WC3 TrackerMapsAae Reborn vs Direct Strike
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Aae Reborn vs Direct Strike

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,634 recorded sessions versus 206. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2.7), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 7.1 min for Aae Reborn. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Aae Reborn Direct Strike
Head to Head
MetricAae RebornDirect Strike
Total sessions20641,634
Unique hosts431,615
Avg players/lobby2.75.2
Avg lobby open time7.1 min1.7 min
Sessions (30d)11710,789
Tracked versions10102
Last hostedJul 5, 2026Jul 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
81
8,392
Jun 26
206
30,642
Jul 26
88
7,181

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Aae Reborn and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,634 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 206 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Direct Strike has more players per lobby on average (5.2) than Aae Reborn (2.7).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 7.1 min for Aae Reborn. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,789 vs 117). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Aae Reborn has been hosted by 43 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.