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Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Dota vs Gandalf

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,224 recorded sessions versus 153. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 2.1), suggesting larger games. Gandalf lobbies fill faster, sitting open 3.9 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

Dota Gandalf
Head to Head
MetricDotaGandalf
Total sessions8,224 153
Unique hosts457 4
Avg players/lobby7 2.1
Avg lobby open time8.6 min3.9 min
Sessions (30d)4,477 0
Tracked versions16322
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jun 25, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
3,725
1
Jun 26
11,463
11
Jul 26
3,264
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Dota and Gandalf on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 8,224 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 153 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 Gandalf (2.1).
Gandalf lobbies fill faster, sitting open 3.9 min on average versus 8.6 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 (4,477 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Dota has been hosted by 457 unique BattleTags and Gandalf by 4. Dota has the wider host base.