Lich + Snapfire

Why this works

Pairing these two heroes is often a bet on setting up for Snapfire's ultimate. Lich provides multiple slows with Frost Blast and a positional lockdown with Sinister Gaze, which makes it much easier to land Mortimer Kisses on key targets. An enemy caught by Lich's spells can't easily walk out of the impact zones. This simple, reliable setup doesn't require perfect timing, but it does make Snapfire's most impactful ability more consistent. The two also have good laning presence together, able to harass and slow opponents to secure last hits or create a kill opportunity if someone steps out of position.

This duo shines in mid-game skirmishes where ultimates decide the fight. After Snapfire begins channeling, Lich can drag a key target back into the fire with Sinister Gaze or add his own Chain Frost to a group already slowed and taking damage. The plan is straightforward, which is also its weakness. Enemies can counter this by spreading out to minimize the impact of both ultimates. Heroes with high mobility, Blink Daggers, or spell immunity can also easily escape the setup, which is why this combination provides a small advantage rather than a guaranteed win.