Legion Commander vs Outworld Destroyer

How this matchup plays

Picking one of these heroes into the other creates a game of cat and mouse. Legion Commander's entire plan is to find a good Duel, and a fragile intelligence hero like Outworld Destroyer is a prime target. A successful gank can give her permanent damage and create a huge tempo swing. However, Outworld Destroyer's Astral Imprisonment is a perfect answer. He can banish himself to dodge the initial Blink Dagger and Duel, or save an ally who gets caught. This core interaction is a pure test of initiation versus reaction, and it can go either way in any given fight.

The lane itself can be tough for Legion Commander, as Outworld Destroyer is a strong opponent one-on-one. This matchup really comes alive in the mid-game once teams start grouping up. Legion Commander's side will try to create chaos and vision control to find an opening before Astral Imprisonment can be used. Outworld Destroyer's team wants to play defensively, keeping him positioned in the backline where he can control the fight from safety. The game often hinges on which hero's team better enables their strategy, as either one can take over if given the right setup.