WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Is
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Is

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 19,259 recorded sessions versus 3. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1), suggesting larger games. Is lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.4 min on average versus 1.6 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Is
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeIs
Total sessions19,259 3
Unique hosts1,615 2
Avg players/lobby5.2 1
Avg lobby open time1.6 min0.4 min
Sessions (30d)9,162 0
Tracked versions773
Last hostedJun 15, 2026Jun 4, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
8,392
0
Jun 26
11,307
2

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Is on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 19,259 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 3 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 Is (1).
Is lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.4 min on average versus 1.6 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 (9,162 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Is by 2. Direct Strike has the wider host base.