WC3 TrackerMapsHlw8.4a vs Otaku Defense
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Hlw8.4a vs Otaku Defense

Otaku Defense is the more popular of the two, with 4,967 recorded sessions versus 559. Hlw8.4a averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 3.1), suggesting larger games. Otaku Defense lobbies fill faster, sitting open 3 min on average versus 5.3 min for Hlw8.4a. Over the past 30 days, Otaku Defense has seen more activity.

Hlw8.4a Otaku Defense
Head to Head
MetricHlw8.4aOtaku Defense
Total sessions5594,967
Unique hosts82199
Avg players/lobby5.3 3.1
Avg lobby open time5.3 min3 min
Sessions (30d)5171,447
Tracked versions225
Last hostedJun 19, 2026Jun 19, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
14
1,142
Jun 26
559
3,358

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Hlw8.4a and Otaku Defense on Warcraft 3

Otaku Defense is more popular, with 4,967 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 559 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Hlw8.4a has more players per lobby on average (5.3) than Otaku Defense (3.1).
Otaku Defense lobbies fill faster, sitting open 3 min on average versus 5.3 min for Hlw8.4a. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Otaku Defense has had more sessions in the last 30 days (1,447 vs 517). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Hlw8.4a has been hosted by 82 unique BattleTags and Otaku Defense by 199. Otaku Defense has the wider host base.