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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 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 Zergling Flood: 68.6% over 86 games (likely range 58.2–77.4%).
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 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zergling Flood | 68.6%likely range 58.2–77.4% | 865 players |
How to beat Zerg openers
- How to beat Zergling Flood274 games