NeedToKnow

NeedToKnow is a timer bar addon for the World of Warcraft user interface.

NeedToKnow lets you track specific buffs, debuffs, and cooldowns as timer bars that always appear in the same place in the same color.

NeedToKnow is very useful for frequently used short-duration buffs and debuffs. For example, a rogue could configure NeedToKnow to show timer bars for Slice & Dice and Rupture. A Death Knight could use it to track their diseases.

Key Features

Easy to set up and customize
Works with procs, on-use equipment, and totems
Track more than one buff or debuff with a single bar
Make bars deplete at same rate to see which will finish first

Other features

Save setups for different specializations
Track by name or spell ID
Blink bars when buff or debuff missing
Show cast time indicator to see when to refresh buffs and debuffs before they finish
Track buffs on raid members without having to focus them

Instructions

General options are available in the Blizzard interface options menu. Type "/needtoknow" or "/ntk" to lock/unlock the addon. To configure individual bars, right click them while unlocked. Bars work while locked.

When entering your settings, be careful with your spelling and capitalization. Also remember that buffs and debuffs sometimes have different names than the items and abilities that apply them. The Death Knight ability Icy Touch, for example, applies a DoT called Frost Fever.

Credits

Created and maintained by NephMakes. Major contributions by Kitjan.