WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Drywatergulch
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Drywatergulch

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,430 recorded sessions versus 49. 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 2.9 min for Drywatergulch. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Drywatergulch
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeDrywatergulch
Total sessions47,430 49
Unique hosts1,615 30
Avg players/lobby5.3 1.8
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 2.9 min
Sessions (30d)10,008 22
Tracked versions1041
Last hostedJul 10, 2026Jul 8, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
27
Jun 26
30,642
67
Jul 26
13,801
29

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Drywatergulch on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,430 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 49 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 Drywatergulch (1.8).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.9 min for Drywatergulch. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,008 vs 22). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Drywatergulch by 30. Direct Strike has the wider host base.