Rasmus 'Caps' Winther has been inducted into the League of Legends Hall of Legends, and the highlight reel of his Tristana plays proves why—including jaw-dropping solo kills on both Faker and Chovy, the two greatest mid laners of their respective eras. The G2 mid laner, now the third player ever to receive Riot's highest esports honor, has earned his own in-game Hall of Legends skins: Risen Legend Orianna, Risen Legend Tristana, and the exclusive Immortalized Legend Tristana. While many questioned the Tristana pick, a look back at his career reveals she's been the vehicle for some of his most audacious mechanical feats.
The Solokill That Silenced the Crowd
At MSI 2024, Caps did what few Western players have ever managed—he solokilled Faker in lane. The play wasn't just a kill; it was a masterclass in understanding Tristana's kit. Faker, piloting Azir, attempted his signature Shuffle to pin Caps under tower, but Caps countered by ulting Faker backward, launching himself out of tower range while finishing the kill.
This moment wasn't just about winning lane—it was about redefining what Western mid laners could achieve against the so-called Unkillable Demon King. Caps had been nicknamed 'Baby Faker' during his rookie year, and here he was, showing the original that the student had become the teacher.
The Master Escapologist
Another Tristana play against Top Esports showcased Caps' ability to survive situations that would kill any other player. Buffering his Rocket Jump to avoid Azir's ultimate, Caps then perfectly timed his Flash and ultimate to escape Xin Zhao's follow-up engage. He barely survived, playing perfectly around Tristana's limitations, before his teammates cleaned up the fight.
This play isn't just about mechanics—it's about Caps' ability to maintain composure under pressure. Most players would have panicked, but Caps read the situation like a chess grandmaster, sacrificing his ultimate and Flash not for a kill but for survival.
Solokilling the Four-Time MVP
In case there was any doubt that Caps belongs in the conversation with history's best mid laners, he also used Tristana to solokill Chovy—the man who has now won four consecutive LCK All-Pro MVP awards. Caps had already poked Chovy down and decided to go for the all-in, making genius use of Tristana's ultimate.
He interrupted Sylas' dash mid-animation, preventing Chovy from getting in range to Spell Vamp while keeping himself within attack range to deal the killing blow. It's the kind of micro-management that separates Hall of Famers from everyone else.
The Unofficial Hexakill
Caps has recorded nine pentakills in his career—one on Tristana that was technically an unofficial hexakill. During a siege with Baron Buff, Caps found an early pick onto Gragas, then barely dodged the Rakan ultimate from his future teammate Labrov. He punished the engage, hopped back in to delete Team BDS' backline, and cleaned up for an unofficial penta.
The kill then became official when Gragas respawned and Caps' G2 teammates helped him fountain dive for extra bragging rights. It's a play that encapsulates the confidence Caps plays with, knowing his teammates will follow him into the most ridiculous scenarios.
The Duality of Caps
No Caps montage would be complete without a moment of brilliance followed by a moment of foolishness. After split-pushing top, Caps was engaged on by a Yone and looked certain to die. He used Tristana ult to create space, perfectly timed his Flash to dodge damage, and turned the play around with some fancy footwork.
Then, in true Caps fashion, he auto-attacked his opponent and died to Thornmail after playing out of his mind. It's a perfect metaphor for his career: capable of the most brilliant plays in League history, still occasionally dying to his own hubris. That's not a flaw—it's what makes him endlessly watchable.
For Caps, the Hall of Legends induction is more than a trophy. It's recognition that Europe's prodigal son finally measured up to the giants of the East.
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