WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Iv
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Iv

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 48,287 recorded sessions versus 8. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 1.6), suggesting larger games. Iv lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Iv
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeIv
Total sessions48,287 8
Unique hosts1,615 3
Avg players/lobby5.3 1.6
Avg lobby open time1.7 min1.6 min
Sessions (30d)10,354 0
Tracked versions1042
Last hostedJul 12, 2026Jun 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
2
Jun 26
30,642
1
Jul 26
16,131
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Iv on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 48,287 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 8 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 Iv (1.6).
Iv lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,354 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Iv by 3. Direct Strike has the wider host base.