WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Warchasers
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Warchasers

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 18,518 recorded sessions versus 391. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2.3), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 4.5 min for Warchasers. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Warchasers
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeWarchasers
Total sessions18,518 391
Unique hosts1,615 89
Avg players/lobby5.2 2.3
Avg lobby open time1.6 min 4.5 min
Sessions (30d)9,730 214
Tracked versions7137
Last hostedJun 10, 2026Jun 10, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
8,392
130
Jun 26
10,518
231

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Warchasers on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 18,518 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 391 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 (5.2) than Warchasers (2.3).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 4.5 min for Warchasers. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,730 vs 214). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Warchasers by 89. Direct Strike has the wider host base.