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Warwick and Singed from Arcane <\/em>season 2 trailer. Image via Riot Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>

One of the most popular theories involves Vi and Powder’s (Jinx) adoptive father, Vander. After three episodes, he became a beloved character for Arcane <\/em>fans but had a premature departure from the series. As many had theorized, the Hound of the Underground might come back as Warwick, who League<\/em> players will immediately recognize.<\/p>

Theories of Vander being Warwick are based on several details in and out of the show: the bartender\u2019s nickname, Lapdog, and his growling voice in episode three. In League<\/em>, the Uncaged Wrath of Zaun has multiple interactions with Vi and Jinx, who are unique to them and hint at a tormented past relationship between the three. For example, when hunting Jinx, Warwick says \u201cYou were there,” a line that could hint at the last moment of consciousness the champion had when he was still human. <\/p>