Macros

[Jim]

Hello I've been having trouble with the macros for Marauder what do you guys use as macros? Thanks I've been wondering.

[Lienn]

I don't use Macros at all...i align the actions at action bars in a way i can just reach the ones i need in sequence in 1~2 taps. Only macros i have are BR ones because its kkinda annoying to do BR on joypad.

[Narctiss]

It's down to personal preference whether you use macros, use the Alt/Ctrl macro for your battle macros, have single ability macros, multiple ability or use them for WS/normal attacks/effects.

My own setup has my top bar (normal, not macro) full of my three basic attacks, most useful WS for the task ahead and Sacrifice II on 0. Everything else goes on Bar II and III and gets a macro on Alt. I use a mix of single ability and multiple ability, e.g.

Alt 1 - Presence of Mind (this one chances between that, Comrade in Arms, Murderous Intent, etc all the time)
Alt 2 - Foresight and Featherfoot (these two never leave my bar and this spot is the same on all my macro lines for battle. I just find it easier to set them both off in one go on one macro)
Alt 3 - Ferocity, Raging Strike and Hawk's Eye (again, when used, I'd always use them together where possible. If I decide I don't want to waste time waiting on each to fire off, I'll just time my WS right between buffs)
Alt 4 - Second Wind
etc

I also have:
Alt 8 - Throw
lol

Same principle as my bar setup, all my most used macros are on my top Alt macro bar. I put everything else I use but not as often (e.g. Raise, Quickstride) on bar 5 so I can go up to it quickly.

My Ctrl macros are bound to gear changes, skill setups and general jappery with emotes. =P

One helpful macro hint, with example:


Alt 3

/recast "Ferocity II"
/recast "Raging Strike"
/ac "Ferocity II" <me>
/ac "Raging Strike" <me>
/recast "Hawk's Eye"
/ac "Hawk's Eye" <me>

I use '/recast' on practically everything and advise you do the same if you're not already. It can help with getting the timing on very useful abilities off perfectly. It's saved my ass with Foresight/Featherfoot split second 'I need to have it on now or die' situations.


I hope that helps a little!

[Jim]

This will help a lot thanks!