How to Setup Multiple Spell Macros in "WoW"

Players of "World of Warcraft" often use macros to make casting their spells more efficient. Macros do not automate processes, as such, but they make it easier to bind multiple abilities to one button on the keyboard or action bar. Creating multiple spell macros can be particularly useful for saving space on the action bars and making it easier and quicker to cast your standard rotation of spells on a target, rather than having to press or click multiple buttons. A macro cannot be created so you can simply press a single button and cast several instant-case spells at once, however. You will still have to repeatedly activate the macro to cast each spell.

Instructions

1. Start the game and log into your account. Load the character you want to create the macro for.

2. Click the speech bubble icon just to the left of the chat window and select "Macro." The macro interface will appear. Alternatively, type "/macro" to open the interface.

3. Choose "General Macros" or "<YourCharacterName> Specific Macros" if you want to create a macro specifically for your current character and/or class. Click "New."

4. Choose the icon for your macro in the list of icons which appears to the right. For a multiple spell cast macro, choosing the default icon -- the red question mark -- is most suitable, since it automatically changes with the spell being cast.

5. Type in the macro using the following commands: "/castsequence spellname1, spellname2." Replace "spellname" with the names of the spells you want to cast. Ensure that you type the spell name precisely as it is displayed in your spell book, including spaces. For example, "/castsequence Immolate, Corruption, Curse of Agony, Siphon Life" is a great multi-spell macro for any affliction warlock.

6. Drag the icon for your spell onto an action bar, preferably one with a keyboard key assigned to it for easier access. Your macro will be automatically saved. Click "Exit" to exit the macro interface.

References

• WoWWiki: Making a Macro
• WoWWiki: Macro Castsequence