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

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

Professional players build their decks specifically to minimize the chances of a truly unplayable starting hand.

• Always include at least two cheap defensive options.
• Don’t panic if your starting hand is bad.
• Move on to the next match quickly.

Troop Movement Quirks

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

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

Embracing the Chaos

The best competitors accept the chaos, focus on what they can control, and outplay the opponent regardless.

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