stand atop the
LEC 2026 Spring Season after winning all three of their matches in Évry-Courcouronnes. Now sitting at an undefeated 6–0 match record, the Blue Wall
marches on to Madrid and the LEC playoffs, aiming to establish themselves as the undisputed best team in Europe and secure a spot at the
Mid-Season Invitational in Korea.
In an exclusive interview,
Sheep Esports sat down with star AD Carry
for a short exchange on his rise through European esports, his approach to mental health, and the challenges that lie ahead for him and his team.
Your schedule is ramping up with the road trip to Évry-Courcouronnes, then Madrid, and finally the LEC Playoffs. For someone still young and in only your second year in the LEC, how are you approaching these milestones?
Caliste "Caliste" Henry-Hennebert: “There’s a lot of excitement above all. I’m always looking forward to playing on stage, especially in front of such a big crowd, even when it’s an “enemy” crowd like in Madrid. The matches there will carry a lot of stakes—it’ll be somewhat similar to the LEC Versus finals.
Of course, there’s also pressure and adrenaline. These are things you can’t really turn off. All you can do is learn to control them. That’s exactly what I’m trying to do, so they become beneficial rather than harmful. The goal is mainly to enjoy those moments with the team and to trust myself.
Over the course of the Split, I’ve focused a lot on my communication to help the team with decision-making. Now that it’s become more natural, I can refocus more on my individual level.
Would you say these are things you’ve worked on a lot—managing adrenaline and stress—especially since you’re one of the most publicized players on KC?
Caliste: Yes. I’m naturally quite an anxious person. So when I joined KC, I was really wondering if I’d be able to handle and deal with that pressure. But in the end, I realized that because it’s my passion—and especially thanks to the incredible reception from the fans who continue to support me—I don’t really feel that stress at all.
There’s always pressure when stepping onto the stage, but it’s become a very positive kind of pressure. Honestly, it surprised me: I’ve never felt as good on stage as I do right now.
Do you feel a real evolution since your LEC debut?
Caliste : Definitely. At the beginning, there was way more pressure, with a lot of expectations around me. I was also a less developed player than I am today, with less experience, even if it’s only been a year. But a lot can happen in a short time, so I’ve learned a lot, and I’m constantly trying to improve. Today, I handle all of it much better.
With playoffs coming up and the stakes of potentially returning to Korea for MSI, there’s still a sense of unfinished business after last year’s First Stand. Does that motivate you even more?
Caliste: The three players who stayed after last year really want to return to the international stage, especially MSI and Worlds, which we weren’t able to reach. We experienced First Stand in 2025, and it was a great experience. We shared some really strong moments.
This year, with this team, even in high-pressure moments, we’re very united. We stick together, and we still manage to enjoy ourselves, which is important. So yes, we really want to go back, to reach MSI and Worlds, and to put in strong performances, like we did at First Stand.
Last year, you already experienced your first international event at First Stand. Do you feel you could approach MSI differently this time, especially in terms of stress management? Some players tend to freeze internationally against the big names of Asian esports.
Caliste: I think I went through that phase at First Stand 2025. You definitely have to adapt. I realized I wasn’t playing like myself, that something was off. It kind of showed during the tournament.
Against teams like TES or HLE, it already went better. So I learned my lesson from that first international event: I had too much respect for the other players.
For the next international event, I’m just going to play like a maniac, so good luck to everyone. In reality, when you look at the best ADC performances over the past two years, those players aren’t afraid and don’t respect anyone. That’s what you have to do.
One last word before heading to Madrid?
Caliste: I’d love for events like the one at Les Arènes in Évry-Courcouronnes would keep happening all the time, but every story has to come to an end.
For Madrid, we’re going to relive something similar, but this time we’ll be on the enemy side, so it’s going to be even harder. On top of that, we’ll be facing even tougher opponents. It’s going to be a very big week, and we’re going to give it everything we’ve got.”
