WC3 TrackerMapsCrd vs Direct Strike
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Crd vs Direct Strike

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 18,501 recorded sessions versus 30. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.8), suggesting larger games. Crd lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.7 min on average versus 1.6 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Crd Direct Strike
Head to Head
MetricCrdDirect Strike
Total sessions3018,501
Unique hosts71,615
Avg players/lobby1.85.2
Avg lobby open time0.7 min 1.6 min
Sessions (30d)119,751
Tracked versions670
Last hostedJun 7, 2026Jun 9, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
19
8,392
Jun 26
12
10,499

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Crd and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 18,501 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 30 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 Crd (1.8).
Crd lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.7 min on average versus 1.6 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 (9,751 vs 11). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Crd has been hosted by 7 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.