Rubick vs Wraith King

How this matchup plays

Stealing a game-changing spell is Rubick's whole plan, but that plan falls apart against Wraith King. Reincarnation is passive and can't be stolen, which removes the most impactful ability from the pool. This leaves Rubick with Wraith King's basic spells. Grabbing Wraithfire Blast is decent, as it's a solid stun, but it's not the kind of ultimate that turns a fight. His other spells, the skeleton summon and the Mortal Strike active, are almost useless for Rubick since they depend on Wraith King's own talents and items to be effective. It leaves Rubick with very poor options compared to what other heroes offer.

This dynamic makes teamfights straightforward for Wraith King. He's naturally durable and can often walk right through the frontline to target a fragile support like Rubick. Even if Rubick uses Telekinesis for peel, Wraith King can usually close the gap again, especially with a Blink Dagger. The real problem is Reincarnation; killing Wraith King once is a major effort, and when he revives, Rubick is often out of position or low on resources. Wraith King gets a second chance to finish the job, and Rubick rarely gets a second chance to escape.