The veteran bot laner will share duties with Zven as Cloud9 bets on rotational depth for the Summer Split
Cloud9 is bringing Edward “Tactical” Ra aboard as the sixth member of its League of Legends Championship Series roster for the 2026 Summer Split. The move gives one of North America’s most storied organizations a second bot-lane option alongside starter Jesper “Zven” Svenningsen.
What the roster looks like now
Cloud9’s core heading into Summer remains largely intact. Park “Thanatos” Seung-gyu holds down the top lane. Robert “Blaber” Huang continues to anchor the team from the jungle. Eain “APA” Stearns occupies the mid lane. And Zven remains the primary starter in his role.
Tactical’s journey to C9
Tactical is no stranger to the LCS stage. Born on August 18, 2000, the now-25-year-old has been playing League of Legends since Season 3 and hit Challenger rank back in 2017. His most recent competitive stint was with Conviction. Moving to Cloud9 represents a step up in infrastructure, coaching resources, and expectations.
The broader LCS landscape
The LCS now features six partner teams following a restructuring that saw 100 Thieves depart and Sentinels enter the fold. With the Lock-In tournament and Spring Split playoffs already shaping the narrative of the 2026 season, Summer is where the competitive stakes intensify.
