User define macros are commands that allow you to perform multiple actions with a single button press/key stroke. With macros you can swap out armor and weapons, add abilities to your action bar, and quite a few other things, even toggling certain game settings!
Macros can be created by opening your menu and going to Configuration, then clicking on the Settings button next to Macros. You can create 50 macros for CTRL and 50 macros for ALT. When creating the macro, you can set the icon that is displayed on the macro bar to one of several. To change the icon, there is a button next to where you would type the macro name. Clicking on that will give you 4 pages of icons to choose from, selecting one sets the macro icon to that image. You can also set whether the macro appears when hitting CTRL or ALT by clicking on the appropriate tab, then selecting an empty macro slot to add your new macro to.
Each macro has 10 lines to work with, so make sure that you are efficient in what you want to do. It might be helpful to write a macro for gear swaps and another for actions, if you run out of room.
Remember when macroing abilities or weapons, the name of the ability or weapon must be enclosed with quotes "". Also, in the case of weapons, if the weapon has multiple words in its name, each word must be capitalized even if the weapon name doesn't quite match. For example, if the item's name is Weathered Fishing rod, you need to make sure that it says "Weathered Fishing Rod" in the macro.
To use your shiny new macro, all you need to do is press and hold the CTRL or ALT key, and then press the corresponding number (or click on it) to fire the macro off. If you play with a controller, you need to hold down the button you assigned to CTRL or ALT, and then use the menu movement buttons to select the macro you want. Note that on the left side of the display, it will show which key you are holding (CTRL or ALT) as well as what "page" of macros you are on (there are 5, numbered 1 - 5).
Macros for CTRL, page 1.
Because there is no command to automatically follow another player in Final Fantasy XIV, you need to use macros to accomplish this. This is the macro for doing so:
You can make a macro for each job you play, and swap out the weapons accordingly. Something like this would change your job to Fisher:
Note:
Apparently errant quotes within the macro will cause the game to crash. For example, this is bad:
| /equip sub "Mudstone Grinding "Wheel" |
You can also macro in abilities. For example, if you change to fisher, you will probably want your fisher abilities. You could do something like this:
Equipping battle actions as well as gathering & synthesis actions can be done as well. You merely need to indicate the spot to put the action. In this example, since Gulleye II is a battle action and Veteran Trade is a gathering & synthesis action, you can use the index 2 for both and they will be put on their respective action bars.
Now, you can put everything into one macro to switch to a fisher setup anytime you want (note that this will only work if you are in passive mode, as with any equipment/ability change):
Lets say your computer isn't the most current and depending on where you are you might have better performance than in other places. You could set a macro to toggle the more graphically intensive settings so with a button press you can have a performance boost in those areas where maybe your machine struggles. You could include the "on" and "off" subcommands which would require two macros, one to turn on and one to turn off, or you can simply rely on the toggling feature that they all have. The waits are included because sometimes the macro command is executed too fast for the game to keep up, and this way you can make sure all of your macro commands are received and executed.
| /shadow |
| /wait 1 |
| /dusteffect |
| /wait 1 |
| /physics |
| /wait 1 |
| /extendeddraw |
| /wait 1 |
Valiant Kanoste Macros
This is an exhaustive list of macros for all kinds of situations.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|
| PC | Player character (you or your friends in other words) |
| NPC | Non Player Character (any character not controlled by a human, this can be both characters in cities as well as monsters) |
| HP | The hit points of the player. Also known as health. |
| MP | The magic points of the player. Also known as mana. |
| TP | The tactical points of the player. |
| Slot | Description |
|---|
| mh | Main hand (weapon) |
| oh | Off hand (weapon) |
| throwing | Thrown weapons |
| pack | Ammunition (Arrows, etc) |
| pouch | Bait |
| head | Head armor |
| neck | Neck accessory |
| L.ear | Left earring |
| R.ear | Right earring |
| body | Body armor |
| shirt | Undershirt |
| hands | Hand armor |
| L.index | Left index |
| R.index | Right index |
| L.ring | Left ring |
| R.ring | Right ring |
| L.wrist | Left wrist |
| R.wrist | Right wrist |
| waist | Belts, sashes etc. |
| legs | Leg armor |
| garment | Undergarment |
| feet | Boots, shoes, etc. |
Text Commands
| Command | Shorthand | Help |
|---|
| /? /[command_name] |
| Gives a detailed explanation of specified command. Abbreviations can be used. If a command name is incomplete or does not exist, similar commands will be listed. *All names used with these commands must be one word, or in quotation marks if two or more words. |
| /say[message] | /s [message] | Sends a message to all PCs within a small radius. The message will not be displayed if a PC has their [Say] chat filter turned on. |
| /shout[message] | /sh [message] | Sends a message to all PCs within a large radius. The message will not be displayed if a PC has their [Shout] chat filter turned on. |
| /tell[PC Name] [message] | /t [PC Name] [message] | Sends a message to a specific PC within the same world. You can also hit the space bar to start a chat line, then press CTRL + R to reply to anyone you have sent tells to. |
| /party [message] | /p [message] | Sends a message to all members of your current party, regardless of their location. |
| /linkshell [message] | /l [message] | Sends a message to all members of your active linkshell, regardless of their location. |
| /echo [message] | /e [message] | Displays a message that only you can see. |
| /chatmode [chat mode] | /cm [chat mode] | Set the default chat mode. Example: /chatmode party changes default chat to party chat. The default mode will be deactivated after a single message if it is set to shout. If you set the default mode to tell, you will still need to type the recipient's name. If no chat mode is specified, the current default setting will be displayed. |
| /action [subcommand] | /ac [subcommand] | Uses an action on a specified target. This cannot be used with actions you have not yet learned, or when restricted by other factors.Subcommands are "main" which uses main hand action and "off" which uses offhand action.
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| /areaofeffect [subcommand] | /aoe [subcommand] | Toggle between area of effect and single target cast modes. Subcommands are "on" which enables areas of effect and disables single target cast modes and "off" which does the opposite. If you omit the subcommand then it will simply toggle back and forth. |
| /battlemode [subcommand] | /bm [subcommand] | Toggles between active and passive mode. Subcommands are "on" which switches to active mode and "off" which switches to passive mode. If you omit the subcommand then it will simply toggle back and forth. |
| /battleregimen [subcommand] | /br [subcommand] | Toggles between battle regimen and active mode. Subcommands are "on" which switches to battle regimen mode and "off" which switches to active mode. If you omit the subcommand then it will simply toggle back and forth. |
| /marking [number (1-8)] [target] | /enemysign [number (1-8)] [target] | Set an enemy sign on the specified target. Select the type of sign using a number from 1 to 8. Example: /enemysign 1 sets sign type 1 on the targetted enemy. |
| /targetpc |
| Targets the closes PC within a certain radius. |
| /targetnpc |
| Targets the closest NPC or monster within a certain radius. |
| /lockon |
| Locks on to a target. |
| /automove |
| Continues walking/running in the current direction you are moving. Move in the opposite direction to cancel. |
| /wait [wait time in seconds] |
| Used to adjust the pause between macro commands. The maximum wait time is 60 seconds, if over 60, it will be counted as 0. |
| /recast [action name] |
| Displays the time remaining until the specified action can be used again. |
| /item [item name] [target name] |
| Uses an item on the specified target. Cannot be used with items that are not in your inventory, or when restricted by other factors. |
| /equipaction [slot] [action name] [subcommand] | /eaction [slot] [action name] [subcommand] | Equips an action into a specified slot. If an action name is omitted, the action currently equipped to that slot will be removed. Basic class actions cannot be removed. Slots are designated by the numbers 1-30. Subcommands are "main" which sets the action to the main hand and "off" to set the action to the off hand. If subcommand is omitted, the action will be equipped to the appropriate hand. Actions usable in either hand will be equipped to the main hand. |
| /equip [slot] [item name] |
| Equips an item to a specific slot. If an item name is omitted, the item currently equipped to that slot will be unequipped. |
| /partycmd [subcommand] | /pcmd [subcommand] | Executes various party commands. Subcommands are "add" which invites the targeted PC to your party, "leave" which will cause you to leave your current party, "oust [name]" which will kick a PC from your party, and "disband" which will disband the current party. |
| /join |
| Accepts a party invite. |
| /decline |
| Declines a party invite. |
| /names [subcommand] |
| Turns all name displays on or off. Subcommands are "on" which turns names on and "off" which turns names off. If you omit the subcommand then it will simply toggle back and forth. |
| /away |
| Changes your online status to Away. Your icon will change. |
| /logout |
| Begins the logout process. |
| /clock |
| Displays the current time. |
| /check [target name] |
| Checks the specified target. |
| /loot |
| Opens your loot list. |
| /friendlist | /flist | Opens your friend list. |
| /blacklist | /blist | Displays your blacklist. |
| /map |
| Opens the current area map. |
| /supportdesk | /helpdesk | Opens the help desk menu. |
| /shadow [subcommand] |
| Toggles the display of character shadows. Subcommands are "on" which enables shadows or "off" which disables shadows. If you omit the subcommand then it simply toggles back and forth. |
| /dusteffect [subcommand] | /dust[subcommand] | Toggles the display of graphic effects left by characters feet. Subcommands are "on" which enables the effects or "off" which disables them. If you omit the subcommand then it simply toggles back and forth. |
| /physics [subcommand] |
| Toggles realist physics effects. Subcommands are "on" which enables the effects or "off" which disables them. If you omit the subcommand then it simply toggles back and forth. |
| /profanity [subcommand] |
| Toggles the profane language filter. Subcommands are "on" which enables the filter and "off" which disables it. If you omit the subcommand then it simply toggles back and forth. |
| /scrollingbattletext [subcommand] | /sbt [subcommand] | Toggles the display of damage and other combat information. Subcommands are "on" which displays the text and "off" which disables it. If you omit the subcommand then it simply toggles back and forth. |
| /extendeddraw [subcommand] | /edraw [subcommand] | Extend the range at which graphics are drawn. Subcommands are "on" which enables the extended range and "off" which disables it. If you omit the subcommand then it simply toggles back and forth. |
| /emote [message] | /em [message] | Sends your PC name and message as an emote within a Say radius. This message will not be displayed if a PC has their Emotes chat filter turned on. |
| /sit [subcommand] |
| Certain emotes have special sitting equivalents. Also sits your character in a chair if the chair is nearby. Subcommands are "on" which switches your character to a sitting position and "off" which switches your character to a standing position. If you omit the subcommand then it simply toggles back and forth. |
Placeholder Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|
| <hp> | Displays the current HP and maximum HP (Ex.150/200) |
| <hpp> | Displays the current HP as a percentage (Ex.75%) |
| <mp> | Displays the current MP and maximum MP (Ex.75/100) |
| <mpp> | Displays the current MP as a percentage (Ex.60%) |
| <tp> | Displays the current tp (Ex.3000) |
| <t> | Displays the current target name |
| <me> | Displays your character's name |
| <r> | Displays the name of the most recent tell sender |
| <pX> | Party member X where X is an integer from 0 to 14. Displays the name of the party member in the list. Party member 0 is always the player. |
| <st> | Subtarget |
| <lastst> | Displays the name of the last subtarget. |
| <signX> | Displays enemy/ally sign X where X is an integer from 0 to 7. |
| Emote | Description |
|---|
| /surprised | Act surprised |
| /angry | Be angry |
| /furious | Be furious |
| /blush | Blush with embarrassment |
| /bow | Perform a bow |
| /cheer | Cheer enthusiastically |
| /clap | Applaud |
| /beckon | Make a beckoning motion |
| /comfort | Make a consoling gesture |
| /cry | Break into tears |
| /dance | Start dancing |
| /doubt | Appear doubtful |
| /doze | Start dozing off |
| /fume | Express disappointment |
| /goodbye | Bid farewell |
| /wave | Wave your hand |
| /meh | Act disinterested |
| /joy | Express joy |
| /kneel | Kneel in respect |
| /chuckle | Chuckle with amusement |
| /laugh | Burst out laughing |
| /lookout | Scan the area |
| /me | Motion to yourself |
| /no | Disagree |
| /deny | Strongly disagree |
| /panic | Start to panic |
| /point | Point at something |
| /congratulate | Offer congratulations |
| /psych | Psych yourself up |
| /shocked | Act shocked |
| /shrug | Shrug |
| /rally | Give encouragement |
| /soothe | Make a comforting gesture |
| /stagger | Stagger for a moment |
| /stretch | Stretch |
| /sulk | Wallow in self pity |
| /think | Become lost in thought |
| /upset | Express disgust |
| /welcome | Make a welcoming gesture |
| /yes | Nod in approval |
| /thumbsup | Strongly agree |
| /examineself | Admire yourself |
| /pose | Strike a pose |
| /gcsalute | Perform grand company salute |
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