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.
Once the initial hand is played, the rotation becomes fixed, and pure skill and memory take over.
- Learn to adapt to bad RNG.
- Remove the guesswork from the mid-game.
- It adds excitement to the viewing experience.
The Unpredictable AI
Another subtle layer of RNG comes from the slight inconsistencies in how the game's AI handles pathfinding.
Relying on a unit's aggro range down to the exact pixel is risky because tiny bumps can alter their trajectory.
| Battler Category | RNG Dependency |
|---|---|
| Drafting Games | Luck is the primary factor in individual matches |
| Standard Tower Rush | Matches are decided by placement, timing, and resource tracking |
The Mental Game
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.
