Riot Games has officially enshrined Rasmus "Caps" Winther into the Hall of Legends, making him the first Western League of Legends pro to receive this honor. Known as the 'Beacon of Hope,' Caps' career is celebrated with a new in-game event pass, exclusive skins, and a suite of balance changes that shake up the meta. Patch 26.18 is now live, bringing a mix of nerfs, buffs, and quality-of-life updates across Summoner's Rift.

Caps: A Legendary Career Honored

The Hall of Legends recognizes players who have made an indelible mark on League of Legends esports, selected by a panel of industry veterans. Caps, a mid laner for G2 Esports, has redefined Western play with his fearless creativity and consistency. His trophy case includes multiple LEC titles and international appearances, cementing his status as the most decorated European player in history. The new Hall of Legends event pass lets players journey through his career, unlocking up to 100 levels of rewards, including the Risen Legend Orianna skin, a special 'Unkillable Demon Cactus' ward, and the 'Martin 1' title—a nod to his iconic champion pool.

New Skins and Cosmetics

As part of the celebration, three new Tristana skins are available starting September 10, 2026: Immortalized Legend Tristana, Risen Legend Tristana, and a Signature Immortalized Legend variant. These skins were co-developed with Caps himself, ensuring they capture his playstyle and personality. The event also offers a variety of themed icons, emotes, and chromas, alongside returning fan-favorites like Freljord Taliyah and Elderwood LeBlanc.

Champion Balance Updates

This patch delivers targeted nerfs to champions dominating pro play, starting with support Nautilus and Bard. Nautilus sees reduced base attack damage and Q damage, while Bard's armor and per-level growth are trimmed. Seraphine bot gets a cooldown increase on her E, and Zeri receives a slight reduction to her Q damage to curb her rising winrate. Cassiopeia's passive movement speed and early-game damage are lowered, but her AP scaling is increased to reward skilled play.

On the buff side, several champions get a helping hand. Viego gains higher AD growth and improved healing from his passive, while Master Yi receives better armor scaling and faster Highlander movement speed. Ekko's Q mana cost is reduced and its return damage AP ratio increased. Kassadin's Q and R damage are boosted, and Zaahen gets a quality-of-life change that puts his Q on cooldown immediately upon resurrection, making his combo smoother.

  • Nautilus: Base AD reduced from 61 to 58; Q damage lowered.
  • Cassiopeia: Base movement speed bonus reduced; Q and R AP ratios increased.
  • Ekko: Q mana cost down; return damage AP ratio up.
  • Master Yi: Armor growth increased; Highlander movement speed buffed.
  • Viego: AD growth up; passive heal scales better with bonus stats.

Other Updates and Events

Beyond champion changes, Patch 26.18 also brings a 'Demacian reunion' to the Classic mode, with Fiora, Galio, Poppy, Shyvana, and Xin Zhao joining the roster. The first Council vote results are implemented, and Mayhem mode sees improved Augment pools that better match your champion. For full details, including all numbers and release dates, check the official patch notes.

Source: Article based on official Patch 26.18 notes from Riot Games. For more information, visit the League of Legends official website.