The matchmaking algorithm is the unsung hero that determines exactly who you will face every time you press the 'Battle' button.
Many players believe that matchmaking is intentionally rigged against them, constantly forcing them to fight 'hard counters' after a win streak.
Trophy and Rating Systems
The algorithm's primary goal is to match you against someone with the exact same—or very similar—trophy count.
If the system matches you perfectly, you should mathematically have a 50% chance of winning every single game you play.
- Do not expect to win every game.
- Patience is required.
- Losing streaks are also self-correcting.
The Problem of Card Levels
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.
| Conspiracy Theory | The Mathematical Reality |
|---|---|
| Forced Loss Streaks | The algorithm does not force losses; you are simply playing tilted against harder opponents because your MMR is inflated |
| Rigged Deck Matching | Developers have confirmed repeatedly that the algorithm does not read the contents of your deck when finding an opponent |
True Fairness
Because the ladder algorithm must balance queue times against fairness, it will never be perfectly balanced.
The algorithm is blind; it only respects victory.
