Caps is the first Western player to be inducted into the League of Legends Hall of Legends. Rasmus “Caps” Winther has been named the third player in the League of Legends Hall of Legends. The G2 mid laner becomes the first Western player to get this award. The other twos are Faker and Uzi. They were inducted in 2024 and 2025.
Caps has won 17 European titles. This is the most of any player in the region. His biggest international title came with G2 at MSI 2019. Here he was also named Finals MVP.
Caps makes Hall of Legends history as first Western inductee
Caps first reached the Worlds final with Fnatic in 2018. He then a year later moved to G2. Here he made the final again.
G2 won both LEC splits and MSI in 2019 before reaching the Worlds final. FunPlus Phoenix beat them 3-0 in Paris.
The Hall of Legends ceremony for Caps will take place in Berlin on August 18. Riot's in-game celebration starts September 10 and will include an event pass and cosmetics based on his career.
Riot's official Hall of Legends announcement confirms that Caps will be formally celebrated in Berlin on August 18.
Caps' European record helped define his case
Caps will receive his Hall of Legends trophy at the ceremony in Berlin.
| Achievement | Caps' record |
|---|---|
| European titles | 17 EU LCS/LEC titles |
| MSI titles | 1, 2019 |
| MSI Finals MVP | 1, 2019 |
| World Championship finals | 2, 2018 and 2019 |
| Hall of Legends status | First Western inductee |
For Europe, the induction is a significant one. Faker and Uzi were the first two players selected for the Hall of Legends. Caps now joins them as the first European and first Western inductee.
That international run is central to Caps' legacy. He became a symbol of Europe's ability to challenge the established global hierarchy, while his willingness to play creatively helped make G2's 2019 lineup one of the most distinctive teams of its era.
Caps interview about becoming a Hall of Legends inductee
Caps said in an interview with Riot Games that his most memorable moment was:
2019 MSI, beating T1. I will always remember the pentakill on Akali. These are the moments that we strive for and the moments that make it all worth it.
- Caps
Caps also talked about what still motivates him after so many years as a pro player:
I strive to become the best in the world. I really want to get there one day, and I really want to hold the Worlds trophy and bring it back for Europe as well.
- Caps
He also had some words for the fans:
Thank you guys so much for the support. I really want to make you guys proud, and it all starts today. And hopefully also at Worlds.
- Caps
Hall of Legends ceremony is set for Berlin
Caps' official Hall of Legends trophy ceremony will take place in Berlin, Germany, on August 18. The event is the next major milestone in a celebration that will continue inside League of Legends later this year.
The dedicated in-game Hall of Legends event begins September 10. Riot says it will include an event pass covering moments from Caps' career, along with dedicated cosmetic content created to celebrate his legacy.
The Hall of Legends trailer presents Caps as a player who helped Western competitors believe they could challenge the world's strongest regions. It also revisits defining moments from his rise, including his rivalry with Perkz and his emergence as Europe's leading mid laner.
How the Hall of Legends selects players
Hall of Legends was founded by Riot Games in 2024 in an effort to recognize and appreciate the contributions of great LoL players. It is the regional Riot team that nominates the individuals, while the ultimate decision-making process falls on the shoulders of a 50-member committee comprising esport veterans.
The voting process considers international appearances, international and regional championships, role-specific statistics and overall contributions to the sport. Each inductee receives an official trophy and an in-game celebration featuring a pass and commemorative cosmetics.
Riot also says inductees and their teams receive a portion of proceeds from Hall of Legends passes and bundles. The official Hall of Legends website is scheduled to provide more Caps-related information from August 24.
What Caps' Hall of Legends induction means for Europe
Caps' selection gives Europe its first place in a Hall of Legends that had previously honored two of the most celebrated players from Asia. Faker became the inaugural inductee in 2024, followed by Uzi in 2025.
Caps has reached two Worlds finals and won MSI in 2019. This has given him three major international finals victories or appearances across his career. He has also won 17 European titles, which is the most in the region.
He has spent most of his career with G2 and remains one of the team's key players.
Photos by Michał Konkol/Riot Games.
Frequently asked questions about Caps and the Hall of Legends
Is Caps the first Western Hall of Legends inductee?
Yes. Caps is the first Western player to be inducted into the Hall of Legends.
When is the Caps Hall of Legends ceremony?
The trophy ceremony will take place in Berlin on August 18, 2026.
When does the Caps Hall of Legends event start?
The in-game event starts September 10, 2026. It will include an event pass and Caps-themed cosmetics.
How many European titles has Caps won?
Caps has won 17 European titles, the most in the region.
What international title did Caps win?
He won MSI 2019 with G2 and was named Finals MVP.
Who was inducted before Caps?
Faker was inducted in 2024, followed by Uzi in 2025.
Europe's defining mid laner gets his place in history
Caps' Hall of Legends induction adds an official honor to a career that has already produced a record-setting collection of European titles and some of the West's most significant international results. The Berlin ceremony on August 18 will mark the formal start of his celebration, with the in-game event following on September 10.
More details are expected as Riot continues the Hall of Legends rollout, including further information on Caps' career celebration when the official website updates on August 24. For the latest League of Legends news, esports coverage and LEC updates, follow RiftDaily.com.
