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W3PROTECT

Map protection for Warcraft 3 creators using JASS or Lua: obfuscation, anti-cheat, anti-tamper, and resilient packaging in one workflow. Protect release quality without slowing down development.

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OPTIMIZATION

Reduce map size, clean build output, and unlock deep optimization with Ultimate.

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OBFUSCATION

Make JASS and Lua implementation details harder to inspect and extract.

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ANTI-CHEAT

Harden runtime behavior against manipulation and bypass attempts.

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ANTI-TAMPER

Reduce unauthorized modification, cheatpacks, and repackaging.

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MAP TRANSLATION

Beta workflow to translate map strings across multiple languages quickly.

Platform access

Features

Create a free account to protect your first Warcraft 3 maps in minutes. W3Protect keeps source uploads private during processing and produces release-ready protected builds for public distribution.

JASS supported Lua supported MPQ compression Automatic upload cleanup
Community Edition

Free Access

Start protecting maps at no cost with core obfuscation, compression, and editor-file cleanup.

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Ultimate Edition

Purchase Ultimate

Unlock deep optimization, stronger anti-tamper, runtime anti-cheat, and professional support.

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Ultimate Edition
Community Edition
Max Upload Size
500MB
250MB
Map Job Timeout
30 minutes
5 minutes
Obfuscation
available
available
MPQ Compression
available
available
Editor File Removal
available
available
Deep Optimization
available
Lua Hide Calls
available
String Hashing
available
String Encryption
available
Zopfli Compression
available
Enhanced MPQ Hardening
available
Enhanced Anti-Tamper
available
Runtime Anti-Cheat
available
Professional Support
available
No Daily Map Quota
available
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Data Handling and Retention

We only store unprotected maps for processing. Everything is deleted automatically, and your maps are safe with us.

Pricing

Transparent flat-rate pricing. No subscriptions and no hidden fees.

10 Maps

  • All features unlocked
  • JASS and Lua protection
  • Professional support
4.99 EUR
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25 Maps

  • All features unlocked
  • JASS and Lua protection
  • Professional support
  • Save 25%
9.99 EUR
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50 Maps

  • All features unlocked
  • JASS and Lua protection
  • Professional support
  • Save 35%
15.99 EUR
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100 Maps

  • All features unlocked
  • JASS and Lua protection
  • Professional support
  • Save 50%
24.99 EUR
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Need higher volume pricing for a studio pipeline? Contact us through the app after account creation.

What our customers are saying

"I am a map designer and developer who has been in the community for 10+ years. I have always searched for an all-in-one solution that prevents people from messing with my hard work. W3Protect has been the most effective solution so far. I have seen a dramatic drop in hacked versions of my maps, and the support is excellent." Alexander May | Map Developer
"W3Protect is the best map protection solution I have found. It is easy to use and meets our needs and more. I used to be stressed about hackers and cheaters, but now we can handle that with one tool." Evelyn Chambers | Map Designer
"I have been using W3Protect for a while and it has been great. I cannot remember the last time I saw a hacked version of my map, and frequent updates keep improving the workflow." Rupert Smith | Map Developer