How To Use TopGearWoW
Find your top gear from character export to best-in-slot results in a few guided steps.
Install SimulationCraft Addon And Export
Install the SimulationCraft addon. In World of Warcraft, type /simc in chat, then copy the full export string from the popup window.
This export includes your currently equipped gear, bag items, talents, and settings required for accurate TopGearWoW simulations.
Paste Your Profile
Paste your character profile into the text box at the top of the page. TopGearWoW will instantly load your character — gear, talents, stats, and all.
Select Bag Items to Compare
Hover over any gear slot on your character to see items from your bags. Click an item to add it to your comparison. Selected items are highlighted in yellow. You can add multiple items per slot — TopGearWoW will test every combination.
Pick Your Enchants & Gems (Optional)
Switch to the Enchants tab to choose which enchant options to test per slot. Switch to the Gems tab to select gem options. These will be combined with your gear choices automatically.
Run the Simulation
Click "Run Simulation". Your computer will test every combination of gear, enchants, and gems you selected and rank them by DPS. The more combinations you add, the longer it takes — but even hundreds of combos usually complete in under a minute.
Read Your Results
Results are shown ranked from best to worst. The top result is your optimal setup. Each row shows the DPS difference compared to your currently equipped gear so you can see exactly how much each upgrade is worth.
Tips & Tricks
- →Start small and add 2-3 items per slot to keep simulation time short while exploring upgrades.
- →Use the Reset button next to Combos To Sim to clear all selections and start fresh.
- →Select the appropriate fight style (for example Patchwerk for raid, DungeonSlice for M+) before running your sim in advanced settings.
- →If you have multiple talent builds saved, you can sim them all at once from the Talents tab.
FAQ
Yes. TopGearWoW runs SimulationCraft entirely in your own browser. There are no servers, no queues, and no limits on how many sims you can run.
TopGearWoW uses the same SimulationCraft engine that powers class guides, theorycrafting Discord servers, and top-end raiding. Results are as accurate as any other SimC-based tool.
Performance is entirely dependent on your own CPU. Since everything runs locally in your browser, a faster machine will finish in seconds while an older one may take a few minutes. Reducing the number of combinations also speeds things up significantly.
No. TopGearWoW is completely free and requires no account. Just paste your character profile and go.
TopGearWoW is not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. World of Warcraft is a trademark of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.