Underlord + Lina

Why this works

Setting up kills with this pair can feel straightforward. Underlord's Pit of Malice provides an easy root to land Lina's Light Strike Array, which can lead to a quick burst with Laguna Blade. The combo is effective for catching isolated targets. The main friction comes from their differing teamfight goals. Underlord excels in long, drawn-out brawls where his Atrophy Aura and Firestorm wear opponents down. Lina, on the other hand, wants to instantly delete a priority target from the fight's edge and needs to stay safe to do so. These two approaches don't always align.

In practice, this means their success often depends on the enemy's composition. Against teams that want to dive the backline, Underlord's area-denial isn't the targeted peel Lina needs to survive. He creates a dangerous zone, but can't always stop a specific hero from getting on top of her. Fiend's Gate can be a useful tool for repositioning the fragile Lina, but it can also be a liability, bringing her into a fight she'd rather avoid. The result is a pairing that has a clear ganking plan but lacks a cohesive strategy for full teamfights, making their overall impact feel inconsistent.