Automatically Target Enemies or Friendlies with Reticle-Based Spells Using Macros

Live Posted 2022/06/13 at 10:26 PM by Squishei

Target Reticle-Based SpellsWild SpiritsFlamestrikeEfflorescenceDefault FunctionalityTypical Target Reticle@Cursor MacroExample @cursor MacroAutomatically cast Reticle-Based Spells without MousemustStep 1: Set Self-Cast ButtonSelf Cast KeyStep 2: Create Macro

Replace "alt" with whatever key you set as the Self Cast Key above.

Replace "Flamestrike" with whatever reticle-spell you want to use this macro for.

This will cast the spell centered:

At the current target while holding the Alt key
On the Cursor when not holding the Alt key.

This will cast the spell centered:

At your focus target while holding the Alt key, if it exists.
At the current target while holding the Alt key, if the focus does not exist.
On the Cursor when not holding the Alt key.

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Comment by mazejakerAddons that did this used to get people bannedComment by jeffdcthis isn't new i have been doing this since CATA for my DKs death and decayComment by silverdevilboyThe amount of people saying they don't care about accessibility because it *MIGHT* cause exploits is ridiculous, sorry.

I'm someone who has issues with my hands, so something like this is something that I've been requesting and I hope it's a precursor to the @target conditional being added in a general sense.

Also, for those who want a macro that functions normally when you press it, or if you use your modifier, it casts around the target:

#showtooltip
/cast Rain of Fire; Rain of Fire

Replace the mod with your mod and move name (both) with your move.Comment by InappropriateSelf casting aoe at your feet has been a thing for at least 6 years. I am pretty sure the priest guide section on wowhead even has a macro to self cast feather at your feet.Comment by MaizouThe amount of people saying they don't care about accessibility because it *MIGHT* cause exploits is ridiculous, sorry.

I'm someone who has issues with my hands, so something like this is something that I've been requesting and I hope it's a precursor to the @target conditional being added in a general sense.

Also, for those who want a macro that functions normally when you press it, or if you use your modifier, it casts around the target:

#showtooltip
/cast Rain of Fire; Rain of Fire

Replace the mod with your mod and move name (both) with your move.Comment by QuartrDollarKingOn Hunter my Wild Spirits and Traps are already on an alt mod keys so I don’t have to change any binds.Comment by NnycoPretty sure friendlies already worked for a long time. Just enemies wasnt allowed.Comment by ApocalypseAPI was using something like this to target myself for Final Reckoning when I used it. I didn't know you could use it at a target with a modifier key though. Anyone complaining about this literally has nothing to do with their empty lives and I feel sorry for them.Comment by bigitythis isn't new i have been doing this since CATA for my DKs death and decayComment by ReactiionI was using something like this to target myself for Final Reckoning when I used it. I didn't know you could use it at a target with a modifier key though. Anyone complaining about this literally has nothing to do with their empty lives and I feel sorry for them.Comment by Assassin14xthis obviously a bug. and blizzard should get rid of it.Comment by DeesulInterface>!Combat area where you change the modify key has been disabled. As of now the area to change it has been removedComment by LaytisI'd just like to say this - if it becomes a later feature in PvE setting would be amazing, my partner is unable to play specs with required reliance on Targeting Radials in Raiding due to her disability, unable to switch to Hunter - Kyrian or Night Fae, or many healing specs and use their abilities. This is a game changer for as long as this 'bug' lasts.

The game does need accessibility options - although its 'abuse' in Pvp settings I suppose is concerning to some. i feel they should continue on this avenue to make user-friendly targeting radials that aren't entirely game breaking in the manners the rest of the comments are suggesting.Comment by LaterrI'm unable to get this to work with anything other than ALT.

#showtooltip
/cast Blizzard

^^does not work

#showtooltip
/cast Blizzard

^^does

EDIT: CTRL-4 is by default Pet Action Button 4. Problem solved.Comment by DiscmainFixed?Comment by strivedragonwhy is this post advertised as if this is a feature? this is literally a bug. you guys realize bots and cheats existed to create this behaviour back in mop, right?Comment by rodalphoIndeed.

I myself am not disabled, but would be really happy with the QoL improvement if it worked without a modifier key. Making the game better is a strong argument in of itself-- but not as strong as supporting accessibility.Comment by TiwieDefinitely useful to players with a handicap but also allows for some broken degenerate gameplay in pvp...Comment by Tiwie
but totally bugged and doesn't work properly if you try to use it with @player, target or any other unit tokens which makes no sense...Comment by Discmainanyone know how to get the macro to work for friendly spells like dome or sanctify?

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