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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. Filtered to Diamond opponents; openers are ranked by the low end of their likely win-rate range. The strongest record we can vouch for belongs to Zergling Flood: 56.9% over 137 games (likely range 48.6–64.9%).
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 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zergling Flood | 56.9%likely range 48.6–64.9% | 1376 players |
How to beat Zerg openers
- How to beat Zergling Flood274 games