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Custom Hero Defense[Tsh].15.3prot vs Direct Strike

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 55,225 recorded sessions versus 25. Custom Hero Defense[Tsh].15.3prot averages more players per lobby (5.7 vs 5.2), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 4.2 min for Custom Hero Defense[Tsh].15.3prot. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Custom Hero Defense[Tsh].15.3prot Direct Strike
Head to Head
MetricCustom Hero Defense[Tsh].15.3protDirect Strike
Total sessions2555,225 ▲
Unique hosts71,615 ▲
Avg players/lobby5.7 ▲5.2
Avg lobby open time4.2 min1.7 min ▲
Sessions (30d)76,873 ▲
Tracked versions1112
Last hostedJul 22, 2026Jul 24, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
0
8,392
Jun 26
0
30,642
Jul 26
26
443,063
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Custom Hero Defense[Tsh].15.3prot and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 55,225 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 25 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Custom Hero Defense[Tsh].15.3prot has more players per lobby on average (5.7) than Direct Strike (5.2).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 4.2 min for Custom Hero Defense[Tsh].15.3prot. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (6,873 vs 7). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Custom Hero Defense[Tsh].15.3prot has been hosted by 7 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.