Spec-specific addons enhance class gameplay. This guide covers top addons for each spec in WoW Forever beta.
For broader content, see our Best Addons, Class Guides, and Performance Guide articles.
Quick summary: Best addons: WeakAuras (universal) + Details! (meters) + class-specific. Avoid Recount + PowerAuras (high CPU / outdated).
Universal addons (all specs)
WeakAuras (must-have)
| Feature |
Use |
| Cooldown tracking |
Spells + items |
| Custom alerts |
Class-specific |
| Visual effects |
Triggers + conditions |
Details! (damage meter)
| Feature |
Use |
| Damage tracking |
All classes |
| Healing tracking |
Healers |
| Threat tracking |
Tanks |
BigWigs / DBM (boss timers)
| Feature |
Use |
| Boss warnings |
All dungeons |
| Phase alerts |
Raid encounters |
| Cooldown bars |
Add cooldowns |
Mage spec addons
Fire / Frost / Arcane
| Addon |
Purpose |
| MageNuggets |
Combustion tracker |
| WeakAuras |
Burn phase alerts |
| OmniBar |
Poly + interrupts |
| TellMeWhen |
Proc tracking |
Recommended setup
| Slot |
Addon |
| 1 |
Details! (meters) |
| 2 |
WeakAuras (combustion) |
| 3 |
OmniBar (CC tracker) |
Warrior spec addons
Arms / Fury / Protection
| Addon |
Purpose |
| WarriorNuggets |
Cooldown tracker |
| WeakAuras |
Enrage + Colossus |
| OmniBar |
Stun tracker |
| TidyPlates |
Threat indicator |
Recommended setup
| Slot |
Addon |
| 1 |
Details! (meters) |
| 2 |
WeakAuras (enrage) |
| 3 |
OmniBar (stun) |
Paladin spec addons
Holy / Protection / Retribution
| Addon |
Purpose |
| HolyPowerHelper |
Holy power tracker |
| WeakAuras |
Avenging Wrath |
| OmniBar |
Blessing tracker |
| TellMeWhen |
Aura mastery |
Priest spec addons
Discipline / Holy / Shadow
| Addon |
Purpose |
| PriestNuggets |
Atonement tracker |
| WeakAuras |
PI + PW:S |
| OmniBar |
Dispel tracker |
| PowerAuras |
Shadow orb |
Rogue spec addons
Subtlety / Assassination / Combat
| Addon |
Purpose |
| RogueNuggets |
Energy tracker |
| WeakAuras |
Cold Blood |
| OmniBar |
Stun tracker |
| SliceBar |
Slice and Dice |
Hunter spec addons
BM / MM / Survival
| Addon |
Purpose |
| HunterNuggets |
Pet + cooldown |
| WeakAuras |
Bestial Wrath |
| OmniBar |
Trap tracker |
| TidyPlates |
Pet threat |
Warlock spec addons
Affliction / Demonology / Destruction
| Addon |
Purpose |
| WarlockNuggets |
Soul shard + demon |
| WeakAuras |
Soul Harvest |
| OmniBar |
Fear + banish |
| PowerAuras |
Corruption tracker |
Druid spec addons
Balance / Feral / Guardian / Restoration
| Addon |
Purpose |
| DruidNuggets |
Eclipse + form |
| WeakAuras |
Celestial Alignment |
| OmniBar |
Cyclone + root |
| TidyPlates |
Form indicator |
Shaman spec addons
Elemental / Enhancement / Restoration
| Addon |
Purpose |
| ShamanNuggets |
Maelstrom + totem |
| WeakAuras |
Ascendance |
| OmniBar |
Tremor tracker |
| TellMeWhen |
Weapon imbue |
Best universal addons
Performance addons
| Addon |
Use |
| Details! |
Damage meter |
| WeakAuras |
Cooldown tracking |
| BigWigs/DBM |
Boss warnings |
| ElvUI |
UI overhaul |
| Bartender4 |
Action bars |
Class-specific addons
| Addon |
Class |
| MageNuggets |
Mage |
| WarriorNuggets |
Warrior |
| RogueNuggets |
Rogue |
| HunterNuggets |
Hunter |
| DruidNuggets |
Druid |
Performance impact
FPS cost
| Addon |
FPS impact |
| WeakAuras |
-1-3 |
| Details! |
-1-2 |
| BigWigs |
-1-3 |
| Class nuggets |
-1 |
| OmniBar |
-1 |
FAQ
What’s the best universal addon?
WeakAuras (custom alerts).
What meter should I use?
Details! (avoid Recount).
Are class nuggets worth it?
Yes for serious players.
Final verdict
Universal: WeakAuras + Details! + BigWigs. Class-specific: Nuggets addons.
Whatever you choose, class-specific addons enhance play.
For more content, see our Best Addons, Class Guides, Performance Guide, and UI Customization articles.