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.

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.
• Try to fix your rotation safely.
• Move on to the next match quickly.

Unit Targeting and Pathfinding

While developers strive to make AI as predictable as possible, the physics engine can occasionally create chaotic results.

Leaving a slight margin for error in your defensive placements is the best way to handle AI unpredictability.

Accepting Randomness

Getting angry at a bad starting hand only causes you to make further mistakes and lose the match entirely.

If you are stuck in a lower arena, it is because of your fundamental mechanics, not the random number generator.