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Playerbots for Dummies

This page is meant as a beginner-friendly introduction to the Playerbots module.
If you are new to AzerothCore + Playerbots, start here!


🤖 Types of Bots

Playerbots come in different flavors depending on how they are created and used.
Here’s a simple breakdown:

1. Altbots

  • What they are: Your own characters (alts) turned into bots.
  • How they work: You create a character on your account, then add it as a bot.
  • Control: Full control over gear, talents, and progression (because it’s your character).
  • Best for: Playing with your own alts as companions.

2. Randombots

  • What they are: Bots automatically generated by the server.
  • How they work: They log in/out on their own, get gear and talents randomly, and roam the world.
  • Control: Minimal — the AI decides most things.
  • Best for: Populating the server, simulating a living world with “fake players”.

3. AddClassBots

  • What they are: Bots added by class (e.g. Warrior, Priest) via commands.
  • How they work: You choose the class and number, the AI handles the rest.
  • Control: Medium — you pick the roles, but not the details.
  • Best for: Quickly building a dungeon/raid group with tank/healer/DPS balance.

⚖️ Quick Comparison

Type Created by Persistence Player Control Typical Use
Altbots Player Permanent High Use your own alts as bots
Randombots Server Global Low Populate the world automatically
AddClassBots Command Session/group Medium Build a balanced party fast

Next Steps

  • Commands → Learn how to add/remove bots in-game.
  • Configuration → Tune how many bots spawn, their behavior, etc.
  • Addons → Explore extra modules like Multibot/Unbot for easier management.

💡 Tip: Start with Randombots to make your server feel alive, then add Altbots or AddClassBots when you want more control over your group.