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.
The Luck of the Draw
Your starting hand is entirely random, which can immediately put you at a massive disadvantage against an aggressive opening.

By ensuring a healthy mix of low-cost cycle cards, they guarantee they will always have some form of defense.
Balance your average elixir cost.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.
Game StyleLevel of LuckAuto-ChessLuck is the primary factor in individual matchesStandard Tower RushMatches 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.

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