How to Counter Hayabusa in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Hayabusa?
- 1
Popol and Kupa — out-trades Hayabusa from attack range once the items land
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 2
Hirara — follows Hayabusa through the escape and finishes the kill
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage - 3
Yin — catches Hayabusa out of position and ends it there
Slight+1.1%win rate advantage - 4
Eudora — shapes the fight from range and denies Hayabusa an entry
Slight+1.1%win rate advantage - 5
Fredrinn — stays on Hayabusa once the trade begins
Slight+1.1%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Hayabusa
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.9%
Win rate
- #2
51.3%
Win rate
- #3
47.8%
Win rate
- #4
54.6%
Win rate
- #5
50.6%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Harith counters Hayabusa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Chip barely troubles Hayabusa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Saber counters Hayabusa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Fredrinn counters Hayabusa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Khufra barely troubles Hayabusa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Eudora counters Hayabusa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Kalea barely troubles Hayabusa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Yin barely troubles Hayabusa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
In gameYou cannot re-draft mid-match — these work in the game you are already in.
Items that answer Hayabusa
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Hayabusa
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
Hayabusa Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Hayabusa is on the enemy team.
How to counter Aamon+3.1%Strongcuts in with magic damage Hayabusa shrugs off
How to counter Nolan+2.3%Strongruns out of burst before Hayabusa goes down
How to counter Zhuxin+1.5%Slightlands the lockdown a beat after Hayabusa has committed
How to counter Cecilion+1.2%Slightempties its combo and Hayabusa walks through it
How to counter Yve+1.1%Slighttaxes an approach Hayabusa makes anyway
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Hayabusa in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Hayabusa right now are Popol and Kupa (+1.9% win rate advantage), Hirara (+1.2% win rate advantage), Yin (+1.1% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Hayabusa?
Against Hayabusa, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Hayabusa strong against?
Hayabusa performs well into Aamon, Nolan, Zhuxin. Avoid picking those heroes once Hayabusa is locked on the enemy team.
Is Hayabusa worth banning?
Hayabusa currently has a 1.8% ban rate and a 48.2% win rate at B tier. If your team has a reliable counter available, picking it is usually better value than a ban.
How do I play the lane against Hayabusa?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Hayabusa's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.