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.
Starting Hands and Card Rotation
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.
Learn to adapt to bad RNG.Track the opponent's rotation after the first cycle.It adds excitement to the viewing experience. 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.
Battler CategoryLevel of LuckDrafting GamesSkill comes from long-term statistical managementStandard Tower RushMatches are decided by placement, timing, and resource tracking The Mental Game
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.