Monkey King/Counters

Bad against...

 * can chop down trees, making it difficult for Monkey King to utilize Tree Dance well.
 * can scout Monkey King while he stays on top of trees.


 * provides vision of Monkey King even when he's in trees. The periodic damage will also keep Monkey King from using Tree Dance if he's on the ground.
 * can be used to pull Monkey King out of the trees if he attempts to escape using Tree Dance.
 * It may also cause Wukong's Command to end prematurely if Glimpse forces Monkey King out of its radius.
 * and can be used to hold Monkey King in place and ensure a kill.


 * can smash Monkey King out of the Wukong's Command radius, cancelling it even if he has.
 * cuts trees after use and closes the gap between two heroes.


 * has the ability to periodic cause damage, putting Tree Dance on cooldown.
 * destroys a large amount of trees.
 * might cause the Monkey King to struggle using Wukong's Command, due to its periodic stun and the high cast point of the latter ability.


 * can easily cancel Wukong's Command by pulling Monkey King out of the circle.


 * Reveals Monkey King's position above the trees and puts on cool down.


 * allows Storm Spirit to easily catch up to Monkey King, destroying a large number of trees, cancelling Tree Dance, and causing Monkey King to be stunned in the process.


 * can easily cancel Wukong's Command by swapping him out of the circle.


 * Spectre can use to maintain vision on Monkey King and chase him through trees as he travels between the trees with Tree Dance.
 * will still spawn an illusion next to Monkey King while under the effects of Monkey King, removing the disguise.


 * Timbersaw's low cooldown and low mana cost spells that remove trees devastates Monkey King's Tree Dance.
 * allows Timbersaw to escape Wukong's Command.

Others

 * Heroes that can maintain vision on Monkey King can see when he uses Tree Dance:, , and
 * Heroes that can destroy trees will deny Monkey King spots to jump on, or cause him to fall:, , ,
 * Heroes with wide AoE abilities will reveal Monkey King through Mischief:, , , , , , ,

Items

 * will destroy the tree Monkey King is standing on.
 * and its upgrades, and  can also chop trees down.
 * will remove Monkey King if Monkey King is near the Radiance Carrier.
 * 's damage over time will keep Monkey King from using Tree Dance for the duration if he is hit with it while on the ground.

Good against...

 * Monkey King is direct counter to Drow Ranger because he easily gets close to her to disable her and burst down. Ganking her in the early stages often shuts her down entirely.


 * Boundless Strike's stun may interrupt, due to the latter casting time. The stun time might be enough to shut down any threats from the Shadow Fiend.
 * Shadow Fiend is squishy and lack escapes, which Monkey King can abuse (either by setting up ganks with Primal Spring, traps with Mischief and even leaving Wukong's Command to deal with him).


 * Later stages of the game, Boundless Strike can deal high physical burst and Lina might not survive it due to her squishiness.
 * Wukong's Command might deal with her without problems.


 * Lion is fragile, requiring positioning, and Monkey King's long range stun and clones (Wukong's Command) are able to deal with him with no worries.
 * Getting Lion by surprise with Tree Dance is also rather efficient, as he wont be able to survive the burst damage.


 * Monkey King is able to burst down Crystal Maiden due to her weak defense.
 * Boundless Strike will cancel and put on cooldown.
 * Most of times she wont stay in the middle of an attack from Wukong's Command, much less channel.


 * Weak defense and lacking any escape, he is a great target to be for Monkey King's surprise attacks.
 * Beware when he spots you, as his long range attacks will often puts Tree Dance on cooldown and he might reveal you when on top of a tree with his, forcing you to change tree.
 * Wukong's Command and Boundless Strike will disrupt his positioning.
 * Jingu Mastery and Boundless Strike will hurt him harshly, due to his weak defensive stats (armor, health and lack of escapes).

Others

 * Heroes that rely on channeling abilities will be interrupted by Boundless Strike, and forced to take damage from Wukong's Command.
 * Heroes that are vulnerable to ganks will have a hard time playing against Monkey King powerfull burst damage and tricking abilities.
 * Given enough time, Jingu Mastery will be devastating when trading blows, so heroes lacking any burst might not take Monkey King down easily.

Works well with...

 * helps gain  charges quicker.
 * allows to land more  stacks.
 * and can disrupt the enemy team's positioning.


 * can pull enemies into with.


 * can use and  to move enemies into.
 * greatly increases the damage dealt by the soldiers from.


 * can trees for  to jump on, and create an excellent window for the King to use.


 * stuns enemies and prevents them from moving away out of.


 * makes a great setup for, preventing enemies from escaping.


 * helps gain  stacks very quickly.

Others

 * ,, and others healers/replenishers will keep 's Health and Mana safe.
 * 's golems along with will destroy their opponents without the need for the Heroes to be on the battle lines.
 * Some of the Heroes that might make use of :,  ,  (all of his abilities),  ( can be easier to hit and  reduces 's long cooldown), and others.

List of heroes that counter Monkey King, and list of heroes that work well with Monkey King.