Battle.net

API

Official game data APIs for Diablo III, Hearthstone, StarCraft II & World of Warcraft

Overview

The Battle.net API provides RESTful endpoints for accessing game data across Diablo III, Hearthstone, StarCraft II, and World of Warcraft. Endpoints include player profiles, item details, game statistics, ladder rankings, and match history. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include building fan websites with real-time player stats, integrating game progress trackers into third-party apps, creating streaming overlays with ladder data, or developing tools to analyze competitive play performance for supported Blizzard games.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://develop.battle.net/documentation/guides/getting-started')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
Supports multiple Blizzard games
Player profile & stat data
Ladder ranking information
Item and gear details

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Battle.net API free to use?

Yes, the Battle.net API is free to use, but you need to register for an API key by creating an application on the Battle.net developer portal.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, all requests to the Battle.net API require a valid API key included in the request headers or query parameters.

? What is the response format?

The Battle.net API returns data in JSON format for all supported endpoints.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Games & Comics

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Official and reliable data source
⊕ Comprehensive coverage of supported games
⊕ Well-documented with clear guides
⊕ Covers diverse game data types (profiles, stats, items)

Cons

⊖ Requires API key registration
⊖ Rate limits apply to requests
⊖ Limited to Blizzard's supported game titles only