Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,317 recorded sessions versus 82. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 1.2), suggesting larger games. U9 Magiccastle Defense lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.4 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.
Comparing Dota and U9 Magiccastle Defense on Warcraft 3
Dota is more popular, with 8,317 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 82 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 U9 Magiccastle Defense (1.2).
U9 Magiccastle Defense lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.4 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 (4,134 vs 39). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Dota has been hosted by 457 unique BattleTags and U9 Magiccastle Defense by 8. Dota has the wider host base.