The presence of luck-based mechanics in a strategy game can be both a blessing and a massive frustration.
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.
Once the initial hand is played, the rotation becomes fixed, and pure skill and memory take over.
- Always include at least two cheap defensive options.
- Cycle your cheapest cards in the back.
- Move on to the next match quickly.
The Unpredictable AI
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.
| Game Style | Level of Luck |
|---|---|
| Drafting Games | Skill comes from long-term statistical management |
| Standard Tower Rush | Highly skill-dependent after the first 30 seconds |
Accepting Randomness
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.
