Former Los Ratones Core Reunites as Witchcraft for EMEA Masters 2026 Winter
The majority of the Los Ratones roster will compete together once more under a new organisation called Witchcraft , with the team set to take part in EMEA Masters 2026 Winter. The reunion comes following the disbanding of Los Ratones after LEC 2026 Versus, which was announced by streamer and team owner Marc "Caedrel" Lamont. One notable absentee from the new lineup is top laner Simon "TheBausffs" Hofverberg, who will not be joining the project.
Witchcraft will enter EMEA Masters as the NLC's fourth seed — the league where most of the roster previously competed — meaning they will slot directly into the group stage of the tournament. The expanded 36-team format now features eight groups, giving the newly formed side an immediate taste of competitive action from the outset.
The top lane vacancy left by TheBausffs is expected to be filled by Gabriël "Bwipo" Rau, who represented his country at Worlds 2025 but has been without a team heading into the 2026 season. The Belgian veteran brings a wealth of top-level experience to a roster that is already stacked with recognisable names. The coaching staff from the Los Ratones era is also expected to carry over, with Jakob "YamatoCannon" Mebdi and Kevin "Shaves" Tolman both returning to work with the group.
Witchcraft 's formation marks the latest chapter for a core that made a significant mark on European tier-two League of Legends in 2025, winning EMEA Masters twice across the year. Their run at LEC 2026 Versus ended in ninth place — a result that arguably flattered the standings, given that a single additional win could have propelled them as high as third.
Witchcraft Roster — EMEA Masters 2026 Winter
Players:
- Gabriël "Bwipo" Rau — Top Lane
- Veljko "Velja" Čamdžić — Jungle
- Tim "Nemesis" Lipovšek — Mid Lane
- Juš "Crownie" Marušič — AD Carry
- Martin "Rekkles" Larsson — Support
Coaching Staff:
- Jakob "YamatoCannon" Mebdi — Head Coach
- Kevin "Shaves" Tolman — Coach
