Caps Set to Enter Hall of Legends in 2026 with New Tristana Skin

Rasmus “Caps” Winther is on track to become the third player inducted into the League of Legends Hall of Legends, with hints from Riot Games suggesting that the G2 Esports mid laner will receive this honor along with a special Immortalized Legend Tristana skin before the official announcement.

While Riot hasn’t officially confirmed Caps as the 2026 inductee, a recent update to the League’s PBE has seemingly revealed assets related to the Hall of Legends, including references to Caps and Tristana. This leak comes just days ahead of the anticipated announcement on August 17, 2026.

If confirmed, Caps will join the ranks of other legendary players like Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, who was honored in 2024, and Jian “Uzi” Zihao, who received the accolade in 2025. This would mark Caps as the first European player to achieve this recognition and the second active player, following Faker.

Caps has established one of the most impressive legacies in Western League history. He clinched the Mid-Season Invitational in 2019 with G2 and made it to consecutive World Championship finals in 2018 with Fnatic and 2019 with G2 Esports. Over his career, he has amassed 17 LEC titles with both teams.

His international reputation is bolstered by his consistent performance at the helm of Europe’s top teams. Caps has navigated through various eras of League of Legends esports, with his aggressive playstyle and mechanical skill playing a key role in G2 Esports’ dominance both in Europe and globally.

The potential Hall of Legends induction would acknowledge more than just a few tournament wins; it would solidify Caps as a pivotal figure in the competitive history of League in Europe.

The most intriguing aspect of the leak is the champion linked to Caps’ Hall of Legends tribute. According to the information, Tristana will be the recipient of her Immortalized Legend skin. Reactions from the League community have been mixed, with some fans anticipating champions like Sylas, Syndra, or LeBlanc instead.

However, Tristana does have a notable connection to Caps. She has been one of his signature picks when viable in the mid lane, and his ability to utilize the marksman as a solo laner has become a hallmark of his diverse champion pool.

Caps’ history of unconventional picks may explain why Tristana was chosen. He has never confined himself to a strict definition of the mid lane role, and Tristana allowed him to transform a traditionally bot-lane champion into a mid-lane powerhouse when the meta permitted.

Nonetheless, this choice is likely to spark discussions until Riot clarifies their reasoning. If Caps is officially confirmed, the celebration is expected to coincide with Patch 26.18 on September 10, as per the leaked details. This reveal should align with the LEC Summer Split 2026 playoffs, where the grand finals will take place in Nice, France.