Bane + Juggernaut

Why this works

Setting up a kill with Fiend's Grip is the main point of this pairing. Bane can hold a target in place for the full duration of Juggernaut's Omnislash, guaranteeing a kill on an isolated hero. Nightmare can also be used as a setup tool, letting Juggernaut get into the perfect position or simply saving him from a gank. This provides a very straightforward and reliable method for picking off a key enemy. However, it's a very single-target focused plan that requires both heroes to commit their long cooldown ultimates.

The game plan is predictable. While the combo is strong in the mid-game for securing objectives after a pickoff, opponents will adapt. They will start grouping up and building items like Glimmer Cape or Force Staff to break the Fiend's Grip channel and save their teammate. Juggernaut is also often looking to contribute with Blade Fury, which doesn't get much of a boost from Bane's abilities. The success of the lane and game often comes down to whether Bane and Juggernaut can execute their simple plan before the enemy team can itemize and position to shut it down.