Prettier nameplates
Configurable through interface options (/knp or /kuinameplates)
When using the included Core layout
Known issues and feature requests are tracked on GitHub.
See the project file list for early versions and change logs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
0. Why do friendly nameplates look different in instances?
Blizzard has blocked addons from modifying friendly nameplates in instances as of 7.2 (read their statement here). We can't do anything about this.
1. Only the nameplate of my target shows up!
That's because of the default interface option under Esc > Interface > Names > "Always show nameplates".
When that option is NOT checked (the default), only the nameplate of your current target will be shown while out of combat. When it IS checked, nameplates will always be shown, depending on other CVars (FAQ 1a, for instance) and settings in /knp.
1a. Friendly NPCs don't have any nameplates!
This is due to a CVar Blizzard added in 7.1. There's a checkbox for it under /knp > CVars > "Always show friendly NPCs' nameplates"
2. Some nameplates still aren't showing up!
They're probably disabled. The game's default options for nameplate visibility are under Esc > Interface > Names. The default keybinds for them are V, Ctrl+V, and Shift+V.
Alternatively, if you're in a large raid or another situation where many nameplates are visible then, as of Legion, the maximum number of visible nameplates is limited to 40. Addons can't change this.
See also: FAQ 7.
3. Why are nameplates fading and changing size as they move?
This is vanilla nameplate behaviour inherited by KNP as of 2.19. Check the "allow Kui Nameplates to modify CVars" option under /knp > CVars, then check "disable scaling" and "disable fading."
KNP also now inherits the game's line-of-sight alpha modifier by default. To disable that, set "line-of-sight alpha" under /knp > CVars to 1.
4. Why is there a nameplate under my character?
That's the personal nameplate which was added to the game in Legion. Here's how to disable it. By default, it only shows while you're in combat, or when you otherwise receive damage or healing. There are some options for this behaviour under /knp > CVars.
6. Nameplates keep appearing/disappearing after I enter/leave combat!
If nameplates are being shown upon engaging a boss, this is done by boss mods like BigWigs or DBM so that they can show you extra information on them. You can disable this by unchecking /knp > boss mods > "allow boss mods to control visibility..."
Otherwise, make sure the "combat action" drop-downs at the top of /knp > General are set to "do nothing". If that doesn't fix it, make sure "always show nameplates" is checked (see FAQ 1). If it still happens, then another addon is doing it.
7. Why don't unattackable enemy players (e.g. in sanctuaries) have nameplates?
The game doesn't render nameplates for unattackable enemy players. Addons can't change this. The in-world floating names aren't nameplates and can't be modified by add-ons (except the font).
8. Why doesn't [ability] show in the aura frame?
Note that only buffs on friendlies and debuffs on enemies will be shown by the auras module at the moment - you can't currently configure it to show debuffs on friends or buffs on enemies (not counting those shown by the boss mods module).
With that out of the way, the ability might not be included in the default filter. You can use KuiSpellListConfig to change which spells are shown.
I am having an issue with showing class power, specifically chi, on the personal resource display. With the PRD reskin enabled, chi does not show at all. If I set the show blizz default class power override, the chi is in the middle of the health and energy bar, so this isn't a solution. I'm sure this used to work fine and not sure where it broke, please look into this as the default version is ugly compared to the kui reskin. Thanks
Is there a way to change background color on nameplate? Awesome addon btw
is there a way to track stun durations?
how do i set to have execute colour changed in tank mode? it doesnt work at this moment for me. :(
Love the addon. thanks
thanks for this awesome addon, using it since the end of legion.
is there a way to change the color of a nameplate with a weakaura ?
Hello bois, i love kui nameplates but elvui has a thing where in pvp next to nameplate theres an icon for healers, id really like that. So does kui have that option i tried looking for it but i cant find it :( Thanks in advance !
Hello i love this bars, but have only one problem i turn on life valors , but it's don't swom me life numbers on mobs bars.
Does the rare/boss icon option work? I dont see any changes wheater is on or off ofc with show lvl text option off
DOES NOT WORK AT ALL loved it through most of bfa but since the patch it does not work at all
Hey befor the 9.0 update i had bigger healthbars with enemies i was infight. And Mobs i was not infight with was smaller. is there any options for? i mean now is only my targed bigger not so nice for me...
In reply to Peace4all:
Yeah same issue here, before i had smaller and simple plates for out of combat mobs and after updating all mobs have big plates
I reverted back to 2.26.3c for now since it works fine and doesnt throw any errors
In reply to Forge_User_32565472:
Thanks :) but woud be nice if they upgrade the currend version
Hello. Would love an option to turn off the healthbar spark (it's very distracting for me, especially when in combat with 3+ enemies), but keep the power bar spark on, as it helps track class resources.
P.S. Really appreciate your work, been using this addon for 5+ years now.
In reply to iDenshiro:
Thanks <3.
How do I show HP numbers on enemies nameplate?
In reply to SerbStah:
Check /knp > text > "Show health text"
I'm having two separate issues since Shadowlands release and I'm not sure what settings to fix this because I've gone through them all several times.
1) I have my enemy nameplates to always show but nameplates don't show unless I mouse over enemies and then the name pates appear.
2) I can't see names above enemy nameplates, so the nameplates are showing but the names are missing.
In reply to Scheskitty:
1: I think you've checked /knp > fade rules > "fade out by default". Uncheck it. Otherwise, give me the output of /knp dump (which should open a text window with your profile and some other debugging stuff).
2: uncheck /knp > names > hide non-tracked names. Again, send me the output of /knp dump if it's already unchecked.
In reply to Kesavaa:
Hi, I had both of those unchecked.
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