WoW Classic Druid Macros – Essential Scripts for All Specs

Macros are essential tools that streamline Druid gameplay by combining multiple actions into single button presses, reducing keybind clutter, and improving combat efficiency. Due to the Druid’s unique shapeshifting mechanics and multiple role capabilities, well-crafted macros can dramatically improve your performance across all specializations.

This WoW Classic Druid Macros guide covers macros for every Druid spec and situation, from power-shifting techniques for Feral DPS to mouseover healing for Restoration, emergency shapeshifting for survival, and efficient form management. Each macro includes detailed explanations of functionality and usage recommendations to help you understand exactly how they improve your gameplay.

Table of Contents

Understanding Macro Basics

Macro Syntax Fundamentals

Basic Macro Structure:

#showtooltip [Spell Name]
/cast [conditions] Spell Name

Common Conditions:

[form:1] – Checks if you’re in a specific form (1=Bear, 3=Cat, etc.)
[noform] – Checks if you’re in caster form
[mod:shift] – Requires holding Shift key
[target=mouseover] – Targets the unit your mouse is hovering over
[help] – Targets friendly units only
[harm] – Targets enemy units only
[nodead] – Excludes dead targets

Form Numbers Reference

Understanding form numbers is critical for shapeshifting macros:

Form Number	Form Name
0	Caster Form (no form)
1	Bear Form / Dire Bear Form
2	Aquatic Form
3	Cat Form
4	Travel Form
5	Moonkin Form (Balance only)

Creating Macros In-Game

Steps to Create Macros:

Press ESC and click “Macros” or type /macro
Click “New” to create a macro
Choose an icon (or use question mark for automatic)
Name your macro (16 character limit)
Paste or type macro commands
Drag macro to action bar
Use like any other ability

Macro Limitations:

Maximum 255 characters per macro
Limited to 18 general macros and 18 character-specific macros
Some spells cannot be macroed together due to global cooldown

Shapeshifting Macros

All-in-One Form Switching

Universal Shapeshift Macro:

#showtooltip
/cast [form:1] Dire Bear Form; [form:3] Cat Form; [noform] Dire Bear Form

What it does: Single button cycles between Bear and Cat Form. Press while in Bear to shift to Cat, press in Cat to shift to Bear, press in caster form to shift to Bear.

Usage: Simplifies form management during combat, useful for hybrid roles needing quick form transitions.

Smart Power-Shifting (Feral DPS)

Power-Shift Macro:

#showtooltip Cat Form
/cast [nostance:3] Cat Form
/cast [stance:3] !Cat Form

What it does: Shifts you out of Cat Form and immediately back into Cat Form, consuming mana but granting energy from Furor talent.

Usage: Essential for advanced Feral DPS. Use when energy is low and you need immediate energy for Rip or Savage Roar refresh. Requires mana consumables (Dark Runes, Demonic Runes).

Requirements: Furor talent (5/5) in Restoration tree for 40 energy on shift.

Emergency Bear Form

Instant Bear Tank Macro:

#showtooltip Dire Bear Form
/cast Dire Bear Form
/cast Growl

What it does: Shifts to Bear Form and immediately taunts the target.

Usage: Emergency off-tanking when main tank dies or adds spawn. Useful in raids for quick threat pickup on loose enemies.

Travel Form with Ground Mount Alternative

Smart Mount Macro:

#showtooltip Travel Form
/dismount [mounted]
/cast [outdoors,nomod] Travel Form
/use [mod:shift] Reins of the Swift Mistsaber

What it does: Casts Travel Form outdoors normally. Holding Shift uses your epic mount instead (faster than Travel Form at 100% speed).

Usage: Single button for all your movement needs. Travel Form for instant mounting, epic mount for maximum speed when you have time to cast.

Feral DPS Macros

Shred with Auto-Attack

Auto-Attack Shred:

#showtooltip Shred
/startattack
/cast Shred

What it does: Ensures auto-attacks continue between Shred casts, maximizing white damage.

Usage: Replace your normal Shred keybind with this macro. Auto-attacks contribute 15-20% of Feral DPS and should never stop.

Ferocious Bite with Modifier

Smart Finishing Move:

#showtooltip Ferocious Bite
/cast [mod:shift] Rip; Ferocious Bite

What it does: Normal press uses Ferocious Bite. Holding Shift uses Rip instead.

Usage: Saves a keybind by combining both finishing moves. Use Shift-press when Rip needs refreshing, normal press for Ferocious Bite executes.

Pounce from Stealth

Stealth Opener:

#showtooltip Pounce
/cast [stealth] Pounce; Ravage

What it does: Uses Pounce if in stealth, otherwise uses Ravage.

Usage: Single button for stealth openers. Pounce stuns the target from stealth, Ravage deals damage. Simplifies rotation start.

Tiger’s Fury with Notification

Cooldown Announcement:

#showtooltip Tiger's Fury
/cast Tiger's Fury
/run SendChatMessage("Tiger's Fury active - burn phase!", "SAY")

What it does: Activates Tiger’s Fury and announces it to nearby players.

Usage: Useful in coordinated groups to signal DPS burn phases. Remove announcement line for solo play to avoid spam.

Rake with Position Check

Backstab Rake:

#showtooltip Rake
/cast [behind] Shred; Rake

What it does: Attempts Shred if you’re behind the target, otherwise uses Rake.

Usage: Maximizes DPS by prioritizing Shred when properly positioned. Falls back to Rake if positioning isn’t optimal.

Feral Tank Macros

Maul with Auto-Attack

Threat Generation:

#showtooltip Maul
/startattack
/cast Maul

What it does: Ensures auto-attacks continue while using Maul, maximizing threat generation.

Usage: Core tanking macro. Maul is your primary threat generator and should replace your normal Maul keybind.

Swipe with Target Notification

AoE Threat Macro:

#showtooltip Swipe
/cast Swipe (Bear)
/script SendChatMessage("Swiping - hold DPS!", "PARTY")

What it does: Uses Swipe and alerts party members to control DPS during AoE threat generation.

Usage: Useful for dungeon tanking when picking up multiple adds. Communicates threat situation to group.

Bash Interrupt with Mouseover

Quick Interrupt:

#showtooltip Bash
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][] Bash

What it does: Bashes your mouseover target if hostile and alive, otherwise bashes your current target.

Usage: Interrupt caster enemies without changing targets. Essential for multi-target tanking situations.

Challenging Roar with Announce

AoE Taunt Macro:

#showtooltip Challenging Roar
/cast Challenging Roar
/yell Challenging Roar - AoE Taunt!

What it does: Uses AoE taunt and announces it to raid.

Usage: Coordinate with other tanks during raids. Announces usage so other tanks don’t waste their taunts simultaneously.

Frenzied Regeneration Emergency

Self-Heal Button:

#showtooltip Frenzied Regeneration
/cast Frenzied Regeneration
/cancelaura Enrage

What it does: Activates emergency healing and cancels Enrage to reduce incoming damage.

Usage: Press when health drops critically low. Canceling Enrage reduces damage taken, increasing effective healing.

Restoration Healing Macros

Mouseover Rejuvenation

Quick HoT Application:

#showtooltip Rejuvenation
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][] Rejuvenation

What it does: Casts Rejuvenation on mouseover target without changing your current target.

Usage: Essential for efficient raid healing. Hover over raid frames and press button to apply HoTs instantly.

Mouseover Regrowth

Emergency Heal:

#showtooltip Regrowth
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][] Regrowth

What it does: Casts Regrowth on mouseover target.

Usage: Quick emergency healing without target switching. Maintains tank targeting while healing raid members.

Swiftmend Mouseover

Instant Heal Macro:

#showtooltip Swiftmend
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][] Swiftmend
/cast [@target,help] Swiftmend

What it does: Attempts mouseover Swiftmend first, falls back to current target if no mouseover.

Usage: Emergency instant healing. Works with either mouseover or direct targeting for flexibility.

Innervate with Announcement

Mana Support Macro:

#showtooltip Innervate
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][] Innervate
/ra Innervating %t - Mana incoming!

What it does: Innervates mouseover target and announces to raid chat.

Usage: Coordinate mana regeneration with healers. Announces target so other healers know who received Innervate.

Rebirth with Communication

Combat Resurrection:

#showtooltip Rebirth
/cast [@mouseover,help,dead][] Rebirth
/ra Combat Ressing %t - Stand by!

What it does: Resurrects dead mouseover target and announces to raid.

Usage: Essential for coordinating combat resurrections. Raid needs to know who’s being resurrected and when.

Nature’s Swiftness + Healing Touch

Instant Burst Heal:

#showtooltip Nature's Swiftness
/cast Nature's Swiftness
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][] Healing Touch

What it does: Activates Nature’s Swiftness and casts instant Healing Touch on mouseover target.

Usage: Massive instant healing for preventing deaths. Works as emergency save on any raid member.

Tranquility with Warning

Channeled AoE Heal:

#showtooltip Tranquility
/cast Tranquility
/ra Channeling Tranquility - Don't heal for 10 seconds!

What it does: Channels Tranquility and warns raid to stop healing temporarily.

Usage: Prevents overhealing waste. Raid healers should pause healing to maximize Tranquility efficiency.

Remove Curse Quick Cast

Dispel Macro:

#showtooltip Remove Curse
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][] Remove Curse

What it does: Dispels curse from mouseover target.

Usage: Fast curse removal during encounters with curse mechanics (Lucifron, Chromaggus). Essential for raid survival.

Balance Druid Macros

Wrath with Auto-Attack

Ranged DPS Macro:

#showtooltip Wrath
/startattack
/cast Wrath

What it does: Initiates auto-attack (if in range) while casting Wrath.

Usage: Minor optimization for Balance DPS. Auto-attacks rarely matter but contribute small damage when in melee range.

Moonfire with Modifier for Rank

Downranking Moonfire:

#showtooltip
/cast [mod:shift] Moonfire(Rank 10); Moonfire

What it does: Normal press uses max rank Moonfire. Holding Shift uses Rank 10 for mana efficiency.

Usage: Downrank Moonfire in dungeons or farm content where mana efficiency matters more than maximum damage.

Starfire Focus Cast

Priority Casting:

#showtooltip Starfire
/stopcasting
/cast Starfire

What it does: Stops current cast and immediately begins Starfire.

Usage: Interrupt Wrath casts to prioritize Starfire when Nature’s Grace procs or during burn phases.

Hurricane with Position Announce

AoE Damage Macro:

#showtooltip Hurricane
/cast Hurricane
/ra Channeling Hurricane - give me 10 seconds!

What it does: Channels Hurricane and announces to raid.

Usage: Communicates that you’re channeling and need protection. Alerts tank to maintain aggro during AoE damage.

Entangling Roots with Focus

Crowd Control Macro:

#showtooltip Entangling Roots
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Entangling Roots

What it does: Casts Entangling Roots on your focus target without changing main target.

Usage: Maintain CC on focus target while DPSing primary target. Essential for multi-target encounters.

Nature’s Grasp Defensive

Auto-Root Trigger:

#showtooltip Nature's Grasp
/cast Nature's Grasp
/cast [harm,nodead] Moonfire

What it does: Activates defensive root proc and applies Moonfire to current target.

Usage: Single button for defensive setup and continued DPS. Nature’s Grasp procs when enemy hits you in melee.

Utility and Quality of Life Macros

Mark of the Wild Raid Buff

Group Buffing:

#showtooltip Mark of the Wild
/cast [mod:shift,@player] Mark of the Wild; [@mouseover,help,nodead][] Mark of the Wild; Mark of the Wild

What it does: Shift-click buffs yourself, mouseover buffs that target, normal click buffs current target.

Usage: Flexible buffing for various situations. Shift for self-buff, mouseover for raid frames, normal for party members.

Thorns on Tank

Tank Support Macro:

#showtooltip Thorns
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][] Thorns
/cast [@focus,help] Thorns

What it does: Casts Thorns on mouseover target, falls back to focus target.

Usage: Set tank as focus, then use this macro to quickly apply Thorns without retargeting.

Barkskin Emergency

Defensive Cooldown:

#showtooltip Barkskin
/cast Barkskin
/cast [form:1] Frenzied Regeneration; [form:3] Dash

What it does: Uses Barkskin plus Frenzied Regen in Bear Form or Dash in Cat Form.

Usage: Emergency survival button. Combines damage reduction with form-appropriate defensive ability.

Faerie Fire (Feral) Threat Reducer

Safe Debuff Application:

#showtooltip Faerie Fire (Feral)
/cast Faerie Fire (Feral)
/cast Cower

What it does: Applies armor reduction debuff and reduces your threat.

Usage: Feral DPS in raids. Apply debuff at fight start, then Cower to prevent threat issues.

Abolish Poison Self-Cast

Self-Dispel Macro:

#showtooltip Abolish Poison
/cast [@player] Abolish Poison

What it does: Instantly dispels poison from yourself.

Usage: Quick self-cleanse during encounters with poison mechanics. Saves time by skipping target selection.

Aquatic Form + Breath Buff

Underwater Macro:

#showtooltip Aquatic Form
/cast Aquatic Form
/cancelaura Aquatic Form

What it does: Toggles Aquatic Form on and off with single button.

Usage: Quickly shift to Aquatic Form for underwater breathing, cancel when returning to land.

Advanced Combination Macros

Feral All-Purpose Combat

Hybrid DPS/Tank Macro:

#showtooltip
/cast [form:1,mod:shift] Challenging Roar; [form:1] Maul
/cast [form:3,mod:shift] Rip; [form:3] Shred
/cast [noform] Wrath

What it does:

Bear Form: Maul normally, Challenging Roar with Shift
Cat Form: Shred normally, Rip with Shift
Caster Form: Wrath

Usage: All-purpose combat button for hybrid builds. Adapts to your current form automatically.

Healing + Shift to Forms

Emergency Shift Heal:

#showtooltip
/cast [form:1] Dire Bear Form; [form:3] Cat Form
/cast [noform,@player] Rejuvenation

What it does: Returns you to your previous form if you’re in caster form after healing, or self-casts Rejuvenation if in caster form.

Usage: After emergency healing, press to return to combat form. Speeds up form transitions.

Battle Rez with Backup Plan

Smart Resurrection:

#showtooltip Rebirth
/cast [@mouseover,help,dead] Rebirth
/cast [@target,help,dead] Rebirth
/cast [@target,help,nodead] Rejuvenation

What it does: Attempts to resurrect mouseover target, then current target, then heals current target if alive.

Usage: Flexible resurrection macro that falls back to healing if no dead targets available.

Stealth + Prowl Detection

Enhanced Stealth:

#showtooltip
/cast [nostealth] Prowl
/cast [stealth] Dash

What it does: Enters stealth normally, uses Dash if already in stealth.

Usage: Single button for entering stealth and moving quickly while stealthed. Useful for PvP and travel.

PvP-Specific Macros

Focus Cyclone

Crowd Control Focus Macro:

#showtooltip Cyclone
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead] Cyclone
/stopmacro [@focus,harm,nodead]
/cast Cyclone

What it does: Cyclones focus target if hostile and alive, otherwise Cyclones current target.

Usage: Maintain CC on focus (usually healer) while DPSing other targets in arena or battlegrounds.

Feral Charge + Root Break

Gap Closer Combo:

#showtooltip Feral Charge
/cast [form:1] Feral Charge (Bear)
/cast [form:3] Feral Charge (Cat)

What it does: Uses appropriate Feral Charge based on current form.

Usage: Single button for gap closing in both forms. Essential for PvP mobility and root breaking.

Root + Shift Out Combo

Escape Macro:

#showtooltip Entangling Roots
/cast [harm,nodead] Entangling Roots
/cast [form:1/3] !Cat Form

What it does: Roots current target and shifts you to caster form (breaking your own roots).

Usage: PvP escape tool. Root enemy, shift out to break your roots, then run away or heal.

Nature’s Grasp + Travel Form

Defensive Travel:

#showtooltip Nature's Grasp
/cast Nature's Grasp
/cast !Travel Form

What it does: Activates defensive roots and enters Travel Form for escape.

Usage: PvP escape button. Nature’s Grasp roots enemies who hit you, Travel Form provides speed to escape.

Macro Organization Tips

Keybind Recommendations

Priority Keybinds (Easily Accessible):

1-5: Primary rotation abilities (Shred, Maul, Wrath)
Shift+1-5: Secondary abilities (Rip, Ferocious Bite)
Q, E, R, F: Emergency abilities (Barkskin, Swiftmend, Nature’s Swiftness)
Mouse buttons: Form shifts, high-use macros

Modifier Keys:

Shift: Alternative abilities (finishing moves, rank variations)
Ctrl: Utility abilities (buffs, self-heals)
Alt: Defensive abilities (Barkskin, Frenzied Regen)

Macro Action Bar Setup

Recommended Layout:

Action Bar 1: Primary form abilities (changes with forms)
Action Bar 2: Universal abilities (macros that work in all forms)
Action Bar 3: Healing and utility (doesn’t change)
Action Bar 4: Cooldowns and situational abilities

Form-Specific Bars: Enable separate action bars for each shapeshift form in Interface Options. This allows different spells per form without macro complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do macros work in all shapeshift forms?

Most macros work in all forms, but some spells are form-restricted. For example, Shred only works in Cat Form, and Maul only works in Bear Form. Use conditional statements like [form:3] to make macros adapt to your current form. Universal abilities like Barkskin work regardless of form.

Can I combine multiple spells in one macro?

You can only cast one spell per macro activation due to global cooldown restrictions. However, you can use conditional statements to choose which spell to cast based on form, modifiers, or target type. Instant-cast abilities can sometimes be combined with global cooldown abilities in the same macro.

What are mouseover macros and why use them?

Mouseover macros cast spells on the unit your mouse cursor is hovering over without changing your current target. They’re essential for Restoration healing, allowing you to heal raid members by hovering over raid frames while maintaining tank targeting. This dramatically improves healing efficiency and response time.

How do power-shifting macros work for Feral DPS?

Power-shifting macros shift you out of Cat Form and immediately back into Cat Form in a single button press. With the Furor talent, this grants 40 energy instantly but costs mana. The macro uses the exclamation mark notation (!Cat Form) to force the form toggle. This technique requires mana consumables but increases DPS by providing energy during droughts.

Can macros automatically select best spell rank?

No, macros cannot automatically choose optimal spell ranks. You must specify which rank to use in the macro itself. Use modifier keys (Shift, Ctrl, Alt) to create different rank options within one macro. For example, normal press uses max rank while Shift uses a downranked version for mana efficiency.

Are macros allowed or considered cheating?

Macros are fully supported by Blizzard and built into the game interface. They are not considered cheating and are encouraged for quality of life improvements. The only restriction is that macros cannot automate gameplay (one button press must equal one action). Automated bot behavior remains prohibited, but standard macros are completely legal.

Conclusion

Mastering Druid macros significantly improves your gameplay efficiency across all specializations. From power-shifting techniques that maximize Feral DPS to mouseover healing that streamlines Restoration raid performance, well-crafted macros reduce keybind clutter and enable faster reaction times during critical moments.

Start by implementing basic macros for your primary spec, then gradually add more advanced combinations as you become comfortable with macro syntax. Focus on macros that solve specific problems in your gameplay rather than creating macros for every ability. The goal is efficiency and convenience, not complexity.

Remember that macros are tools to enhance your performance, not replacements for skill and knowledge. Understanding your class mechanics, encounter strategies, and rotation priorities remains essential. Use macros to execute your knowledge more efficiently, allowing you to focus on positioning, mechanics, and decision-making rather than button management.

For spec-specific rotations and strategies that complement these macros, explore our detailed guides below. Whether you’re healing raids, tanking dungeons, or DPSing as Feral or Balance, proper macro usage elevates your performance to the next level.

May your macros always fire correctly! ⚙️

Related Guides

Feral DPS PvE Guide – Complete rotation and DPS optimization
Feral Tank PvE Guide – Tanking strategies and threat management
Restoration PvE Guide – Healing rotation and raid strategies
Balance PvE Guide – Caster DPS rotation and spell priorities
Druid Forms Guide – All shapeshift forms and mechanics
Druid Talent Calculator – Plan your talent builds
Main Druid Hub – Complete class overview