Warcraft 3 Legion TD and Legion TD 2 are separate games. The Warcraft 3 version is a community custom map launched inside Warcraft III; Legion TD 2 is a standalone PC game with its own client, matchmaking, progression, units, balance, and ratings. They share a strategic lineage, but accounts and exact tactics do not transfer.
| Feature | Warcraft 3 Legion TD | Legion TD 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Inside Warcraft III as a custom map | Its own standalone PC game |
| How games are found | Battle.net custom lobbies hosted by players | Built-in matchmaking and custom modes |
| Current map stewardship | Team OZE community releases | AutoAttack Games updates the standalone game |
| Ratings | Map ELO and community systems such as Legion Ladder Global ELO | Separate in-game Legion TD 2 rating and profiles |
| Common team size | Frequently 4v4 in public lobbies | Ranked 2v2 and Classic 4v4, plus other modes |
| Guides and balance | Must match the Warcraft 3 map version and mode | Must match Legion TD 2’s current patch and mode |
Why do the names sound so similar?
Legion TD 2 is inspired by and succeeds the original Legion TD custom-map concept. Both games ask players to balance defense, economy, positioning, and pressure against another team. That shared foundation explains why terms and strategic instincts can feel familiar even when the actual unit rosters and systems differ.
The official Legion TD 2 website describes its standalone client and matchmaking modes. Team OZE’s release page publishes the Warcraft 3 map files covered by Legion Ladder.
What carries over between the games?
- Thinking about defense as a combination of frontline, damage, support, and positioning.
- Trading immediate safety against an economy that becomes stronger later.
- Using sends or mercenaries to attack an opponent’s observed weakness.
- Coordinating with teammates rather than treating each lane as an isolated score.
- Reviewing why a formation failed instead of judging only its displayed value.
What does not carry over directly?
Unit names, statistics, wave details, economy pacing, mode rules, lobby flow, and rating formulas are game-specific. A build order from Legion TD 2 should not be copied into the Warcraft 3 map, and a Warcraft 3 PRCCX3 opening is not a Legion TD 2 Ranked build. Even familiar names can have different roles or balance.
Ratings are separate as well. Legion Ladder’s Warcraft 3 Legion TD leaderboard tracks its own verified match and player evidence. It does not import, replace, or claim to represent a Legion TD 2 profile.
Which game do Legion Ladder guides cover?
Unless an article explicitly says otherwise, this site covers the Warcraft III Team OZE custom map. References to Battle.net lobbies, PRCCX3, Map ELO files, verified map checks, and the Legion Ladder Windows app all refer to that Warcraft 3 ecosystem.
New Warcraft 3 players should start with how to play Legion TD on Battle.net, then use the beginner’s guide. If you are looking for Legion TD 2 builds or patch data, use sources maintained for the standalone game.
Which one should you play?
Choose the Warcraft 3 map if you want the classic custom-lobby environment, Team OZE modes, and the community systems built around Battle.net play. Choose Legion TD 2 if you want a dedicated modern client with native matchmaking and standalone progression. Many players can enjoy both; the important part is using the correct map, guide, and rating context for the game currently on screen.
Frequently asked questions
Are Legion TD and Legion TD 2 the same game?
No. They share a strategic lineage, but Warcraft 3 Legion TD is a community custom map played inside Warcraft III and Legion TD 2 is a separate standalone game.
Does my Legion TD ELO transfer to Legion TD 2?
No. The games have separate accounts, match histories, ladders, balance, and rating systems, so ratings do not transfer between them.
Do I need Warcraft 3 to play Legion TD 2?
No. Legion TD 2 runs as its own standalone PC game. Warcraft III is required for the Warcraft 3 custom-map version covered by Legion Ladder.
Do Warcraft 3 Legion TD guides apply to Legion TD 2?
High-level ideas such as balancing defense, economy, positioning, and pressure can feel familiar, but unit statistics, waves, modes, interfaces, and exact tactics are game-specific.