Description
This WA serves as a replacement for the default timer bars of DBM and BigWigs, offering a wide range of customization options.
However, it’s important to note that you will still need either DBM or BigWigs installed for it to function properly. This WA simply hijacks the DBM/BW timers and generates its own timers in place.
Additionally, it supports highlighting specific alerts by replacing the text or adding TextColor/Glow, while also providing the option to add “ticks” on the bar. This feature helps emphasize the abilities that are about to happen within 5/10 seconds.
FAQ
Q: My BigWigs bars sometimes keep showing even though I have “Hide BigWigs Bars” enabled. Why?
A: First, make sure the bar style in BigWigs options is set to default. Next, ensure you haven’t modified the limit settings for bars. Go to BigWigs -> Bars -> Bars tab -> Visible bar limit (default is 100).
Q: My DBM bars keep showing even though I have “Hide DBM Bars” enabled? Why?
A: In this case, using Addonskins together with that option will never work. Furthermore, make sure to /reload after updating the aura.
Q: I don’t have cooldowntext on my icon like in the gif shown. How can I fix?
A: You can go to the aura called “Raid Ability Icon”, then navigate to the display tab and check the box next to the text that says %p. Alternatively, you can use external addons like OmniCC or Elvui’s Cooldown text.
Q: Does this work in dungeons?
A: Yes. As long as your DBM or BW currently works in dungeons, then this WA will work as well.
Q: How do I change the size of the icons?
A: Go to the Display tab and adjust the Icon size.
Q: How do I move the text to the right side?
A: Go to the Display tab, press the cogwheel on Text 1, and change the setting as shown here: https://imgur.com/a/pI8FtIy. Repeat this for both the icons waiting group and the “Raid Ability Timeline Icon <10".
Q: Is there a way to make it horizontal instead of vertical?
A: Unfortunately, the problem with lining up icons horizontally is that there wouldn’t be enough room for the spell name text above/below each icon, since the text orientation is always horizontal as well.
Therefore, it is not possible to have it horizontal layout.
Q: How do I get the Icons to look like in the preview?
A: If you don’t like the default look of the icons, there are various ways to get icons “skinned”. For instance, below are some options:
- Masque and skins like ElvUIesque or Flat Squares – https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/masque
- Clean Icons: Thin – https://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/fileinfo.php?id=24559#info (This replaces art files and will apply to everything that uses the icon)
- Clean Icons: Mechagnome Edition — (AI neural network image upscaling), bigger file sizes, but better image quality: https://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info25064-CleanIcons-MechagnomeEdition.html
- Simply use the Zoom setting in the WA Display tab (around 30% usually removes the ugly border)
Q: HELP! My DBM bars are gone forever after uninstalling this WA.
A: Paste the following macro into your chat /run DBT:ResetSkin(). However, if that doesn’t do the trick (which it should) go into WTF\Account\
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Note: For manual updates visit Curseforge for addons and Wago.io for WeakAuras. Although we do update all content often, please use Curseforge Client to update your addons and WeakAuras Companion to update your WeakAuras regularly to avoid LUA errors and other issues.
Note: This page was updated the 9th of May 2025.