WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Protect The House
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Protect The House

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,461 recorded sessions versus 65. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 3.3), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 5.2 min for Protect The House. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Protect The House
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeProtect The House
Total sessions47,461 65
Unique hosts1,615 8
Avg players/lobby5.3 3.3
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 5.2 min
Sessions (30d)9,746 1
Tracked versions10410
Last hostedJul 11, 2026Jul 6, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
3
Jun 26
30,642
87
Jul 26
14,314
1

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Protect The House on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,461 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 65 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 House (3.3).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 5.2 min for Protect The House. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,746 vs 1). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Protect The House by 8. Direct Strike has the wider host base.