Players constantly argue over whether randomness adds exciting unpredictability or ruins the integrity of esports.

However, it still exists in subtle ways that can completely alter the outcome of a very close match.

The Luck of the Draw

Your starting hand is entirely random, which can immediately put you at a massive disadvantage against an aggressive opening.

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

• Make the best play available with what you have.
• Remove the guesswork from the mid-game.
• Some RNG is healthy for the game.

Unit Targeting and Pathfinding

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

Getting angry at a bad starting hand only causes you to make further mistakes and lose the match entirely.

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