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The matchmaking algorithm is the unsung hero that determines exactly who you will face every time you press the 'Battle' button.
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Many players believe that matchmaking is intentionally rigged against them, constantly forcing them to fight 'hard counters' after a win streak.
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Your trophy count is a numerical representation of your skill; win a match, and you take trophies from the loser.
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If the system matches you perfectly, you should mathematically have a 50% chance of winning every single game you play.
+If you are hovering around 50%, you are in the correct arena for your skill level.Patience is required.You will eventually stabilize. +Level-Based Matchmaking +
The standard Elo system works perfectly for chess because all pieces are equal, but [tower rush](https://vasthukachavadam.com/author/paulinahebert/) games feature upgradeable cards.
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The system will try its best to match you with someone who has the same trophies AND a similar tower level.
+Matchmaking FactorWeightTrophy CountAbsolute Highest PriorityUpgrade StatusThe system tries to match levels, but will abandon this check if the queue takes longer than 10 seconds +True Fairness +
Because the ladder algorithm must balance queue times against fairness, it will never be perfectly balanced.
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When levels are equalized, the matchmaking system shines, ensuring that the better player almost always wins.
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