WC3 TrackerMapsColdheart vs Direct Strike
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Coldheart vs Direct Strike

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,897 recorded sessions versus 18. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2), suggesting larger games. Coldheart lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Coldheart Direct Strike
Head to Head
MetricColdheartDirect Strike
Total sessions1841,897
Unique hosts111,615
Avg players/lobby25.2
Avg lobby open time1 min 1.7 min
Sessions (30d)610,480
Tracked versions2102
Last hostedJul 5, 2026Jul 6, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8
8,392
Jun 26
19
30,642
Jul 26
5
7,474

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Coldheart and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,897 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 18 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 Coldheart (2).
Coldheart lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,480 vs 6). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Coldheart has been hosted by 11 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.