WC3 TrackerMapsDeathknell vs Direct Strike
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Deathknell vs Direct Strike

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,450 recorded sessions versus 18. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 1.5), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.4 min for Deathknell. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Deathknell Direct Strike
Head to Head
MetricDeathknellDirect Strike
Total sessions1847,450
Unique hosts141,615
Avg players/lobby1.55.3
Avg lobby open time3.4 min1.7 min
Sessions (30d)29,723
Tracked versions1104
Last hostedJul 10, 2026Jul 11, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
5
8,392
Jun 26
33
30,642
Jul 26
6
14,199

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Deathknell and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,450 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 18 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 Deathknell (1.5).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.4 min for Deathknell. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,723 vs 2). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Deathknell has been hosted by 14 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.