WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs F.5.5 Fix
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs F.5.5 Fix

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 55,222 recorded sessions versus 54. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 3), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 4.9 min for F.5.5 Fix. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike F.5.5 Fix
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeF.5.5 Fix
Total sessions55,222 54
Unique hosts1,615 10
Avg players/lobby5.2 3
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 4.9 min
Sessions (30d)6,691 6
Tracked versions1112
Last hostedJul 24, 2026Jul 23, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
13
Jun 26
30,642
84
Jul 26
442,876
15

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and F.5.5 Fix on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 55,222 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 54 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 F.5.5 Fix (3).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 4.9 min for F.5.5 Fix. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (6,691 vs 6). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and F.5.5 Fix by 10. Direct Strike has the wider host base.