Nature's Prophet + Vengeful Spirit

Why this works

A team finds itself pulled in two directions with this pairing. Nature's Prophet is at his best using Teleport to create pressure away from the action, forcing enemies to split up. Vengeful Spirit, meanwhile, wants her team grouped to maximize the impact of Vengeance Aura and have targets for a game-winning Nether Swap. Her entire kit is designed for five-man fights, which is often the one place Nature's Prophet isn't. The two heroes are fundamentally trying to play different versions of the game on the same map.

This strategic clash leaves the team feeling disjointed. Either Nature's Prophet is forced to group up early, negating his map-wide pressure, or the rest of the team constantly fights at a disadvantage while he splits the map. Vengeful Spirit can't use Nether Swap to save a teammate across the map, and her damage aura is wasted on a hero who isn't there. Opponents learn to force engagements on the larger group, confident they can win the fight before Nature's Prophet can arrive and make a difference. The coordination required to make it work is much higher than with more straightforward pairings.