Players constantly argue over whether randomness adds exciting unpredictability or ruins the integrity of esports.
Understanding exactly where randomness factors into the equation allows top players to mitigate its negative effects.
Initial Deck Shuffling
The most prominent RNG element in card-based battlers is the initial four cards you are dealt at the start.
By ensuring a healthy mix of low-cost cycle cards, they guarantee they will always have some form of defense.
- Learn to adapt to bad RNG.
- Know what they are holding.
- It prevents matches from feeling perfectly scripted.
The Unpredictable AI
While developers strive to make AI as predictable as possible, the physics engine can occasionally create chaotic results.
To counter this, veterans always place defensive buildings in exactly the same specific tiles to guarantee consistent pulls.
| Battler Category | Randomness Impact |
|---|---|
| Drafting Games | Skill comes from long-term statistical management |
| Standard Tower Rush | Matches are decided by placement, timing, and resource tracking |
Accepting Randomness
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.
