Earthshaker + Hoodwink

Why this works

Pairing these two heroes can feel like doubling up on long-range catch without a clear way to connect their spells. Both Earthshaker and Hoodwink want to start fights from a distance, but their kits don't combine as well as you might hope. A Fissure is great for blocking and stunning, but it doesn't create a tree for Hoodwink to land a Bushwhack. The two stun setups often feel redundant rather than complementary, leading to situations where one hero's initiation is enough, leaving the other's spells without an ideal follow-up target. The combo isn't actively bad, but it lacks a natural flow.

As the game moves into teamfights, this disconnect can become more obvious. Earthshaker is looking for the perfect moment to blink in for a multi-hero Echo Slam, right in the middle of the enemy team. Hoodwink, by contrast, plays her best fights from the edges, using trees for Scurry and lining up a Sharpshooter from a safe distance. Their preferred positions are fundamentally at odds. This means after Earthshaker commits, Hoodwink might not be in range or have a good angle to contribute effectively, making their combined impact feel a little less than the sum of its parts.