Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 43,044 recorded sessions versus 1,956. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 3.7), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 7.9 min for Hellfire Rpg. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Direct Strike and Hellfire Rpg on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 43,044 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 1,956 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 Hellfire Rpg (3.7).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 7.9 min for Hellfire Rpg. 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 232). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Hellfire Rpg by 97. Direct Strike has the wider host base.