ItemRack: swapping gear sets in WoW Classic x5
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ru
ItemRack saves equipment sets and swaps them with a single button. Tank set, DPS set, elemental-resistance set — all switch instantly, without dragging items out of your bags by hand. For a Classic raider that's a noticeable saving of time and nerves before every boss.
What ItemRack can do
- Gear sets — save sets for roles and bosses
- One-button swap — switch an entire set at once
- Single-slot swap — trinkets only or weapon only
- Macros — call a set or slot from macro text
- Indicators — trinket cooldown and charge on the bar
Installation and creating a set
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download ItemRack for 1.12.1, unpack into Interface/AddOns/ |
| 2 | Enable ItemRack in the add-on selection menu |
| 3 | Equip the desired gear and save it as a set |
| 4 | Put the set button on your bar or into a macro |
Name sets by role: "Tank," "DPS," "Fire Resist." Clear names save you when you need to change gear fast before a boss.
Sets for x5 raids
Keep ready-made sets on hand:
- Tank — armor, shield, stamina trinkets to hold aggro
- DPS — maximum damage for fights with no special demands
- Resistance — a fire set for Ragnaros, nature and others
- Weapon — swap to the right type for your weapon skill
Building sets is easier with the pre-raid BiS by class and the resistance gear guides.
Combat-swap details
Remember the 1.12.1 engine limits:
- Armor can't be changed in combat — prepare the set before the pull
- Weapon/trinket swaps in combat are allowed, but a trinket goes on the shared equip cooldown
- Swap on-use trinkets wisely so you don't lose a charge before a phase
Check a set after every upgrade: if a set piece was replaced, update the saved set, otherwise ItemRack will equip the old item.
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FAQ
What does ItemRack do?
ItemRack saves equipment sets and swaps them with one button. You can keep separate sets for tanking, DPS and elemental resistance and switch between them instantly.
Can I swap only trinkets or weapons?
Yes, ItemRack can swap individual slots — for example on-use trinkets or a resistance weapon — without changing the whole set, including via a macro.
Does ItemRack swap gear in combat?
Swapping weapons and trinkets in combat is possible subject to Classic's equip cooldown. Armor can't be changed in combat — prepare the set before the boss pull.
Why multiple sets on x5?
Different bosses need different sets: a tank set, a fire-resistance set for Ragnaros, a DPS set. ItemRack switches them instantly, saving time before the pull.