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.

The Luck of the Draw

The most prominent RNG element in card-based battlers is the initial four cards you are dealt at the start.

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.
• Don't panic if your starting hand is bad.
• Accept that sometimes you will lose to a lucky start.

Troop Movement Quirks

Another subtle layer of RNG comes from the slight inconsistencies in how the game's AI handles pathfinding.

To counter this, veterans always place defensive buildings in exactly the same specific tiles to guarantee consistent pulls.

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.