Shadow Word: Pain and Vampiric Touch Cleave Macro
Applies Shadow Word: Pain and Vampiric Touch to your current target, then continues with Mind Sear.
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/castsequence [mod:shift] reset=target Shadow Word: Pain, Vampiric Touch; Mind SearShadow Priest AoE Rotation Macros
Shadow Priests excel at sustained multi-target damage by spreading damage over time effects and detonating them. Macros streamline this process by combining spells or targeting efficiently. They help maintain optimal uptime on DoTs and execute damage rotations smoothly during AoE encounters.
Starter macros
Mind Sear and Psychic Link Focus Macro
Casts Mind Sear, and if you have a focus target, it will also cast Psychic Link on that target.
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/castsequence Mind Sear, Psychic LinkArea of Effect Burst Macro
This macro casts Void Eruption, then instantly follows with an instant-cast Death and Madness if available.
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/cast Void Eruption
/cast Death and MadnessFAQ
How can I improve my Shadow Priest AoE damage?
Focus on maintaining Shadow Word: Pain and Vampiric Touch on multiple targets. Utilize Mind Sear within your Voidform windows and strategically use cooldowns like Void Eruption and Dark Ascension for burst AoE.
When should I use Mind Sear as a Shadow Priest?
Mind Sear is your primary channeled AoE spell. Use it when there are 3 or more targets grouped together, especially during Voidform to maximize its damage and Insanity generation.
What is the best way to spread my DoTs?
Manually target and apply Shadow Word: Pain and Vampiric Touch to high-priority targets. You can also use talent abilities like Psychic Link to spread damage from a single target to others around it.