Best Macros for Subtlety Rogues – Cataclysm PvP Guide

Welcome to Skill Capped’s Guide on the Best Macros for Subtlety Rogues in Cataclysm

All sections for Subtlety Rogue PvP have been divided into corresponding sections for the most optimal race, talents, glyphs, gear, professions and macros. This will help you have a good understanding on Subtlety Rogue in PvP for Cataclysm, the strengths and weaknesses associated with this specialization, and help you conquer the arena. This section will guide you through all important macros for Subtlety Rogue that will enhance and optimize your gameplay to the fullest potential.

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Table of Contents

Focus Macros

First off, you will want to use these focus macros to optimize your gameplay. These will be used for controlling and stopping your enemies quicker and smoother.

Blind

#showtooltip
/cast [@focus] Blind

Sap

#showtooltip
/cast [@focus] Sap

Dismantle

#showtooltip
/cast [@focus] Dismantle

Gouge

#showtooltip
/cast [@focus] Gouge

Kick

#showtooltip
/cast [@focus] Kick

Kidney Shot

#showtooltip
/cast [@focus] Kidney Shot

Shiv

#showtooltip
/cast [@focus] Shiv

Shadowstep

#showtooltip
/cast [@focus] Shadowstep

Shadowstep + Kick

#showtooltip
/cast [@focus] Shadowstep
/cast [@focus] Kick

Redirect

#showtooltip
/cast [@focus] Redirect

Arena (1,2,3) Macros

Arena 1-2-3 macros will optimize your speed the most when you use abilities on enemy players. As long as you have the keybind space for these macros, it is recommended to include and use these macros in PvP content. Prioritize using Blind and Redirect as baseline, but can add any Crowd Control spell as a Arena 1-2-3 macro, including Cheap Shot or Dismantle

Blind

#showtooltip
/cast [@arena1] Blind

#showtooltip 
/cast [@arena2] Blind

#showtooltip 
/cast [@arena3] Blind

Redirect

#showtooltip
/cast [@arena1] Redirect

#showtooltip 
/cast [@arena2] Redirect

#showtooltip 
/cast [@arena3] Redirect

Shadowstep + Sap

#showtooltip 
/cast [@arena1] Shadowstep 
/cast [@arena1] Sap

#showtooltip 
/cast [@arena2] Shadowstep 
/cast [@arena2] Sap

#showtooltip 
/cast [@arena3] Shadowstep 
/cast [@arena3] Sap

Shadowstep + Cheap Shot

#showtooltip 
/cast [@arena1] Shadowstep 
/cast [@arena1] Cheap Shot

#showtooltip 
/cast [@arena2] Shadowstep 
/cast [@arena2] Cheap Shot

#showtooltip 
/cast [@arena3] Shadowstep 
/cast [@arena3] Cheap Shot

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Sap Macro

While in Stealth, pressing this macro can help you Sap other enemy stealthies without having to manually target them.

#showtooltip 
/cleartarget 
/targetenemyplayer 
/cast Sap

Shadow Dance Macro

This macro will allow you to combine Shadow Dance and any PvP on-use trinket for your burst windows.

#showtooltip
/cast Shadow Dance
/use 13
/use 14

Tricks of the Trade Macros

Having this macro allows you to press Tricks of the Trade on your teammates. This will allow your teammates to receive damage modifiers without having to click on the character party frame. The last macro involves manually putting the name of the character you are playing with, and must be updated when playing with different teammates.

#showtooltip 
/cast [@party1] Tricks of the Trade

#showtooltip 
/cast [@party2] Tricks of the Trade

#showtooltip
/cast [@playername] Tricks of the Trade

Stealth Macro

Lastly, this macro let’s you continuously click your Stealth ability without instantly being broken out.

#showtooltip
/cast !Stealth