Doom + Earthshaker

Why this works

Playing for map control with this pair can feel awkward because their ideal fights are so different. Earthshaker is always looking for the enemy team to group up so he can land a multi-hero Echo Slam. Doom, on the other hand, excels at picking one key target and completely removing them from the fight with his ultimate. While a long-range Fissure can certainly help set up a kill, the core ultimates don't naturally amplify each other. You're often forced to choose between a single-target pickoff or waiting for a bigger teamfight, which can lead to disjointed engagements and split focus.

This often results in one hero having to play reactively or hold their key spells. If the enemy team spreads out to avoid a big Echo Slam, it becomes harder for Doom to find an isolated target for his ultimate without overextending. Conversely, if the enemy groups up to burst a single target, Earthshaker might get a great slam, but it could be in response to Doom already being focused down. The success of this pairing often relies on the opponents making a positioning error that plays into both heroes' strengths, rather than the duo being able to consistently force their own favorable fights.