The video is grounded in actual Dota 2 lore, where the two are mortal enemies:
“A lot of kunkka's lines for killing tidehunter are flirty as hell. They're definitely secret friends.” Reddit · r/DotA2 · 3 years ago Short Video: Tidehunter Buys Some Kunkka : r/DotA2 tidehunter buys some kunkka
Tidehunter (Leviathan) destroyed Kunkka's fleet at the Trembling Isle by summoning his god, Maelrawn the Tentacular. The video is grounded in actual Dota 2
“Kunkka stole the gem of truesight from Maelrawn. Tidehunter went to retrieve it, and Kunkka dropped his ship's anchor on his head.” Reddit · r/DotA2 · 11 years ago Tidehunter went to retrieve it, and Kunkka dropped
"Tidehunter Buys Some Kunkka" is a classic fan-made Dota 2 Source Filmmaker (SFM) comedy video released in 2012 by creator Cyborgmatt . It humorously depicts the intense rivalry between and Admiral Kunkka , specifically playing on Tidehunter's iconic "Kunkka!" voice lines . Review of the Video
While technically dated compared to modern animations, it remains a nostalgic piece for longtime Dota 2 players and is often cited in discussions about the heroes' rivalry history . Context: The Tidehunter vs. Kunkka Rivalry
Tidehunter’s primary weapon, a massive anchor, was actually stolen from one of Kunkka’s flagships .