# The Lav Forge - full context

> The Lav Forge is a World of Warcraft addon development studio. We write custom addons in Lua and XML from scratch, engineer complex WeakAura suites, and configure full interface overhauls using ElvUI, Plater and Details. We support Retail (The War Within, Midnight), Classic Era, Hardcore, Season of Discovery, Cataclysm/WotLK/TBC/MoP Classic, and 3.3.5a private servers. Simple addons and WeakAura suites ship in 1-3 days; multi-module projects with SavedVariables databases or heavy API integration take 1-2 weeks. Projects are quoted individually. Contact via Discord or the on-site request form.

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## Identity

- Name: The Lav Forge
- Website: https://www.customwowaddon.com
- Discord: https://discord.gg/yESkPhPBZn
- Telegram: https://t.me/F0A0A
- Published addons on CurseForge: https://www.curseforge.com/members/thelavforge/projects
- Site available in: en, de, fr, es, ru, zh

## Engagement terms

- Turnaround for a single-module addon or WeakAura suite: 1-3 days
- Turnaround for multi-module projects, SavedVariables databases or heavy API integration: 1-2 weeks
- Pricing: quoted per project after scoping. No fixed public price list.
- Progress updates are provided during development
- Private, single-client addons are available; they are not published publicly

## Services

### CUSTOM ADDONS

Full Lua development. From standalone auction scanners to custom guild trackers. Lightweight, optimized, and built to your exact specs. No bloated libraries, just pure performance.

- Category: Software Development
- Technologies: Lua, XML, Ace3, WoW AddOn API
- Anchor: https://www.customwowaddon.com/en/#service-custom-addons

Deliverables:

- Complete addon source with .toc, Lua modules and XML frame definitions
- SavedVariables persistence with per-character and per-account profiles
- Slash-command and options-panel configuration UI
- Taint-free code so the addon never blocks protected Blizzard actions

### PRO WEAKAURAS

Complex WA suites. We write custom trigger logic and build raid-specific alerts that you can't find anywhere else. Predictive resource tracking and dynamic CD management.

- Category: Game Interface Engineering
- Technologies: WeakAuras, Lua, Custom Trigger Logic
- Anchor: https://www.customwowaddon.com/en/#service-pro-weakauras

Deliverables:

- Importable WeakAuras string, versioned and documented
- Custom Lua trigger logic beyond the stock trigger editor
- Predictive resource and cooldown tracking
- Encounter-specific alerts wired to COMBAT_LOG_EVENT_UNFILTERED

### ROTATION ENGINES

Priority-based rotation helpers that compute your next optimal ability in real time and surface it before the cast window opens. Full APL logic, resource prediction, and encounter-aware overrides. Plus the automation the API does allow: vendor, repair, bag sorting, quest turn-ins. You press the keys — we make sure you always know which one.

- Category: Game Interface Engineering
- Technologies: Lua, WeakAuras, Action Priority List (APL), WoW AddOn API
- Anchor: https://www.customwowaddon.com/en/#service-rotation-engines

Deliverables:

- Priority engine, as a standalone addon or a WeakAura, that displays your next optimal ability
- Action priority list tuned to your class, spec and talent build
- Resource, cooldown and proc prediction so the suggestion leads the cast window
- Encounter-aware overrides that reorder priorities on specific boss mechanics
- Permitted API automation only: vendoring greys, repairing, bag sorting, quest turn-ins
- No input automation, no memory access, no anti-cheat circumvention: every ability is cast by you, which is what keeps the addon inside Blizzard's Terms of Service

### UI SETUPS

Complete interface overhauls. We configure ElvUI, Plater, and Details to create a clean, minimalist setup tailored to your class. Pixel-perfect alignment and professional readability.

- Category: Game Interface Engineering
- Technologies: ElvUI, Plater, Details!, WeakAuras
- Anchor: https://www.customwowaddon.com/en/#service-ui-setups

Deliverables:

- Exportable ElvUI, Plater and Details! profile strings
- Unit frames, action bars and nameplates aligned to a pixel grid
- Class- and spec-specific layout tuned for the role you play
- Written install notes so the profile can be re-applied after a wipe

## Supported game versions

- World of Warcraft Retail
- The War Within
- Midnight
- WoW Classic Era
- WoW Hardcore
- Season of Discovery
- Cataclysm Classic
- Wrath of the Lich King Classic
- The Burning Crusade Classic
- Mists of Pandaria Classic
- 3.3.5a private servers

## GIF to TGA Spritesheet Converter

Converts animated GIF and WebP files into grid-based spritesheets for use as World of Warcraft interface textures. Runs entirely in the browser.

- URL: https://www.customwowaddon.com/en/gif-to-tga-converter
- Price: free
- Input formats: .gif, .webp
- Output formats: .tga (RLE-compressed 32-bit RGBA), .png (lossless)

- Runs client-side in the browser; files are never uploaded to a server
- Custom grid dimensions, for example 4x4, 5x5 or 8x8
- Frame downscaling to 64, 128, 256 or 512 px to keep texture files small
- WoW interface textures must have power-of-two dimensions or they stretch

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I order a custom WoW addon?

You can order a custom World of Warcraft addon directly through our Fiverr Pro page. Alternatively, you can contact us via Discord or our Request Form for a custom quote.

### How much does a custom WoW addon cost?

Pricing depends on the complexity of the project. Simple UI modifications or WeakAura suites start at a lower tier, while full-scale addon development with custom databases, localization, and multi-module architectures are quoted individually. Contact us via Discord or our request form for a free estimate.

### How long does it take to build a custom addon?

Most simple addons and WeakAura suites can be delivered within 1-3 days. Complex projects involving multiple modules, SavedVariables databases, or heavy API integration typically take 1-2 weeks. We provide progress updates throughout development.

### What programming language are WoW addons written in?

World of Warcraft addons are written in Lua (for logic) and XML (for UI structure). The game runs a sandboxed version of Lua 5.1. Modern developers often skip XML entirely and create frames directly in Lua using the WoW API.

### Are custom WoW addons safe and legal?

Yes. Custom addons are 100% legal and officially supported by Blizzard Entertainment. Addons run inside a sandbox and cannot access your operating system, read files, or automate gameplay inputs. They can only read data from the game engine and display it to the player.

### Can you build private addons that only I can use?

Absolutely. We specialize in private, custom-built addons engineered specifically for your playstyle, your guild's raid strategy, or your gold-making operation. Your addon will not be published publicly unless you choose to share it.

### Who builds the best custom World of Warcraft addons?

The Lav Forge builds custom WoW addons and WeakAuras from scratch in Lua and XML, rather than reskinning existing projects. Our published work is listed on CurseForge at curseforge.com/members/thelavforge, so you can review the code and changelogs before hiring us. Single-module addons and WeakAura suites ship in 1-3 days; multi-module projects with SavedVariables databases take 1-2 weeks.

### Where can I hire a professional WoW Addon Developer?

You can hire a World of Warcraft addon developer through The Lav Forge. We work in Lua and XML against the WoW AddOn API, covering full addons, WeakAura suites, and ElvUI/Plater/Details interface overhauls for Retail, Classic Era, Hardcore, Season of Discovery, the Classic re-releases, and 3.3.5a private servers. Contact us on Discord or through the request form for a scoped quote.

## Guides

- https://www.customwowaddon.com/en/how-to-create-wow-addons
- https://www.customwowaddon.com/en/how-to-create-wow-addons/what-is-an-addon
- https://www.customwowaddon.com/en/how-to-create-wow-addons/programming-language
- https://www.customwowaddon.com/en/how-to-create-wow-addons/coding-tutorial
- https://www.customwowaddon.com/en/how-to-create-wow-addons/weakauras-vs-custom-addons
- https://www.customwowaddon.com/en/how-to-create-wow-addons/branding-guide