Single Target Burst
Engage multiple offensive cooldowns and an on-use trinket for significant single-target burst damage.
#showtooltip Shield Slam
/cast Bloodbath
/cast Avatar
/use 13
/cast Shield SlamProtection Warrior Burst Rotation Macros
A Protection Warrior burst rotation macro streamlines offensive cooldowns and trinket usage. It allows for maximizing damage output during critical moments, such as when threat generation is crucial or during a tight damage window. These macros consolidate multiple abilities into a single keypress, reducing reaction time and optimizing your burst potential.
Starter macros
AoE Burst
Unleash area-of-effect damage abilities and an on-use trinket for powerful multi-target burst.
#showtooltip Thunder Clap
/cast Ravager
/cast Avatar
/use 13
/cast Thunder ClapSituational Burst with modifiers
Utilize different burst abilities based on modifier keys for adaptable damage output.
#showtooltip Shield Slam
/castsequence [mod:shift] Ravager, Avatar; Bloodbath, Avatar
/use 13
/cast Shield SlamFAQ
Why should I use a burst macro as a Protection Warrior?
Burst macros help Protection Warriors quickly activate multiple offensive abilities and trinkets. This maximizes damage and threat, which is crucial for maintaining aggro and contributing to DPS during important phases of an encounter.
Can I include racial abilities in these macros?
Yes, you can integrate racial abilities like 'Berserking' (Troll) or 'Arcane Torrent' (Blood Elf) into your burst macros. Simply add '/cast [Racial Ability Name]' on a new line within the macro.
What do 'on-use' trinkets refer to?
'On-use' trinkets are items that have an active effect you can trigger, typically a damage increase or a stat buff. They are often designated to Trinket Slot 1 (use 13) or Trinket Slot 2 (use 14) in your character's equipment.