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Begs the question, young Kiramman. What are you shooting for?

Caitlyn Kiramman is a main character of Arcane. She is the skilled, determined, and justice-seeking daughter of Cassandra Kiramman and Tobias Kiramman, and therefore a member of the wealthy and influential House Kiramman. Caitlyn dedicated herself to uncovering Silco's empire in the undercity with the help of Vi. During the first act of Season 2, she gets overwhelmed by her hatred of Jinx for killing her mother, compared to her original goal of helping the people of the undercity.

Biography[]

Early life[]

I'm a misfit too, I suppose.

Born into the wealthy Kiramman family, Caitlyn always felt that her parents, especially her mother, sheltered her, thus hindering her personal growth in their hopes of protecting her and convincing her to follow in her footsteps to effectively carry on their family name.[1][2][3]

Caitlyn grew to become a very skilled marksman. Once, she joined a competition in Piltover and won the trophy. She confronted her closest opponent in the competition, the Piltover Police Department Sheriff Grayson, about throwing the competition for her, suspecting that her parents had paid her to do it. Grayson admitted to letting her win only because she felt that the girl deserved it, not because of her parents, then asked her what she was shooting for.[2]

She also became very close to Jayce Talis, an Academy student her parents were sponsoring. Caitlyn was with him when his laboratory exploded after a break-in, angering her mother further about the risk Jayce had apparently put her in. Though Caitlyn and her father managed to convince her mother to speak for Jayce during the trial, it ultimately still went against his favor, much to Caitlyn's disappointment.[4]

Caitlyn eventually joined the Piltover Police Department and became an Enforcer. Through the cases she encountered and her investigations, Caitlyn came to the theory that someone was secretly at the center of all the violence the Undercity was involved in. Her investigations on this were never taken seriously, however, because they were being dismissed and unknowingly stonewalled by the Sheriff during her time, Marcus, who was, in fact, in cahoots with the man she was investigating.[1][5]

Season 1[]

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Caitlyn is introduced as an ambitious young woman who rejects the expectations of her aristocratic family. Rather than pursuing a life of luxury, she chooses to join the Piltover Enforcers, driven by a strong sense of justice and a desire to make a difference. Her sharp intellect, investigative skills, and determination quickly set her apart from her peers. However, Caitlyn’s idealism often clashes with the corruption and bureaucracy within Piltover’s law enforcement system.

Her journey takes a significant turn when she investigates the explosion at Jayce’s lab and its connection to Zaun. This leads her to Vi, an imprisoned fighter from Zaun who is knowledgeable about the criminal underworld. Caitlyn frees Vi from Stillwater Hold, forming an unlikely partnership that becomes central to the story. Despite their vastly different upbringings, Caitlyn and Vi develop mutual respect and trust as they work together to uncover the growing tensions between Piltover and Zaun.

Through her alliance with Vi, Caitlyn gains firsthand exposure to the struggles of Zaun’s oppressed citizens. This challenges her privileged worldview and deepens her understanding of systemic inequality. Her experiences in Zaun strengthen her resolve to fight for justice, not just in Piltover but for both cities. Caitlyn’s compassion and moral clarity often serve as a counterbalance to Vi’s more impulsive tendencies, making their partnership both dynamic and complementary.

Caitlyn also plays a key role in uncovering Silco‘s schemes and his use of Shimmer to consolidate power in Zaun. Her investigative prowess helps expose the corruption and danger threatening both cities. However, as tensions escalate between Piltover and Zaun, Caitlyn finds herself caught between loyalty to her city and her growing empathy for Zaun’s plight.

By the end of Season 1, Caitlyn emerges as a more mature and determined figure. Her relationship with Vi deepens into a bond marked by mutual care and understanding, laying the foundation for their future partnership. Despite witnessing immense violence and betrayal—culminating in Jinx’s catastrophic attack on the Piltover Council—Caitlyn remains steadfast in her commitment to justice.

Season 2[]

Caitlyn begins the season mourning the death of her mother, Cassandra Kiramman, who was killed during Jinx’s attack on the Piltover Council. This devastating loss pushes Caitlyn into a darker mindset, fueling her desire for revenge against Jinx and Zaun. As a leader within Piltover’s enforcers, Caitlyn becomes more determined and ruthless in her pursuit of justice. Her grief drives her to make morally questionable decisions, including actions that risk innocent lives, which creates tension in her relationship with Vi. Despite their growing romantic bond, Caitlyn’s unrelenting focus on vengeance sometimes shocks and alienates Vi.

Caitlyn’s political role expands when Ambessa Medarda appoints her as head of Piltover’s police force. Though initially reluctant to accept such a position, Caitlyn sees it as an opportunity to protect Piltover from further chaos. However, her alliance with Ambessa—a Noxian warlord with her own agenda—complicates Caitlyn’s moral compass. As she works to consolidate power and suppress Zaun’s rebellion, Caitlyn begins to question whether her actions align with the ideals she once stood for.

Throughout the season, Caitlyn’s relationship with Vi serves as a grounding force. After being separated for months, their reunion rekindles Caitlyn’s sense of purpose and humanity. Together, they face challenges such as rescuing Vander (now transformed into Warwick) and confronting Ambessa’s manipulations. These experiences force Caitlyn to reflect on how far she has strayed from her principles and help her rediscover the values that define her.

In the final battle, Caitlyn plays a pivotal role in defending Piltover against Ambessa and Noxian forces. Despite suffering significant injuries—including losing an eye during a duel with Ambessa—Caitlyn demonstrates courage and resilience. She ultimately rejects Ambessa’s influence and recommits herself to protecting Piltover without compromising her integrity.

By the end of the season, Caitlyn reconciles with Vi in an emotional moment that symbolizes hope for their relationship and their shared mission. Wearing an eyepatch from her injuries, Caitlyn reflects on her journey while reaffirming her dedication to justice. Her arc concludes with a sense of redemption as she moves forward with renewed clarity and strength.

Characteristics[]

Personality[]

When she first appears, Caitlyn is a young, curious, and fairly sheltered upper-class child, albeit somewhat of an outcast, isolated by her family's wealth.

Even as a young teen, Caitlyn is determined and dedicated, as shown in her shooting tournament with Grayson, and something that sticks with her later in her adulthood. Her level-headedness and strong moral compass lead her to be an enforcer against her parent's wishes. However, her tendency to follow her heart before her head leads to her being isolated from fellow enforcers again and causing problems for her corrupt higher-ups.

She is deeply compassionate and empathetic, but her naïvety often causes her to come off as stuck up to the people of the Undercity and sometimes her fellow Piltovans.

Appearance[]

Caitlyn is 6,1 (185cm) tall with heels (about 5,8 (172cm) without), with a lean frame and toned muscles from her training as an enforcer.

She has sharp, angular facial features, bright blue eyes, pale lips, and fair skin. Her dark navy blue hair falls just below her collarbone and is styled in a side part for her appearances in Act 2 of Season 1. She later puts her hair up in a ponytail to keep it out of her face while in the lanes.

For her first few appearances (as an adult), she wears an enforcer uniform, which is made up of a short-sleeved, navy blue dress with a white panel in the center of the bodice and gold detailing, ending in a loose white ruffle just above the knee, on top of which she wears a belt with a gold decorative buckle, navy blue shoulder pads/epaulets with gold details, and she a white ruffled collar, held in place thin black band and gold buckle. In addition, she wears dark brown knee-high boots, white socks, and fingerless gloves/arm coverings in the same colors. She would wear this uniform throughout Season 1, the last time being when Jinx captured her and Silco. As part of the uniform, she also has a tall, brimless hat in the enforcer's signature blue and white.

When she changes outfits to blend in while she's with Vi in Zaun, she keeps her boots, but now wears a white undershirt, dark lilac vest, and matching trousers, with a piece of brown, leather-like material which is attached to the purple bodice by gold buttons on her shoulders, with added gold detail, widening from the small of her back to end in a skirt just below her hips buttoned under her bust and secured by two belts on the sides. A sleeve in the same color covers her right arm, and on her left, she wears a brown elbow-length fingerless glove and a white ruffled armband secured with a belt and buckle on her upper arm. In addition, she wears a small choker with a gold pendant.

At the start of Season 2, Caitlyn wears a new enforcer outfit. The outfit consists of a navy blue jacket with a lighter middle, and has golden accents and brown straps on the shoulders and arms, with the right sleeve being black and with a shoulder pad adorned with gold. She wears a white frilly undershirt with a red choker, and wears a white beret with golden accents.

In Act 2 Caitlyn wears her hair down with a long black cape. The cape is also accented with gold and a large red collar.

In her battle outfit she wears the same black and gold armor that Jayce and Vi wear on their chests. This outfit has her with her hair back up, as well as black army pants and large black and golden shoulder pads.

In the ending, she wears a black turtleneck and blue eye-patch.

Abilities[]

  • Precision shooting: Caitlyn has an advanced talent in shooting. She is a skilled sniper, and had won a shooting competition when she was younger.
  • Noxian martial arts.: Trained by Ambessa, Caitlyn uses her knowledge of Noxian martial arts in her feet with the warlord.

Trivia[]

  • The name of Caitlyn's House (previously unnamed in League of Legends) was conceived by Arcane writer Amanda Overton.[10] The name has since been adapted in League canon.[11][1]
  • Caitlyn is in her 20s.
  • Caitlyn's official height, including the heels, is 185 cm (6'1). However, her and the other characters' heights are tweaked and adjusted to fit in specific scenes.
  • Caitlyn didn't appear in the alternate timeline in Season 2, Episode 7, but Amanda Overton has confirmed that Caitlyn is alive in that timeline.[12]

Appearances[]

Season One appearances: 7/9
"Welcome to the Playground":
Absent
"Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved":
Appears
"The Base Violence Necessary for Change":
Absent
"Happy Progress Day!":
Appears
"Everybody Wants to Be My Enemy":
Appears
"When These Walls Come Tumbling Down":
Appears
"The Boy Savior":
Appears
"Oil and Water":
Appears
"The Monster You Created":
Appears
Season Two appearances: 8/9
"Heavy Is the Crown":
Appears
"Watch It All Burn":
Appears
"Finally Got the Name Right":
Appears
"Paint The Town Blue":
Appears
"Blisters And Bedrock":
Appears
"The Message Hidden Within The Pattern":
Appears
"Pretend Like It's the First Time":
Absent
"Killing Is a Cycle":
Appears
"The Dirt Under Your Nails":
Appears

See also[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Happy Progress Day!, 1x04
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Everybody Wants to Be My Enemy, 1x05
  3. Amanda Overton on Reddit: "Caitlyn's Kiramman name and house is inherited matrilineally. Her mother sits on the council, as you saw in episode two, and that position is one that’s meant to go to Caitlyn. Her joining the Enforcers was seen by her parents as an act of rebellion despite their superficial show of support. Her mom uses her power to station Caitlyn outside her tent on Progress Day as a way to try and protect her, which infuriates Caitlyn."
  4. Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved, 1x02
  5. Council Archives - Caitlyn's Files ("The Grand Conspiracy")
  6. When These Walls Come Tumbling Down, 1x06
  7. The Boy Savior, 1x07
  8. Oil and Water, 1x08
  9. The Monster You Created, 1x09
  10. Amanda Overton on Twitter: "I had the privilege of giving this baby girl her last name! Here's the first thing I wrote about her: "Caitlyn is a KIRAMMAN. And that’s all anyone ever bothers to learn about her. If you're a fellow member of the Piltovan elite, the Kiramman reputation is all you need to know."
  11. Caitlyn - Biography - Universe of League of Legends
  12. Amanda Overton's answer regarding Caitlyn's status in the alternate timeline.
    A screenshot of Amanda's answer
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