Is it important to play League of Legends before watching Arcane?

Absolutely. Arcane isn't a League of Legends game. Knowing the game might give you some recognition of the names, but you'll pick that up fast anyway (Heimerdinger's a scientist? got it) because it's meant to work as a story.

Should I watch anything before Arcane?

I don't think there's anything you really need to know. There's definitely some moments that hit differently when you know how all the characters end up, but the story still works if you don't know anything going in.

Does Arcane have to do with LoL?

Riot Games took a chance with its first full-length animated series, Arcane. A fantastical tale that explores the backstories of champions and League of Legends mainstays Jinx and Vi, Arcane is more than just an adaptation of the popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game.

What should I watch before arcane League of Legends?

Should you play LoL after watching Arcane?

Now is a good time to get invested in their world with so much stuff in runeterra, and so much stuff coming. LoL isn't the only way to get invested after watching Arcane. I'll go against the grain and say that yes, it's worth it to play this game.

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Can you watch Arcane without playing the game?

So in short, no, do not let anything stop you from watching Arcane. You do not need to be a League of Legends devotee, nor have even ever played the game, to appreciate the series.

Does Arcane follow the game?

All of what was shown in the nine episodes of Arcane is indeed canon but Riot Games took the liberty to retcon some of its existing lore which you will find in cinematics, comics, or in the official lore entries.

Can I just watch Arcane?

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Currently you are able to watch "Arcane" streaming on Netflix, Netflix basic with Ads.

Is Arcane canon to League?

How old is Jinx Arcane?

Overton also mentioned that she and the other writers believe the time jump to be around 6 or 7 years, making the grown up Jinx of Acts Two and Three to be approximately 17 according to Overton, or 16 according to Purnell.

Is Arcane a prequel to League?

Arcane is set in the universe of and serves as a prequel to League of Legends, first published by Riot Games in 2009.

How long would it take to watch Arcane in one sitting?

The average size of an episode is 42 minutes. Therefore, the overall running time of Arcane will be about 380 minutes, or 6 hours and 20 minutes.

Should a 14 year old watch Arcane?

Is Arcane suitable for children? "Arcane" currently has nine episodes available on Netflix and has a TV-14 rating. The show features swearing, violence, smoking, and cruelty.

How should I watch Arcane?

Arcane: League of Legends, an animated series starring Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, and Katie Leung is available to stream now. Watch it on Netflix on your Roku device.

How close is Arcane to League of Legends?

Yes, Arcane is very closely linked to wider League of Legends lore. In fact, the show's opening sequence highlights the franchise on the title screen, making it clear that this is indeed a League of Legends story.

Is Arcane separate from League of Legends?

Based on his response, Arcane and League of Legends will mostly remain separate entities, despite the existence of Arcane skins within the game.

Is Arcane its own universe?

Arcane is technically an alt-universe of its own, using the same playground but tweaking bits of established canon to tell a stronger story. Legends of Runeterra exists in a weird canon limbo where much of it is speculative, not nailed down to a specific timeline, or experimental.

Do you have to watch Arcane in order?

The first, and by far most important question. The answer is an unequivocal NO. In fact, as many passionate LoL fans have pointed out; not knowing anything going into it may be better.

Is Arcane only for adults?

Like the game on which it is based, Arcane is aimed at a "16+" audience and will deal with some more adult subject matter.

Is Arcane standalone?

Arcane, on the other hand, was an absolute hit. It doesn't even matter, if you ever even played or heard of League of Legends, the series is great, even as a stand alone.

How old is Jinx in League of Legends?

Jinx is said to be between 11 and 12 years old in the first act of Arcane and around 17 to 19 years old in the second and third acts.

How old are Vi and Jinx in Arcane?

Jinx is said to be 12 years old in the first act of Arcane and is expected to be 17-19 years old in the second and third acts. When Jinx was born, she was named Powder. She became a Zaunite criminal and is the younger sister of Vi.

Why does Arcane look so good?

"On Arcane, it's slightly different — the backgrounds are digitally hand-painted and the texture on the characters is crafted to get that graphical look that fits with the environment. We also mainly use 2D animation for the FXs (explosions, tears, smoke...) to reinforce the painted look.

Can I watch Arcane without knowledge?

Arcane is the prequel story to a video game franchise. But I never played the games or knew anything about them before watching Arcane. The show's creators made sure that prior knowledge was not a prerequisite.