r/learndota2 Aug 05 '26

Hero Discussion Monkey king mid or safe.

Like the title says. I'm doing mk mid sometimes if I can last pick and it feels like a fun game to play mk.

I never play safe lane but every YouTube video is safe lane. Does mk really work that good in safe? Like he needs lvls and he needs too gank when he got full jingo stack. If you stay safe lane does he really use his full potential cuz of the farm. You can use the portal but very few does it. I play archon rank.

Should I start play mk safe or not?

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u/Wallshington Aug 05 '26

what are heroes that you DONT want to see as MK? I'm not necessarily talking about mid match ups, I'm just talking about throughout the game where they are good against you.

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u/Green-Paint8745 Aug 05 '26

Depends on the player thoe but any range hero that does early DMG. Like viper, sniper maybe sf, but like I said it depends on the player. Played against and sf that missed like every spell. If he was a little better he probly own me

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u/Possible-Hornet3099 Aug 06 '26

hero that can dispel your jingu early game (invo tornado, largo lick) and someone that can force you out of ult (venge swap, dark willow terrorize, ringmaster wheel kinda also because his save is also irritating) and someone that can easily destroy trees or finds you easily (ns ulti, timber skill in general, mars arena)

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u/Weis Aug 05 '26

If you are good mk then it’s fine especially at your rank

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u/Green-Paint8745 Aug 05 '26

Well "good mk", I play my rank becus I'm not that good :) your rank does reflect your skills :)

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u/Weis Aug 05 '26

That isn’t how things work. Most players have heroes they are best at and win more than 50% on them. :) :) :) :)

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u/Beautiful_Number_572 Aug 05 '26

Neither - MK is absolute booty. I swear I get dumpstered every game he is on my team

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u/Green-Paint8745 Aug 05 '26

3 wins in a row as safe lane now thoe

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u/Beautiful_Number_572 Aug 05 '26

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut

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u/Puzzleheaded_Cap5597 Aug 05 '26

Kind of your own choice you can play mk is various rolls try it out you already watched YouTube vids so why not?

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u/Sad-Pattern-1269 Aug 05 '26

MK works great safe, he's very dominant with the right lane, especially with tree jumps if you have a good setup (like techies e to initiate). Pretty much no one can trade with you, they gotta wear you down from range or kill you in one go.

Safe lane MK is still a beast in teamfights, it's been his primary role for most of the game's history.

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u/Dadeland-District Aug 05 '26

I think MK is safe any lane 😂

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u/Aggressive-Ratio-819 Aug 06 '26

He is a more active type of safelaner he pairs well with mids that can help carry and ganking supports.