To export your character data, you need the official Simulationcraft in-game addon:
- Open the CurseForge App, search for
Simulationcraft and click Install (or download it from CurseForge and extract into _retail_\Interface\AddOns\).
- Log into World of Warcraft with your character, type
/simc in the chat box, and press Enter.
- A window will pop up displaying all your gear, bags, and Great Vault. Press Ctrl + C to copy the text.
2
Load your Gear & Bags
Click Import SimC in the top menu and paste your copied text (Ctrl + V). The optimizer will automatically load your equipped items, bag gear, and weekly Great Vault options.
3
Set Secondary Stat Targets
Enter desired stat goals for Mastery, Crit, Haste, and Versatility, or click any of the Recommended Presets from Wowhead / Archon to load them instantly.
4
Calculate the Best Setup
Click Calculate Best Setup to find the mathematically optimal combination among all available items.
- Great Vault: See exactly which item from your weekly vault yields the highest stat compliance.
- Lock Items: Click the padlock icon on any item to force it into the combination.
- Tier Set Bonus: Require 2P or 4P set bonuses.
5
Compare vs Equipped Gear
Click Compare vs Equipped to see a piece-by-piece breakdown: which items to equip, which enchants to apply, and which smart gems to socket for your optimal setup.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl + Enter Run Optimizer
Ctrl + K Search Inventory
Esc Close Modal