WC3 TrackerMapsDarky Emp vs Direct Strike
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Darky Emp vs Direct Strike

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,450 recorded sessions versus 6. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 1.8), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 1.8 min for Darky Emp. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Darky Emp Direct Strike
Head to Head
MetricDarky EmpDirect Strike
Total sessions647,450
Unique hosts11,615
Avg players/lobby1.85.3
Avg lobby open time1.8 min1.7 min
Sessions (30d)59,765
Tracked versions1104
Last hostedJul 10, 2026Jul 11, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
0
8,392
Jun 26
0
30,642
Jul 26
6
14,064

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Darky Emp and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,450 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 6 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 Darky Emp (1.8).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 1.8 min for Darky Emp. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,765 vs 5). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Darky Emp has been hosted by 1 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.