Macros for World of Warcraft Classic
Macros are an essential part of World of Warcraft Classic Era, allowing players to optimize their gameplay and execute complex actions with a single button press. This guide will walk you through the basics of creating, using, and understanding macros in WoW Classic Era.
Macros in WoW Classic Era are a set of instructions that can be assigned to a button on your action bar. They are used to automate gameplay, enhance abilities, or manage in-game tasks more efficiently. Some common uses for macros include:
To create a macro in WoW Classic Era, follow these steps:
Escape to open the game menu, and click Macros.New in the macro window.Example:
#showtooltip
/castsequence reset=10 Frostbolt, Fireball
This macro will cast Frostbolt followed by Fireball, and reset the sequence after 10 seconds.
/cast [options] spell: Casts a spell, with optional conditions./use [options] item: Uses an item, with optional conditions./castsequence [options] spell1, spell2, ...: Casts a series of spells in the order specified./target [options] unit: Targets a specific unit, with optional conditions./assist [options] unit: Assists a specific unit, with optional conditions./stopcasting: Stops your current cast./say [message]: Sends a message to players nearby./yell [message]: Sends a message to all players in the zone./party [message]: Sends a message to your party members./raid [message]: Sends a message to your raid members./bg [message]: Sends a message to your battleground teammates.Targeting macros allow you to quickly select specific units in the game. Here are a few examples:
Target your focus target:
/target focus
Target the nearest enemy:
/targetenemy [noharm]
Target a specific player in your party:
/target [party1]
Conditionals are used in macros to check various game states and execute actions based on those states. Here are some common conditionals:
[exists]: Executes the action if the target exists.[dead]: Executes the action if the target is dead.[harm]: Executes the action if the target is an enemy.[help]: Executes the action if the target is a friendly unit.[mod:shift]: Executes the action if the Shift key is held.Example:
/cast [harm] Frostbolt; [help] Frost Armor
This macro will cast Frost Armor if the target is friendly and Frostbolt if the target is an enemy.
Cast sequence macros allow you to execute a series of abilities in a specific order. Some options for cast sequence macros include:
reset=n: Resets the sequence after n seconds.reset=combat: Resets the sequence when you exit combat.reset=target: Resets the sequence when you change targets.Example:
/castsequence reset=15 Shadow Word: Pain, Mind Blast, Smite, Smite, Smite
This macro will cast Shadow Word: Pain, followed by Mind Blast, then cast Smite three times. The sequence will reset after 15 seconds.
Here are some useful macros for each class in WoW Classic Era:
Shapeshift to Cat Form and stealth:
/cast [nostance:3] Cat Form; [nostealth] Prowl
Hunter's Mark and pet attack:
/cast Hunter's Mark
/petattack
Ice Block and remove debuffs:
/stopcasting
/cast Ice Block
/cancelaura Ice Block
Cast Cleanse on mouseover target:
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead] Cleanse
Shield self or target:
/cast [target=player] Power Word: Shield; [help] Power Word: Shield
Cast Sap on the nearest enemy:
/targetenemy [noharm]
/cast Sap
Cast Chain Heal on mouseover target:
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead] Chain Heal
Summon pet and cast Soul Link:
/castsequence reset=30 Summon Felhunter, Soul Link
Charge and Battle Shout:
/castsequence reset=15 Charge, Battle Shout
By mastering the usage of macros in WoW Classic Era, you can improve your gameplay, reduce downtime, and maximize your character's potential. Use these examples as a starting point and tailor them to your needs to get the most out of your macros.
#showtooltip Curse of Agony
/use 13
/use 14
/use Metamorphosis
/use [pet:Felguard][pet:imp] Demonic Empowerment
/script UIErrorsFrame:Clear()
/use Curse of AgonyWhen activated, this will use any available trinket, cast Metamorphosis, cast Demonic Empowerment when an Imp or Felguard is summoned, and cast your regular spell. Change all occurrences of Curse of Agony to the spell of your choice.
#showtooltip Curse of Agony
/use 13
/use 14
/use Metamorphosis
/use [pet:Felguard][pet:imp]Demonic Empowerment
/script UIErrorsFrame:Clear()
/use [target=focus,mod:alt,harm][nomod:alt,harm]Curse of AgonyThis version allows for focus casting when the ALT key is held. Without holding alt, casts on your current target.
#showtooltip shadow bolt
/console Sound_EnableSFX 0
/use 13
/use 14
/use Metamorphosis
/use Demonic Empowerment
/use shadow bolt
/script UIErrorsFrame:Clear()
/console Sound_EnableSFX 1This version will turn the error speech off during the casting and back on once it is done. It will NOT remove the visual error messages.
#showtooltip
/cast [form:1] Challenging Roar
/cancelform [form:1]
/use Limited Invulnerability PotionThis macro allows the user to cast Challenging Roar in Bear form to taunt all nearby enemies and then use a Limited Invulnerability Potion. The macro will also cancel the user’s Bear form, allowing them to use spells and abilities that require humanoid form.
#showtooltip aquatic form
/dismount
/cancelform
/stopcasting
/cast aquatic formThis macro allows you to seamlessly switch to Aquatic Form. It dismounts you if you're mounted, cancels any active forms, stops any ongoing casting, and finally casts Aquatic Form.
#showtooltip
/cast [combat] Arcane Explosion; Arcane Explosion(Rank 1)This macro allows you to cast Arcane Explosion at Rank 1 if you are out of combat, and at the max rank if you are in combat. This is useful for conserving mana when you don't need the full power of Arcane Explosion.
/target <Your Mage>
/castsequence reset=10 Ice Armor, Arcane IntellectThis macro targets your mage and casts Ice Armor and Arcane Intellect in a sequence, with a reset timer of 10 seconds.
/target <Your Mage>
/castsequence reset=10 Ice Armor, Arcane IntellectThis macro will automatically cast Ice Armor and Arcane Intellect on yourself or your mage, alternating between them every 10 seconds. This saves space on your action bars and makes it easier to keep the buffs up at all times.
/cast Aspect of the Monkey
/cast DeterrenceThis macro activates Aspect of the Monkey and Deterrence on a single global cooldown, making it a useful panic button.
#showtooltip Auto Shot
/cleartarget [dead]
/targetenemy [noharm]
/cast !Auto ShotThis macro automatically targets the nearest hostile and casts Auto Shot. It also clears the user’s current target if it is friendly or dead.
#showtooltip Auto Shot
/cast !Auto Shot
/petattackThis macro automatically targets the nearest hostile and casts Auto Shot, while also commanding the user’s pet to attack the same target.
#showtooltip
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][] SPELLThis is a basic mouseover macro for offensive spells. If you hover over an enemy, it will cast the spell on them. If none of the above conditions apply, it will cast as if there was no macro, and generate the tooltip.