Hayabusa Mobile Legends Hero Guide
- Role: Assassin
- Lane: Jungle
- Specialty: Chase, Burst
- Damage Type: Physical
- Win Rate: 48.7%
- Ban Rate: 15.0%
# Hayabusa A disciplined ninja of the Shadow Sect, Hayabusa represents the fusion of martial skill and tactical precision. Unlike many of his peers, he rose to prominence through rigorous training rather than innate genius, embodying the principle that ninjutsu and ninja tools form an inseparable unity. ## Background Hayabusa spent years honing his abilities in the hidden valleys and forests of the Scarlet Shadow, constantly testing himself against his peer Hanabi. Their rivalry became legendary, though Hayabusa's victories only prompted his determined rival to question her own technique. Throughout these encounters, Hayabusa came to understand what the feuding Scarlet and Shadow Sects had long denied—that weaponry and ninjutsu could not be meaningfully separated, existing as complementary forces rather than opposing ideologies. This fragile philosophical understanding shattered when the prodigious ninja Hanzo infiltrated the sacred grounds and absconded with Ame no Habakiri, a legendary sealed weapon of catastrophic power. Hanzo's brother, Hayabusa's training partner, vanished alongside him. The Scarlet Shadow erupted into crisis, prompting both sects to deploy their elite warriors in pursuit, including Hayabusa himself. Before his departure, Hayabusa received direct orders from his father: recover Ame no Habakiri for the Shadow Sect and eliminate Hanzo and any accomplices. Conspicuously absent from these instructions was any mention of his missing brother, casting a shadow of doubt across Hayabusa's mission. ## The Phantom Confrontation During his pursuit of Hanzo, Hayabusa discovered Hanabi severely wounded, surrounded by fallen ninja from both sects. As he attempted to aid her, a sinister presence manifested—his brother, transformed by a malevolent aura that radiated murderous intent. The familiar figure attacked relentlessly, his eyes hollow and devoid of recognition or humanity. Faced with an opponent he could not bring himself to fully oppose, Hayabusa found himself overwhelmed by despair. Yet Hanabi's words—a defiant promise to surpass him—pierced through his anguish like a flame in darkness. Her determination rekindled his resolve. Using his signature technique, Hayabusa summoned four shadow clones to restrain his possessed opponent and struck decisively. The darkness dissipated, revealing the truth: Ame no Habakiri itself had orchestrated the illusion, weaponizing human vulnerability and emotional trauma to control those around it. The cursed blade had underestimated Hayabusa's inner strength. Freed from its deception and fortified by his bonds with Hanabi and others, Hayabusa accepted his path forward—one forged not by external guidance, but by his own conviction.
Hayabusa Meta Analysis
Based on current Mythic rank data, Hayabusa holds a 48.7% win rate, a situational pick that requires specific matchups to perform well. This places Hayabusa in the C-tier category for the current patch.
Hayabusa sees a 15.0% ban rate, indicating moderate threat perception among players at high rank.
Hayabusa is typically played as a Assassin in the Jungle lane. This hero deals Physical damage and specializes in Chase/Burst.
How to beat Hayabusa: The most effective counters in the current patch are Minotaur, Brody, Grock. These heroes have statistically superior win rates in direct matchups against Hayabusa.
Who Hayabusa counters: Hayabusa has favorable matchups against Mathilda, Khufra, Bruno, consistently winning these lanes in the current meta.
Best team compositions with Hayabusa: Hayabusa achieves the highest combined win rate when paired with Kimmy, Carmilla, Tigreal. Consider these heroes when drafting a team around Hayabusa.
Hayabusa Skills
- Ninjutsu: Trace of Shadow (Passive): Hayabusa's attacks apply a stack of <font color="a6aafb">Shadow Mark</font> on hit (up to 4 stacks). Each stack lasts 6s and increases Hayabusa's damage to the enemy by 5%.
- Ninjutsu: Phantom Shuriken: Hayabusa throws three returning shurikens in the target direction, each dealing 220<font color="fba51f"> (+75% Extra Physical Attack)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> to enemies hit and slowing them by 35% for 2s. Enemies hit by multiple shurikens take 70% less damage after the first hit, and Creeps take 50% less damage after the first hit. Hayabusa restores 10 energy when hitting non-Minion enemies. <font color="a6aafb">Passive</font>: Hayabusa permanently gains 3% Spell Vamp.
- Ninjutsu: Quad Shadow: Hayabusa dashes in the target direction and releases four phantoms that travel in separate directions. The phantoms will remain at the end of their paths or attach themselves to the first enemy hero hit, dealing 130<font color="fba51f"> (+30% Extra Physical Attack)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> and slowing them by 40% for 2s. Hayabusa will immediately stop if he hits an enemy hero during the dash. <font color="a6aafb">Use Again</font>: Hayabusa teleports to a phantom's location and reduces the cooldown of <font color="a6aafb">Ninjutsu: Phantom Shuriken</font> by 1s. If the phantom is attached to an enemy hero, he also deals 130<font color="fba51f"> (+30% Extra Physical Attack)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> to the enemy.
- Ougi: Shadow Kill: Hayabusa blends into the shadows and launches 6 single-target attacks on enemies in the area, each dealing 140<font color="fba51f"> (+32% Extra Physical Attack)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font>. The attacks prioritize enemies with <font color="a6aafb">Shadow Mark</font> and each will consume a mark to deal 90<font color="fba51f"> (+40% Extra Physical Attack)</font> extra <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font>. Shadow Kill does not apply <font color="a6aafb">Shadow Mark</font>.
Best Counters for Hayabusa
These heroes have the highest win rate when playing against Hayabusa in Mobile Legends:
Heroes Hayabusa Counters
Hayabusa is strong against these heroes in Mobile Legends:
Best Team Synergies with Hayabusa
These heroes work best alongside Hayabusa in Mobile Legends team compositions:
Recommended Builds for Hayabusa
Top item builds for Hayabusa in Mobile Legends based on win rate and pro player usage: