Monkey King Dota 2 FAQ
Below — 16 answers to popular Monkey King queries: role, win rate, counters, synergies, timings and draft fit. Every number is updated from pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days.
What is Monkey King's role and attribute?
What is Monkey King's role and attribute?
Monkey King is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute agility. Plays roles: Carry, Escape, Disabler, Initiator. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.
Is Monkey King melee or ranged?
Is Monkey King melee or ranged?
Monkey King is a melee attack-type hero in Dota 2. That affects laning, starting items and behaviour in fights.
Is Monkey King good in Dota 2 right now?
Is Monkey King good in Dota 2 right now?
Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Monkey King's win rate is 43.8% across 16 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.
Has Monkey King gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Has Monkey King gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Monkey King's win rate moved fell by 3% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. The meta has shifted away from Monkey King — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.
What is Monkey King's pick rate in pro matches?
What is Monkey King's pick rate in pro matches?
Monkey King's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 4% of all matches over 90 days. With 16 picks in the sample, that's a small sample, Monkey King's numbers are indicative only.
How often is Monkey King banned?
How often is Monkey King banned?
Monkey King was banned in 7.2% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Monkey King is banned situationally — usually when the enemy lineup amplifies the pick.
Who counters Monkey King?
Who counters Monkey King?
Monkey King's toughest matchup is Puck — Monkey King wins only 29% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Monkey King.
Which heroes does Monkey King counter?
Which heroes does Monkey King counter?
Monkey King dominates Bane the most: 66% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Monkey King into that lane or draft around the matchup.
Who should Monkey King be paired with?
Who should Monkey King be paired with?
Monkey King's best pairing is with Shadow Fiend — the pair wins 55% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.
When is Monkey King strongest?
When is Monkey King strongest?
Monkey King reaches peak strength in laning with a score of 7/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.
When is Monkey King weakest in the game?
When is Monkey King weakest in the game?
Monkey King's weakest phase is ultra late (5/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Monkey King's style.
What are Monkey King's biggest strengths?
What are Monkey King's biggest strengths?
Monkey King's top strengths: Burst damage (5 sec) 7/10, Sustained DPS (15 sec) 7/10, Mobility 7/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.
How mobile is Monkey King?
How mobile is Monkey King?
Monkey King's mobility is 7/10. Very mobile — fast map rotations, easy gank dodges and quick fight participation.
Should you ban Monkey King?
Should you ban Monkey King?
Monkey King's ban priority is 6/10. That means Monkey King bans are situational — depends on team composition and playstyle matchup.
Can you first-pick Monkey King?
Can you first-pick Monkey King?
Monkey King's first-pick safety is 4/10. First-pick with caution — Monkey King has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.
Can Monkey King pull off a comeback?
Can Monkey King pull off a comeback?
Monkey King's comeback potential is 5/10. Monkey King's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.
