Hoodwink + Vengeful Spirit

Why this works

Setting up kills with this pair can create some early map pressure. Vengeful Spirit provides a very reliable stun with Magic Missile, giving Hoodwink the time she needs to land a full-duration Bushwhack stun against a tree. This long lockdown is often enough to secure a kill on an isolated target. For even better setup, a well-timed Nether Swap can pull an enemy directly into the woods, guaranteeing the Bushwhack. Wave of Terror's armor reduction on top of this lockdown also means Hoodwink’s physical follow-up damage hits harder, helping to finish targets quickly.

Despite the strong gank potential, the combo isn't always easy to execute. The entire sequence relies on having trees nearby for Hoodwink's Bushwhack, which isn't always possible when pushing lanes or fighting in the river. Enemies with mobility or defensive items can often react between the spells if the timing isn't perfect. As the game goes on, this single-target focus becomes less impactful against teams that group up or have cores with Black King Bars. While Vengeful Spirit can enable Hoodwink, it doesn't always create a decisive advantage on its own.