WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Ins
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Ins

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,450 recorded sessions versus 33. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 2.3), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.1 min for Ins. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Ins
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeIns
Total sessions47,450 33
Unique hosts1,615 8
Avg players/lobby5.3 2.3
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 2.1 min
Sessions (30d)9,834 12
Tracked versions1044
Last hostedJul 10, 2026Jul 10, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
19
Jun 26
30,642
37
Jul 26
13,846
22

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Ins on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,450 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 33 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 Ins (2.3).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.1 min for Ins. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,834 vs 12). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Ins by 8. Direct Strike has the wider host base.