How to Counter Hanabi in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Hanabi?
- 1
Lolita — interrupts Hanabi's combo at the moment it commits
Decisive+3.7%win rate advantage - 2
Joy — follows Hanabi through the escape and finishes the kill
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage - 3
Beatrix — closes out fights Hanabi tried to survive
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage - 4
Gloo — walls off the ground Hanabi needs to work
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage - 5
Karina — cleans up the moment Hanabi drops below half
Strong+1.7%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Hanabi
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
54.0%
Win rate
- #2
51.2%
Win rate
- #3
52.4%
Win rate
- #4
49.9%
Win rate
- #5
48.2%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Wanwan barely troubles Hanabi in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Beatrix counters Hanabi in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Karina barely troubles Hanabi in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Pharsa barely troubles Hanabi in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lapu-Lapu barely troubles Hanabi in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Ixia counters Hanabi in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Granger counters Hanabi in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Layla counters Hanabi in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
In gameYou cannot re-draft mid-match — these work in the game you are already in.
Items that answer Hanabi
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Hanabi
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Hanabi Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Hanabi is on the enemy team.
How to counter Popol and Kupa+3.1%Strongneeds items Hanabi never lets it buy
How to counter Kaja+2.5%Strongcloses the gap and finds Hanabi still standing
How to counter Moskov+2.0%Strongkeeps firing until Hanabi is already on top of it
How to counter Saber+0.8%Slightnever gets Hanabi low enough to finish
How to counter Kalea+0.3%Slightpicks the ground and Hanabi fights on it regardless
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Hanabi in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Hanabi right now are Lolita (+3.7% win rate advantage), Joy (+2.7% win rate advantage), Beatrix (+2.7% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Hanabi?
Against Hanabi, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Hanabi strong against?
Hanabi performs well into Popol and Kupa, Kaja, Moskov. Avoid picking those heroes once Hanabi is locked on the enemy team.
Is Hanabi worth banning?
Hanabi currently has a 5.3% ban rate and a 52.2% win rate at B tier. If your team has a reliable counter available, picking it is usually better value than a ban.
How do I play the lane against Hanabi?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Hanabi's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.