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ZvP build orders
What's winning in ZvP on the ladder, from real games before patch 5.0.16.
The guide sample covers 1,810 ZvP ladder games from 10 players before 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 Hydra Timing (3 Base): 69.1% over 81 games (likely range 58.4–78.1%).
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 | Hydra Timing (3 Base) | 69.1%likely range 58.4–78.1% | 816 players | |
| 2 | Speedling Flood | 52.4%likely range 45.3–59.5% | 1857 players | |
| 3 | 3 Base Macro (Hatch First) | 51.3%likely range 40.3–62.2% | 765 players |
How to beat Protoss openers
- How to beat Stargate Opener611 games
- How to beat Cannon Rush331 games
- How to beat Standard Expand280 games
- How to beat Robo Opener223 games