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Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Dota vs Element

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 7,544 recorded sessions versus 21. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 2.3), suggesting larger games. Element lobbies fill faster, sitting open 3.3 min on average versus 8.5 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

Dota Element
Head to Head
MetricDotaElement
Total sessions7,544 21
Unique hosts448 5
Avg players/lobby7 2.3
Avg lobby open time8.5 min3.3 min
Sessions (30d)4,630 11
Tracked versions1211
Last hostedJun 13, 2026Jun 10, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
3,725
5
Jun 26
5,051
19

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Dota and Element on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 7,544 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.
Dota has more players per lobby on average (7) than Element (2.3).
Element lobbies fill faster, sitting open 3.3 min on average versus 8.5 min for Dota. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Dota has had more sessions in the last 30 days (4,630 vs 11). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Dota has been hosted by 448 unique BattleTags and Element by 5. Dota has the wider host base.