Arcane has been steadily teasing a werewolf-looking creature throughout act 1, which seems to be an established character from League of Legends. The critically acclaimed animated series has introduced audiences to the world of Runeterra, a massive realm of impressive magic and advanced technology. Arcane has kept the focus largely on the warring cities of Piltover and Zaun, featuring many of the characters central to that region in leading roles. Arcane season 2 seems to be expanding the scope of the show, however.

While characters like Ambessa draw nations like Noxus into the show, other elements of season 2 hint at the wider breadth of characters hiding in plain sight. This includes Singed’s experiments throughout Arcane season 2’s opening episodes, which seem to be creating a lethal new monster that could become a massive wildcard in the plot. Here is everything we can tell about Singed’s experiment in Arcane season 2 act 1, and who it could turn out to be.

Who — And What — Is The Werewolf Creature In Arcane?

Singed Has Been Making A Mysterious Monster In Arcane

Singed is teased throughout Act 1 of Arcane season 2 to be working on a wolf-like creature, seemingly setting up the show to introduce Warwick — and potentially confirm a long-standing fan theory about the character’s true identity. Singed was introduced in season 1, initially as the scientist who developed Shimmer for Silco before venturing off on his own to continue his experiments. These efforts serve as the post-episode tags of season 2 Act 1, with the ending of the three episodes each showcasing Singed’s continued experiments on wolves and other monsters.

The third of these scenes gives audiences their best view of his experiment, revealing a hulking werewolf-looking creature suspended by chains. The episode cuts away before delving further into this plot, leaving the extent of Singed’s plans a tantalizing tease for Act 2. However, while the full nature of Singed’s motivations may remain mysterious, the size and look of the creature heavily imply this is Arcane‘s version of Warwick. If so, then Zaun is about to get a very dangerous new figure stalking the streets.

League Of Legends’ Warwick, Explained

The Latest Champion To Join Arcane Is A Deadly One

Like many of Arcane‘s main characters, Warwick is one of the playable champions in League of Legends. Compared to many other characters, Warwick’s origins remain somewhat mysterious. In the games’ lore, Warwick was a former Zaun gangster who gave up his life of crime, only to be captured by Singed and experimented on. Singed transformed this unnamed man into a monstrous Lycan by splitting his DNA with monsters and amplifying him with new concoctions. After breaking loose, Warwick stalked the streets of Zaun, the remnants of his lost personality keeping his ferocious thirst for blood focused away from the innocent.

Warwick is a ferocious fighter in League of Legends, often deployed as a lethal Jungler who can surprise opponents and slash them to pieces. His arrival in Arcane could make him one of the few figures tough enough to take on seasoned warriors like Ambessa, especially if the show replicates his enhanced regeneration from the game. Arcane functions as a prequel series to League of Legends, meaning that the series may delve more into the man who Warwick was before Singed got ahold of him. It could even potentially confirm a long-standing fan theory about his tragic origins.

Could Vander Actually Be Warwick?

Vander’s Potential Resurrection Could Give Arcane A Very Tragic Storyline

Some fans of Arcane and League of Legends have theorized that Warwick was once Vander, the adopted father of Vi and Jinx. A former miner turned revolutionary, Vander stepped away from violence but remained a defacto leader in the underground city of Zaun. His apparent demise at the end of Arcane‘s first three episodes was a breaking point for Vi and Powder’s relationship, serving as the ultimate catalyst that broke the sisters apart. However, in-game taunts in League of Legends imply a connection between Warwick with both Jinx and Vi, suggesting he has memories of both of them.

Vander’s strength and resistance would have made him an ideal candidate to be transformed into Warwick, and his death seemingly occurred near where Singed was scarred into his current form. Coupled with his importance in season 1 and the similar nature of his backstory to that of Singed’s test subject, Vander may have been mutated and resurrected as Warwick. If that’s the case, then his connection to Jinx and Vi could end up being the key to unearthing the truth. This could give Arcane season 2 a very tragic new element to their next dangerous character, and looks increasingly likely.