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

The most prominent RNG element in card-based battlers is the initial four cards you are dealt at the start.

By ensuring a healthy mix of low-cost cycle cards, they guarantee they will always have some form of defense.

• 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.

Unit Targeting and Pathfinding

While developers strive to make AI as predictable as possible, the physics engine can occasionally create chaotic results.

Leaving a slight margin for error in your defensive placements is the best way to handle AI unpredictability.

Accepting Randomness

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.