WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Vampirism Fire
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Vampirism Fire

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,430 recorded sessions versus 18. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 1.8), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 1.9 min for Vampirism Fire. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Vampirism Fire
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeVampirism Fire
Total sessions47,430 18
Unique hosts1,615 7
Avg players/lobby5.3 1.8
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 1.9 min
Sessions (30d)10,002 13
Tracked versions1048
Last hostedJul 10, 2026Jul 8, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
1
Jun 26
30,642
8
Jul 26
13,801
13

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Vampirism Fire on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,430 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 18 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 Vampirism Fire (1.8).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 1.9 min for Vampirism Fire. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,002 vs 13). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Vampirism Fire by 7. Direct Strike has the wider host base.