The presence of luck-based mechanics in a strategy game can be both a blessing and a massive frustration.

However, it still exists in subtle ways that can completely alter the outcome of a very close match.
Starting Hands and Card Rotation
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.
Flexibility is a skill.Track the opponent's rotation after the first cycle.It prevents matches from feeling perfectly scripted. The Unpredictable AI
Sometimes a unit will retarget unexpectedly due to a micro-movement by another troop, completely ruining your defensive setup.

To counter this, veterans always place defensive buildings in exactly the same specific tiles to guarantee consistent pulls.
Battler CategoryRNG DependencyDrafting GamesLuck is the primary factor in individual matchesStandard Tower RushMatches are decided by placement, timing, and resource tracking Accepting Randomness
The best competitors accept the chaos, focus on what they can control, and outplay the opponent regardless.

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