Position 1 overview
Pos 1 (Hard Carry) is the team's main farm hero. It stands on the safe lane with the pos 5 support, banks farm in the first 15 minutes and becomes the late-game finisher.
Monkey King is a pos 1 melee carry with tree mobility and Boundless Strike.
Game phases on this position
| Lane | Lane phase 0-10 minutes. You stand under the tower on the safe lane, denying your pos 5's creeps to keep the equilibrium. The main task — get 50+ last hits by minute 10. |
| Mid-game | Mid-game 10-25 minutes. You close Power Treads + the first core item (Battle Fury / Mjollnir / Diffusal). You help the team in fights only once the build is ready. |
| Late | Late 25+ minutes. A full build of 5-6 items. Pushing through the high ground, a Roshan attempt after a big teamfight win. |
Build and key spike
The main window is 20 min · Echo Sabre + Diffusal. Before this timing it's important not to give away extra deaths and to keep a steady farm.
The full hero build is on the Monkey King guide page in the "Item build" section.
Umbrella modules for this position
- Last-Hit Helper — stabilizes the farm phase, +50-100 GPM on pos 1-2.
- Info Screen — enemy approach through the fog, critical for all roles.
- Item Auto-Use — auto-cast BKB / Glimmer / Force on trigger.
FAQ
Can you play Monkey King on other positions?
Yes. Most heroes are played on several positions. See other Monkey King position guides in the navigation or on the hero guide page.
What's Monkey King's win rate on pos 1?
By OpenDota data the win rate on this position is close to the average (46.6%) — the exact per-position figure updates daily. At high ranks effectiveness depends on knowing the matchups.
Is the position suitable for beginners?
Pos 1 requires good farm and an understanding of power spikes. For your first 50 games on a hero, it's better to pick pos 1.
Where do I get a ready config?
In the CFG section — ready script builds with binds for Monkey King. One-click import by code.