Macros and Addons
Macros and addons are an integral part of a raider's arsenal as they can make it easier to perform a variety of tasks, improving your overall game experience. On this page, we present macros and addons that can be useful to a Windwalker Monk in World of Warcraft WoD 6.2.2.
1. Macros↑top
1.1. Generic Macros for Monks
1.1.1. Detox
- #showtooltip Detox
- /cast [@mouseover,help,nodead] Detox;Detox
Using this macro will cast 
Detox on your mouseover target, if they are a friendly player and they are not dead. Otherwise, it will cast Detox on your current target.
1.2. Specific Macros for Windwalker Monks
1.2.1. Storm, Earth, and Fire
- #showtooltip Storm, Earth, and Fire
- /cast [target=mouseover] Storm, Earth, and Fire
Since 
Storm, Earth, and Fire requires that you choose a different target for each of your two clones, this macro makes it easy to do that without having to switch from your current target. It allows you to simply mouse over the target you wish each clone to attack, and use your Storm, Earth, and Fire ability.
1.2.2. Zen Sphere
- #showtooltip Zen Sphere
- /cast [target=focus] Zen Sphere
This macro, which you should as a separate keybind from your 
Zen Sphere, allows you to easily maintain your Zen Sphere up on two targets. Simply use the normal Zep Sphere keybind on one player (your target), and set your Focus target to someone who you usually want to cast Zen Sphere on (such as a melee player). If you wish, you can also replace the word focus in the macro with the actual name of a player, if you know you always want to cast Zen Sphere on the same person (such as a melee player that you always raid with).
2. Addons↑top
2.1. Generic Addons for Monks
2.1.1. ElvUI
Here, at Icy Veins, we use ElvUI for all our characters. This addon is a complete replacement of the default User Interface. It comes with almost everything you need to perform properly: action bars, cooldown timers, proc display, etc.
We strongly recommend that you get this addon.
2.1.2. Boss Mods: Deadly Boss Mods or Bigwigs
Boss mods are addons that warn you about boss abilities and give you live advice on how to handle some mechanics. We strongly recommend you to get one such addon. At Icy Veins, we mostly use Deadly Boss Mods, the most popular boss mod. A good alternative is Big Wigs.
2.1.3. GTFO
GTFO is a lightweight addon that notifies you when you are standing in harmful effects or when you are making other such mistakes. It is very useful, even if your boss mod is already alerting you of such things.
2.1.4. Parrot or Mik's Scrolling Battle Text
Parrot and Mik's Scrolling Battle Text are highly customisable addons for displaying floating battle text while in combat (incoming heals, damage of your spells, etc.). They both work very well by default.
2.1.5. Weak Auras
WeakAuras is an extremely useful addon that allows you to have visual effects on your screen, helping you track your buffs, debuffs and cooldowns. It is highly customisable and it can make it much, much easier to keep track of your procs and play your spec more proficiently. It can also be used for a variety of other functions.
2.1.6. Recount / Skada
Recount is a well known addon that most people use for displaying current DPS or HPS (Healing Per Second). We advise you to also use it for checking what you take damage from and if the share of damage/healing you do with each of your abilities is similar to that of other players of your class.
A lightweight alternative to Recount is Skada Damage Meter.
2.1.7. Grid and GridClickSets (Optional)
ElvUI comes with decent raid frames. The only real reason for using Grid and GridClickSets is if you want to be able to decurse raid or party members by right clicking their frame in the raid of party frame. If you choose to go with Grid, then you might want to also use GridStatusRaidDebuff.
2.1.8. Omen Threat Meter
Omen Threat Meter is the most popular addon for displaying the current threat levels on your target. We recommend you to use it to avoid taking aggro when the tank is still building up threat on an enemy.
Content gathered and originally posted by Vlad at http://www.icy-veins.com/wow