How to Counter Hayabusa in MLBB — October 2026

Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.

Which heroes counter Hayabusa?

  1. 1Saber

    Saber — cleans up the moment Hayabusa drops below half

    Strong+2.1%win rate advantage
  2. 2Fredrinn

    Fredrinn — stays on Hayabusa once the trade begins

    Strong+1.7%win rate advantage
  3. 3Eudora

    Eudora — shapes the fight from range and denies Hayabusa an entry

    Strong+1.6%win rate advantage
  4. 4Obsidia

    Obsidia — closes out fights Hayabusa tried to survive

    Slight+1.4%win rate advantage
  5. 5Khufra

    Khufra — locks Hayabusa down long enough for the team to answer

    Slight+1.0%win rate advantage

Best Counters to Hayabusa

Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).

  1. #1Saber
    Saber▼ Fading

    Assassin

    How to counter Saber

    49.6%

    Win rate

  2. #2Fredrinn

    51.3%

    Win rate

  3. #3Eudora

    51.3%

    Win rate

  4. #4Chip
    Chip▲ Rising

    Support

    How to counter Chip

    47.1%

    Win rate

  5. #5Cyclops

    51.2%

    Win rate

Rank-dependent counters

  • SaberSaber counters Hayabusa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • FaramisFaramis counters Hayabusa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • HiraraHirara barely troubles Hayabusa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • Popol and KupaPopol and Kupa barely troubles Hayabusa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • MartisMartis barely troubles Hayabusa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • RubyRuby barely troubles Hayabusa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • CyclopsCyclops counters Hayabusa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • ZhaskZhask counters Hayabusa 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 Hayabusa

  • Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
  • Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage

How to play against Hayabusa

  • •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
  • •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.

Hayabusa Is Strong Against

Avoid picking these heroes when Hayabusa is on the enemy team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which heroes counter Hayabusa in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters to Hayabusa right now are Saber (+2.1% win rate advantage), Fredrinn (+1.7% win rate advantage), Eudora (+1.6% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.

Which items counter Hayabusa?

Against Hayabusa, 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 Hayabusa strong against?

Hayabusa performs well into Aamon, Nolan, Cecilion. Avoid picking those heroes once Hayabusa is locked on the enemy team.

Is Hayabusa worth banning?

Hayabusa currently has a 2.0% ban rate and a 48.3% 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 Hayabusa?

Pick one of the counters above, respect Hayabusa's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.