Taliyah Jungle Build

Taliyah Champion Guide

Role: Mage

Lane: Jungle

Taliyah Jungle performs best with a build featuring Blackfire Torch, Sorcerer's Shoes, Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Rabadon's Deathcap. The most effective rune setup for Taliyah Jungle includes Dark Harvest, Cheap Shot, Grisly Mementos, and Treasure Hunter in the primary tree, paired with Cosmic Insight and Magical Footwear in the secondary tree.

Taliyah Champion Abilities

Rock Surfing

When out of combat, Taliyah builds up 10-55% bonus movement speed (depending on level) over 2.5 seconds whenever traveling near walls. Entering combat disables Rock Surfing for the next 2 seconds. P

Threaded Volley

Taliyah hurls 5 rocks, each dealing 56 / 74.5 / 93 / 111.5 / 130 (+50% of ability power) magic damage in an area around the first enemy hit and works the ground at that area. Subsequent hits against the same enemy deals 40% less damage.

Casts on worked ground cost 20 mana and have 50% less cooldown, consume the worked ground, and hurl a boulder that slows enemies hit by 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40% for 1.5 seconds and deals 95 / 133 / 171 / 209 / 247 (+95% of ability power) magic damage to the primary target. Q

Seismic Shove

Taliyah quakes the earth, knocking enemies in an area in the chosen direction after 0.75 seconds. W

Unraveled Earth

Taliyah scatters loose stones in an area, dealing 60 / 105 / 150 / 195 / 240 (+60% of ability power) magic damage and slowing enemies hit by 20 / 22 / 24 / 26 / 28%. After 4 seconds the stones shatter, dealing the damage again. This ability deals 175% damage against monsters.

Enemies that dash or are knocked through the stones detonate them, taking 25 / 45 / 65 / 85 / 105 (+30% of ability power) magic damage for each stone they pass through (max 4). Stones beyond the first deal reduced damage. E

Weaver's Wall

Taliyah creates a massive earthen wall for 4 seconds. If she immediately recasts she will ride along it as it unravels. Moving or being immobilized will end the ride.

This ability cannot be cast if Taliyah has taken damage from champions or structures within the last 3 seconds. R

Taliyah Summoner Spells

Flash

Flash is a location-targeted summoner spell that causes your champion to blink to the location in range of your cursor.

Smite

Smite is a unit-targeted summoner spell that deals true damage to the target large or medium monster, enemy minion, or pet.

Taliyah Runes

Taliyah Items

Taliyah Ability Order

Taliyah Matchups Overview

Strong against

Gragas

Sejuani

Ivern

Hecarim

Pantheon

Zac

Weak against

Nidalee

Zyra

Rengar

Zed

Master Yi

Graves

Taliyah Tips and Tricks

Use your Weaver's Wall R to block off certain areas of the map, preventing the enemy from entering or escaping and giving your team more control over objectives. Continuously kite jungle camps to get the most out of Taliyah’s terrain placement, allowing you to deal additional damage and clear camps more efficiently. Take advantage of the fog of war to increase your chances of successful ganks. When moving around the map, hug the walls to boost your movement speed and make your rotations faster.

The Best Taliyah Builds, Runes and Items for Jungle

For the most popular Taliyah Jungle build, take Flash and Smite as your Summoner Spells. Choose Dark Harvest as your keystone, followed by Cheap Shot, Grisly Mementos, and Treasure Hunter in the primary tree. In the secondary tree, pick Magical Footwear and Cosmic Insight. For rune shards, use Adaptive Force in offense, Adaptive Force in flex, and Health Scaling in defense depending on the matchup. Start with Blackfire Torch as your first item, then get Sorcerer's Shoes and Liandry's Torment. Complete the build with Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Void Staff. Max your abilities in the order of Q - E - W.

Alternative Build

For an alternative Taliyah Jungle build, take Flash and Smite as your Summoner Spells. Use First Strike as your keystone, with Magical Footwear, Triple Tonic, and Cosmic Insight in the primary tree. In the secondary tree, select Cheap Shot and Treasure Hunter. For rune shards, use Adaptive Force, Adaptive Force, and Health Scaling. Start with Blackfire Torch, then get Sorcerer's Shoes and Liandry's Torment. Finish the build with Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Void Staff. Max your abilities in the order of Q - E - W.

Off-Meta Build

For an off-meta Taliyah Jungle build, take Flash and Smite as your Summoner Spells. Use Electrocute as your keystone, followed by Cheap Shot, Grisly Mementos, and Treasure Hunter in the primary tree. For the secondary tree, select Magical Footwear and Cosmic Insight. Use Adaptive Force, Adaptive Force, and Health Scaling as your rune shards. Start with Blackfire Torch, then get Sorcerer's Shoes and Liandry's Torment. Complete the build with Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Max your abilities in the order of Q - E - W.

Situational Taliyah Runes and Items

Depending on the game's context, your matchup, and the enemy’s composition, you may want to adjust your build with situational items or specific runes. If you're up against AD-heavy champions, consider taking Armor in your rune shards, or Magic Resist if you're facing a team with magic damage. Adjust your build as necessary to fit the game's state and your role in the team.