Clinkz vs Dark Willow

How this matchup plays

Controlling the map against an enemy Clinkz is tough, and it's especially hard for a squishy support like Dark Willow. His ability to find her with Skeleton Walk means she's never truly safe when placing wards or moving between lanes. While Dark Willow has Shadow Realm to dodge the initial burst from Burning Barrage, Clinkz can often wait it out or simply come back a few seconds later to finish the job. He doesn't need much of a window to secure a kill, which forces her to play much more defensively than she'd like and slows her down.

This pressure in the mid-game often means Clinkz's team gets better vision and objective control. Dark Willow is forced to travel with a core or stay under towers, which really limits her impact. The matchup comes down to who gets the jump and if Clinkz has a way to deal with Shadow Realm. If he catches her alone and can silence her, he can usually secure the kill. But if Willow anticipates the gank and lands a preemptive Cursed Crown or has teammates nearby, she can turn the fight with Bedlam and Terrorize.