Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,461 recorded sessions versus 34. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 4.8), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 6.7 min for Creeps Herodefense. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Creeps Herodefense and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,461 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 34 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 Creeps Herodefense (4.8).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 6.7 min for Creeps Herodefense. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,748 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Creeps Herodefense has been hosted by 3 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.