EDIT 12/8/17: Fixed WA Apoc sounds since the 7.3 API change. Minor update to make Outbreak more consistent. Still leading DPS charts when I LFR.
Unholy. Death. Knight. What else is there to say? Except Apocalyptic devastation.
Sequences['EX_Unholy_DA'] = {
-- This Sequence was exported from GSE 2.2.03.
Author="Exaria@Perenolde and John Metz",
SpecID=252,
Talents = "3211331",
Helplink = "https://wowlazymacros.com/forums/topic/unholy-soul-reaper-7-1-5/",
Help = [[Run at 80ms, 100ms, or manually. Hold ALT for Apocalypse at 6+ wounds, SHIFT for Death Coils.
In collaboration with the amazing John Metz!]],
Default=1,
Icon='Spell_Deathknight_UnholyPresence',
MacroVersions = {
[1] = {
StepFunction = "Sequential",
LoopLimit=2,
KeyPress={
"/targetenemy [noharm][dead]",
"/use [mod:alt] Apocalypse(artifact)",
"/cast [mod:shift] Death Coil",
"/castsequence reset=target Outbreak, null",
},
PreMacro={
"/cast outbreak",
},
"/use [nopet,combat] Raise Dead; Dark Transformation",
"/cast [combat] Summon Gargoyle",
"/cast [combat] Festering Strike",
"/cast [@player] Death and Decay",
"/castsequence reset=combat Festering Strike, Soul Reaper, Scourge Strike, Scourge Strike, Death Coil",
"/castsequence reset=combat Festering Strike, Death Coil, Scourge Strike, Scourge Strike, Death Coil, Death Coil",
"/castsequence reset=combat Festering Strike, Scourge Strike, Death Coil",
"/cast [combat] Scourge Strike",
"/cast [combat] Death Coil",
PostMacro={
},
KeyRelease={
},
},
},
}
This macro tries to find a balance between our four biggest targets: Wound Bursting, Apocalypse on CD with 6+ wounds, rune regeneration boosting via Runic Corruption, and haste buffing via Soul Reaper melting face with Dark Arbiter. It does this by applying and popping Wounds, building and using them in a constant dance along with Death Coils, Outbreak, and the rest of your offensive kit. When at 6 or more Wounds, hold ALT and Apocalypse will be unleashed. Dark Arbiter will shuffle in automatically on cooldown, so hold SHIFT to burn some Death Coils and get her roided up.
Macro Notes
This macro uses talent choices that are designed to work best in all situations. Other talents, such as Castigator or Shadow Infusion have been passed over in favor for a more solid kit whatever you are doing, eliminating the need for talent changes. This means you might find better numbers by choosing these talents, but only in certain situations or itemizations, but will generally experience an overall loss of DPS compared to my setup.
I have also designed this macro to be spammed at 80ms, 100ms, or manually tapped.
Talents and Explanation
Ebon Fever - Ebon Fever now beats out the other T1 talents by a good margin. This is even more apparent in shorter fights, AoE situations, and cases where you may not be in position to apply the disease again.
Pestilent Pustules - This is the only talent to give consistent and notable DPS.
Unholy Frenzy or Clawing Shadows - Unholy Frenzy will deliver superior DPS than the other talents in this tier if all of the following are true: Unholy Frenzy buff up 100% of the fight, you are in melee range 100% of the fight, and your Mastery is lower than 80%. If any one of these conditions are false, Clawing Shadows should be taken. (You should no longer be trying to gear for 80%+ Mastery, by the way)
(Your Choice) - Choose what you prefer. Sludge Belcher is my choice for his hook.
(Your Choice) - Choose what you prefer. Lingering Apparition is my choice.
Infected Claws - Wounds are your most important resource, and for Unholy they are a tricky resource to manage. You can get some free ones with Infected Claws. This is especially potent in an AoE scenarios, where your transformed Ghoul can spread some Wounds with this talent. This is the best choice in almost all situations, except if you are NOT running The Instructor’s Fourth Lesson or ARE running anything that lowers DA cooldown, in which case take Shadow Infusion.
Dark Arbiter - Since the 7.2.5 buff to DA, this is now your choice talent, outperforming Soul Reaper (even Defile can perform better now in high-density situations). In this macro, DA will fire automatically, and you will fire Death Coils to empower her at random, but regular intervals. However, SHIFT can be held to ONLY fire Death Coils (provided you have the Runic Power) if you want to be sure she’s getting her spinach.
Known Issues
- Considerable RNG which can make Wound generation unpredictable, despite the talents to help it. Try as I, and others, might no macro will ever be able to predict and efficiently gauge Wound generation.
DPS Numbers
Giving my numbers, in most cases, is not helpful. You will have different gear, different Artifact talents, or different buffs. Instead, I sim my character and attempt to get my macros as close to “Expert” level numbers as possible, which should translate accurately for everyone. Right now, this macro is within 2% of “Expert” level sims!
AskMrRobot
AMR’s auto-balancing and itemization engine should not be overlooked. Squeeze out your best DPS.
BONUS - ADDONS
Advanced Interface Options (POSSIBLE DPS INCREASE)
Users have reported that by installing this addon and unchecking the item “Secure Ability Toggle” you will see a DPS increase. Personally, this seems to be the case. Target dummy damage increased by 5k and raid damage increased by 20k. Your mileage may vary.
Weak Auras - Control Undead Timer
If you have Weak Auras and would like to have a handy timer for a controlled undead, import this code.
Import:
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Weak Auras - Apocalypse Sounds
If you have Weak Auras and would like the Lich King to exclaim something when you use Apocalypse, give these a try.
“Arise, and accept my gift.”
Import:
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Or, hear the exclamation “Your souls are mine!”
Import:
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Or, you can have him say one of the following at random. “All must die.”, “Slay all who oppose us.”, “You know what to do.”, “Go forth and defile these lands.”, and “Conquer in my name!” (my favorite and current)
Import:
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