PROJECTs by kai
PROJECTs by kai is a central location to find all of Kai Watanabe’s passion projects.
Currently, all projects are Teamfight Tactics related, including (but not limited to) PROJECT PBE, PROJECT MENTR, and Patch Coaching
PROJECT PBE
Set 16
November 18th, 2025 - November 30th, 2025
A competitive pre-season practice tool for Teamfight Tactics, featuring a one-week 3rd-party ranked ladder culminating in a high-stakes, checkmate-style tournament. Starting set 16, we will be introducing a Tier 2 circuit, so that more players have the opportunity to garner good practice!
Only the top 325 applicants based on peak rank will be accepted for tier 1, and the top 400 applicants after that will be accepted for tier 2.
This project is NOT sponsored or affiliated with Riot Games
PROJECT MENTR
Set 16
December 2nd, 2025 - February 2nd, 2026
A highly personalized coaching platform for Teamfight Tactics players, offering tailored guidance from world-class, top-ranked mentors, exclusive tournaments, and ongoing perks and benefits for returning participants.
Selection is highly competitive.
Sign-ups are not open yet for set 16. Join the Discord to stay the most up-to-date! Discord link can be found in “Learn More”.
This project is NOT sponsored or affiliated with Riot Games
PROJECT PATCH
Set 16
A two-week intensive coaching schedule pairing you with a top-level coach for one-on-one training throughout a single patch. The focused, high-volume sessions make it easier to track progress and adapt to TFT’s constantly evolving meta.
Sign-ups are open to ALL ranks, but not all coaches will coach any rank. Make sure to check which coaches suit you best based on your rank and goals!
The Patch Coaching roster is set to expand for set 16.
This project is NOT sponsored or affiliated with Riot Games
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Keep up-to-date with all future PROJECTs by kai, and reminded when past PROJECTs (like PROJECT PBE/MENTR) return