Details! Damage Meter Addon Guide — Download, Install & Setup for WoW Retail & Classic

If you’ve ever wanted to know exactly how much damage you’re doing, how your heals compare to others, or why your DPS feels off — Details! Damage Meter is the addon you need. It’s the most downloaded combat analysis addon in World of Warcraft history, and for good reason.

Whether you’re playing The War Within, Classic Era, Cataclysm Classic, or Season of Discovery, Details! works across every version of the game and gives you real-time data that Blizzard’s built-in meter simply can’t match.

⬇️ Download Details! on CurseForge⭐ View Source on GitHub

Details! is a full combat analysis addon for World of Warcraft, created by Terciob. It tracks damage, healing, deaths, interrupts, dispels, threat, and much more — all updated in real time during combat.

Unlike Blizzard’s default damage meter, Details! gives you deep breakdowns per spell, per target, and per player. You can drill into someone’s DPS and see exactly which abilities are doing the heavy lifting, or check a healer’s overhealing percentage to help fine-tune raid comp.

With over 350 million downloads on CurseForge, it’s the go-to damage meter for serious and casual players alike.

Key Features of Details! Damage Meter

Details! goes far beyond a simple DPS tracker. Here’s what makes it stand out:

• 📊 Real-time combat tracking — data updates live during the fight, not just after
• 🎯 Deep spell breakdowns — click any player to see damage by ability
• ✅ Accurate healing & absorb tracking — including overhealing percentages
• ⚡ Up to 6x less CPU usage than Blizzard’s built-in damage meter
• 🛠️ Multiple display windows — run DPS and healing meters side by side
• 🎯 WarcraftLogs accuracy — combat log reading matches ranking sites exactly
• 📊 Mythic+ scoreboard — end-of-run summary via the Mythic Dungeon plugin
• 🛠️ Custom displays — build your own meter using the Details! API
• ✅ Raid tools — cooldown tracking, interrupt lists, death logs, and more
• ⚡ WeakAura creator — generate basic WeakAuras directly from the Details! panel

Supported WoW Versions

Details! is maintained for all active versions of World of Warcraft:

🎯 Tip: Make sure you download the correct version from CurseForge. The Classic versions are listed separately from Retail.

How to Install Details! Damage Meter

Method 1: Using a Curse Client (Recommended)

The easiest way to install and keep Details! updated is through an addon manager like CurseForge App or Wago App.

1. Download and install the CurseForge App or Wago App on your PC
2. Open the app and navigate to World of Warcraft
3. Search for Details! Damage Meter
4. Click Install — the addon manager handles the rest
5. Launch WoW and enable Details! on the character select screen

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Go to the CurseForge page and click Download
2. Extract the zip file — you’ll get a folder called Details
3. Move it to your WoW addons folder:
   • Retail: World of Warcraft/_retail_/Interface/AddOns/
   • Classic: World of Warcraft/_classic_/Interface/AddOns/
4. Launch WoW and click AddOns at the character select screen
5. Make sure Details! is checked and enabled

Once in-game, you’ll see the Details! window appear automatically. First-time users will also get a Quick Setup Wizard to walk through the basics.

How to Configure Details! Damage Meter

Opening the Options Panel

Right-click the Details! window title bar and select Options, or type /details in chat to open the configuration panel.

Essential Settings to Configure First

General tab:

• Set your preferred skin/theme for the window appearance
• Adjust window transparency and scale
• Enable or disable auto-show on combat start

Displays tab:

• Add a second window if you want to track healing and DPS separately
• Choose what each window shows (Damage Done, Healing Done, Deaths, Interrupts, etc.)

Plugins tab:

• Enable built-in plugins like Mythic+ Scoreboard and Raid Tools
• Browse CurseForge for additional Details! plugins

Useful Slash Commands

Details! vs Skada vs Blizzard Damage Meter

Details! wins on features, while Skada is a solid lightweight alternative if you only need basic tracking.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• ✅ Most feature-rich damage meter available
• ✅ Very low performance impact — framerate stays smooth even during Bloodlust
• ✅ Accurate data that matches WarcraftLogs
• ✅ Supports Retail, Classic, Cataclysm, and SoD in one package
• ✅ Highly customizable with skins, plugins, and custom display builder
• ✅ Active development and regular updates

Cons:

• ❌ Can feel overwhelming for new users due to the number of options
• ❌ Some advanced features require learning the Details! API
• ❌ Classic versions are separate downloads from the Retail version

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Details!

🎯 Drill into spell data — click any player’s bar to see a full breakdown of their damage by ability. This is invaluable for spotting if you’re underusing a key spell.

⚡ Use segments — Details! tracks combat in segments (boss fight, trash pull, etc.). Use /details new to reset between pulls and keep your data clean.

🛠️ Set up two windows — one for damage, one for healing. You get a much clearer picture of your group’s performance at a glance.

🎯 Enable the Mythic+ plugin — it shows a full scoreboard at the end of each key run, including interrupts, deaths, and DPS charts, all in one clean panel.

📊 Check the Deaths tab — after a wipe, open Details! and check who died first and what killed them. It’s the fastest way to diagnose avoidable mistakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Download Details! Damage Meter

⬇️ Download Details! on CurseForge⭐ View Source on GitHub