PreyWatch

Lightweight Prey Tracker Replacement

Summary

PreyWatch replaces Blizzard’s default Prey tracking widget with a cleaner, easier-to-read display while keeping performance impact to an absolute minimum.

It’s designed for players who want better clarity without installing a full UI overhaul.

Description

PreyWatch is a lightweight addon that enhances the visibility of Prey progress by replacing the default Blizzard widget with a more readable and customizable tracker.

Instead of adding complex systems or unnecessary features, PreyWatch focuses on doing one thing well: presenting Prey progress in a clear, minimal, and intuitive way.

The addon integrates directly with Blizzard’s existing widget system, ensuring it feels native to the game while improving usability.

Features

Clean, minimal tracker design
Segmented bar and radial display options
Adjustable width, scale, opacity, and font size
Multiple texture presets
Optional status text display
Visual pulse feedback on updates
Automatically hides the default Blizzard widget
Fully compatible with WoW Edit Mode for positioning
Built-in test mode for quick previews

Lightweight by Design

PreyWatch is intentionally built to stay fast and unobtrusive:

No unnecessary systems or background processing
Uses Blizzard’s existing data (no duplicate tracking logic)
Minimal memory and CPU usage
No external dependencies

If you’re looking for a simple improvement without UI bloat, this addon is made for that purpose.

Usage

Open the settings panel with:

/preywatch
/pw
/preyrect

Additional Commands

/preywatch show
/preywatch reset
/preywatch test
/preywatch debug

Notes

The tracker follows Blizzard’s encounter widget system
Use WoW Edit Mode to reposition it
Designed to stay unobtrusive during normal gameplay

Future Plans

Additional visual styles
Expanded texture options
Further UI polish and refinement