Grimstroke + Sven

Why this works

Getting caught by Soulbind feels twice as bad when a Sven is nearby. His Storm Hammer, which would normally stun one person, will now hit both leashed targets. This creates a very reliable, long-duration lockdown that allows Sven to deal damage to two heroes instead of one. Grimstroke can also use Ink Swell to help Sven get into position, giving him movement speed and another area-of-effect stun when it pops. This combination turns a standard gank into a potential double kill, especially if Sven has a few items and is ready to fight.

The success of this duo often depends on finding those key pickoffs in the mid-game. Grimstroke will look for opportunities to link two enemies, allowing Sven to follow up with God's Strength active. Wary opponents will try to avoid clumping together, making good Soulbinds much harder to land. They can also force fights by initiating on Grimstroke first, or simply activate Black King Bars to shrug off the stuns. The pair has a strong plan, but it relies on finding the right setup before the other team can react or split up.