Craft of War is an amazingly intricate animated sequence using in-game assets. A female rogue infiltrates Stormwind and fights off basically the entire city guard as well as some of the city’s most famous NPCs. The fight choreography is mind-blowing, easily equaling that of a Hollywood movie.
The music is probably my least favorite aspect of this particular video, but it fits with the action and the rest of the video is just so awesome I can let it go.
Normally I wouldn’t include a video featuring a song not about World of Warcraft, but Frame of Mind is so amazing that I absolutely had to include it on the list.
Frame of Mind is entertaining, definitely, but I include it on the list because it’s a video that actually aspires to be more than just a clever use of in-game assets set to music. There is an actual message here, and it’s expressed through some very unique and interesting visuals. I love the way Sedrin uses in-game systems to tell his story, giving us glimpses of quest trackers and gear instead of resorting to a more heavy-handed approach like using subtitles or dialogue. This story is told through the language of World of Warcraft, both the game interface and the game world, and it comes across clearly.
Frame of Mind is absolutely unique in the way it tells its story. Maybe the message is a bit clichéd, but no other WoW video gives us such an amazing blend of storytelling and production value.
World of Wifecraft is unique on this list because it utilizes live-action footage instead of in-game assets. I include it because it’s a very funny take on the effect WoW can have on a relationship and it’s one of the most clever I’ve seen.
Husbands are hypnotized, and now approach their relationships with their wives the same way they approach quests in World of Warcraft. Relationship mistakes result in a “glare of death,” leaving the poor noob husbands aimlessly wandering until they can reclaim their bodies.
Definitely the best part of World of Wifecraft is the Leeroy Jenkins parody. Watch for it at the end of the video.
These World of Warcraft videos are some of the absolute best to be found on Youtube. These funny and creative videos never seem to get old. It’s astounding the amount of time and effort their creators put into them, especially considering most were created in their spare time.
A special thanks goes out to everyone on the WoW forums who suggested videos for the list.
If you enjoyed these videos, you might also enjoy our article on the Top 5 Inside Jokes in World of Warcraft as well as Pop Culture References in World of Warcraft. Or check out other WoW Humor articles.