Monkey King

For the in-game item, see Monkey King Bar.

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Monkey King 18 + 2.2 22 + 3.2 20 + 1.8
Level 0 1 15 25 30 Health 120 516 1176 1924 2210 +0.75 +2.55 +5.63 +9.03 +10.33 Mana 75 315 615 975 1107 +0 +1 +2.26 +3.76 +4.31 Armor 0 3.67 11.13 18.47 21.47 Magic Resist 25% % % % % Damage Block 16 (50%) Damage 30 36 52 58 96 102 140 146 158 164 Attack Rate 0.59/s 0.72/s 0.98/s 1.24/s 1.35/s Attack Range 300 (600) Attack Speed 100 (1.7s BAT) Attack Animation 0.45 + 0.2 Projectile Speed Instant Move Speed 305 ( 335) Turn Rate 0.6 Collision Size 8 Bound Radius 24 Vision Range (G) 1800 ( 800) Gib Type Default Internal Not Provided

Sun Wukong the Monkey King is an agility hero, best known for his slippery nature, and his ability to deceive his enemies by turning into trees and other objects. Armed with his magic extending staff, the Monkey King slams the ground with Boundless Strikes, and leaps to the treetops to avoid foes. As a carry, the Monkey King gains extra damage and lifesteal after landing consecutive attacks on his opponents. Perched on a tree, he gains a clear view of his surroundings, allowing him to jump down on unsuspecting targets with Primal Spring, dealing heavy damage and slowing their escape. In a teamfight, the Monkey King sends out a small army of clones across the battlefield, all with increased attack damage. Together, with the help of his clones and his team, the Monkey King is one heck of a force to be reckoned with.

Bio

Sun Wukong, the Monkey King

"Over the course of my journeys, I've been called many things. A warrior. An animal. A trickster. Out of all the names I've been called, one has always remained my favorite: King."

Lore:

For 500 years the mountain pressed down upon him, only his head free from the crushing weight of the stonewrought prison the elder gods had summoned to halt his childish rebellion. Moss grew along the lines of his exposed face, tufts of grass sprouted from his ears; his vision was framed in wildflowers reaching from the soil around his cheeks. Most thought him long dead, tormented by the gods for waging war against the heavens until naught but his legend survived. But, as the stories go, the Monkey King cannot die.

So he waited. Until the gods came to offer a chance at absolution, he endured. And when they did come to name the price, Sun Wukong accepted their charge: he would accompany a young acolyte on a secret pilgrimage, protect him from demons and dangers of the road, and guide the man home in possession of a coveted relic. Do that, and humbly obey the human's commands in service to their holy mission, and Wukong would prove himself reformed.

For a change, Sun Wukong fulfilled his oath to the gods with honor, and atoned for the sins of past insurrections. The acolyte, much learned in hardships, was returned to his home temple, relic in hand; and Wukong—finding himself for the first time in proper standing with any gods of consequence—was content for a short while to give up his old thirst for adventure and glory. But the Monkey King was born for mischief...and offending the gods never gets old.

Voice:

[[Voice actors#|]] (Responses)

Abilities

Boundless Strike

▶️QB

Ability
N/A

Affects
Enemies

Damage
Physical

Monkey King enlarges his staff and slams it against the ground, stunning enemies in a line and damaging them with a critical hit based on his attack. Has True Strike.

Cast Animation: 0.4+?

Stun Duration: 0.5/1/1.5/2

Crit Multiplier: 200%

Cast Range: 1200

Radius: 150

 25

 100

Modifiers [?]

Boundless Strike Crit

Undispellable

Boundless Strike Stun

Strong

The legendary Jingu Bang grows to match its master's will, ensuring no enemy can escape the Monkey King's reach.

• Usable while perched on a tree.

• Applies any on-hit effects when hit on all targets.

• Echo Sabre debuff is applied to all targets.

• Can bash and minibash.

• Does not interact with cleave.

• Counts towards Jingu Mastery's.

Tree Dance

WT

Ability
N/A

Monkey King jumps to a tree and perches atop it. While perched, he gains the Primal Spring ability—a channeled leap attack. If Monkey King's tree is destroyed, he falls and is stunned for 4 seconds. Taking damage from player controlled units or Roshan while on the ground puts Tree Dance on cooldown.

Cast Animation: 0.3+?

Cast Range: 1000

Damage Cooldown: 3

Tree Vision: 800

 1.4

 0

Modifiers [?]

Unperched Stunned

Strong

Sun Wukong dances nimbly along the treetop canopy, always just out of arm's reach.

• Shares ability level with Primal Spring.

• Tree Dance cooldown starts upon landing.

• Right-click the ground to drop from a tree.

• Monkey King jumps onto trees at 700 movement speed.

• Monkey King can use Boundless Strike and Mischief without getting off his tree.
• Using Wukong's Command will cause Monkey King to get off his tree.

• When perched, Monkey King is 192 distance off the ground.

• Monkey King is treated as being in higher ground while perched on a tree. As a result he is hidden by Fog of War. Therefore he can be revealed by vision on an equal ground (e.g. when you have high ground and Monkey king is perched on a tree on a lower ground), however this is only usually achieved with Observer Ward, flying vision and unobstructed vision.

Primal Spring

▶️EG

Ability
N/A

Affects
Enemies

Damage
Magical

Monkey King springs out from his tree perch, damaging and slowing enemies in the area where he lands. Damage and slow amounts are in proportion to channel duration.

Damage: 100/180/260/340

Movement Slow: 40%/50%/60%/70%

Slow Duration: 4

Cast Range: 1000

Charge Time: 3

Channel Time: 1.6

Radius: 375

 16

 100/110/120/130

Modifiers [?]

Spring Slow

Any

Leaping from the safety of cover into the midst of his enemies, Sun Wukong attacks without mercy.

• Monkey King jumps off trees at 1300 movement speed.

• Only activates when perched on a tree.

• Shares ability level with tree dance.

• The indicator on the ground is not visible to enemies.

Jingu Mastery

▶️DR

Ability
N/A

Affects
Enemies / Self

Monkey King's attacks awaken the Jingu Bang's power. Upon the fourth hit on the same enemy hero, Monkey King earns four charged attacks that have bonus damage and lifesteal.

Required Hits: 4

Charges: 4

Bonus Damage: 80/120/160/200

Bonus Lifesteal: 20%/30%/40%/50%

Duration: 15

Modifiers [?]

Quadruple Tap Bonuses

Any

Quadruple Tap Counter

Undispellable

Always sensitive to the moods of its master, the Jingu Bang radiates power when Sun Wukong's combat fervor is on full display.

• Successfully hitting an enemy Hero with Boundless Strike either increases the counter on that hero by one or uses the bonus damage charge given across the one skill instance across all enemies hit (whichever is relevant).

Mischief

▶️FF

Ability
N/A

Affects
Self

Changes Monkey King's shape to deceive opponents, using the environment nearby as inspiration for the disguise. Taking damage, attacking, or using any item or ability breaks Monkey King's disguise.

Movespeed: 200

 3

Modifiers [?]

Transform

Any

Watch out for that tree.

• Monkey King spawns with one level of Mischief. It does not need to be leveled.

• Can be cast from atop a tree.

• While transformed as an Animal Courier, run speed is 350.

• When cast within ?? radius of another tree, Monkey King transforms into a tree.

• When cast at a rune spawn location, transforms into a suitable rune for the location.

• When cast in the Roshan Pit, transforms into the Aegis of the Immortal or Cheese.

• When cast anywhere else, Monkey King transforms into one of the following:
  • Animal Courier (from the team)
  • Iron Branch
  • Clarity
  • Healing Salve
  • Town Portal Scroll
  • Banana (New or peeled)
  • Tango

• While disguised, Monkey King's icon disappears from the minimap for enemies, similarly to Phantom Assasin's Blur. (This can be used to gank lanes, sneak in the base and steal items, e.g. Gem, or fool wards).

• While disguised, creeps (both hostile and neutral) and towers (including the Fountain) will ignore Monkey King.

• While disguised, Monkey King is the same unit, allowing enemies to perform all normal actions, from attacking to spell targeting and profiling.

Revert Form

▶️FF

Ability
N/A

Affects
Self

Reverts Monkey King's shape to his original form.

 1

Wukong's Command

▶️RW

Ability
N/A

Affects
Enemy Heroes

Damage
Physical

Monkey King creates a circular formation of soldiers that spread out from his position. If Monkey King leaves the area his soldiers disperse. The soldiers have Monkey King's attack and only target heroes. Monkey King and all his soldiers receive bonus damage for the spell's duration.

Cast Animation: 1.2+?

Bonus Damage: 50/70/90

Soldier Attack Speed: 2.1

Duration: 13/14/15

Number of Soldiers: 14 (5 + 9)

Cast Range: 550

Dispersal Radius: 1050 (300 + 750)

Leadership Radius: 780

 100/85/70

 100

Monkey King rips out a tuft of fur to blow at his enemies, charging each strand to transform into a copy of himself.

• Soldiers do not receive Jingu Mastery bonuses.

• Soldiers move out at 700 movement speed.

• Soldier attack speed is locked at 2.0.

• If Monkey King leaves the circle, his soldiers disappear.

• If Monkey King dies, his soldiers disappear.
  • If Monkey King dies while holding the Aegis of the Immortal, his soldiers won't disappear.

• Soldiers proc all orbs effects and are not treated as illusions in regards to Diffusal Blade, dealing full damage.

• Each soldier can apply Echo Sabre debuff every 5 seconds, same as the item cooldown, but do not attack twice.

• Soldiers carry auras and Radiance burn.

• Soldiers take advantage of Bloodthorn debuff.

• Damage from soldiers to Blade Mail do not redirect damage to Monkey King.

• Block affects Soldiers.

• Soldiers target illusions.

Talents

Hero Talents
+100% Boundless Strike Crit	25	+25% Magic Resistance
+15 Strength	20	+40 Damage
+20 Movement Speed	15	+275 Health
+5 Armor	10	+20 Attack Speed

Gameplay

Strategy & Tips

Counters &
Matchups

Audio

Responses

Sounds

History

Lore

Old Abilities

Changelogs

Equipment

Monkey King Equipment (expand sets) Sets Baubles of the Preening King Champion of the Fire Lotus Cult of the Demon Trickster Great Sage's Reckoning Bundle Havoc of Dragon Palace Masks of Mischief Riptide Raider Tangled Tropics Weapon 10th Anniversary Staff of Gun-Yu Golden Staff of Gun-Yu Staff of Gun-Yu

Trivia

• Monkey King's name, lore and abilities are based on Sun Wukong, the legendary hero from the Chinese classic Journey to the West.
  • In the novel, the Monkey King wields the Ruyi Jingu Bang, a flexible magical staff that can change size and length.
  • Wukong's Command is based on one of the Monkey King magical powers from the novel. He creates clones of himself from his hair, which he pulls from the back of his head, and blows into the wind.
  • The name for Mischief in Dota 2's Chinese client is "Seventy-two Transformations" (七十二变, Qī shí èr biàn), a reference from the novel to Sun Wukong's ability to change into numerous forms.
• Monkey King is the first original hero made for Dota 2. All previous heroes were ported from DotA.
• Monkey King is based on early concepts developed during the DotA era.
  • An easter egg boss fight versus Monkey King was added to the 6.79 DotA map to hint at his upcoming release.
  • Monkey King's stats were revealed in the version 6.80 beta, but he was never added to the release version.
  • Monkey King shares design similarities with Phantom Lancer, who may have been based on the earlier concepts of Monkey King.
• The Banana item, which only appears in private lobbies, may have been an early hint to Monkey King's release.
• Monkey King's default weapon is based on the in-game item, Monkey King Bar.
• Mischief's lore line Watch out for that tree is a reference to George of the Jungle, a classic comedy film.
• The Monkey King concept has been widely used throughout the ARTS/MOBA genre, with other Monkey King heroes appearing in League of Legends, Heroes of Newerth, Vainglory, Strife, and SMITE.
• The emblem on a ground made by Primal Spring is called a bagua, which is a Daoist symbol that represents the fundamental principles of reality.
• Monkey King's was voiced in his teaser trailer by Matthew Mercer, who also voiced the Monkey King hero from Heroes of Newerth. However, his voice actor was later changed to Bill Millsap.
• Monkey King's Chinese voice actor is Shihong Li, who also voiced Monkey King in the famous 1986 TV show, Journey to the West.

Gallery

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  Monkey King in-game

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  Monkey King's design concept was originally considered for Phantom Lancer.

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  Monkey King's profile from DotA's 6.80 beta, with stats and old abilities.

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External links

• Official Trailer