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Direct Strike vs Otaku Defense

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,430 recorded sessions versus 5,228. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 3.1), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3 min for Otaku Defense. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Otaku Defense
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeOtaku Defense
Total sessions47,430 ▲5,228
Unique hosts1,615 ▲199
Avg players/lobby5.3 ▲3.1
Avg lobby open time1.7 min ▲3 min
Sessions (30d)10,008 ▲1,150
Tracked versions10429
Last hostedJul 10, 2026Jul 10, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
1,142
Jun 26
30,642
5,064
Jul 26
13,801
1,552
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Otaku Defense on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,430 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 5,228 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 Otaku Defense (3.1).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3 min for Otaku Defense. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,008 vs 1,150). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Otaku Defense by 199. Direct Strike has the wider host base.