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Direct Strike vs Melee Madness

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,645 recorded sessions versus 6. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 3), suggesting larger games. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Melee Madness
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeMelee Madness
Total sessions47,645 ▲6
Unique hosts1,615 ▲1
Avg players/lobby5.3 ▲3
Avg lobby open time1.7 min1.7 min
Sessions (30d)9,933 ▲0
Tracked versions1041
Last hostedJul 11, 2026May 26, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
1
Jun 26
30,642
0
Jul 26
14,590
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Melee Madness on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,645 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 Melee Madness (3).
Direct Strike and Melee Madness have similar average lobby open times (around 1.7 min).
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,933 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Melee Madness by 1. Direct Strike has the wider host base.