Hoodwink + Witch Doctor

Why this works

Setting up for a kill with Bushwhack gives Witch Doctor an ideal target. A successful tree stun from Hoodwink provides more than enough time for him to cast Paralyzing Cask and Maledict, guaranteeing the curse deals its maximum damage. This can lead directly into a Death Ward without needing to worry about the enemy simply running away. The main issue holding this back is that Hoodwink's stun is entirely dependent on tree placement. If a fight happens in the open river or in a cleared base, the setup potential disappears, leaving Witch Doctor without his preferred initiation.

During the lane, this duo can be threatening if the enemy positions poorly near the treeline, where a single good stun can secure a kill. However, experienced opponents will respect this and play in the open, neutralizing much of the pressure. Later in the game, they rely on finding pickoffs from the fog, with Hoodwink scouting ahead. In full five-on-five fights, it becomes much harder for Hoodwink to land that critical stun on a priority target, and Witch Doctor is still a fragile hero who can be focused down during his ultimate. The combo's success is too conditional to be truly reliable.