TombRaid is a Twitch emote that is used to signify a "raid"—when a streamer sends their viewers to another channel, often as a show of support or to help boost another streamer's viewership. The emote features the word "RAID" stylized with an ice axe, referencing the Tomb Raider video game franchise and its protagonist, Lara Croft, who is known for using such tools.
Origin
Origin: The TombRaid emote was introduced as part of a promotional partnership between Twitch and the Tomb Raider franchise, specifically around the release of Shadow of the Tomb Raider in 2018. It was designed to be used during raids, tying in the adventurous spirit of Lara Croft with the Twitch community activity of raiding.
When to use
When a streamer initiates a raid to another channel, viewers will often spam TombRaid in chat to announce their arrival.
It is commonly used to show excitement and unity when joining another stream as a group.
Sometimes used in contexts referencing the Tomb Raider games or when discussing related content.
