Random Number Generation, or RNG, is a highly debated topic in almost every competitive video game genre.
Understanding exactly where randomness factors into the equation allows top players to mitigate its negative effects.
Initial Deck Shuffling
If your opponent rushes the bridge and all your cheap defensive counters are at the bottom of your deck, you lose the tower.
By ensuring a healthy mix of low-cost cycle cards, they guarantee they will always have some form of defense.
Flexibility is a skill.Track the opponent's rotation after the first cycle.Some RNG is healthy for the game.
Troop Movement Quirks
Sometimes a unit will retarget unexpectedly due to a micro-movement by another troop, completely ruining your defensive setup.
To counter this, veterans always place defensive buildings in exactly the same specific tiles to guarantee consistent pulls.
Game StyleLevel of LuckDrafting GamesLuck is the primary factor in individual matchesStandard Tower RushHighly skill-dependent after the first 30 seconds
Embracing the Chaos
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.
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The Role of RNG in Competitive Tower Rush Mechanics
Adam Hensman edited this page 2026-07-20 14:05:27 +02:00