Arc Warden + Rubick

Why this works

Thinking about the big spells Rubick can steal, it's easy to picture a perfect setup. Arc Warden could drop a Magnetic Field to protect Rubick while he channels something like a Black Hole, or use Flux on a lone target to hold them in place for a stolen stun. The Tempest Double adds another body to the fight, providing extra damage and control to capitalize on whatever Rubick manages to grab. This combination seems like a good way to lock down and burst a key enemy hero during a chaotic teamfight, using Arc Warden’s tools to ensure Rubick’s stolen spell lands.

The reality, though, is that these two heroes often want to play completely different games. Arc Warden is typically focused on accelerating his own farm and applying pressure across the map with his Tempest Double, often playing far away from his team. Rubick needs to be near the action and his allies to find impactful spells and survive. As a result, they rarely operate together on purpose. The moments where Arc Warden’s spells happen to enable a big play from Rubick are usually coincidental. Their game plans don't rely on each other, so their effectiveness as a pair is inconsistent.