The Role of RNG in Competitive Tower Rush Mechanics

Random Number Generation, or RNG, is a highly debated topic in almost every competitive video game genre.

Understanding exactly where randomness factors into the equation allows top players to mitigate its negative effects.

Initial Deck Shuffling

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

Once the initial hand is played, the rotation becomes fixed, and pure skill and memory take over.

• Never run a deck that is too heavy.
• Try to fix your rotation safely.
• It happens to everyone.

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.

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.