* Updated for Cataclysm *
Power Auras Classic is one of my favourite addons. It allows me to create a notification for myself when events happen, for when I'm missing buffs, and for loads of other purposes.
I started using PowA before I reached level 80 with the purpose of being able to see the duration of Eclipse more easily. Over time I have started using it for healing and for my other toons for all sorts of things.
On this page I will talk about the Auras I use in Balance spec. If you're looking for information on Resto Auras you can find it here, and if you'd like a basic tutorial on how to set PowA up, you can find it here.
Eclipse
As I said before, Eclipse was the main reason I started to use PowA. Before the Cataclysm, Lunar Eclipse procced when we cast Wrath, and Solar Eclipse happened when we cast Starfire. Nowadays, the power bar helps us know when it's time to cast each type of spell, but I have kept my auras as a visual reminder of when to switch spells.
With Lunar Eclipse, I use a white aura to remind me to cast Starfire. Previously we needed to use the spell identification number, because “Lunar Eclipse” didn’t work, but after Cataclysm we can now use "Eclipse (Lunar)" and "Eclipse (Solar)" as the spell names.
My Mookin Auras
Everyone likes their notifications in different ways. For Balance, I have a combination of different auras around my toon and icons showing countdowns. This helps me to see what spells are available, as well as how long until I need to refresh dots.
I've also added Blessing of Kings to the Mark of the Wild aura, as the two buffs overwrite each other.
Apart from the Mark of the Wild indicator, all auras only appear during combat.
Here are the import codes for the auras I am currently using. You can import them directly into PowA by opening the menu with /powa, then clicking "Import" and copying and pasting the code.
Version:4.9; icon:Ability_Druid_Eclipse; buffname:Eclipse (Lunar); texture:60; alpha:1; isResting:0; duration:15; PowerType:0; spec1:false; size:1
Version:4.9; b:0.1059; g:0.8784; icon:Ability_Druid_EclipseOrange; buffname:Eclipse (Solar); r:0.0235; texture:60; alpha:1; isResting:0; duration:15; PowerType:0; spec1:false; combat:true; size:1
Version:4.9; b:0.8667; g:0.5137; buffname:Mark of the Wild/blessing of kings; x:1; texture:29; alpha:0.8; isResting:0; PowerType:0; size:0.32; y:107; inverse:true
Version:4.9; icon:Spell_Shadow_ManaBurn; buffname:Clearcasting; texture:4; isResting:0; PowerType:0; size:1.28
Version:4.9; b:0.1412; icon:Spell_Nature_NaturesBlessing; buffname:Nature's Grace; r:0.2431; texture:16; isResting:0; PowerType:0
Version:4.9; g:0.8078; icon:inv_elemental_primal_mana; r:0.0863; bufftype:10; texture:70; PowerType:0; combat:true; size:0.45; y:-111
Starsurge (icon when available, otherwise a cooldown timer)
Version:4.9; icon:Spell_Arcane_Arcane03; buffname:Starsurge; x:193; bufftype:15; owntex:true; spec1:false; combat:true; size:0.16; y:14; timer.h:1.56; timer.enabled:true; timer.cents:false; timer.y:14; timer.x:235
Moonfire Timer
Version:4.9; target:true; icon:Spell_Nature_StarFall; buffname:Moonfire; x:193; bufftype:2; texture:22; alpha:1; owntex:true; mine:true; PowerType:0; spec1:false; size:0.16; timer.h:1.56; timer.enabled:true; timer.cents:false; timer.y:-32; timer.x:235
Sunfire Timer (in place of the Moonfire one)
Version:4.9; target:true; icon:Ability_Mage_FireStarter; buffname:Sunfire; x:193; bufftype:2; texture:22; alpha:1; owntex:true; mine:true; PowerType:0; spec1:false; size:0.16; timer.h:1.56; timer.enabled:true; timer.cents:false; timer.y:-32; timer.x:235
Insect Swarm Timer
Version:4.9; target:true; icon:Spell_Nature_InsectSwarm; buffname:insect swarm; x:193; bufftype:2; owntex:true; mine:true; PowerType:0; spec1:false; size:0.16; y:-73; timer.h:1.56; timer.enabled:true; timer.cents:false; timer.y:-72; timer.x:235
Starfall Cooldown Timer
Version:4.9; icon:Ability_Druid_Starfall; buffname:starfall; x:193; bufftype:15; owntex:true; PowerType:0; spec1:false; combat:true; size:0.16; inRaid:true; y:-116; timer.h:1.55; timer.enabled:true; timer.cents:false; timer.y:-116; timer.x:237timer.Texture:stDefault; timer.enabled:botrue; timer.r:nu1; timer.cents:bofalse; timer.Relative:stNONE; timer.HideRequest:botrue; timer.y:nu-116; timer.x:nu237; timer.id:nu11; timer.Transparent:bofalse; timer.Showing:bofalse; timer.UseOwnColor:bofalse; timer.a:nu1; timer.ShowActivation:bofalse
Force of Nature Cooldown Timer
Version:4.9; icon:Ability_Druid_ForceofNature; buffname:force of nature; x:193; bufftype:15; owntex:true; PowerType:0; spec1:false; inParty:true; combat:true; size:0.16; inRaid:true; y:-160; timer.h:1.56; timer.enabled:true; timer.cents:false; timer.y:-157; timer.x:237
