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Hanabi Counter Picks
Scarlet Flower
S
Marksman54.0% WRWondering who counters Hanabi in Mobile Legends 2026? Our data shows which heroes consistently outperform Hanabi in head-to-head matchups. Pick one of these counters to gain a draft advantage. Joy leads the list as the most effective counter pick.
How to Counter Hanabi in Mobile Legends
These heroes have the highest win rates against Hanabi in ranked matches. Pick any of them for a statistical advantage in draft.
#1
Joy
D
Joy outscales Hanabi in the late game, turning team fights in your favor as the match progresses.
Early
Mid
Late
50.7%
+2.7%
win rate delta
#2
Ixia
C
Ixia dominates Hanabi in the early game. Apply pressure before Hanabi can scale and become a threat.
Early
Mid
Late
50.1%
+2.6%
win rate delta
#3
Hanzo's burst damage can eliminate Hanabi before they can deal sustained damage in team fights.
Early
Mid
Late
49.2%
+2.6%
win rate delta
#4
Beatrix dominates Hanabi in the early game. Apply pressure before Hanabi can scale and become a threat.
Early
Mid
Late
49.1%
+3.3%
win rate delta
#5
Lolita's CC abilities disrupt Hanabi's aggressive playstyle, preventing clean dives and resets.
Early
Mid
Late
44.9%
+2.6%
win rate delta
Heroes Hanabi Counters
Hanabi performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Hanabi when you see them on the enemy team.
#1
Hanabi outscales Popol and Kupa as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
Early
Mid
Late
52.8%
3.1%
win rate delta
#2
Akai
B
Hanabi outscales Akai as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
Early
Mid
Late
50.7%
2.2%
win rate delta
#3
Hanabi outscales Barats as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
Early
Mid
Late
49.4%
2.3%
win rate delta
#4
Chip
D
Hanabi outscales Chip as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
Early
Mid
Late
48.6%
2.5%
win rate delta
#5
Hanabi outscales Kalea as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
Early
Mid
Late
45.3%
2.2%
win rate delta
Game Phase Analysis for Hanabi
Hanabi is most vulnerable in the early game, where counters average a 60.6% win rate. As the match progresses, Hanabi becomes harder to shut down (55.8% mid, 51.1% late). Prioritize early aggression and ganks to build an advantage before Hanabi can scale.
Early Game0-8 min
60.6%avg WR
Hanabi is vulnerable here
Mid Game8-14 min
55.8%avg WR
Hanabi is vulnerable here
Late Game14+ min
51.1%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Hanabi in MLBB are Joy, Ixia, Hanzo. 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, Akai, Barats. In these matchups, Hanabi has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Hanabi when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Hanabi is strongest in the early game. Counter picks are most effective later in the match, so try to extend the game and avoid early skirmishes where Hanabi has the advantage.
Hanabi is currently rated S-Tier with a 54.0% overall win rate. This makes Hanabi a strong pick in the current meta. Counter-picking against Hanabi is especially valuable since you will face them often in ranked.