My first macro - Priority DPS Target

I've been reading a variety of macro compilations for ideas and didn't see this, so I thought I would write one up. I have tested it a fair bit, but not exhaustively.

Code:

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/merror off
/target <lastattacker>
/targetenemy
/target <battletarget>
/target <lastenemy>
/assist <focus>
/ta <attack5>
/ta <attack4>
/ta <attack3>
/ta <attack2>
/ta <attack1>
/micon "attack1" enemysign

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This macro targets what you should be attacking across a variety of situations:

1. Numbered attack targets 1–5
2. Your focus target's target (assumes you set your tank as your focus target)
3. The enemy you targeted last
4. The nearest enemy that is engaged in combat
5. The nearest enemy
6. Finally, whatever attacked you last.

You might prioritize those last ones differently. The actual commands are in reverse order, so that the last one to apply takes effect. If multiple lines apply, you will see a quick succession of target changes as the macro cycles through them.

I have this macro bound to the ` (backquote) key, right above Tab.

If you use your focus target for something other than your tank, you could change <focus> to <2> (or whatever position your tank usually occupies). If you are on bind duty, you'd want to write a separate macro along similar lines for that. I haven't had to do any binding yet, so I haven't written that myself.

You could also add lines for your pet and chocobo companion, although I think you'd be better off having a separate macro for assisting your pets.

You should never need this macro.

Targets should only be taken down one at a time when there is a specific mechanically-important target, such as a Dreadknight, which one-shots anyone it touches, or a specific add in the Leviathan EX fight that needs to be stunlocked and killed quickly so that it doesn't cover the floor with Hysteria puddles.

At all other times, AoE attacks are far more effective, or there are only two targets and it doesn't really matter which dies first.

At most, all you'll ever need is a [1]. Rarely, a [2].

Ideally, I should never need any macro. I wrote this for convenience and it has indeed made things more convenient for me.

I have recently been in fights where we used numbered target icons, and this macro is useful for that. It also helps me prioritize my targeting in smaller encounters and when soloing.

As for AoE attacks, the best I have at level 55 is Bane. Maybe I'll find this macro less useful once I get higher in level.