Dec 24, 2008
List of Useful and Must Use World of Warcraft AddOns
AddOns are interface modifications to the standard World of Warcraft user intrface. Below is a list of useful addons which can be downloaded and used for improved game experience.
Must have Addons for Raids
- Omen Threat Meter – This addon is a must at least for all the dps classes in the raid because the last thing you want to do as a dps is pull aggro from the tank! Omen threat meter provides accurate values of your group’s relative threat level on individual enemies, so that you can see when you’re in danger of pulling aggro. Download Omen Threat Meter from here.
- Deadly Boss Mode – Boss mods for all raid bosses. It tells you exactly when that lava wave is going to form in Obsidian Sanctum while fighting Sartharion (the boss) so you can avoid it in a timely manner. Download Deadly Boss Mode from here. An alternative to this Addon is the BigWigs Bossmode. Download BigWigs Bossmode from here.
Useful Raid Addons
- Recount - Recount is a graphical damage meter. It provieds a lot of useful in depth information apart from providing damage and healing done data. It tell you exactly how much of your damage came from which spell or ability, how much damage came from crits and etc. Really good to get feedback and improve your own performance. Download Recount from here.
- HealBot - HealBot will make any healers life a lot easier in raids. HealBot allows for 20 key mouse combinations to cast any beneficial spells. Download HealBot from here.
- X-Pearl - It completely replaces Blizzard’s default unit frames, including raid frames and raid tools. Has a lot of useful cool features. Download X-Pearl from here.
Other Useful Addons
- Atlas Loot – AtlasLoot Enhanced is an UI mod allowing for loot tables of bosses to be browsed whenever needed within the game. It can access full item tooltips, show drop rates, allow items to be chat linked and to use the dressing room. Download atlas loot from here.
- Gatherer – Gatherer is an addon for herbalists, miners and treasure hunters in World of Warcraft. It’s main purpose is to track the closest plants, deposits and treasure locations on your minimap. Download gatherer from here.
- Auctioneer – Auctioneer Suite provides you with the tools and data necessary to make those difficult auctioning decisions with ease. From purchasing to posting, the Auctioneer Suite provides time-tested tools to allow you more time to play your characters or play the market. Download Auctioneer from here.
Quest Helper Addons
- Carbonite - It’s really easy to level your world of warcraft character with the Carbonite addon. Simply click any objective from your quest watch list and Carbonite will show you where to go. Download the Carbonite addon from here.
- QuestHelper - QuestHelper tells you how to finish your quests in the easiest, fastest way. It includes a database of quests, monsters, and items, giving you the exact location of the item or monster that you need to complete your quest. Download the Quest Helper AddOn from here.
Any other cool AddOns anyone using that I haven’t listed in here?
Outfitter is a must have. Changes gear for you easily and in some cases automatically. Will auto equip all fishing gear when you equip your pole, will swap trinkets like the crop and carrot when you mount. And changes back automatically when you unequip pole or dismount. Can change whole sets with 1 click for PvE, PvP, Raid, Farming whatever you want.
Fishing Buddy works well for those who fish alot-has a click to cast feature, tracks fish locations, time spent etc. Works well with outfitter.
Cartographer-Map replacement. Nuff said.
Gatherer is another one for those of us who gather mats.
I love quartz, simple minimap and cooldown pulse.
Shock and Awe if you are balance specced is a must have, get it from EJ