PQ Companion review
A deep, free overlay suite for Project Quarm players on Windows.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
PQ Companion is a free, open-source Windows desktop companion for Project Quarm players who want more than a basic damage meter. It reads EverQuest combat logs and optional Zeal exports to provide live DPS overlays, persistent combat history, threat estimation, spell timers, NPC information, maps, searchable database tools, character progression tracking, custom triggers, and transparent overlays. The application runs locally on Windows 10 and 11 and is distributed through a GitHub installer.
Its strongest advantage is feature depth within the Project Quarm use case. Combat analysis covers damage output, Personal, Raid, and Encounter DPS metrics, per-mob hate estimates, hate per second, and replay analysis. Spell timers cover buffs, debuffs, mez, stun, and damage-over-time effects. Custom regex triggers can produce on-screen, sound, and text-to-speech alerts, while log replay mode supports trigger and overlay review. Zeal and Discord StreamKit Overlay integrations also extend how information can fit into a player's setup.
PQ Companion also reaches beyond combat measurement. Its searchable Project Quarm database covers items, spells, NPCs, and zones, with NPC overlays showing level, health, resists, and abilities. Separate trackers cover character progression, inventory, spells, keys, factions, and lockouts. That breadth makes it a strong choice for Project Quarm players who want a single desktop companion for combat, reference, alerts, and progression. Players seeking a meter for other games, a non-Windows application, or a narrower tool without log-based requirements should choose an alternative.
PQ Companion pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free and open source with local Windows operation
- Combines DPS, threat, timers, history, triggers, and replay mode
- Adds database overlays and detailed character progression tracking
- Where it doesn't
- Supports Project Quarm rather than multiple games
- Runs on Windows 10 and 11 only
- Some features depend on combat logs or optional Zeal exports
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