WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Lotr Hero Siege
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Lotr Hero Siege

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,808 recorded sessions versus 85. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 3.6), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 9.1 min for Lotr Hero Siege. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Lotr Hero Siege
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeLotr Hero Siege
Total sessions41,808 85
Unique hosts1,615 24
Avg players/lobby5.2 3.6
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 9.1 min
Sessions (30d)10,370 10
Tracked versions1027
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
17
Jun 26
30,642
111
Jul 26
7,374
9

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Lotr Hero Siege on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,808 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 85 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 Lotr Hero Siege (3.6).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 9.1 min for Lotr Hero Siege. 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 10). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Lotr Hero Siege by 24. Direct Strike has the wider host base.