Arcane built its cast around characters with weight behind them, and Vi is one of those figures who carries that weight even in her earliest scenes. This tutorial covers how to draw Vi in her younger traveler look, a version of the character that rarely gets attention compared to her Arcane combat appearances.
A Young Vi with a Backpack: What Makes This Version Tricky
The guide walks through 38 steps and stays on clean line art without color, so all the focus goes toward getting the shapes and proportions right. The large hiking backpack and diagonal shoulder strap add asymmetry to the upper body, which is the main structural challenge here. The figure is full-body, standing, with enough layered clothing and gear detail that the middle steps carry most of the complexity.
Vi’s Traveler Design: Key Details to Keep in Mind
- Short curly hair, pulled back loosely
- Stern, serious facial expression
- Tank top with shoulder armor and wrap bandages
- Baggy pants tucked into low boots
- Large backpack with diagonal shoulder strap
If you want more Arcane characters to sketch, Jinx and grown-up Jinx are both on the site, and Isha from Season 2 is worth a look if you want a more recent addition to the roster.
Reading the Step Colors in This Tutorial
Each step uses a three-color system to make the progression clear:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Vi: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Finished the Sketch? Show It Off
Once the drawing is done, drop it in the comments below. Seeing how different people handle the backpack straps and clothing folds is always interesting. New tutorials go up on Facebook and Telegram as soon as they are published, a new YouTube video based on existing guides posts every single day, and Pinterest stays regularly updated as well. If you want more Arcane characters to work through, the standard combat Vi and Mylo are both worth adding to the list. Supporting the project on Patreon helps keep new tutorials coming and gives you access to unique hand-drawn coloring pages as well.