WC3 TrackerMapsCrd vs Direct Strike
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Crd vs Direct Strike

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,430 recorded sessions versus 40. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 1.7), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 4.3 min for Crd. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Crd Direct Strike
Head to Head
MetricCrdDirect Strike
Total sessions4047,430
Unique hosts71,615
Avg players/lobby1.75.3
Avg lobby open time4.3 min1.7 min
Sessions (30d)19,965
Tracked versions11104
Last hostedJul 9, 2026Jul 10, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
19
8,392
Jun 26
15
30,642
Jul 26
9
13,709

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Crd and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,430 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 40 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 Crd (1.7).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 4.3 min for Crd. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,965 vs 1). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Crd has been hosted by 7 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.