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What's winning in ZvZ on the ladder, from real games since patch 5.0.16.
The guide sample covers 635 ZvZ ladder games from 8 players since patch 5.0.16. The strongest record we can vouch for belongs to Zergling Flood: 56.4% over 250 games (likely range 50.2–62.4%).
Stats updated Sep 28, 2026
ZvZ 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 | Played in | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hatch First MutaFull guide once more games are in | 71.2%likely range 57.7–81.7% | 526 players | 8.2% | |
| 2 | Zergling Flood | 56.4%likely range 50.2–62.4% | 2507 players | 39.4% |
How to beat Zerg openers
- How to beat Zergling Flood274 games