Quotes of Warcraft III/Orc Horde

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This article contains lore taken from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, the manuals, and/or official bonus maps.

Orc Horde

Peon

Ready

"Ready to work."

What

• "Yes?"
• "Hmmm?"
• "What you want?"
• "Something need doing?"

Yes

• "I can do that."
• "Be happy to."
• "Work work."
• "Okey dokey."

Attack

• "Okay..."
• "Kill 'em!"
• "I'll try..."

Warcry

"Why not?"

Pissed

• "Whaaat?"
• "Me busy. Leave me alone!"
• "No time for play."
• "Me not that kind of orc!"

Grunt

Ready

"My life for the horde!"

What

• "Yes?"
• "Huh?"
• "Master?"
• "What you want?"

Yes

• "Dabu!"
• "Lok'tar!"
• "Swobu!"
• "Zug zug!"

Attack

• "Time for killing!"
• "Raaah!
• "Time to die!"

Warcry

"For the Horde!"

Pissed

• "Why you poking me again?"
• "Why don't you lead an army instead of touching me?"
• "Poke poke poke - is that all you do?" (the poking jokes are references to the infamous "Stop poking me!" quote of Warcraft: Orcs & Humans)
• "Ooh, that was kind of nice..."
• "Me so horned; me hurt you long time."
• "Me no sound like Yoda. Do I? (Yoda-like inflection)"
• "(singsong voice) It not easy being green!" (Reference to Kermit the Frog's famous song)

Raider

Ready

"Ready to ride."

What

• "Yes chieftain?"
• "Hmm?"
• "Need something?"
• "Say the word."

Yes

• "No problem."
• "Heeyeea!"
• (Whip crack) "Mush!"
• "Let's ride."

Attack

• "Sic 'em!"
• "Taste my steel!"
• "For Doomhammer!"

Warcry

"For the glory of the Warchief!"

Pissed

• "Down boy."
• "You're annoying my dog."
• "What's that smell? Oh, bad dog!" (wolf whimpers)
• "I'm hungry like the wolf!" (a Duran Duran single)

Tauren

Ready

"May my ancestors watch over me."

What

• "Bring it on!"
• "I am able to help."
• "How now?" (as in "How now brown cow?")

Yes

• "For the tribes!"
• "Immediately."
• "Well done."

Attack

• "Death to the enemies of the Horde!"
• "Death to the enemy!"
• "Start running!"

Warcry

(Roars)

Pissed

• "Do not push me or I will impale you on my horns."
• "Da Bulls." (A reference to Saturday Night Live Superfans)
• "Got Milk?"
• "There's a lot at steak here!"
• "Hey, what are these letters burned on my ass?"
• "Olé."
• "(smashing china) Sorry." (A reference to the idiom "A Bull in a China Shop")

Troll Headhunter/Berserker

Ready

"Vengeance for Zul'jin!" (Reference to the Warcraft II character)

What

• "Who you want me kill?"
• "Wha'?"
• "What chu wan' me do?"
• "Where chu wan' me go?"

Yes

• "Aah!"
• "Anything you want."
• "Chu got it mate."
• "Yeah..." (laughter)

Attack

• "Taz'dingo!" (Huttese reference)
• "Don't mess with the bad guy!" (Razor Ramon from the WWE)
• "It's time for a little blood!"

Warcry

"Taz'dingo!"

Pissed

• "What chu bother me for?!"
• "Leave it to me, I take a big weight off your shoulders."
• "Chu wanna buy a cigar?" (In a Cuban troll accent)
• "Lucy…" (Reflective of Ricky from I Love Lucy)
• "Say hello to my little friend!"

Kodo Beast

Note: All the quotes are grunts and sounds except the following:

Pissed

"Here comes the beast again." (grunt) (Reference to the song "Here comes the rain again" by Eurythmics)

Wyvern/Wind Rider

Ready

"Ready to soar, master!"

What

• "Are there enemies above?"
• "On'davo!"
• "Speak, chieftain."
• "I need orders."

Yes

• "To the winds!"
• "Let's fly!"
• "Onward and Upward!"
• "Yeehaw!"

Attack

• "Die!"
• "Death from above!"
• "Victory for the Horde!
• "For the glory of the Horde."

Warcry

"Death to all who oppose the Horde!"

Pissed

• "Peter! I can fly!" (Reference to Peter Pan)
• "I can see my house!" (Possible reference to the Goblin Zeppelin in Warcraft II)
• "The only way to fly." (Reference to Wally Bird, the mascot of Western Airlines)
• "I'm getting a little dizzy."
• "FLASH!" (wyvern snarls) "Aha!" (Referring to Flash Gordon)
• "Fly the friendly skies." (The slogan for United Airlines)
• "Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's me!" (Reference to Superman comics series)

Troll Batrider

Ready

"Blue troll here." (Reference to the (green) forest troll Axethrowers in Warcraft II, who would say "New troll here". The blue-skinned jungle trolls replaced them in Warcraft III)

What

• "Fire it up, mon!"
• "What you want me burned?"
• "Yo?"
• "We be listenin'."
• "Ya, ya? What is it?!"

Yes

• "You da boss."
• "En fuego baby!" ('En feugo' is Spanish for "on fire")
• (Laughter) "Sounds good to me, mon!"
• "I be down wid dat."
• (Snorting laughter)

Attack

• (Maniacal laughter)
• "Catch!"
• (More maniacal laughter)
• "Take this!"

Warcry

"Flames for Zul'jin!"

Pissed

• "Hey, shut up! The bat can't hear where he's goin'!"
• "I can see your house... burning!" (Possible reference to the Goblin Zeppelin in Warcraft II)
• "Nananananananana Nananananananana... Ha, ME!" (the Batman theme)
• "My balls are burning!" (bat squeaks) (Referring the burning oil he's carrying)
• "Tell my wife I–" (explosion). (Possibly a reference to the line in the song Space Oddity by David Bowie)

Suicide attack

"The ends justify da means!"

Troll Witch Doctor

Ready

"Someone call for de docter?" (Possible reference to Desperados, the computer game)

What

• "I hear de summons!"
• "How may I serve?"
• "You seek me help?"
• "What you be cravin'?"

Yes

• "Taz'dingo!"
• "Righty way."
• "Dat be good choice, mon!"

Attack

• "I do it, now!"
• (Laughter)
• (Shout)

Warcry

(Another shout)

Pissed

• "Eekum Bokum" (The quote Mumbo Jumbo says in the game Banjo Kazooie)
• "Do ya be feelin' well?"
• "I may have somethin' for ya."
• "We be jammin'!" (The song "Jammin'" by Bob Marley)
• "It's a cookbook. A cookbook!" (Reference to the short story by Damon Knight called "To Serve Man", or, better known, an episode of Twilight Zone of the same name)
• "Soylent gray is made from TROLLS?" (A reference to the movie Soylent Green)
• Ohta: "Fukui-san?"
  Fukui: "Yes, go ahead."
  Ohta: "What the Iron Troll is doing is putting heads in a pot. They have to boil for 20 minutes so the eyes can be used in a second dish, an eye and raspberry sorbet."
  Woman: "Ooh, sounds good."

Shaman

Ready

"Storm, earth and fire, heed my call!"

What

• "Yes?"
• "Yes, warchief?"
• "How can I help?"
• "Direct me."

Yes

• "A wise plan."
• "Understood."
• "For the Horde!"
• "Right away."

Attack

• "Thunder..."
• "Power to the Horde!"
• "Feel the ground tremble!"
• "Lightning!"

Warcry

"I dedicate my power to the Horde!"

Pissed

• "You ever get hit by lightning where the sun don't shine? *thunder clap*"
• "Back off, pup!"
• "The sky is falling." (A possible reference to wikipedia:Chicken Little, or to the wikipedia:Asterix comics)
• "(sings) Raindrops keep falling on my head." (The song of the same name)
• "No time for play, we have war to fight!"
• "Electrifrying."
• "Blame it on the rain. Bwhahah." (Milli Vanilli song)

Spirit Walker

Ready

"The spirits of the earth guide me."

What

• "The spirits surround me..."
• "I answer the call."
• "What troubles you?"
• "I dreamed of this."
• "I am one with the earth."

Yes

• "Just as I foresaw."
• "Nag'grada'baash."
• "I see."
• "It is destined."
• "Mother earth guide me."

Attack

• "Return to the earth!"
• "Hoof to the head!" (reference to the catchphrase "Boot to the head" by The Frantics from their skits Last Will and Temperament and Ti Kwan Leep)
• "Chouk'taga'loush!"

Attack

"The fury of the ancients is upon you!"

Pissed

• "Death is not the end."
• "We're all spirits in the material world." (A line from the Police song of the same name)
• "I say y'all gonna make me lose my mind up in here." (From rapper DMX)
• "My hoof and your ass have an appointment."
• "Fear my moo of fury! <extremely half-hearted moo>"
• "Yes, the spirits are talking to me. *farts* Oh yes, they´re coming in clearly. *fart* Ahh, now they're forming into a gaseous material. *fart* I can actually see them now. *fart* The spirits are very powerful today." (Reference to a video called "Pastor Gas" or "Farting Preacher", parodying Robert Tilton)

Blademaster

Ready

"My blade seeks vengeance."

What

• "Yessa lord?"
• "What task is there?"
• "I am yours."
• "Ooh."

Yes

• "I hear and obey."
• "Hui!"
• "Yessu!"
• "Excellent choice."

Attack

• (Shout)
• (Another shout)
• "Taste my blade!"

Warcry

"For the Burning Blade!"

Pissed

• "Snatch the pebble from my hand, grasshopper." (Reference to Kung Fu)
• "My blade can cut through armour, and still cut a tomato!" (The commercial for the Ginsu knife)
• "Twin blade action, for clean close shave every time!" (Gillette Mach 3 razor ad campaign)
• "Wassaabi?" (Budweiser ad campaign)

Far Seer

Ready

"The future is ours."

What

• "Seeing is believing."
• "Destiny awaits."
• "My eyes are open."
• "Do you need my council?"

Yes

• "I see."
• "Of course."
• "Watch out."
• "It is certain."

Attack

• "Attack!"
• "Look out!"
• "Strike!"

Warcry

"Spirits of earth and storm, strike!" (Possibly referring to Spirit Wolves by name)

Pissed

• "I see dead people." (Reference to the movie The Sixth Sense. The reveal map cheat is also a reference to the movie)
• "Touch your tongue to mine." (wolf whines) (Reference to Thumb Wars, a Star Wars parody film)
• "Concentrate and ask again." (Reference to the Magic 8-Ball)
• "Outlook not so good." (The Magic 8-Ball)
• "Reply hazy. Try again." (Again, the Magic 8-Ball)

Tauren Chieftain

Ready

"I have an axe to grind."

What

• "I stand ready?"
• "Your command?"
• "Your order?"
• "What would you ask of me?"

Yes

• "Done."
• "For my ancestors."
• "An excellent plan."
• "Yes chieftain."

Attack

• "For the tribes!"
• "Honour guide me!" (Possible reference to Protoss Zealots from Starcraft)
• "None shall pass."

Warcry

"For the warchief and the tribes!"

Pissed

• "Pass the peace pipe."
• "Hey. Puff, puff, give. That's the rule." (A reference to Friday)
• "Ohhh… I can see my ancestors!"
• "Back in the old days, we didn't have plural." (Referring to the fact that the word "tauren" is both singular and plural, as well as the statement itself: we didn't have plural)
• "Only two things come from Texas, and I've got horns." (The phrase "Only two things come from Texas: steers and queers" from An Officer and a Gentleman and Full Metal Jacket)
• "Steer clear."

Shadow Hunter

Ready

"Want to see something real scary?"

What

• "Who do I kill first?"
• "Where enemies be hidin'?" (alternatively "Where our enemies be hidin'?" or "Where are enemies be hidin'?")
• "Use my power."
• "Direct my blade."
• "Who be my next victim?"

Yes

• "Move faster."
• "It be a pleasure."
• "Riiight."
• "Taz'dingo man!"
• "We be jammin'."
• (Dark laughter)
• "Ya man."

Attack

• "My blade be thirsty!"
• "I pity da fool..." (Reference to Mr. T)
• "Killin' be easy."
• "Die!"

Warcry

"It be da mad time, man!"

Pissed

• "Keepin' it real up in da feel."
• "Da commander is a fool." (Another Mr. T reference)
• "Call me for your free readin'." (Reference to self-proclaimed psychic, Miss Cleo)
• "You're da baddest soul in town man."
• "Humans! They think they know everythin'!" (Sebastian from The Little Mermaid)
• "You lack discipline!" (Reference to Detective John Kimble in Kindergarten Cop)
• "Stop whining!" (Reference to above film)
• "Look at me, I'm happy!" (Reference to Bobby McFerrin´s song "Don´t worry be happy"; one of the lines on the song is "look at me, I´m happy!".
• (Barry White voice) "Ooh, baby..."

Warlord/Slave Master

Note: The following quotes were taken from the World Editor as it's the only way to control this unit.

Ready

"Death to all who oppose the Horde!"

What

• "What is your will?"
• "Command me."
• "Ready for battle!"

Yes

• "Yeaah!"
• "Perfect."
• "Good one."
• "Yes!"

Attack

• "The ground shall run red with blood!"
• (Roar)
• "For the Horde!"
• "We ride!"
• "Let's ride!"

Warcry

"For victory!"

Pissed

• "You want to hear a joke?"
• "Sorry, I got nothin'."

Thrall

What

• "I am the Warchief."
• "Lok-regar ogull."
• "Let's get on with it."
• "The spirits are restless."

Yes

• "Hmmm."
• "Yes."
• "On-dabu."
• "For honor."

Attack

• "Lok-narosh!"
• "None will survive!"
• "For Doomhammer!"
• "Your time has come!"

Warcry

"For the Horde!"

Pissed

• "My people are strong."
• "I will lead them to their destiny."
• "The spirits will guide me."
• "I may have been raised by humans, but I'm no fool."

Grom Hellscream

What

• "Warchief."
• "Hmm..."
• "I can wait no longer."

Yes

• "I'll consider it."
• "Whatever you say..."
• "Finally."

Attack

• "Let none survive!"
• (Roars)
• "Weak-minded coward!"
• (Shout)

Warcry

"Taste the fury of the Warsong!"

Pissed

• "The Warsong is supreme!"
• "Destiny is at hand."
• "I can see clearly now - the rain has gone." (Lyrics from I Can See Clearly Now)

Cairne Bloodhoof

What

• "The storm is coming..."
• "My old bones ache."
• "Take heart, young one."
• "The Earth Mother is near."

Yes

• "Precisely."
• "Ishnu'porah."
• "Gladly."
• "Eya'zhush'amen."

Attack

• "Ishne'alo'porah!"
• "For honour!"
• "Attack!"
• "Stand and fight!"

Warcry

"For the tribes!"

Pissed

• "Will these troubles never cease?"
• "The young warchief is burdened."
• "My tribe is proud and strong."
• "I pray this old body does not fail me."
• "The Earth Mother smiles upon us..."

Rexxar

Generic Beast Master quotes.

Rokhan

Ready

"Death be a real trip man!" (a drug-use reference)

What

• "I hear you man."
• "Don't worry, be happy."
• "Happy jammin'."
• "I got de righteous groove..."

Yes

• "Taz'dingo."
• "You be tricksy."
• "I feel you man."
• "Sweet."

Attack

• "My pleasure."
• "For the Darkspear tribe!"
• "Heads will roll!"
• "No mercy!"

Warcry

"A'gouney'gugu!"

Pissed

• "I'll be spearheading dat right away!
• "Sadly, the name 'Pinkspear Tribe' was already taken." (Rokhan's tribe is Darkspear; possible reference to the movie Reservoir Dogs or maybe the Pink Squad from the orc novel Grunts! by Mary Gentle.)
• "I've lost me head! It was about, ah, yea big, I was keeping in on my spear. If you find it, let me know."
• "I made a collage out of some of our little native friends. I call it a pygmy-up bouquet."
• "What do you mean 'what kinda accent is dis'? It's a troll accent! I swear, ja makin' me crazy."

Chen Stormstout

Generic Pandaren Brewmaster quotes.

Drek'Thar

Ready

"I am Drek'thar."

What

• "What troubles you?"
• "Tell me."
• "I'm glad you're here."

Yes

• "I'll look into it myself."
• "Hm..."
• "Let's see if we can find any clues."

Attack

• "Let me at them!"
• "Return to the earth!"

Warcry

"Ek-grundum-tuk!"

Pissed

• "I've been concocting a special potion that will aid our warriors in battle."
• "We allied with the humans at the Battle of Mount Hyjal."
• "Our two races have been at peace ever since."

Nazgrel

Ready

"The Horde owes you a great debt."

What

• "Time is short, warrior."
• "What are your orders?"

Yes

• "You've done well."
• "Let's go!"

Attack

• "Blood for blood."
• "Lok'tar ogar!"
• "Life for life!"

Warcry

"Taste the wrath of the Horde!"

Pissed

• "I spoke to Thrall about the humans encroaching on our lands."
• "I don't trust them at all."

Notes

• Catapult, Demolisher, Orc Transport Ship, Orc Frigate, Orc Juggernaught, Spirit Wolf, Dire Wolf, Shadow Wolf, Serpent Ward, Kodo Beast (Riderless), Wyvern (Riderless), Spirit Wyvern, Goblin Blaster, and Misha have sound files but are just sounds without speech.
• Blademaster of the Blackrock Clan and Samuro have the same sound files as the Blademaster.
• Drak'thul has the same sound files as the Shaman but reduced in quantity.
• Gar'thok has the same sound files as the Grunt.
• Gul'dan has the same sound files as the Pit Lord.
• Engineer Gazlowe has the same sound files as the Goblin Sapper.
• Orc Warlock has the same sound files as the Shaman.
• The Fel/Chaos orcs have the same sound files as their normal counterparts.
• Vol'jin has the same sound files as the Troll Witch Doctor.