ZvZ counter guide
How to beat Zergling Flood
Detected when 20+ Zerglings flood on a low drone count -- the ZvZ ling flood.
Zerg win rate against it: 58.0% over 274 games
n = 274 games from 8 players · Stats updated Sep 28, 2026
When the opponent opens Zergling Flood, Zerg players take 58.0% of decided games (274 ZvZ ladder games, 8 players). The most reliable answer so far is Zergling Flood: 58.3% over 156 games (likely range 50.5–65.8%).
Best Zerg openers against Zergling Flood
Zergling Flood
58.3%likely range 50.5–65.8%n = 156 games from 7 players
Detected when 20+ Zerglings flood on a low drone count -- the ZvZ ling flood.