WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Northrend Test
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Northrend Test

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 22,573 recorded sessions versus 1. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2), suggesting larger games. Northrend Test lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.3 min on average versus 1.6 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Northrend Test
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeNorthrend Test
Total sessions22,573 1
Unique hosts1,615 1
Avg players/lobby5.2 2
Avg lobby open time1.6 min1.3 min
Sessions (30d)10,140 1
Tracked versions811
Last hostedJun 19, 2026Jun 16, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
8,392
0
Jun 26
14,637
1

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Northrend Test on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 22,573 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 1 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 Northrend Test (2).
Northrend Test lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.3 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 (10,140 vs 1). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Northrend Test by 1. Direct Strike has the wider host base.