Clinkz + Witch Doctor

Why this works

Securing early map control relies on this duo’s ability to execute ganks. A successful kill involving Witch Doctor and Clinkz can open up a tower push or an objective attempt. The combo itself is straightforward: Witch Doctor’s Paralyzing Cask stuns a target long enough to land Maledict. Clinkz then breaks invisibility to unload with Burning Barrage. The damage amplification from Maledict combined with Clinkz’s physical burst is often enough to delete a hero before they can react, creating a temporary numbers advantage.

This plan is quite fragile, however. Both heroes are squishy and very vulnerable to being jumped, especially Witch Doctor while channeling Death Ward. Paralyzing Cask is also an unreliable setup, as its bounces can be unpredictable against multiple targets. If the stun doesn't land correctly or the enemy team has good saves or counter-initiation, the gank can easily backfire. The game's outcome often hinges on whether this pair can get their combo off cleanly or if the opponent is able to split them up and burst them down first.