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Direct Strike vs Msmasher

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 48,241 recorded sessions versus 22. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 2.1), suggesting larger games. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Msmasher
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeMsmasher
Total sessions48,241 ▲22
Unique hosts1,615 ▲3
Avg players/lobby5.3 ▲2.1
Avg lobby open time1.7 min1.7 min
Sessions (30d)9,795 ▲1
Tracked versions1046
Last hostedJul 12, 2026Jul 8, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
1
Jun 26
30,642
21
Jul 26
15,606
1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Msmasher on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 48,241 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 22 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 Msmasher (2.1).
Direct Strike and Msmasher have similar average lobby open times (around 1.7 min).
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,795 vs 1). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Msmasher by 3. Direct Strike has the wider host base.