Protection Paladins rely on a suite of defensive cooldowns to mitigate incoming damage. Strategic use of these abilities is crucial for survival, especially in challenging content. Macros can streamline the deployment of these cooldowns, allowing for efficient defensive layering.
Uses Ardent Defender, then Shield of the Righteous, then Guardian of Ancient Kings, then Divine Protection.
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/castsequence reset=30 Ardent Defender, Shield of the Righteous, Guardian of Ancient Kings, Divine ProtectionCasts Divine Protection on a mouseover target, or on yourself if no mouseover is present.
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/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][] Divine ProtectionCasts Ardent Defender normally, or Guardian of Ancient Kings if Shift is held.
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/cast [mod:shift] Guardian of Ancient Kings; Ardent DefenderA one-button macro simplifies your rotation by casting a sequence of defensive abilities with each press. This can help with quick response times in high-pressure situations, ensuring you cycle through your cooldowns effectively without needing to press multiple keys.
The 'reset=X' condition specifies that the macro sequence will reset to the first spell after X seconds of inactivity or when combat ends. This ensures that your cooldowns are available again after their respective cool downs have refreshed.
It's generally recommended to keep defensive macros focused on defensive abilities to avoid accidental usage of non-defensive spells during critical moments. However, you can create separate macros for utility if desired, or incorporate abilities that have a defensive function like Lay on Hands.