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.
The Luck of the Draw
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.
Make the best play available with what you have.Track the opponent's rotation after the first cycle.It prevents matches from feeling perfectly scripted. Troop Movement Quirks
While developers strive to make AI as predictable as possible, the physics engine can occasionally create chaotic results.

Relying on a unit's aggro range down to the exact pixel is risky because tiny bumps can alter their trajectory.
Genre TypeLevel of LuckAuto-BattlersLuck is the primary factor in individual matchesStandard Tower RushHighly skill-dependent after the first 30 seconds The Mental Game
The most important skill regarding RNG is learning how to control your emotions when luck inevitably turns against you.

Focus on improving your timing and placement, and let the RNG sort itself out in the long run.