What are ValorBots
ValorBots are the server's companion bots, built on the playerbots module for AzerothCore. They are “smart” teammates: they use their class's spells and tactics just like real players, and they queue for dungeons and raids on their own when there aren't enough people.
A bot takes the open spot — go into the dungeon whenever it suits you.
Tank, healer or damage dealer — the bot takes whatever role the group is missing.
Bots use their class's spells and tactics.
Bots complement real players, they don't replace them.
How to get bots
Queue in the Dungeon Finder
Open the Dungeon Finder and queue as usual. If there aren't enough real players, ValorBots fill the open roles. No commands or addons are needed for this.
Raids
Bots also sign up in the Raid Browser. How many of them you can take depends on the raid size — see the “Rules” section below.
Adding a bot to an existing group
You can add bots to your group only while inside a dungeon or raid. How exactly to invite a bot from inside is to be confirmed.
A companion in the open world
The rules allow one bot per real player in the open world. The playerbots module has the
.playerbot bot addclass <class>command for this, but whether it is available to Valor players is to be confirmed.
Rules: how many bots are allowed
Bots are “fill-in bots” for when there aren't enough real players. Limits from the server rules (section 2.8):
| Content | Minimum real players | Maximum bots |
|---|---|---|
| 10-player raid | 4 | 6 |
| 25-player raid | 8 | 17 |
| Dungeon Finder | — | unlimited |
| Battlegrounds | — | unlimited |
| Open world | 1 | 1 bot per player |
- Bot-only groups in raids and in the open world — at least one real player is required.
- Making a bot the raid leader or master looter.
- Using bots to exploit boss mechanics: synchronized interrupt and focus chains beyond normal bot logic.
Full text — in the server rules.
How to command bots
Commands are ordinary chat messages. The bot carries out the command and replies in chat.
| Where to type | Example | Who carries it out |
|---|---|---|
| Whisper | /w BotName follow | one bot |
| Party chat | /p follow | all bots in the party |
| Raid chat | /ra follow | all bots in the raid |
| With a role prefix | /p @tank attack | only bots of that role: @tank, @heal, @dps, @melee, @ranged |
The Valor game client includes the UnBot addon — a panel with buttons for the same commands (the interface is in English). Some buttons are for admin use — for example, resetting talents with a dot command. Which buttons work for players is to be confirmed.
Cheat sheet
The most useful commands of the playerbots module. Click “Copy”, paste into chat and add the beginning: /w BotName for one bot or /p for the whole party.
| Command | What it does | Where to type | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movement | |||
follow | Follow you. | whisper or party | |
stay | Stay in place. | whisper or party | |
flee | Leave combat and retreat with you. | whisper or party | |
summon | The bot teleports to you (usually out of combat). | whisper or party | |
formation near | Formation: stay close to you. | party | |
formation line | Formation: in a line. | party | |
formation circle | Formation: in a circle around you. | party | |
formation arrow | “Arrow” formation: tanks in front, healers behind. | party | |
formation | Show the current formation. | whisper | |
| Combat | |||
attack | Attack your target — target an enemy first. | whisper or party | |
@tank attack | Only tanks start the fight (@heal, @dps, @melee, @ranged work the same way). | party | |
rti skull | Focus on the target marked with the “skull”. to be confirmed | party | |
rti cc moon | Target marked with the “moon” — for crowd control (Polymorph, sleep, etc.). to be confirmed | party | |
co +aoe | Allow AoE attacks (co -aoe — forbid). to be confirmed | whisper or party | |
| Information | |||
who | The bot introduces itself: class, specialization, level. | whisper or party | |
stats | Gold, free bag space, equipment durability. | whisper or party | |
co ? | Show the bot's combat strategies. | whisper | |
nc ? | Show the bot's non-combat strategies. | whisper | |
| Strategies | |||
co + | Add a combat strategy: type its name after the plus. | whisper | |
co - | Remove a combat strategy: type its name after the minus. | whisper | |
nc + | Add a non-combat strategy. | whisper | |
nc - | Remove a non-combat strategy. | whisper | |
co +tank | Tank role — if the bot's class and talents allow it (same for +heal, +dps). to be confirmed | whisper | |
reset botAI | Reset the bot's strategies to default. | whisper or party | |
| Other | |||
release | The bot died: release spirit. | whisper or party | |
leave | The bot leaves the group. | whisper | |
nc +loot | Allow the bot to pick up loot (nc -loot — forbid). to be confirmed | whisper | |
add all loot | Loot everything nearby. to be confirmed | party | |
There's no such command in the cheat sheet. Try another word.
Strategies and roles
A bot's behavior is made up of strategies. Combat strategies are changed with the co command, non-combat ones with nc: a plus adds a strategy, a minus removes it, a question mark shows the list.
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
co ? | show the bot's combat strategies |
co +name / co -name | add or remove a combat strategy |
nc +name / nc -name | the same, out of combat |
co +tank, co +heal, co +dps | change role — to be confirmed |
reset botAI | reset strategies to default |
Tips
Before a fight, tell the group stay, pull the enemies to the tank, and only then give the attack command.
summon will bring it to you (usually out of combat), and follow will get it back in formation.
Resurrect it with a spell or tell it release so it releases its spirit.
stats shows the bot's gold, bag space and equipment durability.
Mark the main target and target it before attack — it makes the fight easier to control.
Bots help out during off-peak hours, but a group of real players is more fun — look for one on Discord.
FAQ
Do bots replace real players?
No. They fill missing roles when there aren't enough people.
Is it free?
Yes, like the whole server.
Can I build a raid entirely from bots?
No. A 10-player raid needs at least 4 real players, a 25-player raid at least 8.
Can I make a bot the raid leader?
No: only a real player can be the leader and master looter.
Do I need an addon?
No. Bots queue in the Dungeon Finder on their own, and commands are typed in chat. The UnBot addon just adds buttons.