WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Hero Line Warz
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Hero Line Warz

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,959 recorded sessions versus 20. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.9), suggesting larger games. Hero Line Warz 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 Hero Line Warz
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeHero Line Warz
Total sessions41,959 20
Unique hosts1,615 5
Avg players/lobby5.2 1.9
Avg lobby open time1.7 min1.2 min
Sessions (30d)10,537 7
Tracked versions1022
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 3, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
2
Jun 26
30,642
33
Jul 26
7,550
3

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Hero Line Warz on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,959 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 20 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 Hero Line Warz (1.9).
Hero Line Warz 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 (10,537 vs 7). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Hero Line Warz by 5. Direct Strike has the wider host base.