WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs War Of The Ring Aos
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs War Of The Ring Aos

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,634 recorded sessions versus 320. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 3.4), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 13.5 min for War Of The Ring Aos. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike War Of The Ring Aos
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeWar Of The Ring Aos
Total sessions41,634 320
Unique hosts1,615 14
Avg players/lobby5.2 3.4
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 13.5 min
Sessions (30d)10,799 71
Tracked versions10216
Last hostedJul 5, 2026Jul 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
57
Jun 26
30,642
219
Jul 26
7,181
54

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and War Of The Ring Aos on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,634 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 320 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 Ring Aos (3.4).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 13.5 min for War Of The Ring Aos. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,799 vs 71). 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 Ring Aos by 14. Direct Strike has the wider host base.