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What's winning in ZvP on the ladder, from real games since patch 5.0.16.
The guide sample covers 780 ZvP ladder games from 9 players since patch 5.0.16. Filtered to opponents rated 2500–3000 MMR; openers are ranked by the low end of their likely win-rate range. The strongest record we can vouch for belongs to Speedling Flood: 78.4% over 37 games (likely range 62.8–88.6%).
Stats updated Sep 28, 2026
ZvP openers ranked
Ranked by the low end of each opener's likely win-rate range, so small samples can't top the table on luck.
| # | Opener | Win rate | Games | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speedling Flood | 78.4%likely range 62.8–88.6% | 376 players |
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