Getting started & help

CT_RaidAssist: Install and Use in WoW Classic x5

Section: Getting started & help 2 min read Vanilla 1.12.1 · x5 Updated 28.07.2026
CT_RaidAssist

CT_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.

Contents
  1. What CT_RaidAssist Does
  2. Installation
  3. Core Commands
  4. Assigning Main Tanks
  5. Raid Frame Configuration
  6. Compatibility

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 rdy polls the entire raid
  • Role marking — tag DPS/Healer/Tank
  • Alerts — player death, resurrection, aggro on non-tank

Installation

StepAction
1Download CT_RaidAssist 1.12 (search «CTRA Classic 1.12.1»)
2Extract CT_RaidAssist into Interface/AddOns/
3Launch WoW and enable the addon in the addon menu
4Join 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 /ctra settings choose layout: by group or by role

Color indicators:

  • Green — HP > 80%
  • Yellow — HP 30–80%
  • Red — HP < 30%
  • Grey — dead or offline

Compatibility

AddonStatus
DBM / BigWigsCompatible
OmenCompatible
pfUICompatible (disable pfUI's built-in raid frames)
GridNot recommended — two frame systems conflict

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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.

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