Retribution Paladin Burst Rotation Macros

Retribution Paladins rely on precise timing to align their offensive cooldowns for maximum burst damage. Macros can help consolidate these abilities into a single keypress, ensuring all buffs and trinkets are activated simultaneously. This optimization is crucial for maximizing damage output during critical combat phases.

Starter macros

Single Target Burst

Activates Avenging Wrath, Seraphim, and uses a combat trinket for single-target burst damage.

#showtooltip Avenging Wrath
/cast Avenging Wrath
/cast Seraphim
/use 13

AoE Burst with Divine Toll

Engages Avenging Wrath, Seraphim, Divine Toll, and a combat trinket for area-of-effect damage.

#showtooltip Avenging Wrath
/cast Avenging Wrath
/cast Seraphim
/cast Divine Toll
/use 13

Conditional Burst

Casts Avenging Wrath, Seraphim, and a trinket, with a modifier for Divine Toll.

#showtooltip Avenging Wrath
/cast Avenging Wrath
/cast Seraphim
/use 13
/cast [mod:shift] Divine Toll

FAQ

Why use a macro for burst rotation?

Burst rotation macros ensure all your offensive cooldowns and trinkets are used at the same moment. This maximizes their combined effect, leading to a significant spike in damage that can be crucial for defeating enemies quickly.

What do the numbers in '/use 13' or '/use 14' mean in macros?

These numbers refer to your trinket slots. '13' targets your top trinket slot, and '14' targets your bottom trinket slot. This allows the macro to automatically use any equipped combat trinket.

Can I add other abilities to these burst macros?

While you can add other abilities, it's generally best to keep burst macros focused on cooldowns with different global cooldowns (GCDs) or off-GCD abilities. Adding too many GCD-bound spells can cause delays and reduce the effectiveness of your burst.

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