The Reaver kill sound comes from Valorant, where Reaver weapon skins give eliminations a distinctive metallic chime. Players first heard it in game, then clipped and shared it on soundboards and short-form video, where editors reused it as a ready-made game kill sound for montages, memes and reaction clips. Its short length and instantly recognisable finish made it easy to drop into almost any gaming edit. It remains popular because it signals a kill clearly, even without gameplay footage, and instantly evokes Valorant for viewers who know the skin line.