Venomancer is a poison-themed hero in Dota 2, Valve's multiplayer battle arena game, and his voice lines include a distinctive hissing laugh that players hear when he grows stronger in a match. Clips of Dota heroes have long circulated on soundboards and in gameplay videos, where short voice lines are reused as reactions and punchlines. This level-up laugh has stayed popular because it is instantly recognisable to Dota fans while still working for anyone who needs a sly, villainous chuckle, especially in edits about traps, poison, or a plan coming together.