How to Counter Hanzo in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Hanzo?
- 1
Natalia — follows Hanzo through the escape and finishes the kill
Decisive+3.9%win rate advantage - 2
Ling — catches Hanzo out of position and ends it there
Decisive+3.4%win rate advantage - 3
Sun — wins the straight damage trade against Hanzo
Strong+2.5%win rate advantage - 4
Hirara — cleans up the moment Hanzo drops below half
Strong+2.2%win rate advantage - 5
Kimmy — out-damages Hanzo without ever entering its range
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Hanzo
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.9%
Win rate
- #2
52.4%
Win rate
- #3
48.2%
Win rate
- #4
48.7%
Win rate
- #5
53.3%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Hirara barely troubles Hanzo in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Wanwan counters Hanzo in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Khaleed barely troubles Hanzo in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Sun barely troubles Hanzo in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Ling barely troubles Hanzo in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Zhuxin counters Hanzo in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Yin counters Hanzo in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Aldous counters Hanzo in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Natalia counters Hanzo 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 Hanzo
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Hanzo
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Rotate through cover instead of trading at maximum range.
Hanzo Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Hanzo is on the enemy team.
How to counter Ixia+2.8%Strongwaits for a kill Hanzo does not let it have
How to counter Franco+2.7%Strongcannot hold the ground Hanzo takes anyway
How to counter Aurora+1.9%Stronglands the lockdown a beat after Hanzo has committed
How to counter Cecilion+1.8%Strongempties its combo and Hanzo walks through it
How to counter Bane+1.2%Slightruns out of burst before Hanzo goes down
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Hanzo in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Hanzo right now are Natalia (+3.9% win rate advantage), Ling (+3.4% win rate advantage), Sun (+2.5% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Hanzo?
Against Hanzo, 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 Hanzo strong against?
Hanzo performs well into Ixia, Franco, Aurora. Avoid picking those heroes once Hanzo is locked on the enemy team.
Is Hanzo worth banning?
Hanzo currently has a 12.3% ban rate and a 50.0% win rate at C 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 Hanzo?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Hanzo's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.