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Recount: measuring DPS and HPS in WoW Classic x5

Section: Getting started & help 2 min read Vanilla 1.12.1 · x5 Updated 04.08.2026
Recount: measuring DPS and HPS in WoW Classic x5
Recount: measuring DPS and HPS in WoW Classic x5

Recount is a popular combat-metrics meter for WoW Classic. It measures each player's damage, healing, damage taken and threat, then breaks the fight down by individual ability. The go-to tool for anyone who wants to understand and improve their raid performance.

Contents
  1. What Recount measures
  2. Installing Recount
  3. Reading and applying the data
  4. Recount on an x5 realm
  5. Related guides

What Recount measures

Recount turns the combat log into readable charts:

  • DPS and damage — who deals how much, split by spell
  • HPS and healing — effective healing and overhealing
  • Damage taken — who eats extra damage and why
  • Threat — with the threat module you see the risk of pulling aggro
  • Fight breakdown — click a player for detailed ability stats

Installing Recount

StepAction
1Download Recount for 1.12.1, extract into Interface/AddOns/
2Enable the addon in the select menu
3The Recount window appears in game with metrics
4Click a player row for the detailed breakdown
Совет

Each player's Recount data is their own, computed locally from the combat log. Small number differences between raiders are normal, especially at long range.

Reading and applying the data

Damage breakdown by ability
Damage breakdown by ability

Recount's real value is not comparing numbers but analysing your own rotation. Open your damage breakdown after a fight.

  • See which ability carries your damage and which sits idle
  • Compare fights: did your DPS grow after a build or gear change
  • Healers — watch overhealing to save mana
  • Cross-check our class rotations to raise your numbers

Recount on an x5 realm

On x5 raids arrive early, and Recount helps you grow fast as a player: rotation and gear weaknesses become visible. Combine it with combat mechanics and the Omen threat meter.

Примечание

Recount is an analysis tool, not a weapon. Use it to improve yourself, not to shame others: a healthy raid atmosphere is worth more than a couple of DPS percent.

Related guides

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FAQ

What does Recount show?

Recount measures damage (DPS), healing (HPS), damage taken, threat and other metrics for each group or raid member, broken down by ability.

Does Recount see other players' damage?

Yes, within your group/raid and combat range. Data is read from the combat log, so distant members may appear incomplete.

How do I reset Recount between fights?

Recount keeps per-fight segments automatically. You can reset manually via the addon menu (Reset button) or a settings command.

Does Recount slow the game?

In a large raid the tallying loads the client. Disable unneeded modules and clear old segments to reduce the load.

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