Updated on July 23, 2:00 p.m. (GMT+8): Adjusted best build and emblem based on MLBB patch 1.8.92.
After his brother fell victim to the sinister Hanzo, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang hero Hayabusa made it his mission to master the art of ninjutsu and exact vengeance.
The Crimson Shadow is feared due to his exceptional mobility and burst damage. His skill set allows him to quickly eliminate squishy targets and escape dangerous situations.
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His versatility in both offense and evasion makes Hayabusa a top pick for players seeking an agile and lethal assassin. Mastering the hero requires precision, strategy, and a deep understanding of his unique skill set.
In this guide, we’ll dive into his skills, optimal item builds, and emblem choices to help you unleash his full potential on the battlefield.
Hayabusa’s skills in Mobile Legends
Passive – Ninjutsu: Trace of Shadow
Hayabusa’s attacks apply a stack of Shadow Mark on hit (up to a certain number of stacks). Each stack lasts for a duration, increasing Hayabusa’s damage to the enemy by a percentage.
- Focus on stacking the passive either by Basic Attacks or by skills.
- It’s best to prioritize fully stacking Ninjutsu: Trace of Shadow before going all in with your ultimate, Ougi: Shadow Kill.
First skill – Ninjutsu: Phantom Shuriken
Hayabusa throws three returning shurikens in the target direction, each dealing Physical Damage to enemies hit and slowing them for a duration. Enemies hit by multiple shurikens take only a percentage of the damage after the first hit. Hayabusa restores energy for each non-minion enemy hit.
Passive: Hayabusa permanently gains Spell Vamp.
- This is the bread-and-butter skill of Hayabusa. It has a fairly low cooldown so don’t be afraid to activate it in the laning phase frequently.
- Ensure you hit multiple shurikens on a single target for increased damage and energy regeneration.
- Use this skill to poke enemies from a distance.
Second skill – 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 Physical Damage and slowing them. Hayabusa will immediately stop if he hits an enemy hero during the dash.
Use Again: Hayabusa teleports to a phantom’s location and reduces the cooldown of Ninjutsu: Phantom Shuriken Ninjutsu: Phantom Shuriken by a second. If the phantom is attached to an enemy hero, he also deals Physical Damage to the enemy.
- Use shadows to engage enemies from unexpected angles and escape ganks.
- Deploy shadows strategically to chase fleeing enemies or retreat when outnumbered.
- Combine Quad Shadow with Phantom Shuriken to maximize damage and mobility in skirmishes.
Ultimate – Ougi: Shadow Kill
Hayabusa blends into the shadows and launches several single-target attacks on enemies in the area, each dealing Physical Damage. The attacks prioritize enemies with Shadow Mark and each will consume a mark to deal extra Physical Damage. Does not apply Shadow Mark.
- The best time to cast Ougi: Shadow Kill is when the enemy is isolated, or when Ninjutsu:Trace of Shadow is at max stacks.
- Use Quad Shadow to isolate your target before activating Shadow Kill to ensure maximum damage on a single enemy.
- In team fights, wait for key moments when enemies are clustered or isolated to unleash devastating damage.
- This skill is perfect for finishing off low-health enemies or high-priority targets like mages and marksmen.
A comprehensive guide on how to play Hayabusa in Mobile Legends
Recommended battle spell
Hayabusa thrives as a jungler, where he can farm quickly and safely.
Retribution is the best battle spell for the hero because it significantly boosts your jungle farming speed, allowing you to quickly gain gold and experience.
This fast-paced farming leads to early power spikes, enabling you to dominate the map. Additionally, Retribution provides crucial objective control for securing Turtle and Lord.
Flame Retribution is the best suited for the hero’s playstyle. It helps you deal True Damage over time to the target and steal a portion of their Attack Power, increasing your damage output while reducing the enemy’s.
Recommended emblem
Hayabusa synergizes well with the assassin emblem. It provides Adaptive Penetration, Adaptive Attack, and Movement Speed.
Thrill, Seasoned Hunter, and Lethal Ignition are the best talents for Hayabusa due to their perfect alignment with his playstyle and role as an assassin.
Thrill increases his damage output, making it easier for you to secure kills and snowball early in the game. Alternatively, you can get Swift if you want more Attack Speed.
For your second talent, take Seasoned Hunter. It enhances your jungle efficiency, providing increased damage to jungle monsters and extra gold and experience, which helps with early-game farming and power spikes.
Finally, Lethal Ignition further amplifies his burst damage by triggering additional damage when hitting enemies with consecutive skills. This maximizes his potential and lets you eliminate key targets during skirmishes and team fights.
If you want more sustained damage, War Cry is another good option. Each time you hit an enemy three times with Basic Attacks or skills, your damage increases similar to how your passive skill elevates your kill potential.
Hayabusa best build
After boots, prioritize getting the Sky Piercer. The item boosts your early game damage, enhancing your kill potential and chances to snowball.
Buy Blade of the Heptaseas next. This provides additional Physical Penetration and burst damage, essential for quickly eliminating targets.
Transitioning to the mid-game, buy Hunter Strike. It offers damage, cooldown reduction and mobility, allowing you to engage and disengage effectively. Continue boosting your kill potential by purchasing Blade of Despair.
It significantly increases your overall damage output, making you a lethal threat in the mid to late game. Finally, buy Malefic Roar, which ensures your attacks penetrate even the most durable enemies.
This item build order ensures that Hayabusa gains early-game strength, transitions smoothly into the mid-game with sustained damage and mobility, and remains a dominant force in the late game with maximum damage and penetration.
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The best build for Hayabusa in Mobile Legends
- Swift Boots
- Sky Piercer
- Blade of the Heptaseas
- Hunter Strike
- Blade of Despair
- Malefic Roar/ Endless Battle
Tips and easy combos to learn
A basic combo would be to use Ninjutsu: Quad Shadow towards an enemy, then Phantom Shuriken to stack up Ninjutsu: Trace of Shadow before going all-in with Ougi: Shadow Kill.
Always make sure to leave a phantom behind in case the enemy tries to fight back after you cast your ultimate. You should also keep a keen eye on the enemy’s position and find a good opening to teleport on your phantom.
Do take note that teleporting to a phantom where an enemy is also deals damage.
You can also try to bait your enemies by using Ninjutsu: Quad Shadow towards them, cast a Shuriken, and then immediately teleport to the furthest shadow.
This gives you high poke potential, and you can always teleport back near the enemy if he has less health to get an easy kill.
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