Counter Guide
Hanzo Counter Picks
Akuma Ninja
A
Assassin52.5% WRThe best counters for Hanzo in Mobile Legends are Natalia (+4.8 pp), Sun (+3.4 pp) and Ling (+3.1 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
6
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Natalia
+4.8 pp win rate
Best window
Even matchup
to press your edge
How to Counter Hanzo 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 data6Heroes with a measured win rate over Hanzo in ranked matches.
NataliaTier B
AssassinJungle, Roam
Natalia holds a measured win-rate edge over Hanzo in ranked matches.
+4.8
pp edge
SunTier S
FighterEXP, Jungle
Sun holds a measured win-rate edge over Hanzo in ranked matches.
+3.4
pp edge
LingTier A
AssassinJungle
Ling holds a measured win-rate edge over Hanzo in ranked matches.
+3.1
pp edge
HiraraTier A
AssassinJungle
Hirara holds a measured win-rate edge over Hanzo in ranked matches.
+2.9
pp edge
HelcurtTier B
AssassinJungle, Roam
Helcurt holds a measured win-rate edge over Hanzo in ranked matches.
+2.3
pp edge
AldousTier C
FighterEXP
Aldous holds a measured win-rate edge over Hanzo in ranked matches.
+2.3
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match6Heroes whose kit tends to work into Hanzo's profile. Nothing here is measured against Hanzo and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel's crowd control locks down Hanzo's mobility before they can dive or reset.
GlooTier S
TankRoam, EXP
Gloo's durability lets them tank Hanzo's opener and turn the trade around.
LolitaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Lolita's crowd control locks down Hanzo's mobility before they can dive or reset.
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur can chain-stun Hanzo, cancelling the dashes Hanzo relies on to get in and out.
AtlasTier S
TankRoam
Atlas's crowd control locks down Hanzo's mobility before they can dive or reset.
BelerickTier S
TankRoam
Belerick's hard CC pins Hanzo in place, denying the resets that make Hanzo slippery.
Counters for Hanzo by Lane and Role
Counters for Hanzo, 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 Jungle Lane Counters for Hanzo
Laning against Hanzo in Jungle lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Hanzo are Natalia (+4.8 pp), Sun (+3.4 pp), Ling (+3.1 pp), Hirara (+2.9 pp) and Helcurt (+2.3 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Hanzo
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Hanzo are Sun (+3.4 pp) and Aldous (+2.3 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Hanzo
The Assassin heroes with a measured win rate over Hanzo are Natalia (+4.8 pp), Ling (+3.1 pp), Hirara (+2.9 pp) and Helcurt (+2.3 pp).
Heroes Hanzo Is Strong Against
Hanzo performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Hanzo when you see them on the enemy team.
Diggie
A
Hanzo has a favourable matchup against Diggie based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+4.1
WR delta
Ixia
C
Hanzo's Ultimate enables him to poke or dive with relative safety, making him a serious threat to squishy heroes without mobility, like Layla, Ixia, and Zhuxin, while also disrupting the enemy in teamfights.
By phase
EML
+2.8
WR delta
Franco
D
Hanzo has a favourable matchup against Franco based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Khufra
S
Hanzo has a favourable matchup against Khufra based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.2
WR delta
Balmond
C
Hanzo has a strong early game advantage over Balmond. Control the tempo before Balmond scales.
By phase
EML
+2.2
WR delta
Bane
B
Hanzo outscales Bane as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.0
WR delta
Kaja
C
Hanzo has a favourable matchup against Kaja based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+1.6
WR delta
Cecilion
B
Hanzo has a strong early game advantage over Cecilion. Control the tempo before Cecilion scales.
By phase
EML
+1.4
WR delta
Pharsa
D
Hanzo has a strong early game advantage over Pharsa. Control the tempo before Pharsa scales.
By phase
EML
+1.4
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Hanzo
Hanzo's 10 measured matchups do not separate by match length: no phase leads the others by more than that sample can resolve. There is no single window where Hanzo drops off, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
Early Game0-10 min
No measured separation
Mid Game10-16 min
No measured separation
Late Game16+ min
No measured separation
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Hanzo. The bars rank Hanzo's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Hanzo in MLBB are Natalia, Sun, Ling. These heroes gain the most win rate against Hanzo based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Hanzo performs best against Diggie, Ixia, Franco. In these matchups, Hanzo has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Hanzo when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Hanzo is relatively balanced across all game phases. There is no single window where Hanzo is significantly weaker, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
In ranked matches these Assassin heroes hold a measured win rate over Hanzo: Natalia, Ling, Hirara, Helcurt. Pick one of them when you are on Assassin duty and Hanzo is on the enemy team.
These Jungle lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Hanzo in ranked matches: Natalia, Sun, Ling, Hirara, Helcurt. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Hanzo.
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