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Direct Strike vs Shadow Line Arena Beta V 1.0b.W

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 18,501 recorded sessions versus 10. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 4), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 19.8 min for Shadow Line Arena Beta V 1.0b.W. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Shadow Line Arena Beta V 1.0b.W
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeShadow Line Arena Beta V 1.0b.W
Total sessions18,501 ▲10
Unique hosts1,615 ▲1
Avg players/lobby5.2 ▲4
Avg lobby open time1.6 min ▲19.8 min
Sessions (30d)9,751 ▲0
Tracked versions701
Last hostedJun 9, 2026May 26, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
8,392
1
Jun 26
10,499
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Shadow Line Arena Beta V 1.0b.W on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 18,501 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 10 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 Shadow Line Arena Beta V 1.0b.W (4).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 19.8 min for Shadow Line Arena Beta V 1.0b.W. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,751 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Shadow Line Arena Beta V 1.0b.W by 1. Direct Strike has the wider host base.