FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (Must Read)

Note: If this is your first time using the GSE addon, or your first time importing one of my macros, I highly recommend reading through the FAQ below — it will definitely improve your experience.

Remember: there’s no such thing as a “perfect macro,” only great players. Think of it like driving an automatic car — the macro handles the basics, but it’s your throttle control that brings out the best performance.

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Q: How do I use a macro string?
A: First, download and install the GSE addon from CurseForge, or search for "GSE" using the CurseForge desktop client. Once in-game, type /gse to open the addon and click Import to paste the macro string.

Q: Where can I find the recommended talent build?
A: After importing a macro, go to Sequences → locate the macro → click Configuration. The recommended talent code will appear at the bottom. If the macro set includes both ST and AOE variants, I only provide the talent code inside the ST Configuration section.

Q: How can I improve my DPS?
A: I strongly recommend binding macros to your mouse wheel. For example, assign “Scroll Up” to the Shadow ST macro and “Scroll Down” to the Shadow AOE macro. Mouse wheel binding is the fastest non-automated input method and is fully compliant with Blizzard’s policies. The faster you scroll, the better your damage output can be.

Q: Why doesn't my modifier key (like Ctrl + GSE hotkey) work?

I usually avoid using Ctrl in my GSE macros — about 90% of them don’t include it — but some specializations may still make use of it when necessary.

If Ctrl + your macro hotkey doesn't work, go to ESC → Options → Keybindings and unbind the default key using that combination.

Examples:

• If your macro uses Ctrl + Mouse Wheel Up, find and unbind it.
• If it's Ctrl + 1, remove that keybinding as well.

Once cleared, your modifier macro will function correctly.

Q: Why does it say “Cannot import”?
A: This usually means the macro string was incomplete. Avoid copying the string through chat apps or platforms that may trim long text automatically.

Q: I imported the macro, but the Sequences list is empty?
A: Two possible reasons: 1) Your GSE addon is outdated — check the bottom-left corner of the screen for errors; 2) The macro includes a Character Specific macro, and your character’s macro slots are full. Type /m in-game, delete one character macro to free a slot, then restart the game and try importing again.

Q: Why doesn’t my keybind work?
A: It may be a keybind cache issue. Type /run GSE_C.KeyBindings = {} to clear all GSE keybinds, then restart the game and set your bindings again.

Q: Anything else I should know?
A: Most of my macros do not include racial abilities or burst potion usage, whether in GSE or Character Specific macros. If you wish to use them, you can add a line manually — for example: /use Tempered Potion of Power Simply place it at the bottom of the macro or bind it to a separate hotkey.