Random Number Generation, or RNG, is a highly debated topic in almost every competitive video game genre.
In the context of lane-pushing arena battlers, RNG is typically minimized compared to card games or auto-battlers.
The Luck of the Draw
If your opponent rushes the bridge and all your cheap defensive counters are at the bottom of your deck, you lose the tower.
Professional players build their decks specifically to minimize the chances of a truly unplayable starting hand.
- Balance your average elixir cost.
- Cycle your cheapest cards in the back.
- Move on to the next match quickly.
Troop Movement Quirks
Sometimes a unit will retarget unexpectedly due to a micro-movement by another troop, completely ruining your defensive setup.
Leaving a slight margin for error in your defensive placements is the best way to handle AI unpredictability.
| Genre Type | Randomness Impact |
|---|---|
| Auto-Chess | Skill comes from long-term statistical management |
| Standard Tower Rush | Very Low - Only the starting hand is randomized |
Embracing the Chaos
The most important skill regarding RNG is learning how to control your emotions when luck inevitably turns against you.
Over the course of a thousand games, the luck factor completely evens out for everyone.
