wow-api-events

To handle WoW API events in a Lua addon, you create a frame, call RegisterEvent, and define an OnEvent handler to unpack payload arguments. This Skill provides setup patterns and categorized event lists for Retail patch 12.0.0+.

WoW frame event payloads consist of arguments passed to your event handler when an in-game action occurs. This Skill details how to unpack these event arguments and explains their associated data for systems like combat logs and bag updates.

You can trace WoW addon events during UI development using the /etrace debugging tool. This Skill documents how to use /etrace to monitor event registration and verify that your Lua handlers are firing correctly.

The PLAYER_ENTERING_WORLD event triggers when a player logs in or zones in. This Skill helps you find the correct event for player login scenarios and provides the Lua code needed to register and handle it.

Yes, this WoW event documentation covers Retail patch 12.0.0 and later versions. It provides categorized lists of API system events, payload details, and event handling patterns tailored for current addon development.