Note: This is a continuation ofAlassiel's original Hunter Addon thread and I try to keep up her spirit for it.
Last Updated - 8.12.06 (Patch 2.0.1)
Changes are massive with respect to addon functionality and lua base itself. Most addons need fixing. Some will never work again.
This is a list of currently working addons, and also a list of requests for formerly working addons to be fixed if possible.
I do not take any credit for those addons, the credit is belong to the people that make them.
Also, I do not take any responsibility for them. Use them at your own risk.
All addons will come with the following labels:
[UPDATED] - meaning their version matches the one expected by WoW and you do not need to load them as out-dated.
[OUTOFDATE] - These may have to be loaded in out-dated mode. Check the box in your addon list (top right).
[WORKING] - I have tested them some and it seems to work.
[UNTESTED] - I have not tested these. May work.
[BETA] - Is marked by the author as beta and not release.
[2.0.x+] - Requires version greater or equal to 2.0.x+. I.e. [2.0.2+] requires TBC beta 2.0.2.
[BUG] - Works with bugs
[LUAFIX] - This is lua fixed of an old original
[LUAFIXABLE] - This can be lua fixed but no upload exists.
Thats because some of them are not continued anymore.
All the addons here should work with the latest patch. Please let me know if you tackle any addon that won't work with the latest patch.
This list is NOT a full list. I want to have the most useful and helpful addons in the list and will not take everything in here.
Suggestions are very welcome. Feel free to add more addons if you like :)
Note - do notice that using large amount of addons going to decrease your Frame Per Second. I'm suggesting to use only few that are needed.
How to install Addons?
To install an addon you have to copy the addon directory into your "World of Warcraft/interface/addons/" directory. For example if you want to install an addon called "MyAddon" you should have a directory "World of Warcraft/interface/addons/MyAddon" containing a few files which are the actually addon.
To uninstall an addon, you can either uncheck it at your character login screen (button in the bottom left corner) or delete the directory "MyAddon" you installed.
bc_TrackingMenu (no addon site link known)
Purpose: Places a minimap button that offers a pulldown menu to select tracking options.
Addon Web-Site: http://www.bizarreconcepts.com/WoW.aspx Status: [UPDATED] [WORKING] (Contributed by Cris, Thanks to Joheltro)
Class Viewer 2.0 http://wow.curse-gaming.com/en/files/details/5249/class-viewer-2-0/ Purpose: This addon shows the class or type (humanoid, demon, etc) of the current unit targeted in an icon and a tooltip that shows you some information of the unit (like attack speed).
Addon Web-Site: NONE
Status: [UPDATED] [WORKING]
Aura Aspects continued http://wow.curse-gaming.com/en/files/details/5198/aura-aspects-continued/ Purpose: Another aspects + aura (true shot aura) solution, also planned to work for other classes. Provides a movable button bar and can be set to prioritize aspect of the pack.
Addon Web-Site: NONE
Status: [UPDATED] [WORKING]
zHunterMod See under Misc. zHunterMod contains a aspect button solution among it's other features.
Status: [UPDATED] [WORKING]
Simple Pet Feed Macro #show Roasted Quail
/cast Feed Pet
/use Roasted Quail
Feed Multiple Pets #show Roasted Quail
/cast [pet, nocombat] Feed Pet
/use [pet:Cat/Ravager/Wolf, nocombat] Roasted Quail; [pet:Bear/Boar/Wind Serpent, nocombat] Conjured Cinnamon Roll
·The first line forces the macro to display the number of Roasted Quail in your backpack. The /use line will use certain food based on what type of pet you have.
Source: US Wow forum: 2.0 Hunter Macros and Commands
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=51008013&sid=1
Petster http://wow.curse-gaming.com/en/files/details/84/petster/ Purpose: Pet feed solution combined with a smarter call/ressurrect/dismiss button solution. Successor of FeedPetButton.
Addon Web-Site: NONE
Status: [UPDATED] [UNTESTED]
AntiSwitch http://wow.curse-gaming.com/en/files/details/5384/antiswitch/ Purpose: Disable or enable automatic melee/auto-shot switching.
Note: The author reports that this should work with live 2.0.3 and the now closing TBC beta, i.e. with TBC in a few days. Tested it too now and works for me.
Addon Web-Site: NONE
Status: [UPDATED] [WORKING]
BigTrouble http://www.wowace.com/files/ Purpose: Show aimed and auto-shot cast bars (Ace2).
Addon Web-Site: NONE
Status: [UPDATED] [WORKING] [BUG] (Contributed by Terakfalcor)
Kharthus's Hunter Timers (formerly Sorren's Hunter Timers) http://wow.curse-gaming.com/en/files/details/4803/kharthuss-hunter-timers/ Purpose: Currently, this mod will time the duration of various hunter abilities in a draggable frame, and add a casting bar for aimed shot.
Addon Web-Site: NONE
Status: [UPDATED] [WORKING]
Nudge http://www.wowace.com/files/ Purpose: Distance indicator. This is an Ace2 remake of RangeHelp without any bar swapping or the ability to set skills and somewhat less configurable. Otherwise equivalent in function.
Addon Web-Site: NONE
Status: [UPDATED] [WORKING] (Contributed by Terakfalcor)
SimpleTranqShot http://www.curse-gaming.com/en/wow/addons-1718-1-simpletranqshot.html Purpose: This mod automatically sends a broadcasted message when the player casts or misses a Tranquilizing Shot. If the shot misses, it sends a different message than the normal one and displays a message on the screen warning the player that the shot missed.
Addon Web-Site: NONE
Status: [UPDATED] [UNTESTED]
ZHunterMod http://www.curse-gaming.com/en/wow/addons-3592-1-zhuntermod.html Purpose: Sort your aspects, tracking, pet skills and traps/fd into 4 easy to use buttonlists (saving hotbar space in the process). Aimed shot casting bar along with other commonly used features made easier.
Addon Web-Site: None
Status: [UPDATED][WORKING] (Contributed by Ondskaben)
This is a list of addons that people find useful and hope to see fixed for 2.0.1 and beyond.
Tracking/Aspect/Trap Bar solutions
*) TrapsBar (requested by Fireflie)
*) AspectBar (requested by Aracia)
Shot Alerts *) Aimed Shot Alert (requested by Dobmeister)
Keybindings and Control
*) Hunter Keybindings (requested by Letum) [Watch: SpellBinder was suggested by Terakfalcor as non-class specific alternative]
*) ReactionBar (requested by Mafariun)
Pet Management
*) SmartPet (requested by Griffen)
Layouting
*) Moveable Pet bar (requested by Letum)
*) Charcoal UI and prerequisites (Discord addon family) (Requested by Bowjob)
Minimap enhancements
*) TrackerAssist (Requested by Tarja, Maushurgn, Hector) [Watch: Hector suggests ICU and ClassViewer as viable alternative solution combo]
***** List of Addons Requested for Fix that have been fixed *****
*) bc_TrackingMenu (requested by Joheltro) ** Now found in the list. ** *) Venantes (requested by Fireflie) [Watch Info: Still Beta, Henge (Ace2-alternative) offers a FD button only version yet... not that exciting so far]
***** List of 2.0.1+ specific Addons requested that have been implemented *****
*) AntiSwitch (see list). Auto-shot disabler. Disable auto-switch to melee<->ranged attack modes. (Requested by Naj)
List of FAQs:
1) Can an addon or macro switch action bars based on range?
2) Can an addon or macro switch action bars based on key presses?
3) Where can I find discussion about this?
4) Can you fix addon A for me?
5) I loved addon B, will a 2.0.1 ready version be available?
6) Where can I find non-hunter specific addons?
Q&A:
1) Can an addon or macro switch action bars based on range?
No, this is no longer possible. Some abilities automatically induce a bar switch of the main bar (different than a user main-bar switch. This is associated with actively chosen stances, like druid forms, warrior stances, rogue stealth and priest shadowform. Paladin auras and Hunter aspects do not count as such stances as their abilities are in no way actively restricted between auras or aspects.
2) Can an addon or macro switch action bars based on key presses?
Yes, but still blind to range. For example you can write a macro
Q u o t e:
/setactionbar 2
/cast Aspect of the Monkey
To activate actionbar 2 whenever you activate Aspect of the Monkey. The macro or addon cannot additionally consider range. For example an addon cannot wait for a key-press, then check range and based on range switch action bars. The addon has to be blind to the range information.
3) Where can I find discussion about this?
Slouken on the US WoW forum has commented on this decision. The threads also contain varied comments by hunters.
I'm mostly really maintaining the list. Best post on the addon web-sites if you hope to see a specific addon fixed. I'm happy to put it on our requests list here so addon developers can see that there is demand.
5) I loved addon B, will a 2.0.1 ready version be available?
A lot of restrictions have come into effect. Some addons that people have liked or relied upon may no longer be possible. Mainly anything that in any way made automated decisions based on your suroundings will no longer work.
Good news is that macros are more powerful now. Some things that required addons in the past can now be programmed using Macros. I highly recommend reading up on 2.0.1 macro programming to see if your addon needs can be addressed. For example shot-sensitive ammo switching can now be implemented with macros, same for pet feed buttons that don't require inventory interaction.
6) Where can I find non-hunter specific addons?
The following sites provide downloads to the vast majority of all available addons:
Have a problem with RangeHelp thugh. Whenever I come into a mellee I get a message : "ChangeActinBarPage() needs a page in the range 1 to 6." And my actionbars don't switch.
Have a problem with RangeHelp thugh. Whenever I come into a mellee I get a message : "ChangeActinBarPage() needs a page in the range 1 to 6." And my actionbars don't switch.
Do you know what could cause this?
cheers!
ye, same here :) seems like the lua fix did not work as intendet :)
Found the bug and will upload a fixed version shortly. Note however, that action bar swapping doesn't seem to work in combat, just out of combat. I'm not sure but this may be one of the "combat sensitive decisions" resistrictions that blizz put up. Anyway, fixed version on cursing shortly.
ICU - downloaded today but have not tested, claims to to bc compatible. not sure how well it will work as the patch changes were intended to stop this type of mod from working i think, and this update is an attempt to get around it.
SimpleRange isn't working. Every time i want to use any ability, i recieve a massage "this ability can be used by blizzard ui only" or something like that.
Q u o t e: ICU - downloaded today but have not tested, claims to to bc compatible. not sure how well it will work as the patch changes were intended to stop this type of mod from working i think, and this update is an attempt to get around it.
