Is Jinx dead? What happened to Viktor and Jayce? Best theories

The explosive conclusion of Arcane’s second season left fans with a whirlwind of unanswered questions.

Warning: Spoilers if you haven’t watched Arcane season two.

“Is Jinx dead in Arcane?”

“What happened to Jayce and Viktor?”

“Does Warwick die?”

From the fate of Jinx to the mysterious disappearance of Jayce and Viktor, the series finale was packed with shocking twists and turns.

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While Riot Games and Fortiche Production have yet to provide definitive answers, we can look into the clues and hints scattered throughout the show, as well as official League of Legends lore, to speculate on what may have happened to these beloved Arcane characters.

Is Jinx dead in Arcane? Here’s what we think happened to these four key Arcane charactersWhat happened to Jayce and Viktor at the end of Arcane?Credit: Riot Games, Fortiche Production

The fates of Jayce and Viktor remain shrouded in mystery following the conclusion of Arcane’s second season.

The last we see of them is during the war, where Viktor, under the influence of the Arcane, brainwashes the city’s inhabitants. Ekko, however, remains unaffected and attempts to stop Viktor by throwing his Z-Drive at him.

The Hextech inside the Z-Drive reacts to Viktor, resulting in an explosion. Jayce’s Hextech gem also reacts to this event, and the two seemingly get transported to an unknown destination, surrounded by markings of Wild Runes.

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Given the existence of multiple universes hinted at in the series, it’s possible that they were transported to another timeline or dimension.

Considering Viktor’s ultimate form, in League of Legends lore, it’s highly probable that his story in Arcane is just the beginning of his origin story. He is missing many components, though we already saw his partial transformation — lasering the door was a nice touch.

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In the game, Viktor attains a fully mechanized armor, a complete face mask, and a powerful gauntlet — a far more advanced state compared to his final appearance in the series.

His abilities in League of Legends revolve around dealing sustained magic damage, controlling zones with his skills, and upgrading his kit as the game progresses.

Is Jinx dead in Arcane?Screenshot by Amanda Tan/ONE Esports, credit: Riot Games, Netflix

“Is Jinx dead in Arcane?” and “Did Jinx die in Arcane?” are questions that have lingered in the minds of fans after seeing the final episode.

In Episode 9, “The Dirt Under Your Nails,” Jinx makes the ultimate sacrifice to save her sister, Vi. As the two teeter on an unstable platform of the Hexgate tower, with Warwick clinging to Jinx, she takes decisive action. By removing the Hextech from Vi’s gauntlets, she sacrifices herself and Warwick, ensuring Vi’s survival.

As Jinx and Warwick plummet to their doom, she detonates a bomb, aiming to take his life along with hers.

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In the closing scene of Arcane season 2, Caitlyn discovers blueprints of the Hexgate Tower in her mother’s archives, revealing hidden air ducts. This has led many to speculate that Jinx may have escaped death by hiding in one of these ducts before triggering the explosion.

Further fueling this theory is the final frame of the series, which shows an airship sailing across the sea. While this could simply be a scenic shot of Piltover, it’s worth noting that in the very first episode of Arcane, Jinx expressed a dream of one day riding an airship.

This theory has ignited hope among fans that Jinx may have survived the tragic events and is now going on a new journey.

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The fate of Warwick after the explosion caused by Jinx is uncertain. While he was previously shown to be resilient, surviving Isha’s blast with the help of Singed, the extent of the damage from both the explosion and the fall from the tower is unknown.

Considering Warwick’s ultimate form in League of Legends, which is a more monstrous and feral creature, it’s possible that he survived the events of Arcane and will continue to mutate and evolve. We expect him to look more feral, grow more fur, and develop a snout.

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