Facing a terminal illness, Viktor returns to the undercity to seek help from the rogue alchemist Singed . He accepts a variant of Shimmer to power the Hexcore, a decision that further distances him from his partner, Jayce.
After being captured by the mysterious "Firelights," Vi discovers that their leader is her childhood friend, Ekko . He shows her a sanctuary built around a massive tree, which serves as a refuge for those harmed by the drug Shimmer. [S1E7] The Boy Savior
Despite his distrust of Enforcers, Ekko agrees to help Vi and Caitlyn return a stolen Hextech gemstone to Piltover to prove Silco's corruption. Facing a terminal illness, Viktor returns to the
The episode culminates in a high-stakes confrontation on the bridge connecting the two cities. Facing a terminal illness