WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Multiverse Defense
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Multiverse Defense

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,694 recorded sessions versus 5. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 3.4), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.3 min for Multiverse Defense. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Multiverse Defense
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeMultiverse Defense
Total sessions41,694 5
Unique hosts1,615 5
Avg players/lobby5.2 3.4
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 2.3 min
Sessions (30d)10,856 0
Tracked versions1021
Last hostedJul 5, 2026Jun 28, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
0
Jun 26
30,642
5
Jul 26
7,248
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Multiverse Defense on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,694 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 5 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 Multiverse Defense (3.4).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.3 min for Multiverse Defense. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,856 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Multiverse Defense by 5. Direct Strike has the wider host base.