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
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.
Flexibility is a skill.Remove the guesswork from the mid-game.Some RNG is healthy for the game.
Unit Targeting and Pathfinding
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 LuckAuto-ChessExtremely High - Relies entirely on shop rolls and item dropsStandard Tower RushHighly skill-dependent after the first 30 seconds
Embracing the Chaos
Getting angry at a bad starting hand only causes you to make further mistakes and lose the match entirely.
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
Jackson Steadman edited this page 2026-07-17 16:48:08 +02:00