WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Spiral Hero Defense
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Spiral Hero Defense

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,984 recorded sessions versus 71. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 3.2), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 5.8 min for Spiral Hero Defense. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Spiral Hero Defense
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeSpiral Hero Defense
Total sessions41,984 71
Unique hosts1,615 8
Avg players/lobby5.2 3.2
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 5.8 min
Sessions (30d)10,555 0
Tracked versions1025
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jun 16, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
44
Jun 26
30,642
25
Jul 26
7,578
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Spiral Hero Defense on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,984 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 71 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 Spiral Hero Defense (3.2).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 5.8 min for Spiral Hero Defense. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,555 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Spiral Hero Defense by 8. Direct Strike has the wider host base.