What are addons and why do you need them?

Addons will be an essential component of your performance when playing as a DPS, especially when you are learning a new class spec rotation to beat with more damage. When playing as an ass-kicker DPS, your attention is 100% on damage and avoiding boss damage by understanding the fight mechanics. Addons are collections of Lua/XML codes that enhance, modify, or replace the standard UI in World of Warcraft (User Interface).

10. Bartender4

With this well-known action bar replacement Addon, you can change the appearance of up to 10 action bars, where they appear on the screen. Bartender4 will be helpful for players who prefer their main buttons to be centrally located and clustered together. If you're really worried about reputation, Bartender4 already has an XP/Reputation bar. 

Still, like the default Blizzard artwork to show up next to your bars? Don't worry; this Addon gives you the option to utilize and control it as well.

Why You Need Bartender4:

• It provides you with all the features needed to fully customize most aspects of your action, reputation, and related bars in an easy and intuitive way.

Get Bartender4 here: Bartender4 - Addons - World of Warcraft - CurseForge

9. Omni CD

This awesome addon keeps track of both your and your teammates' defensive cooldowns. In Omni CD, you can freely move the numerous bars around the screen. With the help of this Addon for DPS, which is stuffed with tools for good bar customization, you can keep your screen clean, have less pollution on it, and engage in combat.

Why You Need Omni CD:

• Omni CD helps keep track of these essential aspects, informing any action that can benefit the enemy group.
• Extremely reliable while using a fraction of the CPU consumption.
• Supports cooldown recovery rate modulation.

Get Omni CD here: OmniCD - Addons - World of Warcraft - CurseForge

8. Details! Damage Master

Details! Damage Master is an excellent Addon for people who are still learning and are worried about their performance during a fight. There are features for tracking skills and item levels, a simple but flexible interface, and a small number of raid-helping features. It's pretty easy to use and set up. Comparing your performance to other players who are also utilizing this addon is important to your success on BattleGrounds. 

Let this addon with low CPU consumption speak for itself.

Why You Need Details:

• Details! Damage Master will help you learn how to master your class spec and how much damage you take in avoidable boss mechanics.
• Consistency on a real-time combat log reading, damage, and healing are always accurate with ranking websites such as warcraft logs. 

Get Details! Damage Master here: Details! Damage Meter - Addons - World of Warcraft - CurseForge

7. Threat Plates

Threat Plates is a must-have addon if you want to play your class spec better while learning it. You will gain access to a ton of additional in-game data as well as a variety of personalization options. Use the various options this Addon offers to personalize the styles of your totem nameplates! The Threat Plates team is working on a feature called scripting that will let you add functionality by creating your own Lua scripts.

Join the great community of this Addon, which has been downloaded over 16 million times.

Why You Need Threat Plates:

• Known as the best and most famous plate Addon that will help you while learning how to play WoW.
• Threat Plates has automatic class spec detection and role assigning for an easy out-of-the-box setup.

Get Threat Plates here: Threat Plates - Addons - World of Warcraft - CurseForge

6. BigDebuffs

When significant debuffs are present, BigDebuffs swaps out the unit frame images for debuff duration timers. UI Addons like Elvui, Shadowed Unit Frames, and Adapt are compatible with it. Enjoy the benefits of using one of World of Warcraft's most well-known PVP Addons and become an expert at dealing damage in real-time action and reaction, perfect for DPS players.

Why You Need BidDebuffs:

• Used mainly by Healers to get fast dispelling and debuffs.
• With BigDebuffs, you will make better decisions when not to use burst cooldowns in the beginning if your teammate is stuck in crowd control.

Get BigDebuffs here: BigDebuffs - Addons - World of Warcraft - CurseForge

5. WeakAuras

With the help of the framework WeakAuras, you may create alerts for any kind of situation. This addon is flexible and mostly utilized by DPS PVP players, but there are no restrictions on using it in PVE content. WeakAuras, which were made to replace Power Aura, shocked us when it was introduced with all the new features. Compared to its predecessor, it is lighter and has superior CPU optimization.

Why You Need WeakAuras:

• With WeakAuras, you can import strings from other players and use them.
• Use this Addon framework to see buffs, debuffs, and other relevant information.

Get WeakAuras here: WeakAuras - Addons - World of Warcraft - CurseForge

4. WorldBossTimers

Tracking the passing of time since a World Boss died isn’t a boring task with WorldBossTimers. Check the numerous features this Addon offers, such as the persistent cooldown times, for additional assistance with the World Boss mechanic. This is a popular add-on for people who want Sha of Anger's Heavenly Onyx Cloud Serpent, which I'm still trying to get, or another almost impossible mount from raids and dungeons.

Why You Need WorldBossTimers:

• This Addon will save you the time of dull moments waiting for the world bosses to respawn.
• WorldBossTimers has a sound alert and flash game icon as features that will tell you when the rare respawned.

Get WorldBossTimers here: WorldBossTimers - Addons - World of Warcraft - CurseForge

3. Doom_CooldownPulse

When your cooldown is finished, Doom CooldownPulse flashes the icon of your abilities or items in the center of your screen, showing they’re ready to use. If you are playing as a hunter, you may rely on several tools to help with character cooldowns and pets. It's especially helpful for those who are learning their new class spec skill system. It's simple to customize this Addon to your needs, and you can verify how it will appear by using the Test or Reset buttons.

Why You Need Doom_CooldownPulse:

• This Addon is handy for new PVP players that are having a challenging time with rotation, always showing which ability to use and which one is close to being ready for usage.

Get Doom Cooldown Pulse here: Doom_CooldownPulse - Addons - World of Warcraft - CurseForge

2. BattleGroundEnemies

The names of all opponents and friends, as well as the class specs they're using, will be displayed in the new and lighter UI offered by BattleGroundEnemies. With this data, choosing which one to prioritize for protection or attack will be less stressful. In a crowded battleground, it will also display any time an adversary targets you. Use the many helpful features and notifications to keep you on the front lines of the battle.

Why You Need BattleGroundEnemies:

• Use this Addon to always be two steps ahead of your enemies.
• This Addon supports OmniCC.

Get BattleGroundEnemies here: BattleGroundEnemies - Addons - World of Warcraft - CurseForge

1. Method Raid Tools

This Addon, created by one of the most well-known WoW players, is incredibly beneficial for members and raid leaders! It makes it possible to use numerous practical functions like maintaining raid attendance, setting up on-demand marking for particular players, checking all players' buffs to determine which ones are missing, and many other features. 

With the help of this addon, you can be victorious in new raids and avoid frustrating wipes against bosses. 

Why You Need Method Raid Tools:

• The many features to use in Raids will make your gameplay much more intuitive and faster!

Get Method Raid Tools here: Method Raid Tools - Addons - World of Warcraft - CurseForge

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