Dazzle + Rubick

Why this works

Saving a core who gets jumped often comes down to stacking abilities on the attackers. Rubick can provide the initial lift with Telekinesis, buying Dazzle the time he needs to get a crucial Shallow Grave on the target before they land. This combination makes it incredibly difficult for enemies to burst down a priority hero. Dazzle also provides sustained healing and slows with Shadow Wave and Poison Touch, which allows Rubick to play a bit more forward and look for the perfect spell to steal without being the first one to die. The two together form a very durable backline that’s hard to break.

In practice, this duo can feel passive. Laning together, Dazzle and Rubick are great at surviving but lack the tools to secure kills on their own. Their impact later in the game becomes heavily dependent on what spells Rubick manages to steal. If he finds a game-winning ultimate, Dazzle’s job is to keep everyone alive long enough to use it effectively. If the enemy team offers nothing spectacular to take, you're left with two low-damage supports who can delay a loss but struggle to actively create a win, making the pairing very situational.