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Midnight Top Addons (Quick Picks)
With WoW Midnight (Patch 12.0), some addons remain essential while others are less useful due to UI improvements and tighter API limits. This guide lists the best addons that still deliver real value in raids, Mythic+, PvP, leveling, and gold making.
Activity / Purpose | Best Addon | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
Raiding | ||
Mythic+ | ||
PvP (Arenas) | sArena | |
Gold (Auction House) | ||
Gathering Routes | HandyNotes + plugins | |
UI Customization | ||
Nameplates |
Addons in Midnight: What Changed?
Midnight improves the default UI (boss timeline, alerts, edit mode), so some older “UI fix” addons matter less than before. At the same time, the best addons in 12.0 focus on clarity: better timers, cleaner tracking, and faster workflows — not automation.
Best Addons for Raids
Deadly Boss Mods (DBM)
DBM remains the most popular boss mod for raid timers and encounter warnings. It’s especially helpful when you want clear countdowns and audio cues while learning new mechanics.
Get it: CurseForge – DBM
BigWigs
BigWigs is a strong alternative to DBM with a lighter feel and lots of customization options for alerts and emphasis.
Get it: CurseForge – BigWigs
Method Raid Tools (MRT)
MRT is a staple for organized raiding: notes, cooldown coordination, and raid planning utilities.
Get it: CurseForge – MRT
GTFO
GTFO is the “stand in bad = loud sound” addon. Simple, effective, and still useful when visuals get chaotic.
Get it: CurseForge – GTFO
Best Addons for Mythic+
OmniCD
OmniCD helps you track party defensives, interrupts, and major cooldowns in a compact way — great for pulls and “do we have stops?” decisions.
Get it: CurseForge – OmniCD
Plater / Platynator
Nameplates are one of the biggest performance multipliers in Mythic+. Use Plater if you want deep customization (profiles, mob highlighting). Use Platynator for a lighter, “safe and simple” nameplate customization approach.
Get: Plater / Platynator
Best Addons for PvP
Gladius
Classic arena frames: trinkets, DRs, casts, and clean enemy info. Still one of the fastest ways to read the game in arenas.
Get it: CurseForge – Gladius
OmniBar
OmniBar tracks enemy interrupts and major cooldowns — useful for timing your casts and planning CC chains.
Get it: CurseForge – OmniBar
BigDebuffs
BigDebuffs makes key crowd control and major debuffs obvious on frames so you don’t miss critical states.
Get it: CurseForge – BigDebuffs
Best Addons for Gold & Farming
Auctionator
Auctionator streamlines buying and selling with faster search, cleaner posting, and safer workflows — ideal for casual and mid-level gold making.
Get it: CurseForge – Auctionator
GatherMate2
GatherMate2 marks gathering nodes on your map/minimap and becomes much stronger paired with route planning.
Get it: CurseForge – GatherMate2
TradeSkillMaster (TSM)
TSM is the advanced toolset for serious AH players: crafting profit tracking, pricing, inventory control, and bulk posting — powerful, but with a learning curve.
Get it: CurseForge – TSM
Best Addons for UI
ElvUI
ElvUI is the “full UI replacement” option. If you want a clean, consistent interface across all content, ElvUI is still a top pick.
Get it: Tukui – ElvUI
Bartender4 / Dominos
Prefer to keep Blizzard UI but want better action bar control? Bartender4 (or Dominos) gives layout freedom without a full UI overhaul.
Get: Bartender4 / Dominos
FAQ
Is DBM still working in WoW Midnight?
Yes — DBM continues to be updated for Midnight and remains a popular boss mod option.
Is Auctionator still worth using in Midnight?
Yes. It’s one of the easiest quality-of-life upgrades for Auction House workflows.
Do I need addons in Midnight?
Not strictly, but addons still improve clarity and efficiency — especially in raids, Mythic+, and PvP.
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