Lich + Tidehunter

Why this works

Setting up a big Chain Frost is much simpler when Tidehunter provides the initiation. Ravage holds multiple enemies in a perfect clump, ensuring Lich's ultimate can bounce for its full potential instead of fizzling out on a single target. The synergy works both ways. Lich can cast Frost Shield on Tidehunter as he wades into the fight, making the already durable hero even harder to bring down before he can cast his spell. The slows from Gush and Frost Blast also help control enemy positioning, making it difficult for key targets to escape the initial setup and the follow-up damage.

This pairing's game plan often centers on Tidehunter acquiring a Blink Dagger and then fighting around the Ravage cooldown. The threat of this combination can force opponents to play spread out, ceding map control. However, the combo relies on long cooldowns. If the initial Ravage and Chain Frost don't result in a decisive teamfight win, the duo can be left vulnerable. Teams playing against them will look to exploit these windows, pressuring objectives or picking off the fragile Lich while Tidehunter's ultimate is unavailable. The whole strategy depends on that one big moment landing correctly.