Counter Guide
Hanabi Counter Picks
Scarlet Flower
S
Marksman53.9% WRThe best counters for Hanabi in Mobile Legends are Beatrix (53.9%), Joy (53.9%) and Ixia (53.9%), ranked by measured head-to-head win rate from ranked matches.
The ranked counters below are measured from real head-to-head matches, not role or kit guesses. Estimated picks are matched by role and kit and clearly labelled where proven matchup data is thin.
Proven counters
8
measured win rate
Top counter
Beatrix
53.9% win rate
Best window
Mid game
to press your edge
How to Counter Hanabi in Mobile Legends
Filter by role or lane to find the best counter for your position. Proven counters are ranked by win rate from real matches; estimated picks are matched by role and kit.
Role
Lane
Proven Counters
Ranked data8Heroes with a measured win rate over Hanabi in ranked matches.
BeatrixTier C
MarksmanGold
Beatrix holds a measured win-rate edge over Hanabi in ranked matches.
53.9%
win rate
JoyTier D
AssassinJungle
Joy holds a measured win-rate edge over Hanabi in ranked matches.
53.9%
win rate
IxiaTier C
MarksmanGold
Ixia holds a measured win-rate edge over Hanabi in ranked matches.
53.9%
win rate
NovariaTier D
MageMid
Novaria's burst window opens on Hanabi the moment they step up to deal damage.
53.9%
win rate
Lapu-LapuTier C
FighterEXP
Lapu-Lapu's burst window opens on Hanabi the moment they step up to deal damage.
53.9%
win rate
LyliaTier C
MageMid
Lylia holds a measured win-rate edge over Hanabi in ranked matches.
53.9%
win rate
NolanTier C
AssassinJungle
Nolan's burst window opens on Hanabi the moment they step up to deal damage.
53.9%
win rate
PharsaTier D
MageMid
Pharsa blows up Hanabi in one rotation, punishing Hanabi's thin health pool.
53.9%
win rateAlso Effective
Estimated12Suggested from role and kit matchups against Hanabi, not measured win rate. A reliable starting point when ranked matchup data is thin.
IrithelTier B
MarksmanGold
Irithel's burst window opens on Hanabi the moment they step up to deal damage.
Strong fit
KhufraTier A
TankRoam
Khufra's hard CC pins Hanabi in place, denying the resets that make Hanabi slippery.
Strong fit
LolitaTier B
SupportTankRoam
Lolita's hard CC pins Hanabi in place, denying the resets that make Hanabi slippery.
Strong fit
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel's hard CC pins Hanabi in place, denying the resets that make Hanabi slippery.
Strong fit
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur's hard CC pins Hanabi in place, denying the resets that make Hanabi slippery.
Strong fit
AtlasTier S
TankRoam
Atlas's hard CC pins Hanabi in place, denying the resets that make Hanabi slippery.
Strong fit
Heroes Hanabi Is Strong Against
Hanabi performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Hanabi when you see them on the enemy team.
Popol and Kupa
B
Hanabi has a strong early game advantage over Popol and Kupa. Control the tempo before Popol and Kupa scales.
By phase
EML
53.2%
3.0%
WR delta
Saber
S
Hanabi outscales Saber as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
50.5%
2.0%
WR delta
Barats
C
Hanabi outscales Barats as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
50.0%
2.0%
WR delta
Moskov
C
Hanabi outscales Moskov as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
49.5%
1.9%
WR delta
Chip
D
Hanabi outscales Chip as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
48.7%
2.9%
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Hanabi
Hanabi's counters are most effective during the mid game, averaging 56.0% win rate in that phase. Early game (53.4%) and late game (49.8%) are closer matchups. Look for mid game team fights and objective contests to press your advantage.
Early Game0-8 min
53.4%avg WR
Hanabi is vulnerable here
Mid Game8-14 min
56.0%avg WR
Hanabi is vulnerable here
Late Game14+ min
49.8%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Hanabi in MLBB are Beatrix, Joy, Ixia. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Hanabi based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Hanabi performs best against Popol and Kupa, Saber, Barats. In these matchups, Hanabi has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Hanabi when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Hanabi peaks in the mid game during team fights and objective contests. Counter picks are most effective in the early and late phases: either shut Hanabi down early or outscale them.
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