Advanced Combat Tracker (ACT) is a free Windows MMO combat log parser that uses plugins to process game logs. Hosted plugins are listed for EverQuest II, Final Fantasy XIV, Rift, Age of Conan, Aion, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and The Secret World. ACT can parse logs in real time, import complete log files, or search its History Database for earlier encounters. Tables and graphs range from encounter summaries to individual combat actions, while Encounter VCR and Encounter Timeline provide graphical views of encounters. Spell timers and custom triggers can match log events, capture part of a line, play sounds, or start timers. ACT exports tables or encounters as formatted text, HTML, XML, or web pages, and supports FTP uploads and ODBC database connections. Its .NET plugin system accepts precompiled assemblies or C# and Visual Basic.NET source files. The maker offers an installer and ZIP archive. For operation, the download page points users to Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1; .NET Core and .NET 5–8 will not work with ACT.
Who it is for
ACT may suit MMO players who want to parse combat logs, review encounter details, and use timers or custom triggers. Its plugin system is relevant to users working with supported games or developing .NET plugins.
What is good
- Parses logs live or imports complete log files.
- Can search a history database for older encounters.
- Shows encounter data through tables, graphs, and timelines.
- Exports formatted text, HTML, XML, and web pages.
- Offers both installer and ZIP downloads.
What to know first
- The software is for Windows.
- It requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1; .NET Core and .NET 5–8 will not work.
- Hosted plugins are listed only for particular games.
Verdict
ACT offers log parsing, encounter analysis, alerts, and export options through a plugin-based setup. Check that a hosted plugin is available for your game and note the stated .NET requirement.
Advanced Combat Tracker plans and pricing
All plansCompared on game damage meters
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported games
- EverQuest II; Final Fantasy XIV; Rift; Age of Conan; Aion; Star Wars: The Old Republic; The Secret World
- Combat metrics
- full_combat
- Live overlay
- Yes
- Combat-log import
- Yes
- Replay analysis
- Yes
- Session history
- Yes
