WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Northshire Lv
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Northshire Lv

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,856 recorded sessions versus 46. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2.1), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.6 min for Northshire Lv. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Northshire Lv
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeNorthshire Lv
Total sessions41,856 46
Unique hosts1,615 18
Avg players/lobby5.2 2.1
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 3.6 min
Sessions (30d)10,411 16
Tracked versions1022
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
19
Jun 26
30,642
38
Jul 26
7,424
11

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Northshire Lv on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,856 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 46 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 Northshire Lv (2.1).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.6 min for Northshire Lv. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,411 vs 16). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Northshire Lv by 18. Direct Strike has the wider host base.