What is a /simc string?
A /simc string is a plain-text export of your World of Warcraft character, generated by the Simulationcraft addon when you type /simcin-game. It describes your class, spec, talents, equipped gear, and bag contents: everything a simulator needs to model your damage, and nothing it doesn't.
Anatomy of the export
Pasted into a text editor, the export looks dense but has a simple shape. The important lines:
# Frostfire "Yourname" "Your-Realm"A comment header for humans: class, character, and realm. Lines starting with # are ignored by the engine.
mage=yournameDeclares the class and names the profile. This is the first line the sim engine actually reads.
spec=frost / talents=C8DAAA...Your active spec and the full talent loadout, encoded in the same string format the in-game talent UI imports and exports.
head=,id=212345,bonus_id=6652/10355,gem_id=213743One line per equipped slot. Items are referenced by ID with bonus IDs (item level, tertiary stats) plus gems and enchants, enough to reconstruct the exact piece.
### Gear from BagsBelow this marker, every gear item in your bags, commented out. Best Gear and Droptimizer sims read these as swap candidates.
That bag section is why opening your bags before running /simc matters: it is the candidate pool that a Best Gear sim ranks and that a Droptimizer compares drops against.
What it does not contain
The export is read from the game client's view of your character, not from your account. There are no credentials, no email address, no payment details, and no session tokens in it. Sharing a /simc string is equivalent to linking your armory profile with your bag contents attached. That is why sim sites can safely accept it as a raw paste.
Generating and using one
Install the Simulationcraft addon, type /simc, copy, and paste into MythicSim. The full step-by-step, including troubleshooting for empty exports, is in the how-to-sim walkthrough.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to paste my /simc string into a website?
Yes. The export is a plain-text description of your character: gear, talents, stats, and bag items. It contains no account credentials, no email, no session tokens, and nothing that could be used to access your account. The only personal data in it is your character and realm name.
How do I get a /simc string?
Install the Simulationcraft addon from CurseForge or your addon manager, log into the character you want to sim, and type /simc in chat. A window opens with the export selected; copy it and paste it into the sim tool.
Why does my /simc string miss items from my bags?
The addon exports what the client can see when you run the command. Open your bags first, then run /simc again. Items in your bank or void storage are not included unless the bank window is open.
Do I need to update my /simc string after changing gear or talents?
Yes. The string is a snapshot taken the moment you run /simc. Any gear swap, talent change, or enchant applied afterwards is not in it, so re-export before each sim session.
Does the /simc string work with any sim tool?
Yes. The format is defined by SimulationCraft itself, so the same export works in MythicSim, Raidbots, or a local SimulationCraft install. It is the standard interchange format for WoW sims.
Keep reading
- How to sim your WoW characterInstall the Simulationcraft addon, type /simc, paste it here. From zero to a shareable DPS result in about a minute.
- What is a Droptimizer?How loot simming works: one sim per potential drop, ranked by DPS gain, so you know which bosses are worth your lockout.
- How to read your sim resultsWhat the headline DPS actually means, when an upgrade delta is real versus noise, and what sims deliberately leave out.
Got your export? Paste it.
Your /simc string is all MythicSim needs. Paste it on the homepage and get a DPS number in about a minute.
Start simming