CT_RaidAssist: Install and Use in WoW Classic x5
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruCT_RaidAssist (CTRA) is one of the oldest and most trusted raid addons for WoW Classic. Essential for managing raid composition, assigning tanks, and tracking group health.
What CT_RaidAssist Does
- Raid frames — compact HP/mana blocks per group (up to 40 players)
- Main Tank List — MT list visible to all raid members with the addon
- Ready check —
/ctra rdypolls the entire raid - Role marking — tag DPS/Healer/Tank
- Alerts — player death, resurrection, aggro on non-tank
Installation
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download CT_RaidAssist 1.12 (search «CTRA Classic 1.12.1») |
| 2 | Extract CT_RaidAssist into Interface/AddOns/ |
| 3 | Launch WoW and enable the addon in the addon menu |
| 4 | Join a raid and type /ctra |
Core Commands
/ctra— open settings/ctra rdy— raid ready check/ctra reset— reset frame positions/ctra mt— show/hide MT list
Assigning Main Tanks
MT assignment is one of CTRA's core features:
1. Open the raid frame (right-click player → CT_RA) 2. Choose «Set as Main Tank» 3. Up to 8 MT slots (standard for 40-man raids) 4. All CTRA users see a shield icon above the MT
Healer tip: Position the MT frames at the top of your CTRA setup — this speeds up reaction time to health drops.
Raid Frame Configuration
Positioning:
- Drag the main CTRA frame to a convenient screen location
- In
/ctrasettings choose layout: by group or by role
Color indicators:
- Green — HP > 80%
- Yellow — HP 30–80%
- Red — HP < 30%
- Grey — dead or offline
Compatibility
| Addon | Status |
|---|---|
| DBM / BigWigs | Compatible |
| Omen | Compatible |
| pfUI | Compatible (disable pfUI's built-in raid frames) |
| Grid | Not recommended — two frame systems conflict |
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See also: DBM Guide | Raid Preparation | All Addons
FAQ
What is CT_RaidAssist used for?
CT_RaidAssist displays HP/mana for all raid members in compact frames, lets you assign Main Tanks, and helps raid leaders manage groups.
How do I assign a Main Tank using CT_RaidAssist?
Right-click the player in the raid frame → CT_RA → Set as Main Tank. All players with the addon will see an MT marker above the character.
CT_RaidAssist is not showing raid frames — how to fix?
Type /ct or /ctra in chat. Make sure the addon is enabled and compatible with patch 1.12.1. Try /ctra reset to reset frame positions.
Does everyone in the raid need CT_RaidAssist?
Recommended for everyone. MT assignment, role marking, and sync features only work for players who have the addon installed.