Invoker + Witch Doctor

Why this works

Drafting these two heroes together is a bet on spell coordination. On paper, Invoker provides the perfect setup Witch Doctor needs to land a full Death Ward. A well-placed Tornado into Deafening Blast can hold multiple enemies still, while Cold Snap can lock down a single priority target. The real finisher is when Maledict lands first. All of Invoker's subsequent burst damage from spells like Meteor or Sun Strike will feed into Maledict's final damage tick, securing kills on targets that might have otherwise survived. The potential is clearly there, but it depends on Invoker having the right spells ready at the right time.

This combination can feel very feast-or-famine in a real game. A successful gank using the full combo can secure a lane, but the plan falls apart if key spells are dodged or a defensive item is used. Both Invoker and Witch Doctor are then left with long cooldowns and poor positioning. The chaotic nature of Paralyzing Cask can also disrupt Invoker's intended setup. Ultimately, the pairing doesn't guarantee an advantage because it relies so heavily on perfect execution and timing, which doesn't always happen.