Is Battle.net free to use?

Yes, Battle.net is listed as a free public API. Visit the official documentation for current rate limits and usage policies.

Does Battle.net require authentication?

Yes, Battle.net requires OAuth authentication. Check the documentation for setup instructions.

Can I call Battle.net directly from the browser?

Yes, Battle.net supports CORS, so client-side calls work without a proxy.

Battle.net — Free Public API

Overview

Battle.net APIs provide Blizzard game data — Diablo III, Hearthstone, StarCraft II, WoW — OAuth-based (unauthenticated requests return 404/401, verified).

Quick Start

Requires an access token:

curl "https://us.api.blizzard.com/data/wow/region/index" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Battlenet-Namespace: dynamic-us"

Authentication

Register an app at develop.battle.net → client credentials → OAuth token.
Send it as Authorization: Bearer (missing → 404/401, verified).

Rate Limits & Notes

Free with registration; be polite — no hard published limit.
Namespaces required (dynamic/static/profile).

FAQ

Is Battle.net free? Yes — free with OAuth registration.

Why 404/401? OAuth token + namespace required (verified).

What can I access? WoW, Diablo III, Hearthstone, StarCraft II data.

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