Rock and Stone is the iconic battle cry and salute from the cooperative first-person shooter Deep Rock Galactic. Originally a simple in-game voice line used to boost team morale, it quickly transformed into a massive cultural phenomenon within the gaming community. The phrase encapsulates the themes of camaraderie, dwarven persistence, and the shared struggle against the alien bugs of Hoxxes IV. In internet culture, the meme is frequently used as a 'call and response' trigger; if one person types 'Rock and Stone,' others are socially obligated to reply in kind. It serves as a digital handshake for fans of the game and a universal symbol of teamwork and bearded bravery.