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

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.

Professional players build their decks specifically to minimize the chances of a truly unplayable starting hand.
Balance your average elixir cost.Try to fix your rotation safely.Accept that sometimes you will lose to a lucky start. Unit Targeting and Pathfinding
Another subtle layer of RNG comes from the slight inconsistencies in how the game's AI handles pathfinding.

To counter this, veterans always place defensive buildings in exactly the same specific tiles to guarantee consistent pulls.
Genre TypeRNG DependencyDrafting GamesSkill comes from long-term statistical managementStandard Tower RushHighly skill-dependent after the first 30 seconds 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.