This sound comes from Dota 2, Valve's multiplayer online battle arena game, where critical strikes can turn a fight with a single attack. Items such as Daedalus give heroes a chance to deal bonus critical damage, and the game plays a distinct impact cue when that bonus triggers. Clips of the sound spread through gameplay videos, streams, and highlight reels, where editors reused it to mark big damage moments even outside Dota 2. It remains popular because Dota 2 players recognise it instantly as the signal of a lucky, high-damage hit.