Grimstroke + Weaver

Why this works

Pairing a hero with Grimstroke usually means thinking about how they can follow up on Soulbind. Weaver is a poor partner in that regard because none of his abilities are single-target spells that can be duplicated. This leaves Grimstroke's ultimate feeling much weaker, as a huge part of its value is completely ignored. While the stun from Ink Swell can help Weaver get attacks in, the core combo potential that makes Grimstroke a threatening pick is absent. They end up playing separate games, with Grimstroke providing general control while Weaver looks for his own openings.

Across the game, this lack of a central combo means they rarely hit a powerful timing spike together. Weaver is a physical damage hero who wants to skirmish and wear down enemies, using Shukuchi to stay safe on the edges of a fight. Grimstroke, on the other hand, excels at enabling burst damage and locking down targets for a quick kill. The two heroes have different ideas about how a teamfight should go. This disconnect means they often operate more like two individuals rather than a cohesive pair, which can leave their team feeling a step behind against opponents with more direct plans.