Wowhead
The largest WoW database: items, quests, NPCs, talent builds, news & patch notes. Perfect for planning farms and checking drop sources.
Recommended Tools & Resources
A curated collection of the most useful World of Warcraft tools—guides, databases, talent planners, performance analyzers, and progress trackers.
GuidesDatabasesTalent Calculators
Logs & AnalysisAddonsProgress Tracking
Main Guides & Databases
Icy Veins
Up-to-date class guides with rotations, talents, stats and BiS lists. Great starting point for DPS, healer and tank optimization.
Thottbot (Classic Archive)
Iconic early-WoW database preserved for Classic research and nostalgia. Useful for historical quest and item references.
Wowpedia
Community-maintained encyclopedia: lore, characters, factions and timelines—ideal for understanding the world of Azeroth.
WoW Progress
Global raid and guild rankings. Track your guild, compare realms and follow progression across tiers.
Raider.IO
Dungeon & raid profiles, Mythic+ scores, weekly affixes and character lookup. Great for tracking PvE performance.
Method Class Guides
Expert-written class & spec guides by Method. Talent builds, rotations, stat priorities and tips for raiding & Mythic+.
MMO-Champion
News, blue posts and datamining. Stay on top of class changes, hotfixes and PTR discoveries.
Performance & Analysis
Raidbots
Sim your character to find the best gear, talents, and setups. Quick sims and Top Gear for instant answers.
Warcraft Logs
Upload, review and compare combat logs. Pinpoint mistakes, analyze cooldowns and improve raid performance.
WoWAnalyzer
Automatic feedback on your log: missed casts, cooldown usage, uptime and tips tailored to your spec.
Ask Mr. Robot
Gear optimizer and combat log analyzer. Try different setups and see simulated outcomes for your spec.
Addons & Builders
CurseForge (Addons)
The primary hub for WoW addons and WeakAuras packages. Browse, manage and auto-update your UI safely.
Talent/Build Planners
Plan your build before respeccing. Use Wowhead’s calculator or your favorite class tool to map out talents and loadouts.
How to Combine These Tools
- Start with Icy Veins for a baseline rotation & talents, then sim on Raidbots to confirm the best gear.
- Use Wowhead to research drop sources and quest chains for upgrades you’re chasing.
- After a raid, upload to Warcraft Logs and review your performance with WoWAnalyzer.
- Keep your UI sharp with CurseForge—update addons, import WeakAuras and stay organized.
FAQ
- Best tools for beginners? Icy Veins (class guides), Wowhead (database), CurseForge (addons manager).
- How do I analyze my DPS? Log with Warcraft Logs and run the report through WoWAnalyzer; cross-check upgrades with Raidbots.
- Where to track guild progress? WoW Progress lists world, region and realm rankings with historical tiers.
