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Patch 2.57 Updated

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Standard map

Hanamura Temple

  • Not in ranked pool

Escort your payload along its track by standing next to it; a delivered payload fires on the enemy base.

Size
Medium
Lanes
2
Ranked list
Hand-checked
  • Two lanes
  • Escort objective
  • Structure objective
  • Team fights

Best heroes on Hanamura Temple

Heroes on Hanamura Temple

Score 1–100 from how the kit fits this map (50 = neutral)

  1. Cho'gall Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryCho'gall can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    • TheoryCho'gall can group or freeze enemies (Upheaval) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights.
    • TheoryCho'gall can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
    • TheoryCho'gall's waveclear (Shadowflame, Dread Orb) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  2. Stitches Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryStitches can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    • TheoryStitches can group or freeze enemies (Hook) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights.
    • TheoryStitches can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
    • TheoryStitches's waveclear (Shambling Horror) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  3. Deathwing Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryDeathwing can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    • TheoryDeathwing can siege structures (Cataclysm), which adds to Hanamura Temple's objective pressure.
    • TheoryDeathwing's waveclear (Incinerate, Onslaught) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  4. Probius Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryHanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Probius's area burst (Disruption Pulse, Warp Rift) hits several targets.
    • TheoryProbius can siege structures, which adds to Hanamura Temple's objective pressure.
    • TheoryProbius's waveclear (Disruption Pulse, Warp Rift) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  5. Johanna Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryJohanna can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    • TheoryJohanna can group or freeze enemies (Condemn) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights.
    • TheoryJohanna's waveclear (Condemn) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  6. Kel'Thuzad Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryHanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Kel'Thuzad's area burst (Death and Decay, Frost Nova) hits several targets.
    • TheoryKel'Thuzad can group or freeze enemies (Chains of Kel'Thuzad) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights.
    • TheoryKel'Thuzad's waveclear (Death and Decay, Frost Nova) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  7. Kerrigan Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryHanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Kerrigan's area burst (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) hits several targets.
    • TheoryKerrigan can group or freeze enemies (Primal Grasp) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights.
    • TheoryKerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  8. Mei Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryMei can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    • TheoryMei can siege structures (Slushball), which adds to Hanamura Temple's objective pressure. Only when Mei takes Slushball.
    • TheoryMei can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
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  1. Blaze 69 Theory Blaze can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    2 more reasons
    • Blaze can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
    • Blaze's waveclear (Flame Stream, Pyromania) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  2. Garrosh 69 Theory Garrosh can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    2 more reasons
    • Garrosh can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
    • Garrosh's waveclear (Groundbreaker, Wrecking Ball) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  3. Hogger 69 Theory Hogger can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    2 more reasons
    • Hogger can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
    • Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  4. Orphea 69 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Orphea's area burst (Shadow Waltz, Chomp) hits several targets.
    2 more reasons
    • Orphea's waveclear (Shadow Waltz, Chomp) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
    • Orphea can group or freeze enemies (Crushing Jaws) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights. Only when Orphea takes Crushing Jaws.
  5. Tyrael 69 Theory Tyrael can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    2 more reasons
    • Tyrael can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
    • Tyrael's waveclear (El'druin's Might, Smite) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  6. Yrel 69 Theory Yrel can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    2 more reasons
    • Yrel can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
    • Yrel's waveclear (Vindication, Righteous Hammer) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  7. Maiev 67 Theory Maiev can group or freeze enemies (Umbral Bind) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights.
    2 more reasons
    • Maiev can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
    • Maiev's waveclear (Fan of Knives, Spirit of Vengeance) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  8. Arthas 65 Theory Arthas can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    1 more reason
    • Arthas can siege structures (Summon Sindragosa), which adds to Hanamura Temple's objective pressure. Only when Arthas takes Summon Sindragosa.
  9. Azmodan 65 Theory Azmodan can siege structures (Siegebreaker), which adds to Hanamura Temple's objective pressure.
    1 more reason
    • Azmodan's waveclear (Summon Demon Warrior, Greed) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  10. D.Va 65 Theory D.Va can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    1 more reason
    • D.Va's waveclear (Self-Destruct, Mech Mode) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  11. Diablo 65 Theory Diablo can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    1 more reason
    • Diablo can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
  12. Imperius 65 Theory Imperius can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    1 more reason
    • Imperius can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
  13. Junkrat 65 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Junkrat's area burst (Frag Launcher, Concussion Mine) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Junkrat's waveclear (Frag Launcher, Concussion Mine) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  14. Kael'thas 65 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Kael'thas's area burst (Flamestrike, Living Bomb) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Kael'thas's waveclear (Flamestrike, Living Bomb) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  15. Leoric 65 Theory Leoric can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    1 more reason
    • Leoric's waveclear (Skeletal Swing) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  16. Mal'Ganis 65 Theory Mal'Ganis can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    1 more reason
    • Mal'Ganis's waveclear (Fel Claws, Necrotic Embrace) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  17. Muradin 65 Theory Muradin can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    1 more reason
    • Muradin can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
  18. Murky 65 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Murky's area burst (Slime, Pufferfish) hits several targets.
    2 more reasons
    • Murky can siege structures (Pufferfish, Never-Ending Murlocs), which adds to Hanamura Temple's objective pressure.
    • Hanamura Temple has only two lanes, so Murky's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
  19. Sgt. Hammer 65 Theory Sgt. Hammer can siege structures, which adds to Hanamura Temple's objective pressure.
    1 more reason
    • Sgt. Hammer's waveclear (Spider Mines, Concussive Blast) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  20. Valeera 65 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Valeera's area burst (Sinister Strike, Blade Flurry) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Valeera's waveclear (Sinister Strike, Blade Flurry) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  21. Xal'atath 65 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Xal'atath's area burst (Shadow Mark, Dark Heart Ritual) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Xal'atath's waveclear (Shadow Mark, Dark Heart Ritual) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  22. Zagara 65 Theory Zagara can siege structures, which adds to Hanamura Temple's objective pressure.
    1 more reason
    • Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  23. Tassadar 64 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Tassadar's area burst (Shock Ray, Archon) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Tassadar can group or freeze enemies (Black Hole) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights. Only when Tassadar takes Black Hole.
  24. Zeratul 64 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Zeratul's area burst (Cleave, Singularity Spike) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Zeratul can group or freeze enemies (Void Prison) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights. Only when Zeratul takes Void Prison.
  25. Chromie 63 Theory Chromie can group or freeze enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights.
    1 more reason
    • Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Chromie's area burst (Mobius Loop, Sand Blast) hits several targets. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  26. Abathur 60 Theory Abathur can siege structures (Locust Strain, Slapathur), which adds to Hanamura Temple's objective pressure.
    2 more reasons
    • Hanamura Temple has only two lanes, so Abathur's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
    • Abathur's waveclear (Locust Strain) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  27. Alarak 60 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Alarak's area burst (Telekinesis, Deadly Charge) hits several targets.
  28. Chen 60 Theory Chen can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
  29. E.T.C. 60 Theory E.T.C. can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • E.T.C.'s waveclear (Powerslide, Face Melt) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  30. Genji 60 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Genji's area burst (Swift Strike, Strike At The Heart) hits several targets.
  31. Jaina 60 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Jaina's area burst (Blizzard, Summon Water Elemental) hits several targets.
  32. Lúcio 60 Theory Lúcio can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Lúcio's waveclear (Soundwave, Push Off) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  33. Qhira 60 Theory Qhira can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Qhira's waveclear (Carnage, Revolving Sweep) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  34. Sonya 60 Theory Sonya can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
  35. Tracer 60 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Tracer's area burst (Pulse Bomb, Telefrag) hits several targets.
  36. Varian 60 Theory Varian can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
  37. Cassia 59 Theory Cassia's waveclear (Lightning Fury, Blinding Light) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Cassia can group or freeze enemies (Valkyrie) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights. Only when Cassia takes Valkyrie.
  38. Gazlowe 59 Theory Gazlowe's waveclear (Deth Lazor, Xplodium Charge) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Gazlowe can group or freeze enemies (Grav-O-Bomb 3000) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights. Only when Gazlowe takes Grav-O-Bomb 3000.
  39. Hanzo 59 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Hanzo's area burst (Dragon's Arrow, Explosive Arrows) hits several targets. Only when Hanzo takes Dragon's Arrow or Explosive Arrows.
    1 more reason
    • Hanzo's waveclear (Serrated Arrows, Ignore All Distractions) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective. Only when Hanzo takes Serrated Arrows or Ignore All Distractions.
  40. Medivh 59 Theory Medivh can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh can group or freeze enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  41. Raynor 59 Theory Raynor can siege structures (Hyperion), which adds to Hanamura Temple's objective pressure. Only when Raynor takes Hyperion.
    1 more reason
    • Raynor's waveclear (Exterminator) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective. Only when Raynor takes Exterminator.
  42. Li-Ming 56 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Li-Ming's area burst (Wave of Force) hits several targets. Only when Li-Ming takes Wave of Force.
  43. Nova 56 Theory Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Nova's area burst (Precision Strike, Explosive Round) hits several targets. Only when Nova takes Precision Strike or Explosive Round.
  44. Alexstrasza 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  45. Anub'arak 55 Theory Anub'arak can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
  46. Deckard 55 Theory Deckard's waveclear (Horadric Cube, Scroll Of Sealing) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  47. Falstad 55 Theory Falstad's waveclear (Lightning Rod) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  48. Fenix 55 Theory Fenix's waveclear (Plasma Cutter, Weapon Mode: Repeater Cannon) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  49. Mephisto 55 Theory Mephisto's waveclear (Skull Missile, Shade of Mephisto) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  50. Nazeebo 55 Theory Nazeebo's waveclear helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  51. Ragnaros 55 Theory Ragnaros's waveclear (Empower Sulfuras, Blast Wave) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  52. Rexxar 55 Theory Rexxar's waveclear (Spirit Swoop, Misha, Charge!) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  53. Thrall 55 Theory Thrall can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
  54. Sylvanas 54 Theory Hanamura Temple has only two lanes, so Sylvanas's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
    2 more reasons
    • Sylvanas's waveclear helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
    • Sylvanas can group or freeze enemies (Mind Control) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights. Only when Sylvanas takes Mind Control.
  55. Whitemane 54 Theory Whitemane can group or freeze enemies (Judgment Day) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights. Only when Whitemane takes Judgment Day.
  56. Zarya 54 Theory Zarya can group or freeze enemies (Graviton Surge) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge.
  57. Artanis 53 Theory Artanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  58. Valla 53 Theory Valla's waveclear (Monster Hunter) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective. Only when Valla takes Monster Hunter.
  59. Dehaka 52 Theory Dehaka can group or freeze enemies (Drag) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights.
    1 more reason
    • Hanamura Temple has only two lanes, so Dehaka's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.

Heroes who struggle on Hanamura Temple

Score under 50: the map's layout or objective works against the kit, hardest first

  1. Samuro Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryHanamura Temple has only two lanes, so Samuro's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
  2. The Lost Vikings Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryHanamura Temple has only two lanes, so The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.

Recent changes to Hanamura Temple

  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 20 Jul 2026

    • 1 change (see Blizzard's notes)

  2. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 30 Sep 2025

    • Samurai lane pusher health −12.5%
    • 3 other changes (see Blizzard's notes)