References

One Step From Eden features many references to other video games and pop culture. This table lists out some of the recorded references people have found.

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Source	Page	Description	Link
{{{source}}}	Blink	"Blink" is a catch-all term for short-range instant teleportation skills in various video games, first popularized in Warcraft III.	https://liquipedia.net/warcraft/Blink
Chocolate Rain by Tay Zonday	Acid Rain	The flavor text "Some stay dry and others feel the pain" is a reference to the Tay Zonday's song Chocolate Rain.	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwTZ2xpQwpA
Make Money Money by John Reuben	Shop	"Make money money make money!" is similar to the lyrics from Make Money Money by John Reuben.	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9aXaeheYFw
/r/hearthstone	Blood Shield	Blood Shield's flavor text is a reference to Blood Manos, a nonsensical, procedurally generated Hearthstone card which was posted, alongside many others, on the Hearthstone subreddit. The card in question has 0 health and a description stating "ALL minions".	https://www.reddit.com/r/hearthstone/comments/3cyi15/hearthstone_cards_as_created_by_a_neural_network/
Anime	Pocket Watch	The flavor text is a reference to the engraved pocket watch belonging to the Elric brothers in the Japanese manga series Fullmetal Alchemist.	https://fma.fandom.com/wiki/Edward_Elric
Arrested Development	Shop	"Banana... Buck" is a quote from the Arrested Development episode Top Banana.	https://arresteddevelopment.fandom.com/wiki/Math#Occurrences
Australia	Boomerang	The flavor text "Made in Australia." is a reference to the real life Boomerang, a tool commonly associated with Australia and historically used by some Aboriginal Australians as hunting tools, toys, fire-starters, etc.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boomerang
Avatar: The last airbender	Combust	The flavor text "Sparky Sparky Boom" is a reference to Combustion Man in the animated series Avatar: The last airbender, who was initially called the "Sparky Sparky Boom Man" by Sokka and Aang.	https://avatar.fandom.com/wiki/Combustion_Man
Basketball	Fadeaway	The spell's name references a trickshot in Basketball. It is extremely hard to hit, since the shot requires the Basketball player to jump backwards while shooting.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fadeaway
Basketball	Fadeaway	The flavor text, "KOBE!" references the Basketball player Kobe Bryant.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant
Basketball	Achievements	The Achievement "Buzzer Beater" is a reference to the shot "Buzzer Beater" from the real life sport Basketball.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buzzer_beater
Beyblade	Blade Bay	The spell name and flavor text "Let it rip!" are references to the Japanese toy franchise Beyblade.	https://beyblade.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page
Board Game	Crossfire	The spell name and flavor text are a reference to the 1971 board game Crossfire.	https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2816/crossfire
Bravely Default	Achievements	The Achievement "Bravely Default" is a reference to the titular game series Bravely Default.	https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Bravely_Default
British Folklore	Excalibur	The spell itself references the legendary sword wielded by King Arthur; it is said to posses magical powers.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare	Tri Shot	The flavor text "Oh baby a triple!" references a popular quote from the viral gameplay video of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, where a young boy managed to pull off a triple kill with a single sniper rifle shot in a free-for-all match.
Chernobyl	Uranium	The flavor text "Not great, not terrible." references a line spoken by Dyatlov in the TV show Chernobyl.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_(miniseries)
Counter-Strike	Preload	The Spell's name is a reference to the words said before the start of a match in the game "Counter-Strike".
Counter-Strike	Counter Strike	The Spell's name directly references the game "Counter-Strike".	https://store.steampowered.com/app/10/CounterStrike/
D.Va	Achievements	The Achievement "Nerf This" is a reference to a quote by D.Va from Overwatch when using her ultimate ability, Self-Destruct.	https://overwatch.gamepedia.com/D.Va/Quotes#Abilities
Dark Souls	Rest	The flavor text "For when you're feeling Hollow" references the Dark Souls series, in which the undead player character undergoes a process called Hollowing as they lose their humanity. Hollowing can be reversed by resting at a bonfire.
Dark Souls	Giant Armor	The artifact's name and icon are a reference to the Giant Armor from Dark Souls.	https://darksouls.wiki.fextralife.com/Giant+Armor
Disguised Toast	Achievements	The Achievement "Disguised Toast" is a reference to the canadian Streamer Disguised Toast.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disguised_Toast
Dragonball	Spirit Sword	The spell references Spirit Sword, a move Vegito uses in the Dragonball franchise.	https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Spirit_Sword
Dreamscaper	Blackout	The spell is referencing one of the attacks of Isolation, a boss from the game Dreamscaper.	http://dreamscapergame.com/
Dreamscaper	Cassidy's Scarf	This artifact is a reference to the main character of the video game Dreamscaper.	http://dreamscapergame.com/
Egyptian Mythology	Anubis	The Spell is based on the Egyptian God Anubis, the God of death, mummification, embalming, the afterlife, cemeteries, tombs, and the Underworld.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anubis
Emojis	Earth Prayer	The artifact's icon references the clap Emoji.
Fallout	Stimpack	The artifact's icon is a reference to the Stimpak from the Fallout franchise.	https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Stimpak
Fist of the North Star	Warpath	"You are already dead" is a quote from Fist of the North Star.	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/you-are-already-dead-omae-wa-mou-shindeiru
Flash Flash Revolution	Step Drone	The icon and flavor text "Ever play FFR?" both reference Flash Flash Revolution, a browser based version of Dance Dance Revolution.	https://ffr.fandom.com/wiki/Flash_Flash_Revolution_Wiki
Fullmetal Alchemist	Blade Rain	The flavor text "Ah, it looks like it's beginning to rain." is a quote from the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kQukPQDSag
Futurama	Payback	The flavor text "Shut up and take my money!" is a quote by Fry from the animated television series Futurama.	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/shut-up-and-take-my-money
German Language	Ghost	The higher Tiers "Gheist" and "Zeitgeist" are both german words. "Gheist" without the h means Ghost and "Zeitgeist" simply means "Timeghost".
Hearthstone	Pyroblast	Pyroblast is a spell card in Hearthstone, the Warcraft digital card game. It has a high cost and deals high direct damage, often used as a finisher lethally.	https://hearthstone.gamepedia.com/Pyroblast
Hearthstone	Serif	"The light shall burn you!" references one of the Priest's lines from Hearthstone.	https://hearthstone.gamepedia.com/Anduin_Wrynn#Emotes
Hearthstone	Shield Throw	The spell is inspired by the Shield Slam spell from Hearthstone.	https://hearthstone.gamepedia.com/Shield_Slam
Henny Penny	Bladeskrieg	The flavor text, "The sky is falling" refers to the phrase uttered by the protagonist of the folk tale Henny Penny (or Chicken Little as it is known in the United States), who mistakenly believes that the sky is beginning to fall after having an acorn drop on his head. The phrase then became an idiom for the incorrect assumption that a catastrophe is about to occur	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henny_Penny
Hollow Knight	Rest	The flavor text could also reference the game Hollow Knight, where the main Character can save the game at benches. This prompt is called "Rest". This is also reinforced by the spell's icon.	https://hollowknight.fandom.com/wiki/Bench_(Hollow_Knight)
Hollow Knight	Ice Needle	The flavor text "SHAA!" is a reference to the needle-wielding character Hornet from the video game Hollow Knight, who makes this shout when using an attack that behaves similarly.	https://hollowknight.fandom.com/wiki/Hornet
Hunter x hunter	Card Thrower	The artifact's icon loosely references the hand of Hisoka from Hunter x Hunter, a character who is able to fight by throwing razor-sharp playing cards.	https://hunterxhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Hisoka_Morow
IGN	Amalgam	The flavor text "It has a little something for everyone." is a reference to a generic IGN review line, popularized by videogamedunkey's Youtube video "Game Critics (Part 2)".	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBqk7I5-0I0
Internet Memes	Shield Beam	The flavor text "It attac but it also protec" is a reference to the internet meme "he protec, but he also attac"	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/he-protec-but-he-also-attac
Internet Memes	Pekay Fire	The flavor text is a reference to Supa Hot Fire, a rapper character from YouTube.	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/people/supa-hot-fire
Internet Memes	Bulwark	The flavor text "It's free shield estate" mirrors that of Heart of the Cards. They both reference the meme "It's free real estate", a line from Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/its-free-real-estate
Internet Memes	Credit Card	The flavor text "Your mom's" references all the young kids who use their mom's credit card to buy stuff.
Internet Memes	Duct Tape	The flavor text "That's a lotta damage" references a meme from an advertisement for Flex Seal, a rubber spray used to seal holes like duct tape.	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/thats-a-lotta-damage meme
Internet Memes	Explosive Tendons	The artifact's icon references Exploding Knees, a photoshopped advertisment depicting a young boy playing with a wireless joystick and explosions erupting from his knee caps.	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/exploding-knees
Internet Memes	Shop	"I have over 300 confirmed lines." is a reference to the line "...I have over 300 confirmed kills." in the Navy Seal Copypasta meme.	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/navy-seal-copypasta
Internet Memes	Sunglasses	The artifact's icon is a reference to the pixelated shades in the "Deal with it" Internet meme.	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/deal-with-it
Internet Memes	Counter Strike	The flavor text "It protec but it also attac" is a reference to the internet meme "he protec, but he also attac"	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/he-protec-but-he-also-attac
Japanese Mythology	Blessing of Susano'o	The name "Blessing of Susano'o" is a reference to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, a Kami in Japanese mythology.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susanoo-no-Mikoto
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure	Time Stop	The spell's flavor text "Za warudo!" references a quote and popular meme from JoJo's Bizzare Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, where it is shouted by a time-stopping antagonist; the spell's icon references the scene after the technique is used in the anime adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ePWNmLP0Z0
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure	Flurry	The flavor text "ORA ORA ORA!" is a reference to Star Platinum's Stand cry, from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzHE5q1NGa4&feature=youtu.be&t=22
King of the Hill	Pocket Sand	The artifact's name references Dale Gribble from King of the Hill throwing sand from his pockets in self-defense.	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/pocket-sand
Kingdom Hearts	Power Shard	The artifact's name and icon reference a Power Shard from Kingdom Hearts.
KonoSuba	EXPLOSION!	This spell is a wholehearted reference to the character Megumin from the Light Novel series Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o!, often abbreviated to just Konosuba. The spell's name is the same as Megumin's signature attack, it has an overly long cast time, referencing Megumin's incantations for the spell, and the rest period after casting and tooltip reference the fact that, due to Megumin not investing any skill points into boosting her mana pool, she collapses after casting the spell even once.
League of Legends	Bouncing Blade	The spell name is a reference to League of Legends, where a champion, Katarina, has an ability called Bouncing Blade. The spell's function is similar to another champion's ability, Spinning Axe, used by Draven. The flavor text also references his passive ability: League of Draven.	https://leagueoflegends.fandom.com/wiki/Katarina/Abilities
League of Legends	Chalice	The artifact's name, icon, and flavor text "Harmony" all reference the Chalice of Harmony from League of Legends	https://leagueoflegends.fandom.com/wiki/Chalice_of_Harmony
League of Legends	Thornmail	The artifact is a reference to the League of Legends item of the same name.	https://leagueoflegends.fandom.com/wiki/Thornmail
Legend of Zelda	Tri Force	Much like the Trinity mechanic, Tri Force is a reference to the Triforce in Legend of Zelda series.	https://zelda.gamepedia.com/Triforce
LEGO	Caltrops	The spell's flavor text, "What are plastic bricks gonna do?" references the meme of stepping on LEGO bricks. It's referenced further by the Spell itself, which deals damage when enemies step on it.
Marvel Cinematic Universe	Panther Habit	The artifact's name, effect and icon all reference Black Panther from the Marvel Universe, where his suit can absorb energy and stores it for redistribution. He also has a ability called Panther Habit that enhances his senses and physical capabilities.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Panther_(film)
Marvel Comics	Bow Snipe	The flavor text, "If I miss, it means I'm just another dude with a bow" was spoken by Hawkeye, the bow-wielding member of the Avengers, in the Marvel comics.	https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Avenging_Spider-Man_Vol_1_4
Master Cleanse	Detox	The flavor text "Maple syrup, lemon juice, cayenne pepper and water" is a list of ingredients of a drink used in the master cleanse detox diet.	https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/master-cleanse-lemonade-diet
Mega Man Battle Network	Anubis	It is also based on the Anubis battle chip from the Mega Man Battle Network series, which spawns a statue that deals continuous poison damage to enemies until it is destroyed.	https://megaman.fandom.com/wiki/Anubis
Mega Man Battle Network	Soul Link	The spell is based off of the Game Mega Man Battle Network. The Link status is inspired by Copy Dmg from MMBN.
Mega Man Battle Network	Lifesword	The spell itself is based on the Life Sword Program Advance(s) from Mega Man Battle Network, including the damage value. However, there were no negative effects in Mega Man Battle Network, unless one counts the Dark Sword, which was a Dark Chip and caused the player to constantly move forwards, and the Bug Rise Sword, which simply consumed a BugFrag.	https://megaman.fandom.com/wiki/Program_Advance#Life_Sword_3
Megaman Battle Network 3	Excavate	Excavate has the same effect as the Snake Battle Chip from the Megaman Battle Network series.	https://megaman.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Mega_Man_Battle_Network_3_Battle_Chips#Standard_Chips
Megaman Battle Network 4	Power Saws	This spell is basically the Bass.EXE's attack, "Hell's Rolling" which is also used as the BassAnly (Bass Anomaly) Giga Chip attack that appears in Megaman Battle Network 4-6.	https://youtu.be/V_Shl4OpQ6o?t=175
Memes	Shield Battery	"It just works." is a memetic phrase associated with either Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (regarding how difficult it is to explain how King Crimson's power works and explanations being hand waved as it "just working") or Todd Howard, lead game designer of Bethesda Games (their games infamously riddled with bugs and how the games "just works" regardless).
Mindustry	Molten Core	The artifact's icon looks similiar to the Impact reactor from Mindustry, though this is coincidental.	https://mindustrygame.github.io/wiki/blocks/power/impact-reactor/
Minecraft	Ghost	At second Tier, it's name is a refenrence to the Minecraft Mob "Ghast".	https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Ghast
Mortal Kombat	Pull	The flavor text, "Get over here." is a reference to Skorpion, a character from the Mortal Kombat series.	https://mortalkombat.fandom.com/wiki/Scorpion
Mother/Earthbound	Pekay Fire	This spell's name is a reference to PK Fire, a special move used by characters in the video game series Mother and later popularized by the characters Ness and Lucas in their appearances in Super Smash Bros.	https://earthbound.fandom.com/wiki/PK_Fire
Mother/Earthbound	Mother	The artifact's name and icon reference the Mother/Earthbound game franchise; the ball in the center of the icon is based on the "O" in Mother 3's logo, while the texture on the blades is based on the Earth image used in Mother 1&2.
Move or Die	Carpet Bomb	The flavor text, "Move or die." directly references the game "Move or Die".	https://store.steampowered.com/app/323850/Move_or_Die/
My Hero Academia	Ambient Burst	The artifact's icon is loosely based on a visual used for One for All from My Hero Academia.	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YmJj0onPkI&feature=youtu.be&t=25
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic	Selicy (Boss)	The quote "You need to be about 20% cooler." is a reference to the quote "It Needs to be About 20% Cooler" by Rainbow Dash in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, which later became a meme in the fandom.	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/20-cooler
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic	Saffron (Boss)	Many of Saffron's lines reference friendship, magic, or the relationship between these two, such as "Friendship might be magic, but so is this!" when defeating the player, or "Friendship!", "Magic!" when assisting the player. They are references to the TV show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic	https://mlp.fandom.com/wiki/My_Little_Pony_Friendship_is_Magic_Wiki
Naruto	Pocket Sand	The artifact's icon references Gaara's Sand Gourd from Naruto.	https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Sand_Gourd
Navy Seals Copy Pasta	Gunner (Boss)	The line "I have 300 confirmed kills" may be a reference to an old copypasta, where someone brags about being a former Navy Seals while throwing insults.	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/navy-seal-copypasta
Nintendo GameCube	Reflector Gem	The weapon's icon is a reference to the Nintendo GameCube.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GameCube
Norse Mythology	Mjolnir	The artifact references the hammer Mjölnir, wielded by Thor in the Norse Mythology	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mj%C3%B6lnir
Norse Mythology	Trifrost	The Artifact's flavor text "Connects Midgard, Asgard, and Eden." references the "Bifröst" a burning rainbow bridge from Norse mythology, that connected Midgard to Asgard.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bifröst
Norse Mythology	Fimbulveter	In Norse mythology, Fimbulvetr is the immediate prelude to the events of Ragnarök. When translated into English, it means "great winter."	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fimbulwinter
One Step From Eden demo	Terra (Boss)	Most of Terra's attack patterns are identical to Shopkeeper's attack patterns in the Demo	https://gamejolt.com/games/OSFE/366092
One Step From Eden's Demo	Step Slash	The flavor text "Some say you can dodge lasers." is a reference to the Demo, where you could use Step Slash to dodge Shopkeeper's One-hit-kill lasers instead of using Second Soul to tank the hit.	https://gamejolt.com/games/OSFE/366092
OnlyAfro	Giant Armor	The flavor text "The legend never dies." is a reference to a Dark Souls video created by YouTuber OnlyAfro, in which he created a PVP build known as Giant Dad, or the Legend.
Other	Align	The flavor text "King of the jungle." refers to Lions, which makes the spell name "Align" a pun as it sounds like "A lion".	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion#Cultural_significance
Other	Doublelift	A "double lift" is a sleight of hand technique used in card tricks to make a performer appear to pick up a single card, but it is actually two.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_lift
Other	Manticore	The names of the upper Tiers all rhyme on Manticore. "Manti4" also has "4" in it's name while also being the 4th Tier of Manticore.
Other	Ghost	The name of the standart Tier is describing what it is, a ghost.
Other	Entrench	The flavor text references to the term used in a lot of games, meaning the player is stuck and unable to move.
Other	Deck Slam	The spell's artwork and Name could be a reference to the Yu-gi-oh Card "Card of Demise" featuring a Deck being slammed by a Guillotine.(This is very vague, suggestions are always welcome)	https://yugioh.fandom.com/wiki/Card_of_Demise
Other	Super Minnie Gun	The flavor text "Spray and pray." directly references the term "Spray and pray" commonly used in shooters. The term describes a player shooting a lot of shots, while having a big radius the bullets can land. The players hopes("Pray") that the bullets hit and the enemy dies. This fits well with the theme of the Super Minnie Gun, being a spell shooting a lot of shots in rapid succesion.
Other	Knife	The flavor text "Don't bring this to a gunfight" references the saying "Don't bring a Knife to a Gunfight"
Other	Cover Fire	The artifact's flavor text, "I'm going in, cover me!" references the line "Cover me I'm reloading!", said in many shooter games.
Other	Link Cable	The icon is a picture of a link cable used to attach a Gameboy Advance to a GameCube.
Other	Ninjutsu	The artifact's name references Ninjutsu, the strategy and tactics used by the Ninja.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninjutsu
Other	Ion Cannon	The spell name and flavour text are a reference to the Low Orbit Ion Cannon, an open source project that causes Denial of Service attacks, either for stress testing or disrupting other servers.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_Orbit_Ion_Cannon
Other	Achievements	The Achievement "Knife to a Gunfight" is a reference to the saying "Don't bring a Knife to a Gunfight". This is a shared reference with the spell Knife.
Overwatch	Micro Missiles	The artifact's icon's color palette is based off D.Va, a character from Overwatch who has an ability of the same name.	https://overwatch.gamepedia.com/D.Va
Overwatch	Diag Beam	The flavor text "Simple Geometry" is a line said by Hanzo in the team-based shooter Overwatch.	https://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Hanzo/Quotes#Voice_Lines
Overwatch	Molten Core	The artifact's name references Torbjörn from Overwatch's Ultimate ability, called Molten Core.	https://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Torbj%C3%B6rn
Pepe REEEEE	Artileree	The name may be a reference to the REEEEEEE meme, where a green, drawn frog is depicted raging at something.	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/reeeeeee
Persian myths	Manticore	The name of the base version comes from the Persian mythical creature "Manticore"	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manticore
Persona 5	Ambush	Unlike other spells, the icon design seems to heavily base off Persona 5, mainly its All Out Attack mechanic	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persona_5
Pharah's Voice Line	Selicy (Boss)	The line "Just-ice rains from above!" is a reference to Pharah, a character from the game Overwatch, she says the line while using her ultimate ability to fly up and "rain" missiles on an area.	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFfHtPjF_gE
Playing Cards	Gambit	The flavor text "52 pickup." is a reference to 52 Pickup, a practical joke where a prankster, pretending to want to play a game of cards, throws an entire deck in the air so the cards land on the floor; they then have to be picked up by the victim.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/52_pickup
Pokémon	Venoshock	The spell is based on Venoshock, a Poison-type Pokémon move.	https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Venoshock_(move)
Pokemon	Air Slash	The spell's name could be a reference to the Pokemon move Air Slash.	https://pokemon.fandom.com/wiki/Air_Slash
Rainbow Six Siege	Bomb Toss	The spell's flavor text refers to a character gadget in Rainbow Six: Siege which fires a cluster of exploding pellets through a soft surface.	https://rainbowsix.fandom.com/wiki/Fuze
Real Life	Cold Pressed Juice	The artifact is based on real life Cold-pressed juice, a type of juice that is extracted from fruit and vegetables using a hydraulic press.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold-pressed_juice
Real Life	Flash Loader	The artifact's icon is based on a GIAC Flashloader Handheld Switcher.	https://www.eurosportacc.com/products/giac-flashloader-handheld-switcher
Real Life	Luck Box	The artifact's name and icon are a reference to the Good Luck Box, a gift box filled with items and advice useful for a race or endurance event.	https://boxes.hellosubscription.com/subscription-box/good-luck-box/
Real Life	Saigon Armor	The name, icon, and flavor text "Saigon Restaurant, South Plainfield NJ" are a reference to a Vietnamese restaurant chain called Saigon; the "S" on the shield and the icon's color palette reference the signs that some of the restaurants use.
Real Life	Speed Loader	The artifact references a speedloader, a device used to store bullets in order to rapidly reload a revolver.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speedloader
Real Life	Sugar Glass	The artifact is based on real life Sugar Glass, a brittle transparent form of sugar that looks like glass.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_glass
Real Life	Achievements	The Achievement "Terraform" is a reference to the process of "Terraforming", a forming of a planet to be similar to the earth.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terraforming
Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale	Shop	"Yayifications!" is a quote from Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale.	https://recettear.fandom.com/wiki/Quotes
Reptiles	Cold Blooded	The artifact's name and flavor text "Reptilia" reference Reptiles, cold blooded animals of the Reptilia class	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reptile
Revita	Soul Gun	The artifact is a reference to the gun used by the main character in the video game Revita.	https://twitter.com/BenstarDEV/status/1249107795548479490
Risk of Rain	Hit Seeker	The flavor text "Risk of pain." references the indie game Risk of Rain, in which a disposable missile launcher is an artifact that has a similar effect.	https://riskofrain.fandom.com/wiki/AtG_Missile_Mk._1
Risk of Rain 2	Transcendence	The artifact's functionality, name, icon, and flavor text "Become 1 with everything." are a reference to an item in the Video Game Risk of Rain 2.	https://riskofrain2.gamepedia.com/Transcendence
Roblox	Hit Seeker	The artifact's icon is based on a Heat Seeking Missile Launcher from Roblox.	https://www.roblox.com/catalog/67747912/Heat-Seeking-Missile-Launcher
Roleplaying Games/Final Fantasy VII	Limit Break	The spell references Limit Breaks, a last resort technique used in RPGs at the expense of a lot of resources; most iconically from the Final Fantasy series.	https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Limit_(Final_Fantasy_VII)
RWBY	Rose	The artifact's name, icon, and flavor text "RWBY" are a reference to the main character the show RWBY, named Ruby Rose.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RWBY
Saffron	VGun	The artifact's icon is a reference to Saffron's weapon, the Field Bracer.
Scarface	Gunner (Boss)	The line "Let me introduce you to my little friend." is a reference to the movie "Scarface" where the character Tony Montana says "Say hello to my little friend!" before shooting a grenade launcher.	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/navy-seal-copypasta
Simpsons	Ghost Costume	"Boo! urns." is a reference to the Simpsons episode A Star Is Burns, where the crowd is booing Mr. Burns.	https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0701045/characters/nm0144657
Sonic Adventure	Phase Plates	The artifact's icon references E-101 Mark II from Sonic Adventure, and its ability to phase out of the way of projectiles.	https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/E-101_Mark_II
Space Jam	Jam Slam	The spell's name and flavor text "C'mon and slam" are a reference to Space Jam alongside Jam Cannon's flavor text "And welcome to the jam".
Spongebob Squarepants	Medkit	The flavor text, "I don't need it..." is a reference to the Spongebob Squarepants episode "Tea at the Treedome".	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/i-dont-need-it
Star Wars	Virtue	The flavor text "Patience young padawan." references a quote from Yoda from the Star Wars movies.	http://www.yodaquotes.net/patience-you-must-have-my-young-padawan/
Star Wars	Blessing of Susano'o	The flavor text "There's no better way to take out a hive of scum and villainy than a giant laser." is a reference to Star Wars: Episode IV, where Obi-Wan Kenobi says "You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy." when talking about the Mos Eisley spaceport.	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoRPVsN2SVM
StarCraft	Stimpack	The artifact's name and flavor text "Ahh, that's the stuff." are references to the Stimpack ability used by Terran Marines in the video game franchise StarCraft.	https://starcraft.fandom.com/wiki/Stimpack
StarCraft: Brood war	Cross Turret	The spell's effect and the turret's design are loosely referencing the game StarCraft: Brood war; the turret design is similar to the design of the Gun Trap.	https://starcraft.fandom.com/wiki/Traps
Steven Universe	Mirror	The artifact's icon is a reference to the mirror Lapis Lazuli was trapped in in Steven Universe.	https://steven-universe.fandom.com/wiki/The_Mirror
Steven Universe	Ruby	The artifact's name and icon are based on Ruby from Steven Universe. That or it could actually just be an illustration of the real life gem called a ruby?	https://steven-universe.fandom.com/wiki/Ruby
Strawberry Bon-Bons	Candy Wrapper	The artifact's icon references Strawberry Bon-Bons, a particular old-time type of candy.	https://www.oldtimecandy.com/products/strawberry-bon-bons-bulk
Television	Knifetrick	"Don't try this at home." is a common warning shown on many reality TV shows to warn viewers not to attempt to recreate the stunts performed.	https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DontTryThisAtHome
Terminator Voice Line	Gunner (Boss)	The line "I'll... be back." is a reference to the "Terminator" franchise where the the line is consistently used in many ocassions.	https://terminator.fandom.com/wiki/I%27ll_be_back.
Texas Hold'em	Saffron (Boss)	Saffron's line "You're drawing dead." is a saying in Texas Hold'em Poker, where a player has absolutely no chance of winning a hand, no matter what card is dealt next.	https://www.texasholdem-king.com/poker-terms/drawing-dead/
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time	Entrench	The artwork of the spell is a reference to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, showing the Deku shield.	https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Deku_Shield
The Rising of the Shield Hero	Meat Shield	The artifact's icon could be a reference to the Souleater shield from The Rising of the Shield Hero.	https://shield-hero.fandom.com/wiki/Legendary_Shield#cite_note-:16-23
The World Ends With You	Blue Blood	The flavor text, "Blue blood burns bluetifully", is a reference to the "Blue Blood Burns Blue" pin in The World Ends With You.	https://twewy.fandom.com/wiki/Pin_158
The World Ends With You	One Step From Eden	The game's name comes from a pin found in The Word Ends With You. In addition, the losing text stating your progress through a run (e.g. "One hop from Eden") also comes from pins of similar names.	https://twewy.fandom.com/wiki/One_Step_from_Eden
Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!	Heart of the Cards	The flavor text "It's free heal estate" mirrors that of Bulwark. They both reference the meme "It's free real estate", a line from Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!	https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/its-free-real-estate
Tinder	Tinder	The artifact's name, icon, and flavor text "Swipe right." all reference Tinder, a dating website.	https://tinder.com/
Tomoe	Curacao	The icon ressembles a mitsudomoe, that is, three tomoes in a swirl pattern. The tomoe is a comma-like swirl symbol and is a common in japanese heraldry. It is also present in other media such as in the Naruto anime, depicted as the Cursed Seal of Heaven.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomoe
Touhou Project	Pocket Watch	This artifact's time stopping ability can be considered a reference to Sakuya Izayoi from the Japanese Indie shmup series, Touhou Project, as she has a pocket watch as part of her motif, and she possesses the ability to manipulate time, including stopping time.	https://en.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Sakuya_Izayoi
Tropes	Glass Cannon	The artifact's name references the Glass Cannon trope, where something is very powerful damage-wise but is also very vulnerable to damage.	https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GlassCannon
Unbreakable	Glassify	The name and flavor text may be a reference to M. Night's Shyamalan's Unbreakable movie and, to a less degree, the 2019 movie Glass, the third movie in the trilogy. In Unbreakable, one of the characters is known as Mr. Glass, and a phrase identical to the tooltip is said in the movie.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unbreakable_(film)
Undertale	Serif	Serif's character line, "Again? Your LoV is too high." is in reference to Undertale's "LOVE" stat.	https://undertale.fandom.com/wiki/Stats#LOVE
Va-11 Hall-a	Achievements	The Achievement "White Knight" is a reference to the organization "White Knights" from VA-11 HALL-A.	https://va11halla.fandom.com/wiki/White_Knights
Video Games	Gunner	Gunner's alternate kit name "Bullethell" is a direct reference to the video game genre of the same name. Bullet hell games tend to have the player die in one hit while also having a limited "bomb" resource.	https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoot_%27em_up
videogamedunkey	Achievements	The Achievement "Not Even Close Baby" is a reference to some of videogamedunkey's videos where he would have his character barely survive an encounter.
WD-40	XD-40	This artifact name and icon is based off the real-life WD-40, a water displacer/penetrating fluid used to clean up rust and to clean up narrow spaces such as the internal barrel of firearms.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40
Witch-Hunting	Rage	The flavor text, "Release that Witch!" references the events from the year 1450 to 1750; during that time Witch-hunts were common. Caught "Witches" were burned, similar to the effect of the spell.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch-hunt
Yu-Gi-Oh!	Cynet	The spell is a reference to the Cynet archetype in the Yu-gi-oh Card game; the debut of the cards was in the Link era, further referencing the spell's effect.	https://yugioh.fandom.com/wiki/Cynet
Yu-Gi-Oh!	Heart of the Cards	Believing in the "Heart of the Cards" is a recurring theme in the Yu-Gi-Oh! television series, representing total faith in drawing the right card at the right moment.	https://yugioh.fandom.com/wiki/Heart_of_the_Cards
Yu-Gi-Oh!	Swords of Light	The spell's icon, effect and name reference the Yu-Gi-Oh card "Swords of Revealing Light".	https://yugioh.fandom.com/wiki/Swords_of_Revealing_Light
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series	Castle	The flavor text "Did you just summon a bunch of turrets in one turn?" is a reference to the first episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series, a parody of Yu-Gi-Oh, in which Yami Yugi says "Wait a minute, did you just summon a bunch of monsters in one turn?"	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJzg959KYGo
Zubaz	Baz's Whip	The artifact is a reference to Zubaz, a rejected Street Fighter II character concept that would have fought with a whip. Later he would be popularized by the YouTubers Super Best Friends and included in many games afterwards as The Baz with lightning powers thanks to Kickstarter donations from the group.	https://zaibatsupedia.fandom.com/wiki/Zubaz