In Skirmish top cut, does round ranking determine who starts matches, or is it still random?

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FAQ #71·asked by 384789081395167233·December 18, 2025·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: Currently, the official tournament rules specify that starting player is determined randomly in both Swiss and top cut rounds, with seeding having no impact.

Nuances:

  • Some TOs are unofficially allowing higher seeds to choose who goes first/second in game 1 to reduce intentional draws
  • Tournament rules may be updated in January (Summoner Skirmish or Set 2) to officially give higher seeds this choice

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