Counter Guide
Hanabi Counter Picks
Scarlet Flower
S
Marksman53.2% WRThe best counters for Hanabi in Mobile Legends are Lolita (+3.8 pp), Beatrix (+3.1 pp) and Joy (+2.7 pp), ranked by how much win rate they gain in the matchup, measured in percentage points from ranked matches.
The ranked counters below are measured from real head-to-head matches, not role or kit guesses. Where proven matchup data is thin, heroes are listed by kit match instead and labelled as such: a kit match says a hero's kit works into this profile, not that it wins the matchup.
Proven counters
9
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Lolita
+3.8 pp win rate
Best window
Late 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 the win rate they gain in the matchup, measured from real matches. Kit matchups are not ranked and carry no measurement against this hero.
Role
Lane
Proven Counters
Ranked data9Heroes with a measured win rate over Hanabi in ranked matches.
LolitaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Lolita locks Hanabi in place long enough for the team to collapse.
+3.8
pp edge
BeatrixTier B
MarksmanGold
Beatrix holds a measured win-rate edge over Hanabi in ranked matches.
+3.1
pp edge
JoyTier C
AssassinJungle
Joy holds a measured win-rate edge over Hanabi in ranked matches.
+2.7
pp edge
YveTier B
MageMid
Yve's burst can delete Hanabi before they deal damage in a fight.
+2.4
pp edge
NataliaTier B
AssassinJungle, Roam
Natalia holds a measured win-rate edge over Hanabi in ranked matches.
+2.4
pp edge
NovariaTier C
MageMid
Novaria's burst window opens on Hanabi the moment they step up to deal damage.
+2.2
pp edge
LyliaTier C
MageMid
Lylia holds a measured win-rate edge over Hanabi in ranked matches.
+2.2
pp edge
Lapu-LapuTier C
FighterEXP
Lapu-Lapu's burst window opens on Hanabi the moment they step up to deal damage.
+1.9
pp edge
PharsaTier D
MageMid
Pharsa blows up Hanabi in one rotation, punishing Hanabi's thin health pool.
+1.3
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match3Heroes 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
Counters for Hanabi, split by the lane you are up against them in and by the role you are playing. Each group is either measured from ranked win rates or, where no measured counter fits that slice, labelled as a kit match instead.
Best Mage Counters for Hanabi
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Hanabi are Yve (+2.4 pp), Novaria (+2.2 pp), Lylia (+2.2 pp) and Pharsa (+1.3 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Hanabi
The only Marksman with a measured win rate over Hanabi is Beatrix (+3.1 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Hanabi
The Assassin heroes with a measured win rate over Hanabi are Joy (+2.7 pp) and Natalia (+2.4 pp).
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
A
Hanabi has a favourable matchup against Popol and Kupa based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.8
WR delta
Chip
C
Hanabi has a favourable matchup against Chip based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.1
WR delta
Saber
B
Hanabi has a strong early game advantage over Saber. Control the tempo before Saber scales.
By phase
EML
+2.0
WR delta
Balmond
C
Hanabi has a strong early game advantage over Balmond. Control the tempo before Balmond scales.
By phase
EML
+2.0
WR delta
Barats
A
Hanabi has a favourable matchup against Barats based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+1.8
WR delta
Kalea
D
Hanabi has a strong early game advantage over Kalea. Control the tempo before Kalea scales.
By phase
EML
+1.5
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Hanabi
Hanabi peaks in the mid game, between 10 and 16 minutes, across the 10 matchups measured for them. The early and late phases are where Hanabi is easiest to punish, so shut them down before the mid game or outscale them after it.
Early Game0-10 min
In between
Mid Game10-16 min
Hanabi peaks here
Late Game16+ min
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 Lolita, Beatrix, 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 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.
In ranked matches these Marksman heroes hold a measured win rate over Hanabi: Beatrix. 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. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Hanabi.
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