Jayce Talis
Also known as: The Man of Progress, Defender of Tomorrow
Golden-boy inventor of Hextech who rises from condemned academic to Piltover councilman while his partnership with Viktor frays under politics. Half of the 'science wives' duo whose tragedy drives Arcane's biggest non-canon ship.
Common Tropes in Jayce Talis Fanfiction
Jayce Talis · Angst
980k works
Stories focused on emotional pain, drama, and intense feelings.
Jayce Talis · Canon Divergence
350k works
The story follows canon faithfully up to a chosen moment, then branches: one different decision, one survived death, one secret told early, and everything downstream changes. One of AO3's largest tags, because almost every 'what if' is a divergence.
Other Arcane Characters
Jinx
214k works
Vi's sister Powder, transformed by tragedy and Shimmer into a chaotic genius. Her descent and complexity are heartbreaking.
Caitlyn Kiramman
79k works
Piltover enforcer and sharpshooter. Privileged but principled, she defies her class to do what's right.
Vi
60k works
Scrappy fighter from the undercity with a heart of gold and fists of steel. Her determination to find her sister drives the story.
Viktor
8k works
Zaun-born scientist racing his own failing body toward the Hexcore's glorious evolution, no matter what it costs him. His and Jayce's doomed partnership gave Arcane fandom its most-written tragedy.
Ekko
6k works
Boy genius of the undercity who built the Firelights into a refuge and a time-bending Z-Drive out of grief. His bridge fight with Jinx — the friend Powder used to be — is the series' most devastating sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Jayce Talis?
Jayce Talis appears in 8k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Arcane fandom. You can browse all Jayce Talis fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Jayce Talis ships?
The most popular Jayce Talis ships include Jayce Talis/Viktor, Jayce Talis/Mel Medarda. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Jayce Talis fanfiction?
Common tropes in Jayce Talis fanfiction include Angst, Canon Divergence. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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