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Matchup · November 6, 2026

Viscous vs Grey Talon

48.2%
Even19,256 matches
All Viscous matchups & counters

Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026

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How Viscous beats Grey Talon

Brawler vs Mystic

Most Mystic damage is spirit damage. Buy Spirit Resist early and walk them down after they’ve used their main spell.

Your game plan as Viscous

A blob of goo who saves allies and punches enemies through walls.

Lane
Splatter slows; Puddle Punch knocks up and slows.
Mid game
The Cube protects an ally from damage. You can also use it on yourself.
Late game
Goo Ball bounces off walls and stuns everything it hits.

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

ViscousGrey Talon
48.2%Win rate51.8%
0.68Kills per death1.36
+0Last-hit edge+0
+0.2Deny edge+0
+0Soul lead+914
+0Objective damage edge+737
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Laning

Win the lane: Viscous into Grey Talon

  1. 01Farm is close (+0 last hits per match), so trades decide this lane, not last hits.
  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

50% win rate over 20,524 matches

Standard order works here.

Grey Talon’s kit

Threats

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

Your tools

Goo BallUltimate
Stun150s cd
Splatter
Slow26s cd
Puddle Punch
Slow24s cd
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Mid & late game

Winning the fights after lane

  • Viscous averages 0.68 kills per death against Grey Talon.
  • Viscous finishes 914 souls behind Grey Talon on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
  • Viscous deals 737 less objective damage per match than Grey Talon — let teammates take structures while you hold.
  • 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 Viscous vs Grey Talon?

Viscous wins 48.2% of 19,256 recent matches against Grey Talon — even.

How do I beat Grey Talon as Viscous?

Farm is close (+0 last hits per match), so trades decide this lane, not last hits. Track Guided Owl (125s cooldown). The window right after Grey Talon uses it is your best time to fight.

What should Viscous buy against Grey Talon?

Debuff Reducer, Unstoppable, Spirit Shielding.