Best WoW Classic Addons for Tanks — Addons · WoW Classic

Tanking is about holding threat and surviving the big hits. These show your group's threat and the boss's next ability.

How we chose

Its current release ships for WoW Classic (or partly, as noted).
Helps you hold threat or plan your defensive cooldowns.

The picks

ThreatClassic2Compatible
Threat for everyone on your target; tank mode warns when someone gets close to yours.
Deadly Boss Mods (DBM)Compatible
Timers for boss abilities, so your defensive cooldowns are ready for the big hits.
BigWigs BossmodsCompatible
The same job as Deadly Boss Mods, lighter and modular: use the one your group uses.
Details! Damage MeterCompatible
Damage taken per fight, to see what hit you and when.
WeakAurasCompatible
Build displays for your defensive cooldowns and the debuffs you watch on the boss.

How they compare

Use one boss mod, Deadly Boss Mods or BigWigs, not both.

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