Which LoL pros should be inducted into the Hall of Legends next? Our top 4 picks

The Hall of Legends skin for Lee “Faker”Sang-hyeok has been unveiled, but after the Unkillable Demon King, who should be the next to receive this honor? Here are our top four suggestions.

The initial Hall of Legends skin has recently been unveiled and is causing quite a stir due to its steep price of $450.

Despite the high price, the Hall of Legends remains an incredible way for Riot to honor the most legendary players of LoL, and it was an obvious choice to have Faker, the greatest player in League’s history, as the inaugural inductee.

Despite Faker’s induction, the question remains, who will be the next in line? Our top four picks for the next inductees into the Hall of Legends are as follows.

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Uzi winning MSI — Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games

Uzi winning 2018 MSI after years of second places

Despite being known as one of the greatest players to never win the championship, Jian “Uzi”Zihao has consistently faced bad luck at Worlds throughout his time with Royal Never Give Up (under different names). He has also significantly transformed the role during his long tenure with the team.

Despite facing numerous heartbreaks, Uzi continued to perform exceptionally well long after what appeared to be his peak, yet he never managed to secure the coveted Worlds trophy.

In 2018, Uzi achieved his ultimate glory with an RNG that was dominating the competition. After years in the scene and experiencing many close losses in Grand Finals, he finally won his first LPL split in spring.

In that particular year, it seemed as though Uzi’s curse had finally been lifted as he and RNG emerged victorious at MSI, dominating the group stage and sweeping through the playoffs.

Uzi continued his success after MSI by winning another LPL split in the summer, showcasing glimpses of the Golden Road. He also played a crucial role in leading China to victory over South Korea in the Asian Games.

Despite their impressive performance throughout the year, the Golden Road came to a halt at Worlds. While they had no trouble in the group stage, things took a turn for the worse in the playoffs when they were defeated by G2, a team they were expected to dominate. This marked the end of their remarkable year.

Despite a quieter career since 2019, Uzi’s legacy as one of the greatest ADCs in the game remains untarnished. He may have only attended Worlds in 2019 and had short stints with Bilibili Gaming and EDward Gaming during his retirement, but his skill and impact cannot be denied.

Caps

Caps was crowned MVP of MSI 2019

Rasmus “Caps” Winther, the sole Western player on our list, is highly deserving of his spot and is arguably the most accomplished player from the LEC. He has achieved numerous accolades and has come close to achieving ultimate success on multiple occasions.

In 2018, Caps achieved his true breakout moment with Fnatic, placing an impressive 3rd-4th in MSI and being defeated by eventual winner Royal Never Give Up. He also secured a second-place finish at Worlds that year, losing to yet another powerful LPL team, Invictus Gaming.

In 2019, what followed would have undoubtedly cemented his place in the Hall of Legends, along with his performance in that year alone which would have already made him one of Europe’s top mid-laners.

In 2019, while playing for G2 Esports, he played a crucial role in leading them to one of the most successful seasons in LoL history. This included winning both LEC splits, an MSI title, and making it to the finals of Worlds, cementing the G2 squad as one of just two teams to come close to achieving the coveted Golden Road.

Despite the passing of 2019, Caps remains widely recognized as the top mid-laner in the West and the only one capable of competing against the best players from LPL and LCK. He continues to deliver remarkable performances at MSIs and Worlds.

In the 2024 MSI, Caps led G2 to not only a strong performance against T1 in silver scrapes but also a dominant victory over LPL’s Top Esports, resulting in a respectable 4th place finish in the tournament.

2. Deft

Deft lifting Worlds 2022 — Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games

Deft won Worlds 2022 in one of the greatest Grand Finals LoL has ever witnessed.

Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu’s career was filled with uncertainties and disappointments for a significant period. However, in 2022, after an epic Worlds finals, he finally obtained the most coveted trophy.

In 2014, Samsung Blue gained widespread recognition on the global stage after winning both LCK splits and securing the number one seed for Worlds. With a successful group stage and a decisive victory against TSM in the playoffs, they found themselves facing off against their sister team, SSG White.

Surprisingly, they were defeated by what was supposed to be SSG’s second team, which ended up winning the trophy.

Despite being disappointed by their performance at Worlds, Deft appeared to quickly return to form by joining EDG in the LPL and leading them to victory at MSI against T1, led by Faker. However, he once again fell short at Worlds.

Despite his constant 5th-8th quarterfinal finishes, Deft remained determined to lift the Worlds trophy over the course of the next six years. Despite feeling cursed, he persevered and refused to let the trophy slip away from him.

In 2022, after barely qualifying for Worlds, Deft and DRX stepped up their game and dominated the competition. They swept the play-ins, topped their Group Stage, broke Deft’s quarterfinals curse, defeated LCK’s leading team Gen.G in the semifinals, and secured a spot in the spectacular final against T1.

Deft’s final performance was hyped up as his last chance to shine (although it turned out not to be in hindsight), facing off against Faker, considered the best player in the game. The two battled fiercely, but ultimately DRX and Deft emerged victorious, with Deft finally lifting his first World Championship trophy after years of challenges.

Post 2022, the journey has not been without its bumps for the player who was the protagonist of LoL in 2022. Although he has had strong showings in DPlus and KT Rolster, his impact on the game is unquestionable.

1. Ruler

Ruler lifts the 2023 MSI trophy — Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games

Ruler lifted the 2023 MSI trophy in his first year in the LPL

Park “Ruler”Jae-hyuk has had an impressive career thus far, establishing himself as a dominant force in the LCK for a significant period of time. Now, as a member of JD Gaming, he continues to excel and is gradually cementing his place as one of the top players in the LPL.

Despite a slow start to the year in 2017, he was able to qualify for Worlds and ultimately claim victory, causing an upset among the favored players such as T1 and preventing Faker from securing his fourth Worlds trophy at the time.

After purchasing SSG, Gen. G greatly improved the ADC’s performance. Despite facing some setbacks during their time together, including not winning any international trophies, they remained a strong competitor in any Worlds or MSI they qualified for.

After many years as a constant presence in the LCK, he eventually joined JDG in 2023 and had one of his most impressive seasons to date.

Ruler made an impressive start in the LPL, securing victory in the spring split during his first appearance in the league. He continued his success by winning MSI in a highly anticipated all-Chinese Grand Final. He concluded the LPL season with another trophy in the summer, and also added a win for Korea at the Asian Games, showcasing his potential for a Golden Road.

Despite their success in the Swiss stage and quarterfinal match, the team’s dream was ultimately shattered at Worlds. In the semifinals, they faced off against eventual winner T1 and a determined Faker, who was vying for his fourth trophy. Unfortunately, they were unable to advance further.

Even with the defeat, Ruler continues to persevere. While he may not have qualified for the 2024 MSI, he came close and his impressive track record solidifies his status as a legend in the game.