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Dota vs Hailstone

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,322 recorded sessions versus 14. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 1.7), suggesting larger games. Hailstone lobbies fill faster, sitting open 2.3 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

Dota Hailstone
Head to Head
MetricDotaHailstone
Total sessions8,322 ▲14
Unique hosts457 ▲10
Avg players/lobby7 ▲1.7
Avg lobby open time8.6 min2.3 min ▲
Sessions (30d)4,154 ▲8
Tracked versions1732
Last hostedJul 11, 2026Jul 10, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
3,725
4
Jun 26
11,463
22
Jul 26
6,027
8
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Dota and Hailstone on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 8,322 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 14 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 Hailstone (1.7).
Hailstone lobbies fill faster, sitting open 2.3 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 (4,154 vs 8). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Dota has been hosted by 457 unique BattleTags and Hailstone by 10. Dota has the wider host base.