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Patch 2.57 Updated

Ranged Assassin · StarCraft

Zagara

Broodmother of the Swarm

Role
Ranged Assassin
Attack
Ranged
Difficulty
Medium
Released
25 Jun 2014
Last patched
28 Sep 2026
Damage
6/10
Utility
8/10
Survivability
5/10
Complexity
6/10

Zagara is strong against

Score 1–100 for Zagara's net edge once both kits are weighed (50 = neutral)

  1. Muradin Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedStorm Bolt stops on the first enemy it hits, so Zagara's Roachlings and Hunter Killers screen her from Muradin's main lockdown tool.via Storm Bolt, Infested Drop, Hunter Killer
    • TheoryZagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  2. Deathwing Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedDevouring Maw works on Unstoppable enemies, making it one of the few ways to pull Deathwing out of a fight for 4 seconds. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw (level 10).via Devouring Maw, Aspect of Death
    • CuratedDevouring Maw works on Unstoppable enemies, making it one of the few disables that affects Deathwing, who is permanently Unstoppable. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw (level 10).
    • TheoryZagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Deathwing hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
    • TheoryDeathwing's area damage (Incinerate, Onslaught) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
    • TheoryDeathwing reduces enemy Armor (Death Drop), offsetting Zagara's Spell Armor. Only when Deathwing takes Death Drop. Zagara must also take Spell Shield.
  3. Stitches Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedHook stops on the first enemy it touches, and Zagara's Roachlings and Hunter Killers constantly body-block it, so Stitches rarely lands a pick on her.via Hook, Infested Drop, Hunter Killer
    • TheoryZagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Stitches hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
    • TheoryStitches's area damage (Shambling Horror) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
    • TheoryStitches reduces enemy Armor (Pulverize), offsetting Zagara's Spell Armor. Only when Stitches takes Pulverize. Zagara must also take Spell Shield.
  4. Nova Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryZagara can reveal enemies (Creep Tumor), taking away Nova's stealth.
    • TheoryZagara's area damage (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) clears Nova's summoned units quickly.
    • TheoryZagara brings Spell Armor (Spell Shield), which blunts Nova's ability burst. Only when Zagara takes Spell Shield.
  5. Dehaka Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryZagara can reveal enemies (Creep Tumor), taking away Dehaka's stealth. Only when Dehaka takes Lurker Strain.
    • TheoryZagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Dehaka hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
    • TheoryZagara clears waves quickly (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), so Dehaka's lane pressure buys less.
  6. Samuro Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryZagara can reveal enemies (Creep Tumor), taking away Samuro's stealth.
    • TheoryZagara clears waves quickly (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), so Samuro's lane pressure buys less.
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  1. Tassadar 72 Theory Zagara can reveal enemies (Creep Tumor), taking away Tassadar's stealth. Only when Tassadar takes Shadow Walk.
    2 more reasons
    • Zagara brings Spell Armor (Spell Shield), which blunts Tassadar's ability burst. Only when Zagara takes Spell Shield.
    • Zagara can interrupt channels with stun (Devouring Maw), and Tassadar relies on channelled abilities. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  2. The Lost Vikings 70 Theory Zagara can reveal enemies (Creep Tumor), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
    2 more reasons
    • Zagara clears waves quickly (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • Zagara can interrupt channels with stun (Devouring Maw), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw. The Lost Vikings must also take Play Again!.
  3. Anub'arak 66 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Anub'arak hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
    1 more reason
    • Zagara's area damage (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) clears Anub'arak's summoned units quickly.
  4. Chromie 65 Theory Zagara can poke Chromie from range (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), and Chromie has few ways to dodge or disengage.
    1 more reason
    • Zagara brings Spell Armor (Spell Shield), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Zagara takes Spell Shield.
  5. Greymane 65 Theory Zagara can reveal enemies (Creep Tumor), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.
    1 more reason
    • Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. Arthas 63 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Arthas hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  2. Chen 63 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Chen hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  3. Imperius 63 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Imperius hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  4. Sgt. Hammer 63 Theory Zagara can reveal enemies (Creep Tumor), taking away Sgt. Hammer's stealth. Only when Sgt. Hammer takes Ambush.
  5. Zeratul 63 Theory Zagara can reveal enemies (Creep Tumor), taking away Zeratul's stealth.
  6. Artanis 62 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  7. Azmodan 62 Theory Zagara can poke Azmodan from range (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), and Azmodan has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  8. Genji 62 Theory Zagara can reveal enemies (Creep Tumor), taking away Genji's stealth. Only when Genji takes Pathfinder.
  9. Jaina 62 Theory Zagara brings Spell Armor (Spell Shield), which blunts Jaina's ability burst. Only when Zagara takes Spell Shield.
  10. Li-Ming 62 Theory Zagara brings Spell Armor (Spell Shield), which blunts Li-Ming's ability burst. Only when Zagara takes Spell Shield.
  11. Nazeebo 62 Theory Zagara can poke Nazeebo from range (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), and Nazeebo has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  12. Sonya 62 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Sonya hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  13. Thrall 62 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  14. Zul'jin 62 Theory Zagara can poke Zul'jin from range (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), and Zul'jin has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  15. Valeera 61 Theory Zagara can reveal enemies (Creep Tumor), taking away Valeera's stealth.
  16. Tracer 60 Theory Zagara brings Spell Armor (Spell Shield), which blunts Tracer's ability burst. Only when Zagara takes Spell Shield.
  17. Diablo 59 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Diablo hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  18. Malthael 59 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Malthael hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  19. Mei 59 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Mei hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  20. Murky 59 Theory Zagara clears waves quickly (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), so Murky's lane pressure buys less.
  21. Rexxar 59 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Rexxar hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  22. Tychus 59 Theory Zagara's area damage (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) clears Tychus's summoned units quickly. Only when Tychus takes Drakken Laser Drill.
  23. Varian 59 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Varian hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  24. Kael'thas 58 Theory Zagara can poke Kael'thas from range (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), and Kael'thas has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  25. Kel'Thuzad 58 Theory Zagara can poke Kel'Thuzad from range (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), and Kel'Thuzad has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  26. Li Li 57 Theory Zagara's area damage (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) clears Li Li's summoned units quickly.
  27. Raynor 57 Theory Zagara can poke Raynor from range (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), and Raynor has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  28. Blaze 56 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Blaze hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  29. Cho'gall 56 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Cho'gall hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  30. E.T.C. 56 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like E.T.C. hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  31. Mal'Ganis 56 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Mal'Ganis hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  32. Yrel 56 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Yrel hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  33. Xal'atath 55 Theory Zagara brings Spell Armor (Spell Shield), which blunts Xal'atath's ability burst. Only when Zagara takes Spell Shield.
  34. Malfurion 54 Theory Zagara's area damage (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) clears Malfurion's summoned units quickly. Only when Malfurion takes Vengeful Roots.
  35. Xul 54 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  36. Brightwing 53 Theory Zagara can reveal enemies (Creep Tumor), taking away Brightwing's stealth. Only when Brightwing takes Invisible Friends.
  37. Hanzo 53 Theory Zagara brings Spell Armor (Spell Shield), which blunts Hanzo's ability burst. Only when Zagara takes Spell Shield.
  38. Tyrande 53 Theory Zagara can reveal enemies (Creep Tumor), taking away Tyrande's stealth. Only when Tyrande takes Shadowstalk.
  39. Garrosh 52 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Garrosh hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  40. Johanna 52 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Johanna hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  41. Leoric 52 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Leoric hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  42. Tyrael 52 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Tyrael hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.

Zagara is weak against

Score 1–100 for their net edge over Zagara's kit

  1. Fenix Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedFenix's fast basic attacks and Plasma Cutter's circling laser clear Zagara's summons quickly while Shield Capacitor absorbs their chip damage.via Plasma Cutter, Shield Capacitor, Infested Drop, Hunter Killer
    • TheoryFenix's area damage (Plasma Cutter, Weapon Mode: Repeater Cannon) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
  2. D.Va Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedMech Mode's cannons hit everything in a wide area every 0.25 seconds, chewing through Zagara's summons while the mech tanks them.via Mech Mode, Infested Drop, Hunter Killer
    • TheoryD.Va's area damage (Self-Destruct, Mech Mode) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
    • TheoryD.Va reduces enemy Armor (Target Locked), offsetting Zagara's Spell Armor. Only when D.Va takes Target Locked. Zagara must also take Spell Shield.
    • TheoryZagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like D.Va hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
    • TheoryZagara can interrupt channels with stun (Devouring Maw), and D.Va relies on channelled abilities. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw. D.Va must also take Micro Missiles.
  3. Gazlowe Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedDeth Lazor's long line and Rock-It! Turrets clear Zagara's Roachlings and Hunter Killers, and Deth Lazor heals Gazlowe while it does.via Deth Lazor, Rock-It! Turret, Infested Drop, Hunter Killer
    • TheoryGazlowe's area damage (Deth Lazor, Xplodium Charge) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
    • TheoryZagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Gazlowe hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  4. Abathur Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedSymbiote can sit on a threatened tower, so Abathur answers Zagara's siege in whichever lane she picks; Spike Burst and Stab clean up Roachlings and Hunter Killers before they chip the structure down. Only when Abathur is defending structures from a summon-led push rather than fighting in the open.via Symbiote, Spike Burst, Stab, Infested Drop, Hunter Killer
    • TheoryZagara clears waves quickly (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), so Abathur's lane pressure buys less.
  5. Ragnaros Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedMolten Core turns a threatened Fort or Keep into a long-range Ragnaros whose Meteor Shower and Molten Swing wipe Roachlings and Hunter Killers, stalling the summon-led siege Zagara relies on. Only when Ragnaros is defending structures rather than fighting in the open.via Molten Core, Meteor Shower, Molten Swing, Infested Drop, Hunter Killer
    • TheoryRagnaros's area damage (Empower Sulfuras, Blast Wave) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
    • TheoryZagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Ragnaros hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
    • TheoryZagara can interrupt channels with stun (Devouring Maw), and Ragnaros relies on channelled abilities. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  6. Probius Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedDisruption Pulse pierces through Zagara's Roachlings and Hunter Killers, and Pylon Overcharge, if Probius takes it, holds a structure against her summon-based push.via Disruption Pulse, Pylon Overcharge, Infested Drop, Hunter Killer
    • TheoryZagara brings Spell Armor (Spell Shield), which blunts Probius's ability burst. Only when Zagara takes Spell Shield.
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  1. Gul'dan 52 Curated Fel Flame sweeps away Banelings, Roachlings and Hunter Killers in one wave, blunting Zagara's summon pressure.
    3 more reasons
    • Gul'dan reduces enemy Armor (Haunt), offsetting Zagara's Spell Armor. Only when Gul'dan takes Haunt. Zagara must also take Spell Shield.
    • Zagara can poke Gul'dan from range (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), and Gul'dan has few ways to dodge or disengage.
    • Zagara can interrupt channels with stun (Devouring Maw), and Gul'dan relies on channelled abilities. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw. Gul'dan must also take Health Funnel.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. Alexstrasza 62 Theory Alexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
  2. Cassia 62 Theory Cassia's area damage (Lightning Fury, Blinding Light) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
  3. Deckard 62 Theory Deckard's area damage (Horadric Cube, Scroll Of Sealing) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
  4. Falstad 62 Theory Falstad's area damage (Lightning Rod) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
  5. Lúcio 62 Theory Lúcio's area damage (Soundwave, Push Off) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
  6. Maiev 62 Theory Maiev's area damage (Fan of Knives, Spirit of Vengeance) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
  7. Qhira 62 Theory Qhira's area damage (Carnage, Revolving Sweep) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
  8. Auriel 59 Theory Auriel's healing undoes the chip damage Zagara lands from range.
  9. Whitemane 59 Theory Whitemane's healing undoes the chip damage Zagara lands from range.
  10. Ana 55 Theory Ana's healing undoes the chip damage Zagara lands from range.
  11. Anduin 55 Theory Anduin's healing undoes the chip damage Zagara lands from range.
  12. Junkrat 55 Theory Junkrat's area damage (Frag Launcher, Concussion Mine) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
  13. Kharazim 55 Theory Kharazim's healing undoes the chip damage Zagara lands from range.
  14. Lt. Morales 55 Theory Lt. Morales's healing undoes the chip damage Zagara lands from range.
  15. Orphea 55 Theory Orphea's area damage (Shadow Waltz, Chomp) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
  16. Rehgar 55 Theory Rehgar's healing undoes the chip damage Zagara lands from range.
  17. Stukov 55 Theory Stukov's healing undoes the chip damage Zagara lands from range.
  18. Uther 55 Theory Uther's healing undoes the chip damage Zagara lands from range.
  19. Hogger 53 Theory Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
  20. Sylvanas 52 Theory Sylvanas's area damage clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.

Zagara works well with

Score 1–100 for how well the kits combine

  1. Abathur Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedLocusts and Zagara's summons push lanes together, and Symbiote on Zagara adds shields and damage while she sieges.via Locust Strain, Symbiote, Infested Drop
  2. Azmodan Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedDemon Warriors and Zagara's Roachlings and Hunter Killers flood a lane together, overwhelming minion waves and structures.via Summon Demon Warrior, Infested Drop, Hunter Killer
  3. Kerrigan Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryKerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Zagara's area damage.
    • TheoryZagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
    • TheoryZagara's stun (Devouring Maw) lets Kerrigan dive onto a target that cannot walk away. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  4. Chromie Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryChromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Zagara's area damage.
    • TheoryZagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Chromie's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  5. Kel'Thuzad Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryKel'Thuzad groups or freezes enemies (Chains of Kel'Thuzad) for Zagara's area damage.
    • TheoryZagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Kel'Thuzad's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  6. Zeratul Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryZeratul groups or freezes enemies (Void Prison) for Zagara's area damage. Only when Zeratul takes Void Prison.
    • TheoryZagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Zeratul's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
    • TheoryZagara's stun (Devouring Maw) lets Zeratul dive onto a target that cannot walk away. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
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  1. Maiev 69 Theory Maiev groups or freezes enemies (Umbral Bind) for Zagara's area damage.
    1 more reason
    • Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) lets Maiev dive onto a target that cannot walk away. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  2. Orphea 66 Theory Orphea groups or freezes enemies (Crushing Jaws) for Zagara's area damage. Only when Orphea takes Crushing Jaws.
    1 more reason
    • Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Orphea's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  3. Tassadar 66 Theory Tassadar groups or freezes enemies (Black Hole) for Zagara's area damage. Only when Tassadar takes Black Hole.
    1 more reason
    • Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Tassadar's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  4. Cho'gall 65 Theory Cho'gall groups or freezes enemies (Upheaval) for Zagara's area damage.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. Dehaka 65 Theory Dehaka groups or freezes enemies (Drag) for Zagara's area damage.
  2. Johanna 65 Theory Johanna groups or freezes enemies (Condemn) for Zagara's area damage.
  3. Stitches 65 Theory Stitches groups or freezes enemies (Hook) for Zagara's area damage.
  4. Genji 62 Theory Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Genji's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  5. Tracer 62 Theory Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Tracer's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  6. Valeera 62 Theory Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Valeera's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  7. Cassia 59 Theory Cassia groups or freezes enemies (Valkyrie) for Zagara's area damage. Only when Cassia takes Valkyrie.
  8. Gazlowe 59 Theory Gazlowe groups or freezes enemies (Grav-O-Bomb 3000) for Zagara's area damage. Only when Gazlowe takes Grav-O-Bomb 3000.
  9. Medivh 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Zagara's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  10. Sylvanas 59 Theory Sylvanas groups or freezes enemies (Mind Control) for Zagara's area damage. Only when Sylvanas takes Mind Control.
  11. Whitemane 59 Theory Whitemane groups or freezes enemies (Judgment Day) for Zagara's area damage. Only when Whitemane takes Judgment Day.
  12. Zarya 59 Theory Zarya groups or freezes enemies (Graviton Surge) for Zagara's area damage. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge.
  13. Alarak 57 Theory Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Alarak's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  14. Hanzo 57 Theory Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Hanzo's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  15. Jaina 57 Theory Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Jaina's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  16. Junkrat 57 Theory Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Junkrat's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  17. Kael'thas 57 Theory Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Kael'thas's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  18. Li-Ming 57 Theory Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Li-Ming's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  19. Murky 57 Theory Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Murky's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  20. Nova 57 Theory Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Nova's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  21. Probius 57 Theory Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Probius's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.
  22. Xal'atath 57 Theory Zagara's stun (Devouring Maw) holds targets still for Xal'atath's burst. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw.

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Best maps for Zagara

Score 1–100 from how the kit fits each map's layout and objective (50 = neutral)

  1. Alterac Pass Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryZagara's sustained damage (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) speeds up Alterac Pass's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryZagara's summons (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) add damage to Alterac Pass's neutral objective.
    • TheoryZagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Alterac Pass's pushing objective.
  2. Battlefield of Eternity Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryZagara's sustained damage (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) speeds up Battlefield of Eternity's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryZagara's summons (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) add damage to Battlefield of Eternity's neutral objective.
    • TheoryZagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Battlefield of Eternity's pushing objective.
  3. Garden of Terror Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryZagara's sustained damage (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryZagara's summons (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective.
    • TheoryZagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  4. Haunted Mines Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryZagara's sustained damage (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryZagara's summons (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective.
    • TheoryZagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  5. Infernal Shrines Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryZagara's sustained damage (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryZagara's summons (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective.
    • TheoryZagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  6. Braxis Outpost Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryBraxis Outpost's single lane suits Zagara's poke (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop).
    • TheoryZagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) holds Braxis Outpost's single lane.
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  1. Industrial District 67 Theory Industrial District's single lane suits Zagara's poke (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop).
    1 more reason
    • Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) holds Industrial District's single lane.
  2. Lost Cavern 67 Theory Lost Cavern's single lane suits Zagara's poke (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop).
    1 more reason
    • Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) holds Lost Cavern's single lane.
  3. Silver City 67 Theory Silver City's single lane suits Zagara's poke (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop).
    1 more reason
    • Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) holds Silver City's single lane.
  4. Blackheart's Bay 65 Theory Zagara can siege structures, which adds to Blackheart's Bay's objective pressure.
    1 more reason
    • Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Blackheart's Bay's pushing objective.
  5. Hanamura Temple 65 Theory Zagara can siege structures, which adds to Hanamura Temple's objective pressure.
    1 more reason
    • Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  6. Sky Temple 65 Theory Zagara can siege structures, which adds to Sky Temple's objective pressure.
    1 more reason
    • Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Sky Temple's pushing objective.
  7. Towers of Doom 65 Theory Zagara can siege structures, which adds to Towers of Doom's objective pressure.
    1 more reason
    • Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Towers of Doom's pushing objective.
  8. Braxis Holdout 55 Theory Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  9. Dragon Shire 55 Theory Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  10. Tomb of the Spider Queen 55 Theory Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Tomb of the Spider Queen's pushing objective.
  11. Volskaya Foundry 55 Theory Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Volskaya Foundry's pushing objective.

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Talents by level

  1. 1

    • Volatile Acid Q

      Banelings can travel 50% further before exploding.

    • Corpse Feeders E

      Reduces the cooldown of Infested Drop by 3 seconds and Roachlings have 30% more Health.

    • Infest Active Quest

      Nearby Ranged Minions deal an additional 100% damage. Can be toggled on or off. Repeatable Quest: Every 1000 Siege damage dealt increases this bonus by 1%.

  2. 4

    • Envenomed Spines Active

      Activate to have Zagara's next Basic Attack apply 230 (+4% per level) damage over 5 seconds.

    • Medusa Blades Passive

      Basic Attacks deal 33% damage to three nearby targets.

    • Serrated Spines Passive Quest

      Quest: Each Basic Attack against a Hero increases Zagara's Attack Damage by 0.2%.

  3. 7

    • Baneling Massacre Q

      Gain 2 additional charges of Banelings Barrage, but increase its cooldown by 2 seconds.

    • Viscous Acid Q

      Banelings Slow enemies by 25% for 2.5 seconds.

    • Bile Drop E Quest

      Quest: Passively increases the radius of Infested Drop by 20%. Reward: After hitting 12 Heroes with Infested Drop, it spawns an additional Roachling.

  4. 10

    • Devouring Maw Heroic

      Summon a Devouring Maw that devours enemies for 4 seconds. Devoured enemies cannot fight and take 94 (+4% per level) damage per second. Usable on Unstoppable enemies.

    • Nydus Network Heroic

      Summon a Nydus Worm on Creep anywhere that Zagara has vision. Zagara can enter a Nydus Worm and travel to any other Nydus Worm by right-clicking near it. While inside a Nydus Worm, Zagara regenerates 10% Health and Mana per second. Stores up to 2 charges. Maximum of 4 Nydus Worms at a time. Passive: Creep spreads 15% farther. Passive: While on Creep, each Basic Attack reduces all of Zagara's cooldowns by 0.4 seconds.

  5. 13

    • Hydralisk Transfusion W

      Zagara is healed for 60% of the damage dealt by Hunter Killers' Basic Attacks to Heroes.

    • Protective Coating Trait

      While on Creep, Zagara gains 20 Armor, taking 20% less damage.

    • Spell Shield Active

      Every 30 seconds, gain 50 Spell Armor against the next enemy Ability and subsequent Abilities for 3 seconds, reducing the damage taken by 50%. Can be toggled to allow or prevent this talent from triggering automatically.

  6. 16

    • Corrosive Saliva W

      When attacking Heroes, Hunter Killers and Roachlings deal additional damage equal to 1.5% of their maximum Health.

    • Mutalisk W

      Reduce the cooldown of Hunter Killer by 4 seconds. Hunter Killer now spawns a Mutalisk. Mutalisks have a bounce attack, lose Health over 42 seconds, and have 450 (+4.5% per level) Health.

    • Jagged Barbs Trait

      While on Creep, Zagara gains 50% more Basic Attack damage and her attack range is increased by 1.1.

  7. 20

    • Tyrant Maw Heroic

      Devouring Maw deals 50% more damage. Takedowns reduce its cooldown by 25 seconds.

    • Endless Creep Heroic

      Increase Creep Tumor's cast range from 2.5 to 50. Creep Tumors now last 600 seconds. While on Creep, Zagara gains an additional 10% Movement Speed.

    • Broodmother Q

      Every 3rd Basic Attack also launches a Baneling towards the target. Passive: Gain 20% bonus Attack Speed.

    • Pack Instinct W

      Zagara and her summons deal 20% more damage to enemies attacked by a Hunter Killer in the last 2 seconds.

  • Creep Tumor D Trait

    18 s cooldown

    Lay a Creep Tumor that generates Creep. While on Creep, Zagara moves 20% faster and her summons move 30% faster. Tumors lose Health over 250 seconds and reveal the surrounding area while active. Stores up to 3 charges.

  • Baneling Barrage Q Ability

    4 s cooldown 15 Mana

    Launch 2 Banelings that deal 80 (+4% per level) damage to enemies they hit. Stores up to 2 charges.

  • Hunter Killer W Ability

    16 s cooldown 75 Mana

    Summon a Hydralisk to attack a single target, dealing 71 (+5% per level) damage per second. The Hydralisk loses Health over 10 seconds, and has 500 (+4.5% per level) Health.

  • Infested Drop E Ability

    12 s cooldown 50 Mana

    Bombard target area with a Zerg Drop Pod for 140 (+4% per level) damage. The pod spawns 2 Roachlings that deal 30 (+4% per level) damage per second and lose Health over 10 seconds.

  • Devouring Maw R Heroic

    80 s cooldown 70 Mana

    Summon a Devouring Maw that devours enemies for 4 seconds. Devoured enemies cannot fight and take 94 (+4% per level) damage per second. Usable on Unstoppable enemies.

  • Nydus Network R Heroic

    120 s cooldown 50 Mana

    Summon a Nydus Worm on Creep anywhere that Zagara has vision. Zagara can enter a Nydus Worm and travel to any other Nydus Worm by right-clicking near it. While inside a Nydus Worm, Zagara regenerates 10% Health and Mana per second. Stores up to 2 charges. Maximum of 4 Nydus Worms at a time. Passive: Creep spreads 15% farther. Passive: While on Creep, each Basic Attack reduces all of Zagara's cooldowns by 0.4 seconds.

Mechanics tags

What the theory layer reads from Zagara's kit. Each tag shows the ability or talent text that produced it; curated notes cover play-style traits the text cannot show.

Crowd control

Slow
Talent Viscous Acid “Banelings Slow enemies by 25% for 2.5 seconds.”
Stun
Ability Devouring Maw “Devoured enemies cannot fight and take 94 damage per second.”

Defense and mobility

Reveal
Ability Creep Tumor “Tumors lose Health over 250 seconds and reveal the surrounding area while active.”
Self-healing
Ability Nydus Network “While inside a Nydus Worm, Zagara regenerates 10% Health and Mana per second.”
Talent Hydralisk Transfusion “Zagara is healed for 60% of the damage dealt by Hunter Killers' Basic Attacks to Heroes.”
Spell Armor
Talent Spell Shield “Every 30 seconds, gain 50 Spell Armor against the next enemy Ability and subsequent Abilities for 3 seconds, reducing…”

Damage and macro

% Health damage
Talent Corrosive Saliva “When attacking Heroes, Hunter Killers and Roachlings deal additional damage equal to 1.5% of their maximum Health.”
Area damage
Ability Baneling Barrage “Launch 2 Banelings that deal 80 damage to enemies they hit.”
Ability Infested Drop “Bombard target area with a Zerg Drop Pod for 140 damage.”
Damage over time
Talent Envenomed Spines “Activate to have Zagara's next Basic Attack apply 230 damage over 5 seconds.”
Poke
Ability Baneling Barrage “Launch 2 Banelings that deal 80 damage to enemies they hit.”
Ability Infested Drop “Bombard target area with a Zerg Drop Pod for 140 damage.”
Siege
Curated note Her summons and Baneling Barrage chew through structures, so Zagara keeps constant pressure on towers and Forts.
Summons
Ability Hunter Killer “Summon a Hydralisk to attack a single target, dealing 71 damage per second.”
Ability Infested Drop “The pod spawns 2 Roachlings that deal 30 damage per second and lose Health over 10 seconds.”
Talent Bile Drop “Reward: After hitting 12 Heroes with Infested Drop, it spawns an additional Roachling.”
Curated note Roachlings and Hunter Killers add extra bodies that push lanes, soak damage and block first-target skillshots.
Sustained damage
Ability Hunter Killer “Summon a Hydralisk to attack a single target, dealing 71 damage per second.”
Ability Infested Drop “The pod spawns 2 Roachlings that deal 30 damage per second and lose Health over 10 seconds.”
Waveclear
Ability Baneling Barrage “Launch 2 Banelings that deal 80 damage to enemies they hit.”
Ability Infested Drop “Bombard target area with a Zerg Drop Pod for 140 damage.”
  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 28 Sep 2026 Patch Buffed

    2 buffs

    • BuffHunter Killer: Health 450 → 500Game data
    • BuffMutalisk: Health 420 → 450Game data
  2. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 30 Sep 2025 Patch Nerfed

    1 nerf

    • NerfInfest: Damage bonus 125% → 100%Level 1
  3. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 15 May 2025 Patch Nerfed

    1 nerf

    • NerfCorrosive Saliva: Damage 1.75% → 1.5%Level 16
  4. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 21 Apr 2025 PTR Nerfed

    1 nerf

    • NerfCorrosive Saliva: Damage 1.75% → 1.5%Level 16

Game-data changes between builds

Detected by comparing the game files of consecutive builds, including silent changes.

  1. 2.55.17.98025 → 2.57.0.98285

    • Hunter Killer health: 450 → 500
    • Mutalisk health (level 16): 420 → 450

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