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

In the context of lane-pushing arena battlers, RNG is typically minimized compared to card games or auto-battlers.
Initial Deck Shuffling
The most prominent RNG element in card-based battlers is the initial four cards you are dealt at the start.

Professional players build their decks specifically to minimize the chances of a truly unplayable starting hand.
Balance your average elixir cost.Don't panic if your starting hand is bad.Move on to the next match quickly. Unit Targeting and Pathfinding
Sometimes a unit will retarget unexpectedly due to a micro-movement by another troop, completely ruining your defensive setup.

Relying on a unit's aggro range down to the exact pixel is risky because tiny bumps can alter their trajectory.
Battler CategoryRNG DependencyAuto-ChessLuck is the primary factor in individual matchesStandard 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.