Want to setup BigWigs in WoW Forever beta? This guide covers best BigWigs setup, raid alerts, and PvE configuration.
BigWigs = boss alert. Here’s the 2026 guide.
🎯 BigWigs Basics
What is BigWigs
BigWigs = boss alert addon for raid.
Why BigWigs
| Reason |
Value |
| Boss alert |
Anti-oneshot |
| Mechanic alert |
Survival |
| Sound alert |
Easy |
📊 BigWigs Setup
Step 1: Install
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Install BigWigs |
| 2 |
Open BW menu |
| 3 |
Browse |
| 4 |
Configure |
Step 2: Config
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Open BigWigs |
| 2 |
Set alert type |
| 3 |
Set sound |
| 4 |
Set position |
Step 3: Profile
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Per-character profile |
| 2 |
Different raid |
| 3 |
Different dungeon |
🏆 Best BigWigs Settings
Alert Type
| Setting |
Value |
| Sound |
Yes |
| Voice |
Yes |
| On screen |
Yes |
| Bars |
Yes |
Position
| Setting |
Value |
| Center |
Top |
| Side |
Left |
| Bars |
Bottom |
Profile
| Setting |
Value |
| Per-char |
Yes |
| Per-instance |
Yes |
| Per-raid |
Yes |
💰 BigWigs Addons
Required Addons
| Addon |
Use |
| BigWigs Core |
Boss mods |
| BigWigs Plugins |
Plugins |
Optional Addons
| Addon |
Use |
| BigWigs Voice |
Voice alerts |
| BigWigs Sounds |
Custom sounds |
🛡️ BigWigs vs DBM
BigWigs
| Pros |
Cons |
| Less CPU |
Less addon |
| Configurable |
Steeper learning |
| Modular |
Less popular |
DBM
| Pros |
Cons |
| Most popular |
More CPU |
| More addons |
Less configurable |
| Easy |
Heavier |
Best by Player
| Player |
Best |
| New |
DBM |
| Power user |
BigWigs |
| Casual |
DBM |
💡 BigWigs Tips
| Tip |
Effect |
| Sound on |
Best alert |
| Voice on |
Anti-blind |
| Profile per char |
Different setup |
❓ FAQ
BigWigs vs DBM?
Both work. DBM is more popular.
Free?
Yes. Free.
Hard to use?
Yes. Steeper learning.
🎯 Final Verdict
For new: DBM. For power user: BigWigs. For boss alert: Both. Master raid alert = max survival.
For more guides, see our Best Addons, DBM Setup, and UI Setup articles.
