If you are looking for a solid action bar addon alternative to ElvUI, I would definitely recommend Dominos. Let’s take a closer look at each of these components, starting with Dominos. Instead of installing ElvUI, you can replace the 5 major UI elements with the following addons. However, it can take a bit of setup time to get things looking the way you want. The advantage of this is that you gain control of each UI component and will likely end up with something a little more lightweight. If you choose not to use ElvUI, you can switch out specific elements of your UI with other addons.
If you don’t want to use WowUp, you can install ElvUI by downloading it from and placing it in your addon folder. You won’t find it in the Overwolf/CurseForge app since ElvUI is developed and maintained outside the CurseForge addon library. The best way to install ElvUI is through the WowUp addon manager. So, if you are looking for a single, easy-to-use addon to transform the appearance of your game, I would start with ElvUI. ElvUI is a complete replacement of the default Blizzard UI, and it works well in 2022.ĮlvUI replaces the bulky artwork and large icons with a sleek-looking interface. Let’s talk about a few basic AddOns you could start with and a basic setup.Why do so many players love ElvUI? The reason is simple. You can also watch streamers or other video content creators to see what they are doing as inspiration.
Additionally, building a ground-up UI can feel overwhelming if it is your first time customizing, especially if you do not have an idea of how you want your screen to be laid out.įortunately, like ElvUI, you can get the AddOns for free and experiment to see if you find something you like. On the other side, building your UI from scratch typically requires managing several AddOns and may take some time to find ones which you like. Additionally, building your UI from scratch means that you end up with a layout that makes sense to you and is exactly what you want. In this case, it would be overkill to change your entire layout with a tool like ElvUI. Perhaps you are fine with the default chat box and map but want to move the location of your health and spell bars. The strength of this approach is that you can download only the features/AddOns that you need. Ground-up user interface strengths and weaknesses Let’s look at how you can download and setup ElvUI now. Some players argue that these extra features create bloat and impact their game performance or experience.įortunately, there is no risk in giving ElvUI a test run since it is free and can be easily disabled if you don’t like it.
On top of that, because ElvUI is a full UI replacement, it means that it has many features - including ones that you may not want. This task can prove to be somewhat daunting and has a little bit of a learning curve required to understand how the various modules and options work. However, the ease of setup and predefined templates means that you may have to do a bit of work to get your UI functioning how you want. Additionally, you can share your settings or import other user’s settings through websites like wago.io (I will talk about this more in a moment). This initial setup is straightforward and helps you produce a basic UI which is still a significant improvement over the default.
Upon opening the AddOn for the first time, you are guided through a series of steps to choose your layout and theme (colors). The biggest strength of ElvUI is the time which it takes to get a full UI replacement up and running. We will look at the strengths, weaknesses and steps for both of these approaches now. When it comes to customizing your UI, there are two potential options: use a UI replacement AddOn like ElvUI or build your own. So, even if you aren’t interested in “improving your gameplay,” you may still get enjoyment out of making a UI that is your very own.īy customizing your UI, you can reduce the time needed to move your eyes between elements, add additional information, and personalize your experience. Or maybe you don’t like some of the colors or artwork used in the default UI. Time spent looking around increases your chances of missing important information or dying to a mechanic (perhaps a pool of bad stuff under your character). In an intense encounter, it can be difficult to quickly move your eyes between all these elements and the enemy you are focusing on - especially when played on a large monitor which increases the space between information. Health and resource bars are in the top left, buffs/debuffs are in the top right, spells are on the bottom and your character is in the middle of it all.