WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Shango Tower Wars
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Shango Tower Wars

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,808 recorded sessions versus 547. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2.6), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 5.6 min for Shango Tower Wars. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Shango Tower Wars
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeShango Tower Wars
Total sessions41,808 547
Unique hosts1,615 83
Avg players/lobby5.2 2.6
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 5.6 min
Sessions (30d)10,370 251
Tracked versions10230
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
236
Jun 26
30,642
845
Jul 26
7,374
180

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Shango Tower Wars on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,808 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 547 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 Shango Tower Wars (2.6).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 5.6 min for Shango Tower Wars. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,370 vs 251). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Shango Tower Wars by 83. Direct Strike has the wider host base.