WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Island Troll Tribes
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Island Troll Tribes

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,808 recorded sessions versus 69. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2.7), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 10.4 min for Island Troll Tribes. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Island Troll Tribes
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeIsland Troll Tribes
Total sessions41,808 69
Unique hosts1,615 7
Avg players/lobby5.2 2.7
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 10.4 min
Sessions (30d)10,370 0
Tracked versions1023
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jun 21, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
41
Jun 26
30,642
15
Jul 26
7,374
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Island Troll Tribes on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,808 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 69 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 Island Troll Tribes (2.7).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 10.4 min for Island Troll Tribes. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,370 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Island Troll Tribes by 7. Direct Strike has the wider host base.