to arm itself. Once armed, the trap will trigger when an enemy enters its radius, applying Curse and Movement Slow that interrupts, Silences, Disarms, and prevents item usage. Hit the trap with a Charged Shot to detonate early with increased radius.
Curse Duration: 2.25sDamage: 25Lifetime: 22sArm Time: 2sMove Speed: -24%Charged Shot Radius: +30%Cooldown: 34s
- I
Cooldown -20s
- II
Applies -15% Bullet Resist for 10s
- III
+1s Curse Duration and +1.5m Radius
Ultimate
Guided Owl
After 1.5s cast time, launch a spirit owl that you control and which explodes on impact, damaging and stunning enemies. Hold [W] to accelerate the owl. Press Jump / mantle to release control. Gain permanent Spirit Power for each enemy hero killed with Guided Owl.
Damage: 230Explosion Radius: 12mStun Duration: 0.75sSpirit Power Per Kill: 8Cooldown: 125s
- I
Damage +85
- II
Cooldown -40s
- III
After hit, kills enemies that are below 22% Health
Grey Talon ability order
The most common way to spend the first 12 ability points (37% of tracked players). The first point unlocks an ability, the next three upgrade it.
 Charged Shot | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rain of Arrows | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
 Spirit Snare | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
 Guided Owl | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Upgrade priority: Charged Shot → Guided Owl → Rain of Arrows → Spirit Snare
Grey Talon matchups and counters
Grey Talon's win rate when the listed hero is on the enemy team (minimum 200 matches).
Frequently asked questions
Is Grey Talon good in Deadlock?
Grey Talon is currently D tier with a 47.0% win rate and 16.8% pick rate over the last 14 days. That is down 0.3% compared with the 14 days before.
What are the best items for Grey Talon?
Early game: Mystic Burst, Extra Charge and Extra Spirit. Mid game: Tankbuster, Rapid Recharge and Improved Spirit. Late game: Boundless Spirit, Spirit Burn and Superior Cooldown. These are the items players buy most often in each phase.
What is the best ability order for Grey Talon?
The most common upgrade priority is Charged Shot → Guided Owl → Rain of Arrows → Spirit Snare.
Who counters Grey Talon?
Grey Talon has the lowest win rate against Graves, Paige and Kelvin and the highest against Pocket, Mina and Sinclair.
Stats are calculated from matches played in the last 14 days and refreshed twice a day. Hero, ability and item details come from the game's own text. Data source: deadlock-api.com. Last updated: 2 November 2026 at 21:22. Oyunpedia is not affiliated with Valve.