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.
Want to help translate? I'm now using CurseForge's localisation system.
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.
hi!
I want to set separate widths for friendlys and enemies.
Is there a way?
Hi,
There's any way to add a focus highlight in the nameplate (like another color/arrow), I cannot find this option in the addon
Thank you
Is this the successor to the TRP3 nameplates?
Is there a way to have like a healer indicator for BGs?
Can't seem to find anything so just making sure.
Also wondering if theres a way to show class powers on both the target and the personal nameplate at the same time.
Is there a way to control the opacity and brightness of the personal nameplate? It just looks super dull compared to all the other nameplates.
For some reason using KNP I'm not able to use something like Advanced Interface Options to set max render distance. I remember this used to be a specific KNP setting in CVars but it is not there anymore. And now it will not react when the AIO Cvars are changed. Is this a known issue or is it not meant to be changed or is there maybe some interaction with another addon?
I know there are a lot of these one off questions, but hoping somebody can help.
I have only one issue - and that is that I do not like the Auras not having the cooldown swipe animation for remaining duration of debuffs -- in fact, I would like to use Kui but use the default blizzard auras. Is there a way to do this?
My current work around involves using NameplateAuras to use theirs, but even that is wonky... I just want to use the default blizzard (rules and all) debuffs, as I am very used to it and comfortable with them.
Any help is appreciated.
I don't see any answers to the FAQ. I just see the questions.FixedIs there a way to make it so this only works with enemy players? I want to use Kui because I like its style, but I want ElvUI nameplates for enemy trash mobs and such.
Hey!
Is it possible to show the target's casting target?
It would be really amazing.
Thanks for the answear!
Is it possible to show the name on every nameplate? Right now it only seems to be showing the name of the one I'm targeting, which kinda sucks in PvP as I can't see totem nameplates without clicking them first to confirm.
In reply to stairwayy94:
I don't know if you found the answer but go to Text > Hide non-tracked Names.
Hi, anyway to see enemy buffs ? thanks.
That would be lovely if we could see enemy totem icon above the nameplate of each totem on the ground
Is there a setting to have Kui Name Plates appear behind the default scrolling combat text?
Any chance to add an option for players to set Arena 123 on the nameplates instead of player names when in arena?
In reply to DuskAria:
The usual script still works with these nameplates, you could run that every time you log in, I do it with my Fortitude buff
Under "Don't Fade" I have "With raid icon" checked but still non-targetted mobs with raid icons are faded. I want non-targetted mobs with raid icons to not be faded. Anyone else having this issue?
Hello, is there any option to position class powers while using "show default class powers" on personal nameplate?
I prefer default class powers over addons custom option while playing DK, but its hard to see Runic Power since they are somehow overlapping.