WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Forestwalk
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Forestwalk

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 43,044 recorded sessions versus 159. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.6), suggesting larger games. Forestwalk lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.2 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Forestwalk
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeForestwalk
Total sessions43,044 159
Unique hosts1,615 76
Avg players/lobby5.2 1.6
Avg lobby open time1.7 min1.2 min
Sessions (30d)10,241 75
Tracked versions1022
Last hostedJul 7, 2026Jul 6, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
66
Jun 26
30,642
187
Jul 26
8,751
67

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Forestwalk on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 43,044 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 159 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 Forestwalk (1.6).
Forestwalk lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.2 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 (10,241 vs 75). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Forestwalk by 76. Direct Strike has the wider host base.