WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Jack O Lantern
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Jack O Lantern

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,984 recorded sessions versus 13. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.8), suggesting larger games. Jack O Lantern lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.7 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Jack O Lantern
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeJack O Lantern
Total sessions41,984 13
Unique hosts1,615 8
Avg players/lobby5.2 1.8
Avg lobby open time1.7 min0.7 min
Sessions (30d)10,572 5
Tracked versions1021
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
11
Jun 26
30,642
12
Jul 26
7,578
3

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Jack O Lantern on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,984 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 13 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 Jack O Lantern (1.8).
Jack O Lantern lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.7 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 (10,572 vs 5). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Jack O Lantern by 8. Direct Strike has the wider host base.