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Deadlock Bible
Matchup · November 6, 2026

Paradox vs Grey Talon

49.5%
Even44,979 matches
All Paradox matchups & counters

Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026

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How Paradox beats Grey Talon

Marksman vs Mystic

Out-range their spells and poke between casts.

Your game plan as Paradox

A tactician who swaps you into her team.

Lane
Pulse Grenade slows and stacks damage. Kinetic Carbine is a long-range Time-Stop.
Mid game
Time Wall stops enemy bullets, so fight behind it.
Late game
Paradoxical Swap pulls a target into your team’s range. Swap the enemy carry, then burst.

How to beat Grey Talon

A hunter who wins fights before they start — from a rooftop, with a bow.

  • 01Dive him; Grey Talon is fragile up close.
  • 02Walk around armed Spirit Snares — they curse and slow.
  • 03Use cover. A clear sightline is his whole game.
Respect
Punish
Per match

Head-to-head

ParadoxGrey Talon
49.5%Win rate50.5%
0.85Kills per death1.36
+10.5Last-hit edge+0
+0.6Deny edge+0
+403Soul lead+0
+355Objective damage edge+0
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Laning

Win the lane: Paradox into Grey Talon

  1. 01Paradox out-farms Grey Talon by ~10.5 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit.
  2. 02Grey Talon deals most damage with abilities. Trade right after they’ve used their main spell, and consider early Spirit Shielding.
Skill order

Skill order for this matchup

51.8% win rate over 58,148 matches

Grey Talon’s kit

Threats

Guided OwlUltimate
Stun125s cd
Spirit Snare
SilenceDisarmSlow34s cd
Rain of Arrows
Slow25s cd
Paradox’s kit

Your tools

Pulse Grenade
Slow32s cd
Time Wall
Slow25s cd
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Mid & late game

Winning the fights after lane

  • Paradox averages 0.85 kills per death against Grey Talon.
  • On average Paradox finishes 403 souls ahead of Grey Talon — convert the lead into objectives.
  • Track Guided Owl (125s cooldown). The window right after Grey Talon uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ

Matchup questions

Who wins Paradox vs Grey Talon?

Paradox wins 49.5% of 44,979 recent matches against Grey Talon — even.

How do I beat Grey Talon as Paradox?

Paradox out-farms Grey Talon by ~10.5 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit. Track Guided Owl (125s cooldown). The window right after Grey Talon uses it is your best time to fight.

What should Paradox buy against Grey Talon?

Debuff Reducer, Unstoppable, Spirit Shielding.