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Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Opt Soldier Tower Defense

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,897 recorded sessions versus 43. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.9), suggesting larger games. Opt Soldier Tower Defense lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.1 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Opt Soldier Tower Defense
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeOpt Soldier Tower Defense
Total sessions41,897 43
Unique hosts1,615 11
Avg players/lobby5.2 1.9
Avg lobby open time1.7 min1.1 min
Sessions (30d)10,461 19
Tracked versions1024
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
21
Jun 26
30,642
42
Jul 26
7,474
15

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Opt Soldier Tower Defense on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,897 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 43 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 Opt Soldier Tower Defense (1.9).
Opt Soldier Tower Defense lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.1 min on average versus 1.7 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 (10,461 vs 19). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Opt Soldier Tower Defense by 11. Direct Strike has the wider host base.