Guard/Purifying Brew Mouseover
Casts Guard on a friendly target or Purifying Brew on yourself with a mouseover, otherwise casts Purifying Brew on yourself.
#showtooltip
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead] Guard; Purifying BrewBrewmaster Monk Macros
Brewmaster Monks benefit greatly from macros due to their active mitigation playstyle. Macros can streamline their rotation, improve targeting for defensive abilities, and ensure more efficient use of cooldowns. This allows Brewmaster Monks to react quickly to incoming damage and maintain high uptime on their Stagger.
Starter macros
Stagger Cleanup (Purifying Brew on Shift)
Casts Keg Smash normally, but casts Purifying Brew if the Shift key is held down.
#showtooltip Keg Smash
/cast [mod:shift] Purifying Brew; Keg SmashDefensive Cooldown Combination
Activates both Fortifying Brew and Dampen Harm for a strong defensive cooldown sequence.
#showtooltip Fortifying Brew
/cast Fortifying Brew
/cast Dampen HarmBrewmaster macros by scenario
- Brewmaster Monk Burst Rotation macro
- Brewmaster Monk Opener Sequence macro
- Brewmaster Monk Defensive Cooldown macro
- Brewmaster Monk Mouseover Heal macro
- Brewmaster Monk Focus Target macro
- Brewmaster Monk Interrupt macro
- Brewmaster Monk PvP Macros macro
- Brewmaster Monk Mythic+ Macros macro
- Brewmaster Monk AoE Rotation macro
- Brewmaster Monk Mount & Travel macro
FAQ
Why is it important for Brewmaster Monks to use macros?
Macros help Brewmaster Monks manage their active mitigation abilities more effectively. This can lead to better damage Staggering, improved survivability, and a smoother tanking experience by reducing the number of keybinds needed for crucial actions.
Can I combine offensive and defensive abilities in one macro?
While possible, it's often not recommended for core rotational abilities. You want precise control over when you use defensive cooldowns. However, combining a frequently used offensive ability with a defensive cooldown on a modifier key can be efficient.
How can I make my Purifying Brew usage more efficient with a macro?
A common strategy is to bind Purifying Brew to a modifier key alongside a frequently used offensive ability like Keg Smash. This allows for quick, controlled Purifying Brew usage without taking up an extra primary keybind. You can also create a mouseover macro to instantly purify a friendly target if you have talents like Guard.