Bane + Lina

Why this works

Securing kills together can feel straightforward, but turning those kills into objectives is where this lane partnership often struggles. In theory, Bane provides the perfect setup with Fiend's Grip, allowing Lina to reliably land her entire combo of Light Strike Array and Laguna Blade. The issue is that this commits two powerful ultimates to secure a single kill. This high investment for one target means that if the enemy team is playing spread out or can save their ally, you've expended major cooldowns for little gain, leaving the duo vulnerable until their abilities are ready again.

This dynamic creates a game where Bane and Lina are constantly hunting for pickoffs, but have limited tools to pressure the map afterward. They don't naturally clear waves or threaten towers very effectively on their own. As a result, the enemy team can often recover by farming the other side of the map or grouping up to make single-target ganks impossible. If the early aggression doesn't create a significant gold and experience lead, the pair can find themselves unable to control the pace of the game against lineups with better wave push or teamfight.