WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Pokemon Maul
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Pokemon Maul

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,450 recorded sessions versus 20. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 1.5), suggesting larger games. Pokemon Maul lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Pokemon Maul
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikePokemon Maul
Total sessions47,450 20
Unique hosts1,615 3
Avg players/lobby5.3 1.5
Avg lobby open time1.7 min1 min
Sessions (30d)9,834 17
Tracked versions1042
Last hostedJul 10, 2026Jul 10, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
0
Jun 26
30,642
5
Jul 26
13,846
17

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Pokemon Maul on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,450 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 20 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 (5.3) than Pokemon Maul (1.5).
Pokemon Maul lobbies fill faster, sitting open 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 (9,834 vs 17). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Pokemon Maul by 3. Direct Strike has the wider host base.