Power Types

This document outlines all available power types and their properties in the Aurora Framework.

Overview

Power types represent different resources used by classes in World of Warcraft. Each power type has a set of properties that can be accessed through the Unit class.

Available Power Types

Power Type	ID	Description	Classes
Mana	0	Primary resource for casters	Priest, Mage, Warlock, Druid, Shaman, Monk, Paladin
Rage	1	Generated by taking/dealing damage	Warrior, Druid (Bear)
Focus	2	Hunter's primary resource	Hunter
Energy	3	Fast-regenerating resource	Rogue, Druid (Cat), Monk
Combo Points	4	Secondary resource for finishers	Rogue, Druid (Cat)
Runes	5	Death Knight's primary resource	Death Knight
Runic Power	6	Generated by rune spending	Death Knight
Soul Shards	7	Generated by specific abilities	Warlock
Astral Power	8	Generated by spells and abilities	Druid (Balance)
Holy Power	9	Generated by specific abilities	Paladin
Alternate Power	10	Encounter-specific resource	Any
Maelstrom	11	Generated by specific abilities	Shaman
Chi	12	Generated by abilities	Monk
Insanity	13	Generated by spells	Priest (Shadow)
Arcane Charges	16	Generated by specific spells	Mage (Arcane)
Fury	17	Generated by abilities	Demon Hunter
Pain	18	Tank resource	Demon Hunter (Vengeance)
Essence	19	Primary resource	Evoker

Properties

Each power type has the following properties available:

Basic Properties

unit.<type>         -- Current power value
unit.<type>max      -- Maximum power value
unit.<type>pct      -- Power percentage (0-100)
unit.<type>deficit  -- Amount of power missing from maximum

Regeneration Properties

unit.<type>regen    -- Power regeneration rate per second
unit.timeto(<type>, value)  -- Time in seconds until reaching specified value
unit.<type>timetomax      -- Time in seconds until reaching maximum power

Alternative Names

Some power types have alternative names for convenience:

Power Type	Alternative Names
Combo Points	cp, combopoints
Astral Power	ap, astralpower, lunarpower
Soul Shards	shards, soulshards

Usage Examples

Basic Power Checks

local player = Aurora.UnitManager:Get("player")

-- Basic power value check
if player.mana < 1000 then
    -- Low mana handling
end

-- Percentage check
if player.ragepct > 60 then
    -- Use rage dump ability
end

-- Maximum value check
if player.energy == player.energymax then
    -- Use energy to avoid capping
end

Resource Planning

-- Wait for resource regeneration
if player.energy < 50 and player.timeto("energy", 80) < 2 then
    -- Resource will reach 80 in less than 2 seconds
    return true
end

-- Check if resource is regenerating quickly
if player.energyregen > 10 then
    -- Fast energy regeneration period
end

-- Resource deficit check
if player.manadeficit > 10000 then
    -- Use mana regeneration cooldown
end

Secondary Resources

-- Combo point management
if player.combopoints >= 5 then
    -- Use finisher
elseif player.combopoints == 0 then
    -- Use builder
end

-- Holy power management
if player.holypower >= 3 then
    -- Use spender
end

Best Practices

Resource Management

1. Always check resource availability before casting abilities
2. Consider regeneration rates for resource planning
3. Use percentage checks for relative resource levels
4. Monitor resource deficits for regeneration abilities

Resource Caps

Be careful not to waste resources by:

• Letting fast-regenerating resources cap (Energy, Focus)
• Using generators at maximum secondary resources (Combo Points, Holy Power)
• Ignoring resource regeneration mechanics

Notes

Power Type Access

• All power properties are accessed through the unit object
• Properties are case-sensitive
• Use alternative names where they make code more readable