This is a guest post by Patrick “Andracon”.

Perhaps one of the most complex addons I have come across in terms of functionality and utility. ForteXorcist, created by Xus, offers some of the most unique and customizable timer modules currently on the “market”, if you will. ForteXorcist was formerly a warlock specific mod, but after much demand from the public, went to an overall spell and cooldown timer, specific to your class. I however will just be explaining the cooldown and spell timer. If you would like an in-depth overview, please visit the author’s portal here.

ForteXorcist is very customizable mod, allowing you to go through and edit every module to its fullest extent. These options include, but not limited to size, color, intervals, and sound options. Let’s take a look at some of the configuration and actual timers available to you.

Here is the basic configuration of the addon. Seems pretty basic right? Your able to change the font, bar texture and the font size. ForteXorcist comes with its own bar textures and fonts, however if you have fonts that you would like to use, just use the convenient drop down menu, or specify the font path within the World of Warcraft folder.

The cooldown timer, as pictured above is incredibly complex, allowing for extreme changes in the way it looks and functions. This can allow for implementation in any UI you may have. Additionally, upon the cooldown of a spell, it will flash the icon in a position of your own choice.

The timer’s configuration allows you to change the color of specific cooldowns. For example my current UI has spells set to orange, while debuffs are set to red. You are able to flip the bar horizontally or vertically, dependent on your choice and which direction you would like the cooldowns to go in.

The Spell Timer is a pretty standard module of this advanced addon. It shows the time left on a spell, buff, or short term debuff (like weakened soul). This spell timer also works if you cast a spell on another friendly or hostile target, showing the name of the mob or ally in parenthesis.

The spell timer configuration is similar in setup to the cooldown timer module. The “units” detailed in the picture are referring to the type of buffs or debuffs, such as friendly and personal buffs.

This mod is truly one of my favorites, and it’s one of those I can no longer “live” without. The author has setup a portal on WoWInterface, where you may view news and information, and report bugs or offer suggestions to the author.

ForteXorcist Portal

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