
Hanabi Counter Picks in Mobile Legends
The best counters for Hanabi in Mobile Legends are Beatrix (+3.5 pp), Lolita (+3.3 pp) and Joy (+2.8 pp), ranked by how much win rate they gain in the matchup, measured in percentage points from ranked matches.
How to Counter Hanabi in Mobile Legends
Proven Counters
Ranked data10Heroes with a measured win rate over Hanabi in ranked matches.
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Beatrix
Plays the same Gold lane as Hanabi. The largest edge among Hanabi's 10 measured counters.
win rate edge of 3.5 percentage points - 2
Lolita

Lolita locks Hanabi in place long enough for the team to collapse.
win rate edge of 3.3 percentage points - 3
Joy
The third-largest edge among Hanabi's 10 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.8 percentage points - 4
Benedetta

Benedetta's burst can delete Hanabi before they deal damage in a fight.
win rate edge of 2.7 percentage points - 5
Karina
The fifth-largest edge among Hanabi's 10 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.4 percentage points - 6
Ixia
Plays the same Gold lane as Hanabi. One of Hanabi's 10 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.4 percentage points - 7
Lapu-Lapu
Lapu-Lapu's burst window opens on Hanabi the moment they step up to deal damage.
win rate edge of 2.2 percentage points - 8
Lylia
One of Hanabi's 10 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.0 percentage points - 9
Khaleed
One of Hanabi's 10 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.0 percentage points - 10
Novaria
Novaria's burst window opens on Hanabi the moment they step up to deal damage.
win rate edge of 1.9 percentage points
Kit Matchups
Kit match2Heroes whose kit tends to work into Hanabi's profile. Nothing here is measured against Hanabi and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
Counters for Hanabi by Lane and Role
Best Fighter Counters for Hanabi
3Benedetta leads with +2.7 pp, ahead of Lapu-Lapu (+2.2 pp). None of them is listed in Hanabi's lane (Gold).
Best Mage Counters for Hanabi
2Lylia leads with +2.0 pp, ahead of Novaria (+1.9 pp). None of them is listed in Hanabi's lane (Gold).
Best Marksman (MM) Counters for Hanabi
2Beatrix leads with +3.5 pp, ahead of Ixia (+2.4 pp). Also in Hanabi's lane (Gold): Beatrix, Ixia.
Best Assassin Counters for Hanabi
3Joy leads with +2.8 pp, ahead of Benedetta (+2.7 pp). None of them is listed in Hanabi's lane (Gold).
Game Phase Analysis for Hanabi
Hanabi is strongest in the early game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Hanabi does best before the 10-minute mark and falls off as matches run long. Avoid early skirmishes and punish Hanabi once the game opens up.
Hanabi peaks here
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Hanabi dips here
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Hanabi. The bars rank Hanabi's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Hanabi in MLBB are Beatrix, Lolita, Joy. These heroes gain the most win rate against Hanabi based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Hanabi performs best against Popol and Kupa, Chip, Saber. 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.
In ranked matches these Marksman heroes hold a measured win rate over Hanabi: Beatrix, Ixia. Pick one of them when you are on Marksman duty and Hanabi is on the enemy team.
These Gold lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Hanabi in ranked matches: Beatrix, Ixia. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Hanabi.
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