In the context of World of Warcraft, a script combining “/focus” and “/target” commands allows players to quickly switch between their primary target and a secondary, designated “focus” target. For example, a player might focus on a healer in a raid environment while keeping a damage-dealing enemy as their primary target. This enables rapid application of beneficial or harmful effects to different targets without losing track of either.
This functionality offers significant advantages in various gameplay situations. It simplifies complex combat rotations, enabling more efficient damage dealing or healing. Historically, managing multiple targets efficiently has been crucial for success in high-level content, and automated scripts have streamlined this process. This dual-target control is particularly beneficial for roles requiring swift reactions and precise target switching, such as healers, tanks, and damage dealers managing crowd control effects.