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.
Starting Hands and Card Rotation
Your starting hand is entirely random, which can immediately put you at a massive disadvantage against an aggressive opening.
Professional players build their decks specifically to minimize the chances of a truly unplayable starting hand.
- Learn to adapt to bad RNG.
- Remove the guesswork from the mid-game.
- Some RNG is healthy for the game.
Unit Targeting and Pathfinding
Sometimes a unit will retarget unexpectedly due to a micro-movement by another troop, completely ruining your defensive setup.
Relying on a unit's aggro range down to the exact pixel is risky because tiny bumps can alter their trajectory.
| Genre Type | Randomness Impact |
|---|---|
| Auto-Chess | Skill comes from long-term statistical management |
| Standard Tower Rush | Matches are decided by placement, timing, and resource tracking |
The Mental Game
Getting angry at a bad starting hand only causes you to make further mistakes and lose the match entirely.
Focus on improving your timing and placement, and let the RNG sort itself out in the long run.
