How to Counter Hanzo in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Hanzo

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

1. #1
   Barats Tank Hard counter
   49.5% vs Hanzo +3.8% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

2. #2
   Diggie Support Hard counter
   53.4% vs Hanzo +3.6% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

3. #3
   Lolita Support Hard counter
   55.6% vs Hanzo +3.3% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

4. #4
   Ixia Marksman Hard counter
   50.2% vs Hanzo +3.3% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

5. #5
   Franco Tank Soft counter
   44.8% vs Hanzo +2.8% edge

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

Items That Counter Hanzo

The most effective item picks against Hanzo's kit — derived from Hanzo'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 Hanzo — Strategy

Hanzo is a assassin. The same strategic principles that beat assassins in general apply to Hanzo specifically:

1. Build defensive items early — Athena's Shield, Radiant Armor or Antique Cuirass before your second damage item.
2. Ward jungle entrances and river crossings to deny the gank setup assassins rely on.
3. Group with your team — assassins thrive when carries are alone.
4. Save your hard-CC for their dive — burst windows are short, lock them down before they get out.