WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Lotr Risk Strongholds
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Lotr Risk Strongholds

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 18,504 recorded sessions versus 4. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1), suggesting larger games. Lotr Risk Strongholds lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.6 min on average versus 1.6 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Lotr Risk Strongholds
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeLotr Risk Strongholds
Total sessions18,504 4
Unique hosts1,615 1
Avg players/lobby5.2 1
Avg lobby open time1.6 min0.6 min
Sessions (30d)9,854 2
Tracked versions702
Last hostedJun 9, 2026Jun 6, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
8,392
0
Jun 26
10,502
2

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Lotr Risk Strongholds on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 18,504 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 4 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 Risk Strongholds (1).
Lotr Risk Strongholds lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.6 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 (9,854 vs 2). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Lotr Risk Strongholds by 1. Direct Strike has the wider host base.