WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Obsidian Invasion
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Obsidian Invasion

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,534 recorded sessions versus 9. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 2), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.4 min for Obsidian Invasion. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Obsidian Invasion
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeObsidian Invasion
Total sessions47,534 9
Unique hosts1,615 1
Avg players/lobby5.3 2
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 3.4 min
Sessions (30d)9,797 0
Tracked versions1042
Last hostedJul 11, 2026Jun 29, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
0
Jun 26
30,642
8
Jul 26
14,470
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Obsidian Invasion on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,534 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 9 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 Obsidian Invasion (2).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.4 min for Obsidian Invasion. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,797 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Obsidian Invasion by 1. Direct Strike has the wider host base.