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UI for beginners setup guide for WoW Forever beta. This guide covers must-have addons, basic setup, and quick improvements.
For broader content, see our Best Addons, UI Customization, and Macros Guide articles.
Quick summary: Best UI addon: ElvUI. First 5 addons: ElvUI, Details!, BigWigs, WeakAuras, Auctionator.
Default UI problems
Issues
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Too much clutter | Install ElvUI |
| Action bars limited | Install Bartender4 |
| No damage meter | Install Details! |
| No boss warnings | Install BigWigs |
| No cooldown tracking | Install WeakAuras |
First 5 addons
Must-have
| Addon | Purpose |
|---|---|
| ElvUI | UI overhaul |
| Details! | Damage meter |
| BigWigs | Boss warnings |
| WeakAuras | Cooldown tracking |
| Auctionator | AH scan |
Total install time
| Addon | Time |
|---|---|
| ElvUI | 10 min |
| Details! | 5 min |
| BigWigs | 5 min |
| WeakAuras | 30 min |
| Auctionator | 5 min |
| Total | 55 min |
ElvUI setup
Basic setup (10 min)
- Install via CurseForge
- /reload
- Type
/ec(ElvUI config) - Setup basic category
- Disable unneeded modules
Key modules
| Module | Use |
|---|---|
| Action Bars | 6 enabled |
| Unit Frames | All enabled |
| Buffs | Class colors |
| Chat | Lighter colors |
UI tips for beginners
Tip 1: Less is more
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Hide clutter | Clear info |
| Use minimal UI | Less distraction |
Tip 2: Action bars
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Important on keybinds | Fast access |
| Less important on mouse | Save space |
Tip 3: Unit frames
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Self + target + party | Essential |
| Raid frames | Optional |
UI performance
Lower CPU
| Setting | Effect |
|---|---|
| Lower spell density | -10 FPS |
| Lower ground clutter | -5 FPS |
| Lower UI | -3 FPS |
FAQ
Best UI addon?
ElvUI.
Time to setup?
1 hour.
Final verdict
UI = ElvUI + 4 addons. Time: 1 hour.
For more content, see our Best Addons, UI Customization, and Macros Guide articles.