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This function is restricted. #noinstance - This only works outdoors and not in instanced content (dungeons/raids/battlegrounds/arena).

Returns the direction the character is facing in radians.

facing = GetPlayerFacing()

Returns

facing

number - Direction the player is facing in radians, in the [0, 2π] range, where 0 is North and values increase counterclockwise.

Details

• Indicates the direction the player model is (normally) facing and in which the player will move if he begins walking forward; not the camera orientation.

Patch changes

Patch 7.1.0 (2016-10-25): Returns nil while in a restricted area (instance/battleground/arena).
Patch 3.1.0 (2009-04-14): Added.