However, during Cassandra’s memorial, a group of Chem-Barons led by Renni infiltrate the event, causing further death and destruction.

In another Council meeting, Salo argues that they need to defend themselves with Hextech weapons, at which point Caitlyn storms in—and she doesn’t mess around.

She commands a strike team with three objectives: locate Jinx; dismantle the Shimmer; and neutralize all agents still loyal to Silco. This time, Vi actually wants to join as an Enforcer, wanting to support his partner and get revenge on Jinx.

Vi and Jinx go head to head

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This leads to a battle involving two sides: Caitlyn, Vi and Enforcers; and Jinx, Sevika and “Baby Jinx” Isha. None of them are killedas before anyone can make a move, Sevika sets off a chemical bomb that explodes under the city and all the way to Piltover.

Before that, Caitlyn and Vi head to the lanes to find Jinx. They end up in a deserted clearing covered in Jinx’s scribbles, and as Vi walks over, she tells him to take a shot if he can. It’s a heartbreaking moment to know that Vi has fully accepted that Powder is gone.

When Caitlyn fires at Jinx, Sevika throws up a shield to protect her. Meanwhile, Ishda – the young orphan who has become like a sister to Jinx – watches from the sidelines.

The four of them engage in a tech-fueled fight, resulting in Jinx having her middle finger cut off. Vi is able to overpower her, with Jinx telling her, “I’m done. I’m glad it’s you.”

This causes Vi to hesitate, making room for Isha to run up, grab her gun and point it at Vi’s face. Just as Isha is about to pull the trigger, Caitlyn shoots the gun out of the child’s hand.

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Jinx tries to pull Isha, but she grabs onto her, and even though Caitlyn wants to pull regardless, Vi stops her. This causes a rift in their relationship, prompting Caitlyn to support Ambesa in the war effort against Zaun.

Amid the chaos, Sevika flips a switch. Jinx tries to stop her, but it’s too late – he activates a bomb that mimics the shock waves of a nuclear attack. It pours into the suburbs, rising to the top and sending colorful but destructive plumes of smoke flying across the horizon.

Arcane Season 2 is full of horror with the Black Rose

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In the scene before this, Mel is kidnapped by the Black Rosethe Noxian cabal that apparently killed her brother and Ambesa’s son, Kino – but there’s more to this story than meets the eye.

League of Legends players will recognize the name. The Black Rose is a dark organization with deep roots in Noxian society, known for manipulating powerful figures and practicing dark sorcery to pursue their own agenda.

Notable figures within this organization include LeBlanc, a mysterious champion who possesses the ability to shapeshift and appear in many places at once.

A fan theory has surfaced in which LeBlanc would make an appearance Arcane season 2 after a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it trailer, we see a shape-shifting figure with golden markings under its eyes that appear to mimic the character’s.

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We still don’t know who this is

Before we go any further, let us know that this is nothing but speculation at this stage. However, Arcane Season 2 Part 1 it at least reveals The Black Rose’s involvement.

At the beginning of episode 3, Ambessa meets Amara, a merchant of the Piltover guild – though it soon becomes apparent that Amara is either a member or possessed by the Black Rose.

Ambessa owes a mysterious debt to the cabal, and their confrontation escalates when Amara warns her to stop pursuing Hextech, hinting that she will rekindle a long-standing feud.

Their conversation also turns to Ambesse’s son, raising questions about what really happened to him. “My son is dead. Isn’t that enough to quench your bloodlust?” cried Ambesa.

Amara replies, “I did not insult your intelligence Ambessa. Don’t insult mine. We know what you’re after in Piltover. We will not allow it.”

Ambesa, unwilling to give in, kills Amara. She tells her bodyguard that she should keep the Black Rose attack a secret, suggesting that he will continue to play a menacing role in her story.

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In addition, she lies to the people of Piltover in her speech, claiming that it was the “spooky assassins” who killed Amara.

Her deception not only fuels public outrage, but also convinces them to support an invasion, securing her desired authority to wield Hextech weaponry in the name of “defense.”

The scene where Caitlyn is sworn in as a general is cut between clips showing Ambessa and her bodyguard secretly killing a number of Chem-Barons, including Renni.

Ambessa might feel like she has the upper hand, but she doesn’t realize that her real enemy is not far away. Before Mel can get around to finding out what her mother wants, she is kidnapped by the Black Rose.

Hextech takes on a life of its own

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After Viktor’s transformation following Jayce’s difficult decision to use Hexcore to save him, the complexities of Hextech grow even deeper into the final episode from part 1, resulting in Jayce, Ekko and Heimerdinger are thrust into another dimension.

As the undercity faces a chaotic power struggle and an influx of residents in need of refuge, Ekko struggles with limited resources—and the disturbing discovery that Firelight’s sacred tree is slowly dying, likely due to Shimmer contamination.

Concerned for both his people and the future of his city, Ekko turns to Heimerdinger for answers and together they begin to investigate the source of the toxins.

The matter takes a dark turn when Jayce brings them to an underground base, explaining that it is a safe solution to their network of gems. If the overcharged system were ever to be overcharged, energy would be diverted here.

Ekko is outraged, stating, “So instead of exploding in your neighborhood, it would explode in ours.”

Jayce tries to assure him that the base is miles away from the fissures, but Ekko suddenly reminds him that the ventilation system, water supplies, and the entire infrastructure are connected.

Their tense argument is abruptly cut short as the room fills with a blinding white light. They are shrouded in a strange, ethereal glow – a force that seems beyond Hextech.

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Suddenly, a pulsing, transforming sphere manifests in front of them. “Is it a wild rune?” Ekko asks, to which Jayce says, “I have no idea what that is.”

The raw power of the rune radiates outward, separating the trio and warping the space around them in dizzying patterns, as if shot through a black hole.

Whether they’ll make it back unscathed is anyone’s guess right now. We’ll have to wait and find out in Arcane Season 2 Part 2, which hits Netflix on November 16.

For more Arcane content, see Season 2 Soundtrack and our ranking of the most powerful arcane characters.