WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Infection Attack
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Infection Attack

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,929 recorded sessions versus 78. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2.2), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 5.3 min for Infection Attack. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Infection Attack
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeInfection Attack
Total sessions41,929 78
Unique hosts1,615 7
Avg players/lobby5.2 2.2
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 5.3 min
Sessions (30d)10,491 3
Tracked versions10211
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 2, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
23
Jun 26
30,642
53
Jul 26
7,517
1

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Infection Attack on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,929 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 78 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 Infection Attack (2.2).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 5.3 min for Infection Attack. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,491 vs 3). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Infection Attack by 7. Direct Strike has the wider host base.