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The Best Episodes of Arcane Season 1

Every episode of Arcane Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Arcane Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Arcane Season 1

Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.

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  1. Background image for The Base Violence Necessary for Change
    9.7/10(43.3k votes)

    #1 - The Base Violence Necessary for Change

    S1:E3

    An epic showdown between old rivals results in a fateful moment for Zaun. Jayce and Viktor risk it all for their research.

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  2. Background image for The Monster You Created
    9.7/10(40.5k votes)

    #2 - The Monster You Created

    S1:E9

    Perilously close to war, the leaders of Piltover and Zaun reach an ultimatum. But a fateful standoff changes both cities forever.

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  3. Background image for When These Walls Come Tumbling Down
    9.3/10(32.6k votes)

    #3 - When These Walls Come Tumbling Down

    S1:E6

    An eager protégé undermines his mentor on the council as a magical tech rapidly evolves. With authorities in pursuit, Jinx must face her past.

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    9.3/10(32.7k votes)

    #4 - The Boy Savior

    S1:E7

    Caitlyn and Vi meet an ally in Zaun’s streets and head into a frenzied battle with a common foe. Viktor makes a dire decision.

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  5. Background image for Oil and Water
    9.2/10(31.1k votes)

    #5 - Oil and Water

    S1:E8

    Disowned heir Mel and her visiting mother trade combat tactics. Caitlyn and Vi forge an unlikely alliance. Jinx undergoes a startling change.

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    8.9/10(31.2k votes)

    #6 - Everybody Wants to Be My Enemy

    S1:E5

    Rogue enforcer Caitlyn tours the undercity to track down Silco. Jayce puts a target on his back trying to root out Piltover corruption.

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  8. Background image for Happy Progress Day!
    8.7/10(31.3k votes)

    #7 - Happy Progress Day!

    S1:E4

    With Piltover prospering from their tech, Jayce and Viktor weigh their next move. A familiar face re-emerges from Zaun to wreak havoc.

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    8.5/10(37.0k votes)

    #8 - Welcome to the Playground

    S1:E1

    Orphaned sisters Vi and Powder bring trouble to Zaun's underground streets in the wake of a heist in posh Piltover.

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    8.5/10(33.3k votes)

    #9 - Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved

    S1:E2

    Idealistic inventor Jayce attempts to harness magic through science—despite his mentor's warnings. Criminal kingpin Silco tests a powerful substance.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Base Violence Necessary for Change" is the best rated episode of "Arcane" season 1. It scored 9.7/10 based on 43268 votes. Directed by Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue and written by Ash Brannon, it aired on 11/6/2021. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Monster You Created".