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.
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.
- Cycle your cheapest cards in the back.
- Move on to the next match quickly.
The Unpredictable AI
Sometimes a unit will retarget unexpectedly due to a micro-movement by another troop, completely ruining your defensive setup.
Leaving a slight margin for error in your defensive placements is the best way to handle AI unpredictability.
| Genre Type | Level of Luck |
|---|---|
| Auto-Chess | Extremely High – Relies entirely on shop rolls and item drops |
| Standard Tower Rush | Matches 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.