WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Lands Of The Vanguard
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Lands Of The Vanguard

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 19,185 recorded sessions versus 3. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2.3), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 1.7 min for Lands Of The Vanguard. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Lands Of The Vanguard
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeLands Of The Vanguard
Total sessions19,185 3
Unique hosts1,615 1
Avg players/lobby5.2 2.3
Avg lobby open time1.6 min 1.7 min
Sessions (30d)9,369 3
Tracked versions761
Last hostedJun 14, 2026Jun 14, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
8,392
0
Jun 26
11,230
3

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Lands Of The Vanguard on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 19,185 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 Lands Of The Vanguard (2.3).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 1.7 min for Lands Of The Vanguard. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,369 vs 3). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Lands Of The Vanguard by 1. Direct Strike has the wider host base.