Defensive Layering
This macro casts Unending Resolve and then Blood Horror, providing immediate damage reduction and a fear for peel.
#showtooltip Unending Resolve
/castsequence reset=30 Unending Resolve, Blood HorrorAffliction Warlock Defensive Cooldown Macros
Affliction Warlocks benefit greatly from defensive macros to layer their survivability cooldowns efficiently. These macros help consolidate multiple protective abilities into single keybinds, reducing reaction time in critical situations. Automating the sequence or selective use of defensive spells ensures a more robust defense against incoming damage.
Starter macros
Damage Reduction & Shield
This macro casts Unending Resolve with a modifier for Dark Pact, allowing for a quick shield follow-up.
#showtooltip Unending Resolve
/cast Unending Resolve
/cast [mod:shift] Dark PactPersonal Shield & Heal
This macro casts Dark Pact for a shield and then Healthstone for immediate healing on a single button press.
#showtooltip Dark Pact
/cast Dark Pact
/use HealthstoneFAQ
How can I integrate my trinkets into defensive macros?
You can add /use 13 or /use 14 to your macros to activate your equipped trinkets. This allows you to combine an on-use trinket with your defensive abilities for maximum effect. Ensure the trinket is off cooldown before use.
Why use /castsequence for defensive abilities?
/castsequence allows you to activate multiple abilities with successive presses of the same keybind. This helps in layering cooldowns in a specific order, providing a more structured defensive rotation without cluttering your action bars.
What is the benefit of adding a modifier key to a defensive macro?
Modifier keys like [mod:shift], [mod:ctrl], or [mod:alt] allow a single macro to perform different actions based on whether the modifier is held down. This is useful for offering alternatives within a defensive macro, such as a stronger shield or a crowd control ability.