WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs War Of Races
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs War Of Races

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,461 recorded sessions versus 98. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 2.8), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.3 min for War Of Races. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike War Of Races
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeWar Of Races
Total sessions47,461 98
Unique hosts1,615 12
Avg players/lobby5.3 2.8
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 3.3 min
Sessions (30d)9,697 9
Tracked versions10428
Last hostedJul 11, 2026Jul 10, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
19
Jun 26
30,642
74
Jul 26
14,262
16

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and War Of Races on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,461 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 98 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 War Of Races (2.8).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.3 min for War Of Races. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,697 vs 9). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and War Of Races by 12. Direct Strike has the wider host base.