WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs War Of The Ring Aos
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs War Of The Ring Aos

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 48,128 recorded sessions versus 373. 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 14.5 min for War Of The Ring Aos. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike War Of The Ring Aos
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeWar Of The Ring Aos
Total sessions48,128 373
Unique hosts1,615 16
Avg players/lobby5.3 3.5
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 14.5 min
Sessions (30d)10,348 78
Tracked versions10417
Last hostedJul 11, 2026Jul 11, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
57
Jun 26
30,642
219
Jul 26
15,402
109

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and War Of The Ring Aos on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 48,128 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 373 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 The Ring Aos (3.5).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 14.5 min for War Of The Ring Aos. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,348 vs 78). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and War Of The Ring Aos by 16. Direct Strike has the wider host base.