Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,929 recorded sessions versus 348. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2.8), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 5.3 min for Warlock (Ce). Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Direct Strike and Warlock (Ce) on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,929 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 348 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 Warlock (Ce) (2.8).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 5.3 min for Warlock (Ce). A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,491 vs 83). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Warlock (Ce) by 32. Direct Strike has the wider host base.