WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Zoodefence
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Zoodefence

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,461 recorded sessions versus 23. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 2), suggesting larger games. Zoodefence lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.6 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Zoodefence
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeZoodefence
Total sessions47,461 23
Unique hosts1,615 5
Avg players/lobby5.3 2
Avg lobby open time1.7 min0.6 min
Sessions (30d)9,742 19
Tracked versions1043
Last hostedJul 11, 2026Jul 9, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
0
Jun 26
30,642
15
Jul 26
14,314
21

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Zoodefence on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,461 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 23 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 Zoodefence (2).
Zoodefence lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.6 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 (9,742 vs 19). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Zoodefence by 5. Direct Strike has the wider host base.