WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Etherealfortress
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Etherealfortress

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 55,730 recorded sessions versus 6. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.7), suggesting larger games. Etherealfortress lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.1 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Etherealfortress
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeEtherealfortress
Total sessions55,730 6
Unique hosts1,615 3
Avg players/lobby5.2 1.7
Avg lobby open time1.7 min0.1 min
Sessions (30d)6,787 1
Tracked versions1121
Last hostedJul 25, 2026Jul 25, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
3
Jun 26
30,642
2
Jul 26
444,372
2

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Etherealfortress on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 55,730 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 6 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 Etherealfortress (1.7).
Etherealfortress lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.1 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 (6,787 vs 1). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Etherealfortress by 3. Direct Strike has the wider host base.