WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Slalom
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Slalom

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,959 recorded sessions versus 40. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.7), suggesting larger games. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Slalom
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeSlalom
Total sessions41,959 40
Unique hosts1,615 26
Avg players/lobby5.2 1.7
Avg lobby open time1.7 min1.7 min
Sessions (30d)10,544 13
Tracked versions1022
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
17
Jun 26
30,642
60
Jul 26
7,550
7

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Slalom on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,959 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 40 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 Slalom (1.7).
Direct Strike and Slalom have similar average lobby open times (around 1.7 min).
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,544 vs 13). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Slalom by 26. Direct Strike has the wider host base.