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The Xena war cry sound effect from the 1990s television fantasy series, used for battle entrances, charges and heroic or comic fight moments in edits.

This is Xena's famous ululating war cry, a high, rapid yodel-like call that rises and falls as she charges into battle. Played by Lucy Lawless in the fantasy series, the cry is instantly recognisable even out of context, equal parts battle signal and personal trademark. In a clip it lands as pure momentum, turning an ordinary entrance, run or jump into a mock-heroic charge. Editors use its short burst to add energy and comedy, because the sound promises action far bigger than the scene that follows it on screen.

Xena Warrior Princess ran in syndication from 1995 to 2001 as a spin off from Hercules The Legendary Journeys, starring Lucy Lawless as a former warlord seeking redemption. Her ululating battle cry became the character's signature alongside her chakram weapon, repeated across episodes, parodies and later internet edits. Short clips of the call circulated on soundboards and in meme videos because it needs no dialogue or context to be recognised. It remains a shorthand for a fearless charge, used ironically whenever a small action is treated like an epic battle.

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What is the Xena sound?

It is Xena's ululating war cry, a rapid high pitched call she makes when charging into battle in Xena Warrior Princess. The short clip captures the full call on its own, with no dialogue, music or other fight sounds around it at all.

Who makes the Xena war cry?

Lucy Lawless makes the cry as Xena, the lead character of the 1990s fantasy television series. The call was her character's signature battle signal, heard across the show's run and closely tied to her image, costume and chakram weapon in popular culture today.

How can I use the Xena war cry in a video?

Place it at the start of a charge, run or entrance so the call drives the action that follows. It works best once, at full volume, over a short clip, and pairs well with quick zooms, slow motion or an unexpectedly trivial target.