Behind the colorful graphics and intense gameplay of every successful arena battler lies a complex, invisible mathematical engine.

Many players believe that matchmaking is intentionally rigged against them, constantly forcing them to fight 'hard counters' after a win streak.

The Elo System Adapted

The algorithm's primary goal is to match you against someone with the exact same—or very similar—trophy count.

When you go on a massive winning streak, your trophy count inflates, and the algorithm begins matching you against significantly better players.

• Do not expect to win every game.
• Patience is required.
• Losing streaks are also self-correcting.

The Free-to-Play Dilemma

The standard Elo system works perfectly for chess because all pieces are equal, but tower rush games feature upgradeable cards.

To combat this, developers have implemented secondary checks that look at the player's King Tower level.

The Esports Standard

By artificially capping all card levels to a specific number, the algorithm can rely purely on the Elo rating.

When levels are equalized, the matchmaking system shines, ensuring that the better player almost always wins.