This lightweight AddOn (available on CurseForge) does exactly one thing. It intercepts the Blizzard API call for FloatingBattleText and returns nil (nothing). Exclusive setup:

Why this is exclusive: It preserves your CVars. You can still have "Miss" or "Immune" text pop up (useful for PvP) while deleting the damage numbers.

No add-ons. No third-party tools. Pure default UI.

Exclusive Guide: Disabling Damage Numbers in World of Warcraft

Are you looking to enhance your World of Warcraft experience by turning off damage numbers? Perhaps you're a seasoned player seeking a cleaner interface or a streamer wanting to maintain a distraction-free environment. Whatever your reason, this guide is exclusively for you.

Sometimes, even after the CVars and AddOns, you will see a single number pop up for a Critical Strike or a multi-hit ability (like Eyes of Rage). This is because Blizzard hard-coded certain abilities to bypass the combat text flags to prevent "feeling weak."

The exclusive fix for Ghost Numbers:

Scaling the font to zero makes the number invisible, even if the text engine tries to spawn it. This is the true final boss of number removal.

Functional

  • Scope:
  • Does NOT hide:
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  • Exceptions:

    • Non-functional

    If you ever want damage numbers back:

    In Mythic raiding, the screen becomes a slot machine of digits. Turning them off reveals the art team's work. You see the floor telegraphs, the particle effects, and the boss's pivot animation. It reduces visual psychosis during 50% wipes.

    To turn off floating damage numbers in World of Warcraft , you must use console commands or specialized addons, as Blizzard has removed the direct checkbox for these settings from the default interface options menu Option 1: Using Console Commands

    Copy and paste these commands into your in-game chat window and press . Note that newer game versions (like the pre-patch) may require a slightly different syntax. To Disable Combat Damage: /console floatingCombatTextCombatDamage 0 Updated (if the above fails): /console floatingCombatTextCombatDamage_v2 0 To Disable Other Combat Text: /console floatingCombatTextCombatHealing 0 Periodic Damage (DoTs): /console floatingCombatTextCombatLogPeriodicSpells 0 Pet Damage: /console floatingCombatTextPetMeleeDamage 0 /console floatingCombatTextPetSpellDamage 0 To re-enable any of these settings, replace the at the end of the command with a Option 2: Recommended Addons

    If commands don't stick or you want more control, use these tools to manage "hidden" interface settings: AdvancedInterfaceOptions

    : Provides a dedicated "Floating Combat Text" menu that restores the missing checkboxes. You can download it via the CurseForge App Leatrix Plus

    : Includes a simple toggle under the "Frames" or "Combat" section to disable combat text. Scrolling Combat Text (SCT/MSBT) : If you are using addons like MikScrollingBattleText

    , ensure their internal settings aren't overriding the default game commands. Blizzard Forums Option 3: Manual Config Edit

    If in-game methods fail, you can edit your local account settings directly: Navigate to your WoW folder: [Account Name] config-cache.wtf file with a text editor (like Notepad). Add or edit the line: SET floatingCombatTextCombatDamage "0" Save and restart the game. filter specific types of damage

    (like only showing crits) instead of turning everything off? Cant disable floating combat damage numbers anymore : r/wow

    In World of Warcraft, floating combat text must be disabled using console commands, such as /console floatingCombatTextCombatDamage 0, or through the AdvancedInterfaceOptions addon. These methods allow players to toggle damage, healing, and pet combat text, as the option was removed from the standard interface menu. For more details, visit Blizzard Forums. Turn off Dmg numbers on target - Blizzard Forums

    For nearly two decades, the floating combat text—those bright yellow numbers erupting from your target with every hit, the green healing pulses, and the red critical strike notifications—has been the drumbeat of victory in World of Warcraft. It is the visual language of progress. "Bigger numbers mean better gear," the mantra goes.

    But a quiet revolution has been taking place in the upper echelons of the player base. From Mythic raiders suffering from screen clutter to immersion-focused roleplayers on Moon Guard, a growing contingent is asking a blasphemous question: What if I just turned them off?

    Welcome to the exclusive guide. Whether you are seeking a cleaner User Interface (UI), a more cinematic experience, or simply trying to reduce visual epilepsy triggers, here is everything you need to know about disabling damage numbers in WoW.