Lich + Clockwerk

Why this works

Setting up a kill for Clockwerk often happens too quickly and far away for Lich to offer immediate help. Clockwerk’s job is to use Hookshot to find an isolated target, but the cast range on Lich’s spells means he’s frequently out of position to follow up on that initial dive. While a Frost Shield on Clockwerk before he goes in can help him survive, their core abilities work at cross-purposes. Clockwerk wants to trap a single hero with Cogs, which is the worst-case scenario for getting bounces with Chain Frost. This fundamental conflict in positioning and target priority makes their kits feel awkward together.

Across the game, this duo often struggles to convert initiations into clean teamfight wins. Clockwerk will find his pickoff, but by the time Lich waddles into range, the fight around the Cogs is often already decided. Lich is left to slow enemies who are already running away, or to cast his ultimate into a disorganized skirmish where it's unlikely to do decisive work. For the combo to have an impact, Clockwerk needs to land a perfect multi-hero Cog, or another teammate has to provide the setup that lets Lich’s spells hit grouped-up enemies. Otherwise, their tempos simply don't align.