WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Footman Wars
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Footman Wars

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 18,501 recorded sessions versus 5. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.4), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 1.9 min for Footman Wars. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Footman Wars
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeFootman Wars
Total sessions18,501 5
Unique hosts1,615 2
Avg players/lobby5.2 1.4
Avg lobby open time1.6 min 1.9 min
Sessions (30d)9,769 5
Tracked versions701
Last hostedJun 9, 2026Jun 6, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
8,392
2
Jun 26
10,499
5

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Footman Wars on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 18,501 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 5 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 Footman Wars (1.4).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 1.9 min for Footman Wars. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,769 vs 5). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Footman Wars by 2. Direct Strike has the wider host base.