#showtooltip in Macros

[Mhaeric]

FFXIV macro syntax is very limited comparatively and FFXIV macros do not work as well in combat (basically macro actions aren't processed the same as regular spell actions resulting in an overall dps/hps loss if overused). That doesn't mean there aren't situations where macros can't be used

To expound on this, when using skills normally in FFXIV you're able to queue the next GCD about half a second before the current GCD comes off cooldown so that it instantly executes the moment your GCD is ready. Macros, however, are not able to do this which always results in a worse result when using it with anything attached to the GCD. At best you're adding whatever your reaction time is to your GCD since you have to wait until the GCD finishes, and at worst one or more of the lines in your macro don't execute properly because you pressed it too early while the GCD was still on cooldown and only the latter half or none of the macro goes off.

All that said, macros are great for crafting, gathering, and certain informational type things like Raise macro's that inform the group who you're raising or informing others about skill status with long cooldowns like Benediction, Hallowed Ground, etc.

[Lockon_Hawkeyes]

Something like this would be perfect

https://ptr.wowhead.com/forums&topic=79173