WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Towerdef
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Towerdef

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,634 recorded sessions versus 4. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 3.8), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.4 min for Towerdef. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Towerdef
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeTowerdef
Total sessions41,634 4
Unique hosts1,615 1
Avg players/lobby5.2 3.8
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 3.4 min
Sessions (30d)10,835 0
Tracked versions1021
Last hostedJul 5, 2026Jun 28, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
0
Jun 26
30,642
4
Jul 26
7,181
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Towerdef on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,634 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 4 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 Towerdef (3.8).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.4 min for Towerdef. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,835 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Towerdef by 1. Direct Strike has the wider host base.