WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs War Of The
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs War Of The

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,808 recorded sessions versus 54. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 3.6), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 34.2 min for War Of The. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike War Of The
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeWar Of The
Total sessions41,808 54
Unique hosts1,615 8
Avg players/lobby5.2 3.6
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 34.2 min
Sessions (30d)10,370 35
Tracked versions1024
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
8
Jun 26
30,642
48
Jul 26
7,374
27

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and War Of The on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,808 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 54 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 War Of The (3.6).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 34.2 min for War Of The. 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 35). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and War Of The by 8. Direct Strike has the wider host base.