Manual key points: High player volume on launch day makes mob tagging and quest efficiency top priority; prioritize stable addons; test client APIs may change, disable conflicting addons before updating.
Redlines: Never Touch These
Automation and botting tools are strict redlines: Automated combat, automated gathering, and navigation pathing bots carry permanent account ban risk under Blizzard's standard policy.
Community Prohibited List: Automation addons, Voidform/rotational bots, and one-key GSE rotation macros are prohibited; use default UI + basic macros only (official announcement Unconfirmed).
Official Prohibited List Unconfirmed: Official detailed addon blacklist not yet published during Beta; follow in-game policy.
Classic Addons ≠ Directly Compatible: Install versions explicitly updated for Forever / 1.60.1 rather than forcing legacy Classic addons.
- All macros on this page are standard "1 press = 1 action" macros without automated loops or decision branching; any third-party "one-key rotation" tools violate Blizzard policy.
- Official addition: Paladin "Seal Twisting" works natively without requiring swing timer addons. Official
Recommended Addons
| Addon | Category | Purpose | Source | Compatibility Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questie (Community Edition) | Quests | Full map quest markers, objective coordinates; essential for leveling | CurseForge / NetEase DD | Requires Forever / 1.60.1 community version |
| Dungeon Guide / Waypoint | Dungeons | Lists 5-man dungeon quests and coordinates, light beam waypoints | NetEase DD / Newbie Box | Community addon updated for test client |
| Leatrix Plus | QoL | Expanded quest log, auto-turnin, sell junk, built-in Wowhead links | CurseForge / NetEase DD | Requires Forever build |
| Combat Assistant | Combat | Target distance display, XP/hr stats, time to level estimate | NetEase DD / Newbie Box | Verified free community tool |
| RestedXP / Noctis Guides | Leveling Guide | Step-by-step route arrows, auto accept/turnin | CurseForge | Choose versions labeled 1.60.1 / Forever; free tier covers 1-20 or 1-25 |
| WeakAuras | Tracking | Resource bars, cooldowns, buff monitoring | CurseForge / NetEase DD | API adjusts with versions, live updates pending |
| Macro Toolkit | Macros | Syntax highlighting, extended macro management | CurseForge | Optional local utility |
Pre-Launch Addon Checklist
- Fully preload the client (launcher displays "Preloaded")
- Install addon managers and update all addons to the latest versions
- Backup Interface and WTF folders to allow easy rollback
- Test addons on low-level alts on launch day to check for errors
- Keep only essential addons enabled; disable unadapted legacy addons
Useful Macro Commands
The following macros use standard Classic macro syntax; replace placeholder ability names with your actual abilities.
Mob Tagging Macro (Essential for Launch)
/target MobName
/cast InstantSpellNameShift-click instant damage spell from spellbook; spamming key targets and tags instantly on spawn.
Mouseover Macro (Cast Without Switching Targets)
#showtooltip SpellName
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead] SpellName; SpellNameFocus Interrupt Macro (Melee and Casters)
#showtooltip InterruptSpellName
/clearfocus [mod:shift]
/focus [@focus,noexists]
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead] InterruptSpellNamePet Attack & Assist Macro (Hunter / Warlock)
#showtooltip AttackSpellName
/targetenemy [help][dead][noexists]
/cast AttackSpellName
/petattackBurst & Trinket Macro
#showtooltip CooldownSpellName
/cast CooldownSpellName
/use 13
/use 14Self-Cast Heal Macro (Healers)
#showtooltip HealSpellName
/cast [@player] HealSpellNameDruid One-Click Shapeshift Macro
#showtooltip
/cast [swimming] Aquatic Form; [nocombat,outdoors] Travel Form; [combat] Cat FormMacro syntax compatibility in the Forever client (e.g. @mouseover, @focus) subject to in-game verification (Unconfirmed).