To celebrate the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft, we’ve compiled a list of iconic and beloved videos created by the WoW community over the years. From epic machinimas to viral moments that defined the game’s culture, these videos have left a lasting impact on fans worldwide.
“The Craft of War: BLIND” (2008)
A fan-made machinima, this video showcases incredible animation and a story about a rogue’s assassination spree.
“Big Blue Dress” by Cranius (2006)
This music video parodies mages wearing robes, set to a catchy song that became a fan favorite.
“Leeroy Jenkins” (2005)
The legendary Leeroy Jenkins charge is one of WoW’s most iconic moments. It even became a cultural reference outside the game.
“The Luckydo Rap” by Wow Crendor (2012)
A rap about the Grummles of Mist of Pandaria, what’s your lucky do?
“The Lich King vs. Illidan” (2007)
An iconic machinima that pits two of Warcraft’s greatest villains against each other in an epic battle.
“World of Roguecraft” (2005)
A classic WoW PvP machinima series that humorously exposed the overpowered nature of rogues in early WoW.
“Holding Out for a Healer” (2017) – Kruithne
Parody of Bonnie Tyler’s song “Holding out for a Hero”.
“Tales of the Past III” (2007)
A feature-length machinima telling an epic story in the Warcraft universe. This fan-made film is one of the longest and most detailed WoW machinimas.
“Oxhorn – ROFLMAO!” (2007)
A fun, comedic WoW machinima featuring a catchy song and dance that spread like wildfire through the WoW community.
“Illegal Danish – Super Snacks” (2006)
One of the earliest and most iconic WoW machinimas, this video is filled with comedy, action, and unforgettable characters.
That’s the World of Warcraft That You Play – Ian Beckman (2006)
A fun musical machinima about losing “The Game,” a popular internet meme that found its way into WoW’s community.
“Onyxia Wipe Animation” (2006)
An animated recreation of a guild leader’s frustrated voice ranting during a failed Onyxia raid, now legendary in WoW history.
“Sargeras Sword Impact” (2018) – IKEdit
A beautifully rendered machinima showcasing the moments before Sargeras plunged the sword into Silithus and the effects it had on the denizens of the area.
World of Warcraft: Dancing (2007)
A sequence of Warcraft characters dancing with the original source that the animation was taken from.
“WoW Cops” (2006)
A comedic machinima series that parodies the TV show “Cops,” with WoW characters acting as the officers.
“I’m So Sick WoW Machinima” (2008) – Baron Soosdon
Baron Soosdon is known for creating some of the most visually impressive and creative machinimas in WoW. His surreal style set a new standard for storytelling in the game. Notable videos: “I’m So Sick” (2008) and “No Point: Stretching Time” (2007)
“Ulduar – Summergale, Cranius & Legs” (2009)
This collaboration between popular WoW machinima creators is a music video that brings the legendary Ulduar raid to life with catchy tunes and visuals.
“10 Different Types of WoW Raiders” (2014)
A comedic take on the various personalities you find in a WoW raid, this video nails the dynamics and quirks of raiding guilds. Relatable for any player who’s been part of serious or casual raids.
M.A.G.E. by Nyhm (2007)
A tribute to the Mage class in World of Warcraft.
Munx Gregoriana WoW Invincible A Cappella (2022)
To celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Munx Gregoriana made a polyphonic arrangement the legendary song “Invincible”.
As a “vanilla” World of Warcraft player, it was quite a nostalgic trip down memory lane watching these again. Enjoy revisiting (or discovering) these memorable moments in WoW. Additionally, check out the 10-Year Anniversary Documentary created by Blizzard below. Happy viewing!
“WoW 10-Year Anniversary Documentary” (2014)
A heartfelt documentary by Blizzard showcasing WoW’s evolution and its impact on the gaming community.