Want to setup Gladius in WoW Forever beta? This guide covers best Gladius setup, arena frames, and PvP UI configuration.
Gladius = best arena frames. Here’s the 2026 guide.
🎯 Gladius Basics
What is Gladius
Gladius = arena frame addon showing enemy / teammate HP and CDs.
Why Gladius
| Reason |
Value |
| Arena frames |
Custom UI |
| HP bar |
Easy view |
| CD tracker |
Trinket visible |
| Class color |
Easy read |
📊 Gladius Setup
Step 1: Install
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Install Gladius |
| 2 |
Open Gladius menu |
| 3 |
Configure |
Step 2: Frames
| Setting |
Value |
| Frame size |
Medium |
| Position |
Top center |
| HP bar |
Yes |
| Class color |
Yes |
Step 3: CD Tracker
| Setting |
Value |
| Trinket |
Yes |
| Defensives |
Yes |
| Offensives |
Yes |
| CDs |
Yes |
Step 4: Profile
| Setting |
Value |
| Per-character |
Yes |
| 2v2 / 3v3 |
Different |
| RBG |
Different |
🏆 Best Gladius Config
Frame Config
| Setting |
Value |
| Width |
200px |
| Height |
50px |
| Font |
Bold |
| Font size |
14 |
Bar Config
| Setting |
Value |
| HP bar |
Top |
| Class color |
Yes |
| Class icon |
Yes |
CD Config
| Setting |
Value |
| Trinket |
Yes |
| Defensives |
Yes |
| Offensives |
Yes |
💰 Gladius Tips
| Tip |
Effect |
| Set position |
Easy view |
| Track CD |
Anti-burst |
| Profile per char |
Different setup |
🛡️ Best Gladius Use
2v2 Use
| Setting |
Value |
| Frame |
Top center |
| 1 enemy |
Yes |
| Trinket |
Yes |
3v3 Use
| Setting |
Value |
| Frame |
Top center |
| 2 enemy |
Yes |
| Trinket |
Yes |
RBG Use
| Setting |
Value |
| Frame |
Side |
| 10 enemy |
Yes |
| Trinket |
Yes |
💡 Gladius Tips
| Tip |
Effect |
| Use Gladius |
Best frames |
| Track CD |
Anti-burst |
| Profile per char |
Different setup |
❓ FAQ
Gladius free?
Yes. Free.
Gladius hard?
No. Easy.
Best config?
Medium frame + CD tracker.
🎯 Final Verdict
For best: Gladius + CD tracker. For config: Medium frame + class color. Master Gladius = max arena UI.
For more guides, see our Best Addons, Arena Positioning, and Arena 3v3 articles.
