WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Protect The Guy
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Protect The Guy

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,429 recorded sessions versus 10. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 3.5), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.2 min for Protect The Guy. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Protect The Guy
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeProtect The Guy
Total sessions47,429 10
Unique hosts1,615 4
Avg players/lobby5.3 3.5
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 3.2 min
Sessions (30d)9,905 0
Tracked versions1032
Last hostedJul 10, 2026Jun 17, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
0
Jun 26
30,642
8
Jul 26
13,620
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Protect The Guy on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,429 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 10 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 Protect The Guy (3.5).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.2 min for Protect The Guy. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,905 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Protect The Guy by 4. Direct Strike has the wider host base.