Gyrocopter + Pudge

Why this works

Trying to set up kills for a Gyrocopter with a Pudge often feels counter-intuitive. Gyrocopter wants to hit multiple heroes at once with Flak Cannon and Call Down, but Pudge’s entire game plan is built around Meat Hook, which isolates a single target. A successful hook on a durable enemy can even put Gyrocopter in danger by bringing a threat right on top of him. The two heroes simply want different kinds of fights. Pudge creates single-target pickoffs, while Gyrocopter excels in wide-area teamfights where enemies are clumped and controlled by someone else.

This disconnect in their kits creates a difficult game flow. Pudge is looking for action early, but Gyrocopter needs time and safe farm to get the items required to deal his massive area damage. If Pudge's ganks don't result in kills, the enemy team gains map control and squeezes Gyrocopter out of the jungle, delaying his timing significantly. To succeed, this duo relies on Pudge consistently landing perfect hooks on fragile targets that Gyrocopter can burst down. More often, the enemy team will simply group up, push towers, and exploit the lack of reliable teamfight stun before Gyro can come online.