WC3 TrackerMapsCastlefight Es vs Direct Strike
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Castlefight Es vs Direct Strike

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,984 recorded sessions versus 38. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.6 min for Castlefight Es. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Castlefight Es Direct Strike
Head to Head
MetricCastlefight EsDirect Strike
Total sessions3841,984
Unique hosts101,615
Avg players/lobby25.2
Avg lobby open time2.6 min1.7 min
Sessions (30d)510,572
Tracked versions2102
Last hostedJul 4, 2026Jul 6, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
4
8,392
Jun 26
26
30,642
Jul 26
5
7,578

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Castlefight Es and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,984 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 38 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 Castlefight Es (2).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.6 min for Castlefight Es. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,572 vs 5). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Castlefight Es has been hosted by 10 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.