Who Monkey King statistically beats
Top 7 enemies with a positive win rate for Monkey King (matchup edge over +1.5%):
| Hero | Edge | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestealer | +9.0% | STR · Carry / Durable |
| Spirit Breaker | +9.0% | STR · Carry / Initiator |
| Wraith King | +9.0% | STR · Carry / Support |
| Meepo | +8.9% | AGI · Carry / Escape |
| Earthshaker | +8.9% | STR · Support / Initiator |
| Broodmother | +8.4% | AGI · Carry / Pusher |
| Zeus | +8.1% | INT · Nuker / Carry |
These opponents are regularly caught by Monkey King's kit. If they're on the enemy team — focus them in fights.
Who counters Monkey King
Top 7 heroes Monkey King has the hardest time against:
| Hero | Deficit | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Enigma | -7.7% | ALL · Disabler / Initiator |
| Keeper of the Light | -6.9% | INT · Support / Nuker |
| Gyrocopter | -6.6% | AGI · Carry / Nuker |
| Batrider | -6.6% | ALL · Initiator / Disabler |
| Beastmaster | -6.5% | ALL · Initiator / Disabler |
| Weaver | -6.2% | AGI · Carry / Escape |
| Necrophos | -6.2% | INT · Carry / Nuker |
If the enemy first-picked one of these five — consider swapping Monkey King for another hero, or pair a save support (see synergies below).
Item counters against Monkey King
When Monkey King is on the enemy team, these items give your team a chance to claw back a draft deficit:
- Ghost Scepter — physical immunity for 4 seconds, kites the carry.
- Heaven's Halberd — disarm.
- Force Staff — pushes an ally / yourself out of the initiation range.
- Linken's Sphere — blocks the first targeted cast (Hex, Doom).
- Blade Mail — reflects 100% of damage for 4.5 seconds.
Umbrella's Item Auto-Use module casts save items automatically — Glimmer / Lotus / Ghost on an incoming Monkey King cast.
Best synergies for Monkey King
Heroes worth pairing with Monkey King (by neutral matchup diff and role):
- Bane — Support
- Lion — Support
- Naga Siren — Carry
- Sand King — Initiator
- Snapfire — Support
Draft-phase tip
If Monkey King is picked first — respond with a mobile hero that has an escape ability.
With Umbrella's Info Screen you see enemies approaching through the fog — time to prepare BKB or Linken's before the initiation.
FAQ
Where does the matchup data come from?
The live OpenDota feed — the official public Dota 2 stats API. Updated daily across millions of ranked games.
How seriously should I take a 1.5% diff?
At low ranks (Herald–Crusader) skill gap matters more than the matchup. From Ancient up, +3% is a noticeable edge. At Divine and above — every tenth of a percent counts.
Can you win against a counter-pick?
Yes. A counter-pick is a statistic, not a verdict. With the right build (see item counters above) and a save support you can claw it back. More — in "What are counter-picks".
Where do I get auto-combo for Monkey King?
On the Monkey King guide — the "Umbrella scripts" section. A ready config with binds — in CFG.