WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Vanguardpoint
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Vanguardpoint

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,429 recorded sessions versus 21. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 2), suggesting larger games. Vanguardpoint lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.1 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Vanguardpoint
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeVanguardpoint
Total sessions47,429 21
Unique hosts1,615 4
Avg players/lobby5.3 2
Avg lobby open time1.7 min1.1 min
Sessions (30d)9,897 12
Tracked versions1031
Last hostedJul 10, 2026Jul 10, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
2
Jun 26
30,642
26
Jul 26
13,620
14

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Vanguardpoint on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,429 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 21 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 (5.3) than Vanguardpoint (2).
Vanguardpoint lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.1 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,897 vs 12). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Vanguardpoint by 4. Direct Strike has the wider host base.