hawkeye VS mantis
mantis Wins (Slight edge)
mantis generally wins based on Patch 1.0 win-rate data.
hawkeye
Duelist
mantis
Strategistℹ️ Tactical Overview
According to Patch 1.0 data, **mantis** holds a 53.8% win rate compared to hawkeye's 49.5%. This suggests a meaningful advantage in the current meta.
Why mantis Wins
Statistical Advantage
mantis has the cleaner win condition in this matchup dynamic.
"This conclusion comes from either kit interaction (when present) or stable win-rate signals."
Statistical Performance
mantis leads by 4.3% win rate (Slight edge).
"Based on 8,479 analyzed matches (reliability: high)."
⏱️ Combat Phases
Early Game / Neutral
Early game is about positioning and safe trades. mantis generally wants to take first contact and force hawkeye to react.
Mid Fight & Rotations
Mid game hinges on cooldown exchanges. mantis tends to come out ahead when fights go beyond the first rotation, while hawkeye needs cleaner conversions.
Ultimate Economy
Late game is mostly about ultimate timing and commit discipline. With a 4.3% win-rate gap in Patch 1.0, mantis can play slightly more patiently; hawkeye should look for an uneven engage or forced mistake. hawkeye may reach ult earlier (cost 3100 vs 3700), so mantis should track that first spike.
How hawkeye Can Still Win
- Capitalize on Mistakeshawkeye needs to force an error before committing to a full engage.💡 Tip: Look for a cooldown window, then take space first—don’t dash into a ready kit.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- ✕ Taking the fight while mantis has key cooldowns available hawkeye often loses the trade because mantis can negate the first commit and punish the reset.
- ✕ Overcommitting after partial damage mantis typically punishes the second step-in harder than the first.
