Necrophos + Tidehunter

Why this works

Winning a major teamfight often hinges on one clean ultimate, and this pair delivers. Tidehunter's Ravage locks down the entire enemy team, creating a perfect window for Necrophos to work. While they're stunned, Heartstopper Aura consistently chips away at their health and Death Pulse provides a constant stream of damage and healing. It's an ideal setup for Necrophos to identify a low-health target and finish them with Reaper's Scythe, securing a kill and a long respawn timer. Tidehunter creates the stationary fight where Necrophos can grind down enemies who can't escape or retaliate.

This dynamic lets your team dictate the pace of the game. Once Ravage is off cooldown, you can confidently force fights around Roshan or high ground. A successful initiation usually guarantees a won fight, which translates directly into taking an objective. The opposing team is forced to play scared, needing to spread across the map to avoid getting caught together. Their main hope is to get a pickoff before a five-on-five fight breaks out, but Tidehunter's durability and Necrophos's sustain make that a very difficult task.