Dazzle vs Tiny

How this matchup plays

Thinking a full combo from Tiny guarantees a kill is the main trap here. Dazzle's entire purpose is to prevent that kind of front-loaded burst damage. Shallow Grave completely negates the kill attempt, leaving Tiny with all his spells on cooldown and his target still standing. It’s not even about saving a specific hero; Dazzle’s presence forces Tiny to reconsider his entire approach. The slow from Poison Touch also makes it incredibly difficult for Tiny to secure a follow-up attack or retreat after his failed attempt, turning the gank completely around.

Across the game, this dynamic means Tiny's teammates can't rely on him to create openings. Any target he initiates on is likely to survive and turn the fight, draining his mana for nothing. This forces Tiny into a difficult choice: try to jump the backline to kill Dazzle first, which is often a suicide mission, or buy specific items to counter the save. Dazzle, meanwhile, can position safely and enable his cores to play aggressively, knowing they have an answer to the burst. The pressure shifts entirely onto Tiny to find a perfect window, while Dazzle simply needs to exist.