The Arcane animated series began with the tragic death of Vi and Powder’s parents, leaving fans to wonder about the origins of the deadly sister duo. The mystery surrounding their parents has long intrigued viewers, and now, with Season 2 marking the final chapter, the creators have finally revealed the truth.
In Act 2 of Arcane Season 2, we are introduced to Vi and Jinx’s mother, Felicia. Here’s what we know about her from the series.
Who is Vi and Jinx’s Mother in Arcane?
Felicia, the long-anticipated mother of Vi and Jinx, is finally introduced in Act 2 of Arcane Season 2. Throughout the first season, the sisters were haunted by the memory of their parents’ death, but their story was told mostly through flashbacks and the emotional toll of losing them. In Season 2, we learn more about their mother’s background, shedding light on the family’s history.
In a pivotal scene, when Jinx discovers Vander’s soul trapped inside Warwick, she reaches out to her sister Vi. The two sisters, along with Isha, venture deep into the tunnels in search of their father. When they find him, however, he is not the man they remember.
As Warwick attacks Vi, she calls out to Vander, hoping to trigger a memory. In response, Vander remembers a flashback of his time with Felicia, set in the peaceful days before the war. The scene reveals that Vander, Silco, and Felicia were once close, hanging out in the Last Drop bar in Zaun. Felicia, with her navy-blue hair, giving fans a visual confirmation of her identity.
This flashback also ties into a moment from Season 1 when Vi hallucinated Felicia after consuming Shimmer. The appearance of Felicia in this scene finally explains the mystery of the sister’s parents.
Vander Named Felicia’s Child Violet in Arcane
In the flashback, Felicia is shown to be pregnant with a baby girl and is uncertain about how she will manage motherhood in the unstable and war-torn environment of Zaun.
Vander reassures her, promising that she will make a good mother, but Felicia still struggles to choose the perfect name for her child. Vander then suggests the name “Violet,” believing it reflects the hope for a brighter future in Zaun.
We also learn that Vander was not only a close friend of Felicia but also of Connol, Vi and Jinx’s father, before the war tragically tore them apart. This emotional moment highlights the strong bond they shared before the chaos of war intervened, taking them down different paths.
With this revelation, the creators have finally put to rest the mystery of Vi and Powder’s parents. Fans now have a deeper understanding of the family’s past and the emotional foundation that shaped the sisters’ journey.