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Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Dota vs Ice

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,318 recorded sessions versus 30. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 1.8), suggesting larger games. Ice lobbies fill faster, sitting open 4.8 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

Dota Ice
Head to Head
MetricDotaIce
Total sessions8,318 30
Unique hosts457 3
Avg players/lobby7 1.8
Avg lobby open time8.6 min4.8 min
Sessions (30d)4,152 8
Tracked versions1739
Last hostedJul 11, 2026Jul 7, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
3,725
0
Jun 26
11,463
22
Jul 26
5,890
8

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Dota and Ice on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 8,318 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 30 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Dota has more players per lobby on average (7) than Ice (1.8).
Ice lobbies fill faster, sitting open 4.8 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Dota has had more sessions in the last 30 days (4,152 vs 8). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Dota has been hosted by 457 unique BattleTags and Ice by 3. Dota has the wider host base.