NUT: Nem Upgrade Tracker
Gear upgrading in modern World of Warcraft is a numbers game, and keeping those numbers straight in your head is a losing battle. Between crests, valorstones, crafted pieces, and the endless stream of loot from dungeons and raids, it is easy to lose sight of what you actually need. That is exactly the gap NUT: Nem Upgrade Tracker fills. It is a lightweight, user-friendly addon that scans your character and bags, then tells you precisely which currencies you still need to finish your upgrades.
If you are tired of alt-tabbing to spreadsheets or guessing how many more runs you need, this tool deserves a spot in your addon folder. Let us break down what it does, how to use it, and why it has become a staple for players pushing their item level.
What NUT: Nem Upgrade Tracker Does
At its core, the addon is a planning assistant. It looks at your equipped gear and everything sitting in your bags, identifies upgradeable items, and cross-references them against the currencies required to push them higher. Instead of manually counting crests, you get a clean summary that updates as you play.
- Scans your character and bags for all upgradeable gear
- Tracks how many crests and valorstones you need for your selected upgrades
- Shows a summary of missing currencies with icons and color coding for easy reading
- Estimates how many dungeons you need to run at your chosen key level to complete your upgrades
- Provides a clean, intuitive UI for selecting items and entering crafted gear
- Delivers live progress updates in chat as you gain crests or valorstones
The dungeon estimation feature is the standout. Rather than telling you "you need 240 crests" and leaving you to do the math, it translates that into a concrete number of Mythic+ runs at your preferred key level. That single conversion turns an abstract grind into a realistic plan for the week.
How to Install and Get Started
Getting set up is quick, and the process is the same whether you grab the addon from a major addon site or through a launcher. Here is the short version of how to install it manually:
- Download the addon folder and extract it if needed
- Place the folder inside your World of Warcraft Interface/AddOns directory
- Restart the game or reload your UI
- Confirm the addon appears in your AddOns list at the character select screen
If you would rather skip the manual file juggling, the foxygame.net launcher handles the entire process for you: NUT: Nem Upgrade Tracker can be added to your setup with a single click, and the launcher keeps it current so you never run an outdated build after a patch. That convenience matters a lot during a new season, when currency systems shift and addons need frequent updates to stay accurate.
Once installed, type /nut show in chat to open the main window. From there, select the items you want to track, enter any crafted pieces you want included, and set your preferred dungeon key level for the estimation. The addon immediately displays how many crests and valorstones you still need and how many runs that translates to. As you earn currency, progress updates appear in chat, so you always know where you stand.
Commands Worth Knowing
- /nut show - Open the main window
- /nut scan - Rescan your items after new loot or gear swaps
Two commands, zero clutter. That is the kind of design that keeps an addon lightweight and easy to use across all classes and specs.
Version Compatibility Across WoW Eras
One question players always ask before committing to a new addon is whether it will work on their client. The good news is that NUT: Nem Upgrade Tracker for World of Warcraft is built with broad compatibility in mind. It supports Retail, including the current expansion's seasonal upgrade systems, and it also runs on Classic, TBC, WotLK, Cataclysm, and MoP clients. That means whether you are chasing crests on a modern server or revisiting older content, the interface and commands behave consistently.
Do keep in mind that the crest and valorstone tracking is designed around the seasonal upgrade model introduced in The War Within Season 2 and beyond. On older Classic-era clients, the currency logic may not apply in the same way, but the addon still installs and functions without conflicts. Always check the version notes for your specific game client before a big patch day.
Why Players Keep It Installed
The value here is simple: clarity. You stop guessing, stop losing track of upgrade goals, and stop wasting time on runs you did not actually need. The addon shows your remaining crest and valorstone requirements instantly, helps you plan dungeon sessions efficiently, and works for every class and spec without configuration headaches.
If you want to upgrade smarter this season, give it a try. Type /nut show, pick your targets, and let the tracker do the math while you focus on playing. Your gear, and your schedule, will thank you.