Retribution Paladins have access to several powerful defensive cooldowns. Creating macros for these abilities allows for efficient and timely use, crucial for survival in difficult encounters. These macros help you layer your defenses effectively with a single button press.
This macro casts Divine Protection and then Shield of Vengeance with a single press, providing consecutive damage reduction and damage absorption.
#showtooltip Divine Protection
/castsequence reset=20 Divine Protection, Shield of VengeanceA powerful emergency macro that casts Divine Shield for immunity and then Lay on Hands for a full health restoration.
#showtooltip Divine Shield
/castsequence reset=1200 Divine Shield, Lay on HandsThis macro casts Guardian of Ancient Kings followed by Divine Protection, providing a strong defensive wall.
#showtooltip Guardian of Ancient Kings
/castsequence reset=120 Guardian of Ancient Kings, Divine ProtectionUsing a /castsequence macro with a short reset time or no reset for emergency buttons ensures abilities will always attempt to cast immediately when pressed. Avoid adding too many abilities to a single sequence if they have different optimal timings.
Generally, it's best to keep defensive cooldowns separate from trinkets unless there is a very specific, consistent synergy. This allows for more flexible use of both abilities as situations evolve.
For situations where you might only need one of the abilities, it's advisable to have the individual spells bound to separate keys as well. The macro serves as a quick burst of defense for specific scenarios.