WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Scorchedbasin
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Scorchedbasin

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,856 recorded sessions versus 78. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2.1), suggesting larger games. Scorchedbasin lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.2 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Scorchedbasin
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeScorchedbasin
Total sessions41,856 78
Unique hosts1,615 39
Avg players/lobby5.2 2.1
Avg lobby open time1.7 min1.2 min
Sessions (30d)10,411 19
Tracked versions1024
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 4, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
33
Jun 26
30,642
115
Jul 26
7,424
13

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Scorchedbasin on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,856 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 78 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 Scorchedbasin (2.1).
Scorchedbasin lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.2 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 (10,411 vs 19). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Scorchedbasin by 39. Direct Strike has the wider host base.