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What's winning in ZvT on the ladder, from real games since patch 5.0.16.
The guide sample covers 996 ZvT ladder games from 8 players since patch 5.0.16. Filtered to opponents rated 3000–3500 MMR; openers are ranked by the low end of their likely win-rate range. The strongest record we can vouch for belongs to 3 Base Ling Flood: 48.5% over 101 games (likely range 39.0–58.1%).
Stats updated Sep 28, 2026
ZvT 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 | 3 Base Ling Flood | 48.5%likely range 39.0–58.1% | 1015 players |
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