Ranking the best fight scenes in Arcane

Arcane reimagines action animation with breathtaking fight scenes that combine stunning visuals, emotional depth and dynamic choreography. From intense one-on-ones to explosive group battles, every encounter in the series feels focused and impactful.

The show doesn't just rely on raw power; his battle scenes often reveal character motivations, deepen rivalries, or heighten the stakes in Piltover and Zaun. While every matchup is impressive, some stand out as unforgettable moments that leave fans on the edge of their seats, either by showcasing the power of characters from the game or making an incredible fight scene memorable.

8 Vi v. Silk Gang

From season 1, episode 3

The first season of Arcane didn't have many fight scenes, but the ones that left a strong impact. Vee's spartan stance against the entire Silko gang is impressive, especially since she's little more than a kid at the time, but one who knows how to pack a punch.

She doesn't just fight a whole group of adults, she destroys them, and it's made believable by her story, her tools, and the specific situation on the bridge. Of course, the biggest standoff is how it ends: Well-intentioned Puder puts too much noise into his fiction.

7 Vi & Jayce Vs. Chemical tanks

From season 1, episode 8

This fight is pure fan service and we love it for it, with both Vee and Jace using their iconic skills from the game to deal with a group of powerful thugs. Due to the nature of his set, Jace is the one with the most references, but Vee's choreography is always top notch.

It ends as quickly as it began, with the two Power Plants making quick work of the surprisingly fast Chemtanks. The fight ends on an emotional note as Jace gets too caught up in the moment and ends up shooting the kid, which eventually haunts him for the rest of the series.

6 Jinx & Sevika Vs. Laughter

From season 2, episode 2

We've all seen this amazing Yordle since season one and wanted to know more about him, and Arcane season two certainly delivers. While he's far from an actual character, we see through him the power vacuum Silco left behind and how each player adjusts to the new dynamic.

Smitch, the Yordle in question, wants to get rid of Jinx and her influence, but he soon learns that the blue-haired troublemaker is not alone. Teaming up with Sevika and revealing a new mech arm is a joy to watch, so we wish she was playable in games.

5 Jinx Vs. Vander

From season 2, episode 4

Wander has never been quite the Warwick we know and love, but the closest he comes is during his introduction in episode 4. The slowly building tension, rampage, and blood trail lead to the final reveal of the huge creature, and Jinx is the only one who can stand up to her.

Just as you'd expect the fight to go in the game, Jinx is about to be eaten by a werewolf until Wander recognizes her as his daughter. It's worth noting that Vee has a similar fight against Wander in the next episode, but it's less of a fight and more of character development for their entire family.

4 Vi & Caitlyn Vs. Jinx and Sevika

From season 2, episode 3

This fight is exciting, boring, and confusing, and we love it for it. The time for words is over; the scar left by Jinx's actions from the previous season is too fresh, so the invaders from Pilttower face Zaun's champions in a fight that almost ends in the child's death.

All of this happens while Jace is investigating Hextech's core with Ekko and Heimerdinger, and their investigation has dire consequences for the fight below. To be honest, it was a necessary intervention as Vee and Caitlin, with their Hextech weapons functioning well, would have been able to handle Jinx and Sevika's lesser technology.

3 Vi vs. Sevik

From season 1, 5 and 9 episodes

Technically these are two fights, but thematically they are connected by the growth of both characters. In both cases, however, it's mostly to show how tough Vee is, which is accomplished by showing how scary Sevika and her mech arm can be.

The first fight involves Vee taking down Sevika without any weapons, only for the gangster to distract her by mentioning Jinx; You would have died there if it wasn't for Caitlin. A rematch with both women upgrading their gear also causes Vee to die, but she manages to reverse it on her own.

2 Ekko vs. Jinx

From season 1, episode 7

It's less of a fight and more of a duel, but that's good. It was basically Ekko running up to Jinx with a stick, dodging all of her bullets and nearly knocking her unconscious. Although carrying a stick into a gunfight is a bold move, the scene works thanks to the artistic design.

You can see that this was a game they played as children, albeit a little less deadly, making these happy memories even more painful for both of them. It's about how the characters feel in that moment, and even if it's not the norm, it's one of the best fights in the series.

1 The final battle

From season 2, episode 9

Of course, the final battle was supposed to take place at a height, but there are many final battles, so we need to clarify. We specifically mean Vi & Jinx Vs. Vander as well as Victor Vs. Jace (aka Ekko), not only for their artistry, but for how attached we are to all of these characters.

Wander had gone too far by this point, his death was inevitable, but Jinx's sacrifice to save her sister was excruciating. Meanwhile, Victor's final fight with Jace was a philosophical one in which he finally realized the error of his ways, due in no small part to the intervention of the time-traveling Ecko.