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Hayabusa counters
Track the way back.
Source review · Gameplay recommendationsRespect isolation, watch his shadow positions, and catch him before or after the untargetable sequence.
← Change enemy hero in the counter pickerBest counter picks against Hayabusa
Choose by role and execution. These options are not a measured win-rate ranking.
Sun
Fighter · EXP lane / Jungle
Clones can complicate Shadow Kill’s target distribution.
Make it workKeep your clone options in mind before the exchange and preserve a way to reposition.
Watch outMarks and nearby targets affect the outcome. Clones are not a promise that his ultimate deals no damage.
Sun abilities
- Simian God
- Debuff · Heal
- Endless Variety
- Summon · AOE
- Swift Exchange
- Mobility · Summon
- Instantaneous Move
- Burst · Mobility
- Clone Techniques
- Summon
Saber
Assassin · Jungle / Roam
Triple Sweep can lock a targetable Hayabusa into an opening your team can use.
Make it workWait near the threatened carry and select him when he enters reach.
Watch outIt cannot catch him while Shadow Kill makes him untargetable.
Saber abilities
- Enemy's Bane
- Debuff
- Orbiting Swords
- AOE · Buff
- Charge
- Mobility
- Triple Sweep
- Burst · Crowd control
Khufra
Tank · Roam
His control and presence can make Hayabusa’s close-range commitment dangerous.
Make it workCover the protected ally and chain control around a reachable entry or return.
Watch outDo not assume every shadow teleport will be stopped by Bouncing Ball; targetable catch timing is the safer plan.
Khufra abilities
- Spell Curse
- Heal · Damage
- Tyrant's Revenge
- Mobility · Crowd control
- Bouncing Ball
- Slow · Buff
- Tyrant's Rage
- Crowd control · AOE
What makes Hayabusa dangerous?
Hayabusa wants access to one vulnerable target and a shadow route out. Running alone into open ground makes that plan simpler. Protect the approach, remember where the return route sits, and avoid wasting spells while he cannot be targeted.
Strengths to respect
- Quad Shadow supplies both an entry and a retreat.
- Marks support his single-target finishing sequence.
- Shadow Kill gives him an untargetable damage window.
Openings to exploit
- A prepared catch can punish his entry or return.
- Extra eligible targets can complicate a clean isolated ultimate.
- Losing track of his retreat is often more dangerous than losing sight of his current position.
How to counter Hayabusa during a match
On a side lane
Avoid extending alone when he is missing. Keep an exit towards teammates and make him show before you take the next exposed wave.
When shadows appear
Note the likely return position. Communicate it so your team can cover the exit rather than following only the first dash.
During Shadow Kill
Protect the expected reappearance and avoid throwing targeted skills at an unavailable target. Nearby units may change damage distribution, but marks mean clustering is not guaranteed safety.
Defensive items: buy for the actual threat
Antique Cuirass
A possible physical-defence choice against his skill-led burst, depending on your hero’s role.
A defensive option for heroes who can afford it; it does not prevent crowd control or magic damage.
Item context ↗Item names, passives and numbers can change. Check the current in-game tooltip and the whole enemy composition before buying.
Common mistakes against Hayabusa
- Offering an isolated target with no escape plan.
- Forgetting where the return shadow is.
- Treating another nearby unit as guaranteed protection from every ultimate hit.
Sources, checks & limitations
Sources & recommendation limits
These are gameplay recommendations from documented abilities and editorial matchup analysis. They are not measured win-rate rankings. Source review: . Older guides may describe previous item names or interactions; this page avoids numerical build claims and states timing limits.
We have not verified a live patch number or tested every interaction in the game client. Recheck mechanics after balance changes.
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