Focus Target Silence
Casts Silence on your focus target, interrupting their spell cast.
#showtooltip Silence
/cast [@focus] SilenceShadow Priest Focus Target Macros
Using focus target macros as a Shadow Priest allows you to maintain damage on your primary target while keeping an eye on a secondary, important enemy. These macros are crucial for controlling high-priority adds or enemy players in PvP without the need to switch your current target. They significantly enhance your ability to interrupt, crowd control, and dispel key abilities precisely when needed.
Starter macros
Focus Target Dispel Magic
Casts Dispel Magic on your focus target, removing a beneficial magic effect.
#showtooltip Dispel Magic
/cast [@focus] Dispel MagicFocus Target Psychic Scream
Casts Psychic Scream on your focus target, disorienting them and nearby enemies.
#showtooltip Psychic Scream
/cast [@focus] Psychic ScreamFAQ
How do I set a focus target?
You can set a focus target by right-clicking on a unit frame and selecting 'Set Focus', or by using a keybind, typically Shift+Click. This allows you to monitor a secondary target's actions without changing your main target.
Why use focus macros instead of just switching targets?
Focus macros prevent the loss of damage or healing uptime on your primary target. They enable quick, reactive plays on a secondary target, which is essential in fast-paced encounters or PvP where milliseconds matter.
Can I use modifiers with focus target macros?
Yes, you can incorporate modifiers like [mod:shift] or [mod:alt] into your focus macros. This allows a single keybind to perform different actions depending on whether a modifier key is pressed, increasing macro versatility.