This function is PROTECTED, and can only be called from Blizzard code. It has been protected since patch 2.0.1. For alternatives, try Secure Templates or the new /cast.

Casts a specificed spell

CastSpell(spellID, spellbookType);

ArgumentsEdit

spellID 

Integer - Spell ID.

spellbookType 

String - Spellbook type. Valid values are "spell" (BOOKTYPE_SPELL) and "pet" (BOOKTYPE_PET). All players use "spell". Hunters and Warlocks may have additional tabs on the bottom when pets are summoned. Warlocks have Demon, which corresponnds to "pet" spellbook type.

ExampleEdit

CastSpell(1, "spell");

Result

Casts the first spell listed in the spellbook (usually Alchemy or Attack).

NoteEdit

Use "spell" or SpellBookFrame.booktype as the spellbookType for any non-pet spell. The id is counted from 1 through all spell types (tabs on the right side of SpellBookFrame). Pet spells also start from 1. (See example above). The CastSpell function can not be used outside Blizzard-signed code except when "casting" trade skills (e.g. Cooking, Alchemy, etc.).