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.

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