Random Number Generation, or RNG, is a highly debated topic in almost every competitive video game genre.

However, it still exists in subtle ways that can completely alter the outcome of a very close match.
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.
Never run a deck that is too heavy.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.

To counter this, veterans always place defensive buildings in exactly the same specific tiles to guarantee consistent pulls.
Game StyleRNG DependencyAuto-ChessSkill comes from long-term statistical managementStandard Tower RushMatches are decided by placement, timing, and resource tracking 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.