WoW Classic Macros: Best Commands for Every Class

How to create a macro

1. Type /macro in chat or press Escape → Macros. 2. Click "New" → set a name (up to 16 characters) → choose an icon. 3. Enter commands in the text box. 4. Click "Save" → drag the macro to an action bar.

Basic macros (all classes)

/use Elixir of the Mongoose
/use Grilled Squid

Applies two consumables at once with one button.

/target [target=focus]
/cast Kick

Interrupts the focus target's spell without changing your main target.

Warrior macros

/cast [stance:1] Heroic Strike; [stance:2] Cleave; [stance:3] Shield Slam

Smart weapon — auto-selects attack based on current stance.

/cast Charge
/cast Berserker Rage

Chain: Charge + Berserker Rage for instant fear immunity.

Mage macros

/cast Arcane Power
/cast Presence of Mind
/cast Pyroblast

PvP burst combo — three spells chained on one button.

/cast [mod:shift] Portal: Stormwind; Teleport: Stormwind

Shift — portal for the group, no Shift — teleport for yourself.

Rogue macros

/cast Slice and Dice
/startattack

Applies Slice and Dice and starts auto-attack.

/cast Blind
/cast Sprint

Blinds and immediately escapes — PvP evacuation macro.

Priest macros

/cast [help] Flash Heal; [harm] Smite

On an ally — heal, on an enemy — damage. One button, two roles.

/cast [mod:alt] Power Word: Shield; [help] Renew; [harm] Shadow Word: Pain

Triple conditional macro: Alt — shield, ally — Renew, enemy — SW:P.

Hunter macros

/cast Hunter's Mark
/cast Serpent Sting

Hunter's Mark + Serpent Sting on a new target with one button.

/petattack
/cast Kill Command

Pet attacks + Kill Command instantly.

Related material

• WoW Classic Addons Guide
• Troubleshooting
• FAQ
• Register on WowX5

Advanced macro techniques

Sequential multi-action macros

/castsequence reset=combat/target Faerie Fire, Insect Swarm, Moonfire

Each press fires the next spell in the list. Resets on target change or leaving combat.

Focus target macros

Focus is a secondary target, independent from your main target. Essential for interrupts in raids and PvP.

/focus

Sets the current target as your focus.

/cast [target=focus] Counter Spell

Applies Counter Spell to the focus target without switching your main target.

Auto-attack + ability

/startattack
/cast Heroic Strike

Starts auto-attack and simultaneously queues Heroic Strike. Useful for opening combat without losing GCD.

Common macro writing mistakes

• Space in spell name — /cast Heroic Strike is correct, check capitalization too; some clients are case-sensitive.
• Macro too long — the limit is 255 characters per macro. Split into multiple macros.
• Expecting non-1.12 conditions — SuperWoW extended conditionals expand possibilities, but the base 1.12.1 client works with the standard /cast [mod:...] set.

Related material

• WoW Classic Addons Guide
• Troubleshooting
• Register on WowX5

FAQ

How do I create a macro in WoW Classic?

Open the macro menu: /macro or the Macros button in the main menu. Choose 'Character-specific' (18 slots) or 'General' (36 slots). Click 'New', set a name and icon, enter commands — then drag the macro to an action bar.

Can I use Shift/Ctrl modifiers in macros on WowX5?

Yes, the standard 1.12.1 client supports conditional macros with /cast [mod:shift], [mod:ctrl], [mod:alt]. This lets one button do different things depending on which modifier you hold.

Is there a macro limit in WoW Classic?

36 general macros (available on all characters on the account) + 18 character-specific macros. That's 54 macro slots total. You can't fit more without addons — plan wisely.