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.
Initial Deck Shuffling
If your opponent rushes the bridge and all your cheap defensive counters are at the bottom of your deck, you lose the tower.

Once the initial hand is played, the rotation becomes fixed, and pure skill and memory take over.
Flexibility is a skill.Track the opponent's rotation after the first cycle.It adds excitement to the viewing experience. The Unpredictable AI
Another subtle layer of RNG comes from the slight inconsistencies in how the game's AI handles pathfinding.

Leaving a slight margin for error in your defensive placements is the best way to handle AI unpredictability.
Game StyleRandomness ImpactAuto-BattlersSkill comes from long-term statistical managementStandard Tower RushVery Low - Only the starting hand is randomized The Mental Game
The most important skill regarding RNG is learning how to control your emotions when luck inevitably turns against you.

Over the course of a thousand games, the luck factor completely evens out for everyone.