WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Wellspring
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Wellspring

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,461 recorded sessions versus 23. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 1.6), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2 min for Wellspring. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Wellspring
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeWellspring
Total sessions47,461 23
Unique hosts1,615 15
Avg players/lobby5.3 1.6
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 2 min
Sessions (30d)9,720 10
Tracked versions1042
Last hostedJul 11, 2026Jul 10, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
5
Jun 26
30,642
42
Jul 26
14,262
15

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Wellspring on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,461 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 23 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 Wellspring (1.6).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2 min for Wellspring. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,720 vs 10). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Wellspring by 15. Direct Strike has the wider host base.