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What's winning in ZvZ on the ladder, from real games before patch 5.0.16.
The guide sample covers 1,593 ZvZ ladder games from 10 players before patch 5.0.16. Filtered to Master 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: 53.7% over 41 games (likely range 38.8–67.9%).
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 | 53.7%likely range 38.8–67.9% | 417 players |
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