Earth Spirit + Invoker

Why this works

Setting up a gank with this pair is straightforward. Earth Spirit provides the initial lockdown with a Rolling Boulder or a pull-silence from Geomagnetic Grip, giving Invoker the window he needs to land his spells. This is most effective for guaranteeing a Sun Strike on a stunned target or ensuring an enemy can't immediately react to a Cold Snap. The early game kill potential is definitely there, as Earth Spirit can roam effectively and create the space and setup that an Invoker needs to get ahead and start controlling the map.

As teamfights get larger, however, their abilities can work against each other. The main issue is that Earth Spirit's kit is all about repositioning enemies, especially with Boulder Smash. While knocking an enemy back can be useful, it can also push them right out of a well-placed Meteor or Deafening Blast. This forces a high level of coordination that isn't always practical in a chaotic fight. An Invoker often prefers a target that's held perfectly still, and Earth Spirit’s brand of disruption can be too unpredictable, making their powerful spells a bit of a gamble to combine correctly.