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Rasmus ‘Caps’ Winther Hall of Legends induction

Overview

Riot Games announced Rasmus ‘Caps’ Winther as the third inductee into the League of Legends Hall of Legends. As the first Western player to receive the honor, the Danish mid laner is recognized for his impact on the European scene, including 17 LEC titles and a 2019 Mid-Season Invitational victory.

A trophy ceremony was scheduled for August 18 in Berlin. To celebrate the milestone, Riot Games released a special documentary detailing Caps’ professional journey, which began in 2015 and includes significant achievements with Fnatic and a long-standing tenure with G2 Esports. Industry figures, including Faker, have offered congratulations; Faker expressed respect for Caps’ career and shared a wish for the Danish player to eventually win a World Championship.

Following the induction, Riot Games revealed the 2026 Hall of Legends cosmetics celebrating Caps. The collection includes skins for the champions Tristana and Orianna. Caps noted his preference for Tristana due to memorable professional matches. The commemorative in-game event, featuring various collection tiers and a battle pass, launched on September 10, 2026, and is scheduled to remain available to fans through October 20, 2026.

Entities

Riot Games · Faker · G2 Esports · Rasmus “Caps” Winther · Hall of Legends

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Caps becomes first Western player inducted into Hall of Legends

    G2 Esports midlaner Caps has become the first Western player inducted into the League of Legends Hall of Legends, honored by Riot Games with a career retrospective and special in-game content.

  2. 19 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Caps Hall of Legends skins revealed by Riot Games

    Riot Games revealed the Hall of Legends 2026 skins for Rasmus “Caps” Winther, featuring Tristana and Orianna. The event begins September 10, 2026, celebrating the first Western inductee.

  3. 26 days ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Caps becomes first Western player inducted into League of Legends Hall of Legends

    Rasmus ‘Caps’ Winther has been named the third inductee into the League of Legends Hall of Legends, making him the first Western player to receive the honor.

Sources

esports.as.com · gameriv.com · streamfinder.io · tierragamer.com

This summary has been updated 1 time: see revision history