What’s next for Rekkles? The Swedish legend reveals his 2026 plans after Witchcraft’s flop

Legendary Swedish AD carry Carl Martin Erik “Rekkles” Larsson has revealed his plans for 2026 on stream after failing to qualify for the EMEA Masters 2026 Playoffs with Witchcraft.

Witchcraft’s EMEA Masters Failure

Few people expected Witchcraft to be eliminated in the first stage of EMEA Masters, but that is exactly what happened. On paper, the roster looked like the strongest of the competition by far, yet once Simon “Baus” Hofverberg  left and Gabriël “Bwipo” Rau  stepped in, the team never really looked comfortable. What should have been a major upgrade instead turned into a difficult adjustment period, with the change in top lane seemingly disrupting the balance of the roster more than strengthening it.

From Juš “Crownie” Marušič’s crashouts to the team’s struggles to get on the same page, Witchcraft just felt like an attempt to recreate the old Los Ratones identity after Caedrel’s departure. The problem is that this version never found the same chemistry, and without that, the project quickly fell apart.

Rekkles plans for 2026

As Rekkles explained on stream, everything he does this year will be focused on reaching the November transfer window in the best possible shape. The legendary Swedish AD carry confirmed that he is open to opportunities as an ADC, Support, and even as a Coach.

To showcase his game knowledge and analytical skills, Rekkles will co-stream First Stand 2026 as well as MSI 2026, which is set to run from June 26 to July 12.

From May 4 to June 15, he will travel to Korea to grind solo queue as both Support and AD Carry. His plan is to alternate between the two roles throughout the year so he can stay available for offers in either position. After MSI, Rekkles will shift his focus to EUW solo queue in both roles until August 3, when he will go on vacation to rest ahead of the next competitive season.

Criticism arrives quickly

It did not take long for the criticism to arrive. Thorin, who is well known for his long-running disputes with Rekkles, was quick to weigh in on the veteran’s decision to continue his competitive career. In his view, no LEC team should give a chance to the Swedish star, pointing to Rekkles’ past issues with teams and coaches and describing him as a difficult fit for a healthy team environment.

If you hire Rekkles for your LEC team after the long track record of behaviour I've exposed from his past and he ever mistreats a team-mate or coach that's on you. You're responsible and you have no excuse when it happens.

— Thorin (@Thorin) March 16, 2026

Still, criticism like that does not erase what Rekkles has already accomplished. Few players in European League of Legends history can match his legacy, and that alone is enough to keep the discussion alive. Whether teams see him as an ADC, a Support, or even a veteran presence with leadership value, there is still a strong case that Rekkles could offer something meaningful to several LEC rosters.