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WoW Forever: should you turn transmog off?

Seeing chosen outfits or recognizing equipped gear: the transmog debate is back in WoW Forever. Here is how to decide what you want on your screen.

The short version

Three playable characters in an official WoW Forever screenshot
Playable characters with different appearances in an official WoW Forever screenshot © Blizzard Entertainment. This is not the transmog settings screen. · Image source ↗

Choose your display at a transmogrifier

A transmogrifier lets you hide others’ transmogs and see their equipped gear. Appearance collection continues. Classic Mode disables transmog display by default; hidden helms and cloaks remain hidden.

A practical way to decide

  1. Compare in a busy area

    During your first sessions, compare both views in a busy area.

  2. Decide what you want to see

    Notice what you actually look for: a recognizable armor piece, a distinctive silhouette or an outfit you enjoy.

  3. Keep the useful setting

    Keep the setting that serves that purpose.

Why some players want gear to stay visible

In the September 15 discussion, several comments prioritize recognizing equipment, particularly in PvP. Others prefer an outfit that fits their character. Replies even disagree about what the majority will choose: this thread is not a representative poll.

Try disabling transmog if you want to recognize equipped items. Keep it enabled if you want to see the outfits other players have chosen.

Sources (2)
  1. Blizzard — Transmogrification and Player Choice ↗
  2. r/classicwow — Are you turning off Transmog? ↗

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