WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Rise Of The
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Rise Of The

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,450 recorded sessions versus 30. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 3.9), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 28.1 min for Rise Of The. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Rise Of The
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeRise Of The
Total sessions47,450 30
Unique hosts1,615 9
Avg players/lobby5.3 3.9
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 28.1 min
Sessions (30d)9,836 11
Tracked versions1042
Last hostedJul 11, 2026Jul 8, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
17
Jun 26
30,642
38
Jul 26
13,973
16

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Rise Of The on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,450 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 30 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 Rise Of The (3.9).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 28.1 min for Rise Of The. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,836 vs 11). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Rise Of The by 9. Direct Strike has the wider host base.