Doom vs Razor

How this matchup plays

Casting Doom on Razor feels like the obvious answer, but the timing often works against you. The main problem is that Doom's ultimate doesn't break an existing Static Link. If Razor manages to get his link onto you first, he'll continue draining your damage for its full duration, even while silenced and item-locked. He can effectively win the manfight against you with your own stolen damage. This forces Doom to rely on a perfect surprise initiation, often with help from his team, because a straightforward confrontation can easily backfire.

The trouble starts in the laning phase, where Razor can seriously disrupt Doom's farm and slow down his key item timings. A delayed Blink Dagger on Doom means more time for Razor to build a lead. Later in the game, fights often revolve around this same interaction. Doom's goal is to find Razor isolated and use his ultimate before Razor can react. Razor's plan is to stay safely positioned and be ready to link whoever jumps on his team. Because Razor has a consistent way to fight back even when Doomed, his team often has a slight advantage in drawn-out engagements.