So I recently just 50 on my BLM and got my first set of gear (artifact set) and just did my first CM so I'm working on completing the story first! Now I had a couple questions about BLM in general.

-Are there any good macro's a BLM would want to use?
-Would it be dumb to macro Virus into like thunder II or maybe Fire or any ability I use, if I remember right Virus is off the GCD so it shouldn't cause an issue?

-Gearing up wise, should I be focusing on the full Darklight set? (including the chest that has a cowl so I can't use a helm?)

This is also the half-assed rotation I have been using and am wondering if it is making any sense or just plain awful: Swiftcast + Thunder III -> Fire I (till about 1200 MP) -> Blizzard I (3 times) -> Fire I (till about 1200 MP) -> repeat (I also use Firestarter on procs and the instant Thunder)

I am really sorry if these are silly questions but I am having trouble finding not-outdated information on BLM (at least within in the past week).