WC3 TrackerMapsCubedefense vs Direct Strike
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Cubedefense vs Direct Strike

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,929 recorded sessions versus 11. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 3.2), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.6 min for Cubedefense. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Cubedefense Direct Strike
Head to Head
MetricCubedefenseDirect Strike
Total sessions1141,929
Unique hosts31,615
Avg players/lobby3.25.2
Avg lobby open time3.6 min1.7 min
Sessions (30d)310,502
Tracked versions2102
Last hostedJun 30, 2026Jul 6, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
0
8,392
Jun 26
5
30,642
Jul 26
0
7,517

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Cubedefense and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,929 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 11 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 Cubedefense (3.2).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.6 min for Cubedefense. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,502 vs 3). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Cubedefense has been hosted by 3 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.