wow-api-unit-player

Reference World of Warcraft Retail Unit and Player APIs for querying unit data.

1|Updated Aug 13, 2024
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npx skills add https://github.com/Alzakath/Ruilhenn --skill wow-api-unit-player
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Skill: wow-api-unit-player
Source: https://github.com/Alzakath/Ruilhenn/tree/main/.gemini/skills/wow-api-unit-player
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Alzakath/Ruilhenn --skill wow-api-unit-player

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive reference for World of Warcraft's Unit and Player APIs, enabling developers to query and manipulate character and unit data with precision.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unit Identification: Get names, GUIDs, classes, races, and levels for any unit.
  • Combat & State Tracking: Monitor health, power, buffs, debuffs, combat status, and more.
  • Player-Specific Data: Access detailed player stats, equipment, specializations, and combat ratings.
  • Use Case: Build an addon that displays a player's current threat percentage relative to the tank, or create a UI element that shows the remaining duration of a specific buff on the target.

Quick Start

Use the wow-api-unit-player skill to get the current health percentage of your target.

Frequently Asked Questions about wow-api-unit-player

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get target unit health and power stats in a WoW addon?

WoW addon development retrieves target health and power stats by calling Unit and Player APIs to monitor health percentages, power levels, and combat states. This skill provides the comprehensive reference for querying these unit functions.

What is a UnitId token and how does unit identification work in World of Warcraft?

A UnitId token identifies specific units in World of Warcraft, allowing APIs to fetch corresponding unit names, GUIDs, classes, races, and levels. This skill covers querying unit identity and parsing GUIDs for Retail WoW.

How do I track auras, buffs, and debuffs on the player or target?

Track auras, buffs, and debuffs by querying WoW API functions for active spell effects on the player or target. This skill references the necessary functions to monitor remaining durations and aura applications for combat state tracking.

Can I access player specialization, combat ratings, and paper doll stats via the WoW API?

Player-specific data APIs expose detailed character stats, equipment, specializations, and combat ratings. This skill provides the reference for accessing paper doll information and player-specific inspection functions in WoW.

How do I get current threat percentage relative to the tank for a unit?

Get current threat percentage by calling WoW API functions that return threat values relative to the tank for a specified unit. This skill covers threat management APIs to help build addons displaying threat metrics.

Does this WoW API reference cover Retail patch unit data and casting info?

This reference covers World of Warcraft Retail Unit and Player APIs, including unit identity, health, power, auras, roles, casting info, and death or resurrection states for current addon development.