Doom vs Outworld Destroyer

How this matchup plays

Thinking Doom is an automatic counter to Outworld Destroyer is a common trap. While a successful ultimate is still lethal, Outworld Destroyer can save a doomed ally with Astral Imprisonment, completely resetting the fight. He can also use it on himself to dodge the initial jump, or even on another enemy to isolate Doom from his team's follow-up. In lane, OD's Arcane Orb makes it very difficult for a melee hero like Doom to get close, often setting Doom behind from the start.

Later in the game, the matchup becomes a cat-and-mouse of initiation. Doom needs a clean jump with a Blink Dagger for a chance at catching OD before he can react or get saved. Meanwhile, Outworld Destroyer plays from the backline, looking to control the fight's tempo with his banish. If Doom commits his ultimate to someone else, OD is free to unload high pure damage with Arcane Orb and Sanity's Eclipse on a mana-drained team. The small advantage for OD comes from his ability to disrupt Doom's one big plan in several ways.