Arcane Season 2 has concluded with Act III, leaving fans and viewers curious about the future of some key characters, notably Heimerdinger. Arcane is set in the League of Legends universe, a popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed by Riot Games and features the story of its iconic characters.
Central to the animated show is the complex relationship of two sisters Jinx and Vi, who clash over the differences between the twin cities of Piltover and Zaun.
While Vi and Jinx play the lead roles, Arcane also features other prominent figures like Heimerdinger, a long-lived scientist, inventor, and one of the most prominent and respected figures of the Council of Piltover.
As seen in Netflix's Arcane, Heimerdinger serves as the mentor to Jayce Viktor, Ekko, and other young innovators and always stays cautious despite being a genius inventor of his nation.
Heimerdinger has been living for centuries, and his lifespan has offered him notable experiences of witnessing the rise and fall of various civilizations.
However, his sacrifice in Season 2 has led to speculations about his death. Thankfully, Heimerdinger's death in the series hasn't been confirmed yet. So what exactly happened to him? Continue reading to explore the scientist's fate.
What Happens to Heimerdinger in the Anomaly in Arcane Season 2?
As mentioned above, Heimerdinger is one of the longest-living Yordle scientists and is seen playing a crucial role in the advancements of Hextech technology that plays a central role in Season 2.
As seen in Act I, Heimerdinger and Ekko got trapped in an alternate timeline, where the world was quite different from reality.
One of the twin cities Zaun, which usually suffers under the shadow of Piltover’s power was a utopian society in that timeline, and it also lacked the Hextech technology. Following the absence of the technology, Heimerdinger and Ekko decided to craft a plan to return to the original world.
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As seen in Arcane Season 2 Act III, Ekko and Heimerdinger came up with a new invention—a time machine named Z-Drive. They made it hoping to return to the original timeline, but little did Ekko know that Heimerdinger was going to take the most unexpected step.
Heimerdinger decides to sacrifice himself in Arcen Season 2 Episode 7 "Pretend Like It’s the First Time" as he chooses to stay in an alternate reality to operate Z-Drive by himself.
In his final words to Ekko, Heimerdinger said "Never a dull moment. I must say that since I've met you, lad, I've truly lived." and activated the time machine and vanished in front of Ekko.
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Did Heimerdinger die in Arcane Season 2? Exploring his fate in the animated series
Though the sacrifice hinted at Heimerdinger's permanent absence, the finale didn't explicitly feature his death. It might be possible that the Yordle scientist ended up in another dimension or reality like he entered the anomaly with Ekko.
He has lived for about 300 years as a Yordle and eagerly waited for the arrival of Ekko. His final act in Arcane Season 2 could signal his end or the being of a new chapter in his life if he entered into another reality.
As of now, Heimerdinger's fate in the animated series remains uncertain, leaving room for fans to speculate his storyline. There are multiple questions about the Season 2 finale that fans are wondering, and a potential Season 3 could lead to the answers.
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