List of pop culture references in Warcraft/Legion

==World of Warcraft: Legion==
===Comic and manga===
* — Pyrotex Ignition Cloth references the character Roy Mustang, who uses white gloves made of "pyrotex/ignition cloth."
* — Zoldyck Family Training Shackles references the family of assassins with the same name.
* — Broot is a reference to .
* — Akainu's Absolute Justice is a references to Admiral Akainu.
* — Heathcliff's Immortality is a reference to leader of Knights of the Blood Oath, Heathcliff, who due to the games "systems protection" he was listed as an immortal object.
* — Spirit of the Darkness Flame is a reference to the Dragon of the Darkness Flame.
===Gaming===
* — Pillars of Inmost Light is a reference to the item Helm of Inmost Light.
*Diablo
**Al'maiesh, the Cord of Hope is a reference to , the weapon wielded by , Angel of Hope.
**Butcher's Bone Apron is a reference to the iconic fight from Diablo.
**Thundergod's Vigor references the legendary belt of the .
**Weight of the Earth takes its name from the .
* — There is a series of four achievements on Argus (We Came Here For Two Reasons, To Kill Demons..., ...And Chew Mana Buns, And We're All Out of Mana Buns) that, when put together, they form the penultimate quote from Duke Nukem: "I came here for two reasons, to kick ass and chew bubblegum, and I'm all out of gum"
* — Koraud is a reference to .
*Hearthstone 
** The Hearthstation is an obvious reference to the game.
** Dual Determination is a reference to the Hearthstone card which has two effects.
* — The flavor text of Pyrotex Ignition Cloth references the card Sizzle.
*StarCraft — Wings of Liberty is an obvious reference to .
===Literature===
* — The flavor text of Chameleon Song is a reference to the book.
* — The flavor text of Radiant Moonlight is an extract of Hamlet (Act 2, Scene 5).
* — Parsel's Tongue is a reference to the from the series, fitting as the effect modifies Cobra Shot.
* — The flavor text of Cenedril, Reflector of Hatred is an extract of the military treatise.
* — The flavor text of The Topless Tower parallels the famous line “In the room the women come and go / Talking of Michelangelo.”
* — The flavor text of Doorway to Nowhere references the poem.
* — The flavor text of The Alabaster Lady is taken from poem.
===Movies and television===
* — Tehd & Marius' Excellent Adventure is a clear reference to its title.
* — Rachele, Roscoe, and Phoe'be are references to , , and , respectively.
* — The spell Let It Go is an obvious reference to the song from the movie.
* — The flavour text of The Empty Crown is spoken by Tyrion Lannister.
* — Tak'theritrix's Shoulderpads is a reference to the sketch East/West College Bowl.
* — Sephuz's Secret is a reference to a scene from the movie.
* — The flavor text of Destiny Driver references the Team Rocket motto.
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**Qa'pla, Eredun War Order is named after the Klingon word for "success", Qapla'.
**The Walls Fell references the iconic Darmok episode of .
* — Getting the Band Back Together is a reference to the refrain spoken throughout the movie. When trying to rally their old bandmates to help save the orphanage where Jake and Elwood were raised, their reprise was always "Guys, we're getting the band back together!"
* — The flavour text of The Shadow Hunter's Voodoo Mask is a reference to the Nykwana Wombosi's quote "If you are going to kill me, kill me dead!"
* — The flavor text of Zeks Exterminatus is taken from one of the Maeve quotes.
=== Music ===
* — Entrancing Trousers of An'juna is a reference to this trance music group.
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**In Stormheim, there is a questline that takes place in the Hrydshal area with quests by the names of "Above the Winter Moonlight," "Wings of Liberty," "Heart of a Dragon," "Fury of the Storm," "Where Dragons Rule", and "Cry Thunder."
**At the beginning of the the "Balance of Power" questline, there is a quest called "The Power Within," which may be a reference to the 2012 album released by Dragonforce.
* — Prydaz, Xavaric's Magnum Opus is a reference to his album "."
* — Streten's Sleepless Shackles is a reference to his real name, Harley Edward Streten, and his song "." The flavor text is a reference to another song, "Insane."
* — Raddon's Cascading Eyes is a reference to his song "Eyes."
* — The warlock quest Give Me Fuel, Give Me Fire is a reference to their song "Fuel."
* — N'ero, Band of Promises is a reference to th band and one of his produced tracks "". The flavor text is a reference to one of the vocal hooks in the song: "And it still feels all so wasted on myself!"
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** The flavor text of Ekowraith, Creator of Worlds is from the lyrics to his song "Fellow Feeling."
** Shelter of Rin is a reference to Rin from Shelter.
** Unison Spaulders is a summary of his album .
* — Roar of the Seven Lions refers to the band, and its flavour text to their song "Tyven."
===People===
* — The flavour text of The Great Storm's Eye is said by the artist.
* — Ayala's Stone Heart is named after him, a Hearthstone Game Designer.
* — Katsuo's Eclipse is a tribute to him; his rogue's name was Katsuo.
* — Lessons of Space-Time has a reference to him.
*Skullflower — Skullflower's Haemostasis is a reference to him, a death knight theorycrafter and guidewriter who now works at Blizzard.
===Other===
*Ashes to Dust references the nursery rhyme "".
*Chaos Theory (item) is a reference to a ; chaotic behavior can be easily seen in systems like traffic and weather.
*Firestone Walkers appears to be a tribute to the , frequented by Blizzard staff.
*Fundamental Observation references a limited edition beer sold by Bottle Logic, a microbrewery near Blizzard.
*Good Suramaritan is a reference to the Good Samaritan.
*Infused and Abused is a reference to the common phrase "Used and Abused."
*Jewel of the Lost Abbey is a reference to , a brewery with beers named Gift of the Magi and Veritas.
*Reap and Sow is a reference to the common saying "Reap what you sow."
*Court of Stars: Wraith in the Machine is likely a play on the philosophy term "," which was popularized by the 1967 book .