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This is the main reference for useful custom WoW [[Macros]]. See also [[User defined macros]] in [[Snippets]] and the useful [[Class]] macros in the 'nav bar' to the right. See also Classic WoW [[Useful macros (1.0)]].
This is the main reference for useful custom WoW [[Macros]]. See also [[User defined macros]] in [[Snippets]] and the useful Class macros in the 'nav bar' to the right. See also Classic WoW [[Useful macros (1.0)]].


''Note: for new macros -- put candidates in the "[[#new_macros|New macros]]" section below here. Should be moved to a more specific section in "[[#general_macros|General macros]]", or place on a [[class]] specific macro page, after others verify they work as intended. Old Macros here can be moved and retired to the "[[#old_macros|Old macros]]" section when days are done or replaced.''{{tocright}}<!--
''Note: for new macros -- put candidates in the "[[#new_macros|New macros]]" section below here. Should be moved to a more specific section in "[[#general_macros|General macros]]", or place on a class specific macro page, after others verify they work as intended. Old Macros here can be moved and retired to the "[[#old_macros|Old macros]]" section when days are done or replaced.''
 
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== General macros ==
== General macros ==
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  /cast Charge
  /cast Charge


*Use: This is a macro that puts in a little damage before charging...useful for PvP and PvE.
* Use: This is a macro that puts in a little damage before charging...useful for PvP and PvE.
*<span style="line-height:21px;">Note: You can add some things to this....Try to mess around with it if you want to make it better!</span>
* <span style="line-height:21px;">Note: You can add some things to this....Try to mess around with it if you want to make it better!</span>


=== Determine current map coordinates ===
=== Determine current map coordinates ===
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  /cast fishing
  /cast fishing


*This macro will equip your fishing pole and [[Weather-Beaten Fishing Hat]], attach lure and start fishing just by repeatedly clicking the button. One-button fishing never was easier.
*This macro will equip your fishing pole and Weather-Beaten Fishing Hat, attach lure and start fishing just by repeatedly clicking the button. One-button fishing never was easier.
**Change the name of your fishing pole if you are not exalted with the Tuskar yet.
**Change the name of your fishing pole if you are not exalted with the Tuskar yet.
*Works in 4.3.4
*Works in 4.3.4
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*Use: Equips fishing gear, uses item in head slot, and casts Fishing but suppresses error text/sound and ignores Equipset soundFX on repeated execution while allowing normal fishing soundFX.
*Use: Equips fishing gear, uses item in head slot, and casts Fishing but suppresses error text/sound and ignores Equipset soundFX on repeated execution while allowing normal fishing soundFX.
*This macro will equip a set named "Fish!".
*This macro will equip a set named "Fish!".
*You must create the equipment set, which can include all your fishing gear, especially [[Weather-Beaten Fishing Hat]].
*You must create the equipment set, which can include all your fishing gear, especially Weather-Beaten Fishing Hat.
*If you want to use a name other than "Fish!", choose a set name that is 11 characters or less (255 limit).
*If you want to use a name other than "Fish!", choose a set name that is 11 characters or less (255 limit).
*Drag the new macro button to an available slot and click to cast your line.
*Drag the new macro button to an available slot and click to cast your line.
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  /equipset [mod:ctrl] DPS
  /equipset [mod:ctrl] DPS


*Credit: Taurolyon of Sargeras-US --[[User:Taurolyon|Taurolyon]] ([[User talk:Taurolyon|talk]]) 15:53, October 14, 2009 (UTC)
*Credit: Taurolyon of Sargeras-US --Taurolyon 15:53, October 14, 2009 (UTC)


*To use:
*To use:
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*If you don't have your fishing pole equipped, it will automatically equip your "Fishing" outfit from your equipment manager
*If you don't have your fishing pole equipped, it will automatically equip your "Fishing" outfit from your equipment manager
*'''''Clicking''''' on this macro after your fishing pole is equipped, will automatically cast your line and start fishing.
*'''''Clicking''''' on this macro after your fishing pole is equipped, will automatically cast your line and start fishing.
*'''''Shift-Clicking''''' on this macro will apply a lure to your equipped fishing pole (Change Bright Baubles to any lure you'd like. I.E. [[Weather-Beaten Fishing Hat]])
*'''''Shift-Clicking''''' on this macro will apply a lure to your equipped fishing pole (Change Bright Baubles to any lure you'd like. I.E. Weather-Beaten Fishing Hat)
*'''''Alt-Clicking''''' on this macro will equip your '''Normal''' set of gear.
*'''''Alt-Clicking''''' on this macro will equip your '''Normal''' set of gear.
*'''''Ctrl-Clicking''''' on this macro will equip your '''DPS''' set of gear.
*'''''Ctrl-Clicking''''' on this macro will equip your '''DPS''' set of gear.


Binding this macro to a button on your mouse will allow for easy one handed casting and reeling.
Binding this macro to a button on your mouse will allow for easy one handed casting and reeling.
--[[User:Taurolyon|Taurolyon]] ([[User talk:Taurolyon|talk]]) 15:53, October 14, 2009 (UTC)
--Taurolyon 15:53, October 14, 2009 (UTC)


=== Multi Gathering Macro ===
=== Multi Gathering Macro ===
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*Use: Click the macro to report members in raid that are neither food buffed nor eating.
*Use: Click the macro to report members in raid that are neither food buffed nor eating.
*Works in 7.1
*Works in 7.1
*Will not report people using the [[Flask of the North]].
*Will not report people using the Flask of the North.


==Just For Fun==
==Just For Fun==
Below are macros that serve no real purpose in-game beyond amusement.
Below are macros that serve no real purpose in-game beyond amusement.
=== Mounts ===
=== Mounts ===
There's a whole [[Mount Macros|page dedicated to Mount Macros]].
 
=== Vanity Pets ===
=== Vanity Pets ===
====Wheel O' Pets====
====Wheel O' Pets====
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* Credit: Xaeros of Shadowmoon
* Credit: Xaeros of Shadowmoon
* Use: Click the macro to print the target's gender. Shift+Click to announce in /SAY.
* Use: Click the macro to print the target's gender. Shift+Click to announce in /SAY.
* Will '''''<u>not</u>''''' help in the [[Quest:Tails Up]] (Cats are flagged as unknown, Bears are all flagged male.)
* Will '''''<u>not</u>''''' help in the Quest:Tails Up (Cats are flagged as unknown, Bears are all flagged male.)
* Works in 7.1
* Works in 7.1