Arcane: 10 Champions From Zaun And Piltover Who Haven’t Appeared In The Show

Key Takeaways

• Some League of Legends champions absent from Arcane have ties to Piltover and Zaun, potentially adding depth to the storyline.
• Characters like Twitch and Zeri could provide new perspectives and stories within the rich universe created in Arcane.
• Introducing characters like Urgot and Ziggs could enhance the narrative by exploring darker or lighter themes, respectively.

Arcane delves deeply into the universe of League of Legends, exploring the complex relationship between Piltover and Zaun. The narrative highlights political, social, and personal conflicts, providing a rich and engaging view of the setting. However, the series chose to focus on specific characters, leaving many others out who could add more depth to the storyline.

Among the main champions from League of Legends not featured in Arcane are those with clear connections to Piltover and Zaun who have yet to be mentioned. These absences create anticipation for the introduction of new stories and perspectives, as well as leaving gaps in the animation’s lore that could be filled by the presence of these iconic characters.

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10 Seraphine

A Voice Attempting To Unite Zaun And Piltover

Since her introduction into the lore of League of Legends, Seraphine has always seemed disconnected from the general concept of Zaun and Piltover, appearing as a champion entirely different from those linked to these regions. However, Arcane could attempt to add more relevance to the character within the game’s overall narrative.

Seraphine is a relatively well-known public figure, daughter of Zaunites but born in Piltover. She could be suggested or mentioned as someone trying to unite the two peoples amid the civil war happening between the cities in Arcane. This approach could make her a new symbol of unity, creating a fresh connection for her within the lore of League of Legends.

9 Twitch

Fans Have Theorized About Him In Arcane

Despite Zaun being a major focus in Arcane, many champions from the region have yet to be included in the animation, such as Twitch. The mutant rat with a chaotic mind and obsession with trash is one of the League of Legends champions whose origins are tied to the chemical dangers and experiments that define the city’s underworld, elements also present in the series.

So far, there are no concrete indications of Twitch in Arcane, although fans speculate that Huck, a secondary character with glasses and rat-like features, might eventually become the champion. Despite the challenges of fitting him into the current narrative, Twitch could represent another major experiment by Singed, further deepening the grotesque and mutant side of Zaun.

8 Dr. Mundo

Subtle Reference To Him In The First Season

In the very first episode of Arcane, there is a quick reference to one of Dr. Mundo’s skins on a poster, but the champion himself, despite being from Zaun, has yet to make an official appearance in the Riot Games animation. In the official lore, Dr. Mundo has origins tied to the chem-barons, important figures also explored in the series.

Adapting Dr. Mundo for Arcane presents significant challenges, especially after his rework in League of Legends. The insane and humorous essence of the character, marked by absurd phrases and chaotic behavior, would require careful development. Incorporating him into the series’ narrative might clash with the more serious and emotional tone, potentially compromising the coherence of the universe built so far.

7 Zac

The Secret Weapon Could Be Another Of Singed’s Experiments

The two seasons of Arcane show that Singed plays a significant role in the lore of many League of Legends champions, being fundamental to the origins and motivations of various characters. Based on what has been presented in the Netflix animation so far, he could also be responsible for the origin of Zac.

In the early episodes of the second season, fans were introduced to the Grey, a toxic gas hidden in Zaun’s pipelines that has a familiar shape to the character. Additionally, in Zac’s lore, it is said that he was born from a toxic spill that accumulated in a cave in the region, and Singed also has a laboratory there. Thus, it would be an excellent way to mention this champion in Arcane.

6 Renata Glasc

Could Become A Future Threat To The Region

One of the main focuses of the Zaun characters in Arcane is the problems caused by the chem-barons, who control crime and other aspects of the city. It was expected that Renata Glasc would play an important role in the animation, as the League of Legends champion was molded with this concept in mind; however, she has not yet been mentioned.

Given the changes to the lore that the developers needed to make for the entire narrative of Arcane to make sense, which is also considered canon in the League of Legends universe, Renata Glasc ended up being forgotten. Nevertheless, it would be possible to develop her as a future threat to the region, especially since the animated series shows the chem-barons destroying each other.

5 Camille

One Of The Main Users Of Hextech Energy In League Of Legends

During the early episodes of Arcane, fans were introduced to the concepts of Hextech and how this energy is fundamental to the entire plot of the animation, with Jayce, Viktor, and Heimerdinger as the main characters behind this storyline. However, a League of Legends character left out, who is also linked to this narrative, is Camille.

She is a champion whose body is fused with Hextech advancements to preserve her own life and is also part of Clan Ferros, which has already been mentioned in the animation. Considering the entire concept of the character and the story Camille has in relation to Hextech, she would be an excellent addition to the roster of League of Legends champions featured in Arcane.

4 Urgot

Possibly One Of Zaun’s Most Dangerous Champions

Noxus, another region in League of Legends, has a strong presence in Arcane, thanks to the fundamental role of Ambessa and Mel Medarda in the story. Urgot is also from there and has strong ties to the region of Zaun. Before becoming the character players know, he was a Noxian executioner betrayed on a mission to the city and imprisoned.

Considering that the series introduced Stillwater Hold to fans in the first season, it would be an excellent place to also introduce Urgot into Arcane‘s plot. After being betrayed, he was subjected to brutal experiments in Zaun that transformed him into the war machine present in League of Legends, potentially becoming one of the great dangers or criminals in the final act of the series’ second season.

3 Blitzcrank

One Of Viktor’s Main Creations

In Arcane, Viktor is on his initial journey, exploring the ideals that will lead him to become the visionary of League of Legends. Among his projects, the creation of a mechanical golem from scrap, Blitzcrank, stands out, conceived to help solve Zaun’s problems. However, this invention transcended its original purpose, becoming a milestone of his scientific ambitions.

However, Viktor is one of the characters most affected by the lore changes between the game and the animated series, with his purpose and many other concepts altered. Therefore, a late introduction of Blitzcrank in Arcane may be unlikely. Especially after the events of Act 2, fitting him into the final episodes of the animation would be complicated but incredible.

2 Zeri

Could Be Similar To Ekko

Zeri, one of the champions from League of Legends not featured in Arcane, is a young woman from Zaun with a unique connection to electricity. Born into a family of workers, she grew up surrounded by community love and the hardships of the underground city. Her electrical powers are both a blessing and a challenge, charged by her intense emotions.

Like Ekko, Zeri is dedicated to protecting the people of Zaun, keeping herself away from the conflicts between her city and Piltover. Both share the goal of defending those neglected by the Chem-Barons. Thus, the character could be inserted into the animation as another symbol of resistance and hope for better days for all Zaunites.

1 Ziggs

One Of The Best League Of Legends Characters Left Out Of Arcane

Among all the League of Legends champions left out of Arcane, none are as missed in the storyline as Ziggs, another Yordle who, like Heimerdinger, is quite important to the regions of Zaun and Piltover, perhaps for the wrong reasons. However, Riot has made it clear in various media that he is one of Jinx’s best friends.

On the other hand, even though he is also obsessed with explosions and destroying everything in his path, Ziggs is a character with a lighter and sillier story that completely contrasts with the tone of Arcane. Nevertheless, many fans still hope to at least find a mention of one of the game’s most charismatic Yordles in the animated series.