WC3 TrackerMapsDefence vs Dota
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Defence vs Dota

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 7,544 recorded sessions versus 2. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 1), suggesting larger games. Defence lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.2 min on average versus 8.5 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

Defence Dota
Head to Head
MetricDefenceDota
Total sessions27,544
Unique hosts1448
Avg players/lobby17
Avg lobby open time0.2 min 8.5 min
Sessions (30d)04,636
Tracked versions1121
Last hostedMay 20, 2026Jun 13, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
0
3,725
Jun 26
0
5,051

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Defence and Dota on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 7,544 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 2 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Dota has more players per lobby on average (7) than Defence (1).
Defence lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.2 min on average versus 8.5 min for Dota. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Dota has had more sessions in the last 30 days (4,636 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Defence has been hosted by 1 unique BattleTags and Dota by 448. Dota has the wider host base.