Keep in mind that this is just a basic example, and there are many ways to improve and extend the playerbot framework. We encourage you to explore the AzerothCore codebase and experiment with new features and ideas.
Historically, running 500+ bots would crash the server. The "New" Playerbot iteration addresses this with . playerbot azerothcore new
The latest updates have moved away from simple "follow and attack" logic. Bots now recognize their roles: Keep in mind that this is just a
The OnUpdate method is called every time the playerbot's update timer expires (which is configurable). This is where you'll define the behavior and actions for your playerbot. The "New" Playerbot iteration addresses this with
The Playerbot ecosystem has seen substantial updates in 2025. Here are the most important new features and improvements.
Playerbot* bot = new MyPlayerbot(GetPlayer()); sPlayerbotMgr->RegisterBot(bot);