How to Counter Hanabi in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Hanabi

Heroes that statistically perform above average against Hanabi in ranked play. Win rate is shown vs Hanabi specifically, not the hero's overall win rate.

1. #1
   Popol and Kupa Marksman Soft counter
   52.3% vs Hanabi +2.7% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

2. #2
   Khufra Tank Soft counter
   53.3% vs Hanabi +2.4% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

3. #3
   Akai Tank Soft counter
   50.7% vs Hanabi +2.2% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

4. #4
   Barats Tank Soft counter
   49.5% vs Hanabi +2.2% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

5. #5
   Chip Support Soft counter
   47.8% vs Hanabi +2.1% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

Items That Counter Hanabi

The most effective item picks against Hanabi's kit — derived from Hanabi's speciality tags and role.

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  Antique Cuirass Reduces physical attack and slows — limits burst damage output.
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  Dominance Ice Reduces physical attack and slows — limits burst damage output.
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  Thunder Belt Reduces physical attack and slows — limits burst damage output.
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  Athena's Shield Magic damage reduction — essential against sustained magic dealers.

How to Beat Hanabi — Strategy

Hanabi is a marksman. The same strategic principles that beat marksmans in general apply to Hanabi specifically:

1. Dive their backline early — pick assassins or fighters who can close the gap.
2. Build attack-speed reduction (Dominance Ice) and burst — out-trade their DPS before they scale.
3. Gank bot/gold lane before 7 minutes — marksmen need time to ramp.
4. Ban their support if it's a peel-heavy pick (Estes, Mathilda, Floryn).