Retribution Paladin BIS Gear Cataclysm Classic Guide

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Stat Priority For Retribution Paladin

Your Stat Priority for Arcane Mage DPS BiS in Cataclysm Classic should be like this (left to right).

Hit Rating → Expertise Rating → Strength → Mastery → Critical Strike Rating → Haste Rating.
  • Hit Rating and Expertise are crucial until you reach their caps, ensuring your attacks don’t miss or get dodged. Missed attacks result in no holy power and no seal damage, making these the most valuable stats to focus on initially.
  • After capping Hit and Expertise, Strength becomes the most important stat, boosting the damage of all major abilities and converting into bonus Spell Power. Wearing all plate gear increases your Strength by 5%, so always opt for plate over leather or mail.
  • Mastery is the next priority, enhancing your Templar’s Verdict, Crusader Strike, and Divine Storm by adding extra holy damage. Each point of Mastery increases this holy damage by 2.1%.
  • Critical Strike Rating and Haste Rating are less valuable, with Critical Strike being the better option for PvE damage output.
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Weapons

Main Hand for Retribution Paladin DPS (2-Handed)

The best two-handed weapon is Reclaimed Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood. Akirus the Worm-Breaker and Shalug’doom, the Axe of Unmaking are good alternatives.

Best Weapon Enchant – Landslide or Berserking.

RankItemSourceLocation
Best Reclaimed Ashkandi, Greatsword of the BrotherhoodNefarian, OnyxiaBlackwing Descent (Heroic)
Alt Akirus the Worm-BreakerMagmawBlackwing Descent (Heroic)
Alt Shalug’doom, the Axe of UnmakingCho’gallThe Bastion of Twilight (Heroic)
Alt Vicious Gladiator’s Greatsword Vicious Gladiator’s Greatsword

3400 Conquest Points, 2200 rating
Orgrimmar, Stormwind City
Alt Reclaimed Ashkandi, Greatsword of the BrotherhoodNefarian, OnyxiaBlackwing Descent
Alt Zin’rokh, Destroyer of Worldsx150 Troll Archaeology FragmentArchaeology

Librams for Retribution Paladin DPS

Use Relic of Aggramar if you can utilize the expertise without overcapping. Otherwise, Notched Jawbone is better for hit.

RankItemSourceLocation
Expertise Relic of Aggramar750 Valor PointsOrgrimmar, Stormwind City
Hit Notched JawboneBoE CraftedIscription

Body Armor

Shoulders for Retribution Paladin DPS

The best shoulders are the Pauldrons of the Great Ettin used as an off-piece with Tier 11 in the other slots. If you need to complete the 4-set bonus early, Reinforced Sapphirium Pauldrons are a good alternative.

Best Shoulder Enchant – Greater Inscription of Jagged Stone (requires Exalted with Therazane).

RankItemSourceLocation
Best Pauldrons of the Great EttinHalfus WyrmbreakerThe Bastion of Twilight
Alt Reinforced Sapphirium Pauldrons Mantle of the Forlorn Conqueror

Al’Akir
Cho’gall
Throne of the Four Winds, The Bastion of Twilight
Alt Vicious Gladiator’s Scaled Shoulders1650 Conquest PointsOrgrimmar, Stormwind City

Chest for Retribution Paladin DPS

The Reinforced Sapphirium Battleplate is the best for the Tier 11 4-set bonus. Use the Battleplate of Ancient Kings or the crafted Elementium Deathplate until you get it.

Best Chest Enchant – Peerless Stats or Mighty Stats.

RankItemSourceLocation
Best Reinforced Sapphirium Battleplate Chest of the Forlorn Conqueror

Halfus Wyrmbreaker
The Bastion of Twilight
Alt Battleplate of Ancient KingsAtramedesBlackwing Descent
Alt Elementium DeathplateBoE CraftedBlacksmithing

Back for Retribution Paladin DPS

The Cloudburst Cloak is best in slot with either Earthshaker or Faultline enchantments. Glittering Epidermis is a good temporary option until you get a 372 item level cloak, and Floating Web is the best 359 item level option from Valor Points.

Best Back Enchant – Swordguard Embroidery (for Tailors), otherwise Greater Critical Strike or Critical Strike.

RankItemSourceLocation
Best Cloudburst Cloak of the EarthshakerAl’AkirThrone of the Four Winds
Best Cloudburst Cloak of the FaultlineAl’AkirThrone of the Four Winds
Alt Cloudburst Cloak of the LandslideAl’AkirThrone of the Four Winds
Alt Glittering EpidermisElementium MonstrosityThe Bastion of Twilight
Alt Floating Web1250 Valor PointsOrgrimmar, Stormwind City

Head for Retribution Paladin DPS

The best helm for Retribution Paladins is the Reinforced Sapphirium Helmet to secure the 4-set Tier 11 bonus. You might use the Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades in the meantime, which can be socketed with Hit, Expertise, or Mastery cogwheels as needed.

Best Helm Enchant – Arcanum of the Wildhammer or Arcanum of the Dragonmaw (requires Revered with Dragonmaw Clan or Wildhammer Clan).

RankItemSourceLocation
Best Reinforced Sapphirium Helmet Crown of the Forlorn Conqueror

Al’Akir
Nefarian
Onyxia
Throne of the Four Winds
Blackwing Descent
Engineer Alt Reinforced Bio-Optic KillshadesBoE CraftedEngineering
Alt Dragon Bone WarhelmMaloriakBlackwing Descent
Alt Helm of Maddening WhispersCho’gallThe Bastion of Twilight

Waist for Retribution Paladin DPS

The Belt of Absolute Zero is best in slot. Sky Strider Belt with either Faultline or Earthshaker enchantments is the next best option.

Best Waist Enchant – Nitro Boosts and Ebonsteel Belt Buckle.

RankItemSourceLocation
Best Belt of Absolute ZeroMaloriakBlackwing Descent
Alt Sky Strider Belt of the FaultlineConclave of WindThrone of the Four Winds
Alt Sky Strider Belt of the EarthshakerConclave of WindThrone of the Four Winds
Alt Sky Strider Belt of the LandslideConclave of WindThrone of the Four Winds
Alt Thunder Wall Belt of the BedrockConclave of WindThrone of the Four Winds
Alt Thunder Wall Belt of the RockslabConclave of WindThrone of the Four Winds

Legs for Retribution Paladin DPS

The best legs are the Reinforced Sapphirium Legplates for the Tier 11 4-set bonus. Sky Strider Greaves with Faultline or Earthshaker enchantments are the next best.

Best Legs Enchant – Dragonscale Leg Armor.

RankItemSourceLocation
Best Reinforced Sapphirium Legplates Leggings of the Forlorn Conqueror

Maloriak
Blackwing Descent
Alt Sky Strider Greaves of the FaultlineAl’AkirThrone of the Four Winds
Alt Sky Strider Greaves of the EarthshakerAl’AkirThrone of the Four Winds
Alt Sky Strider Greaves of the LandslideAl’AkirThrone of the Four Winds
Alt Terrastra’s LegguardsElementium MonstrosityThe Bastion of Twilight

Feet for Retribution Paladin DPS

The best boots are the Massacre Treads. Treads of Savage Beatings and Woe Breeder’s Boots are solid alternatives.

Best Boot Enchant – Mastery.

RankItemSourceLocation
Best Massacre TreadsChimaeronBlackwing Descent
Alt Treads of Savage BeatingsBoE Trash DropBlackwing Descent or Auction House
Alt Woe Breeder’s Boots1650 Valor Points
Orgrimmar
Stormwind City

Wrist for Retribution Paladin DPS

The best wrist item is the Bracers of the Mat’redor from Sinestra. Electron Inductor Coils are an easier-to-acquire option.

Best Wrist Enchant – Major Strength or Precision/Greater Expertise/Critical Strike.

RankItemSourceLocation
Best Bracers of the Mat’redorSinestraThe Bastion of Twilight
Alt Electron Inductor CoilsToxitronBlackwing Descent

Hands for Retribution Paladin DPS

The best gloves are the Reinforced Sapphirium Gauntlets for the Tier 11 4-set bonus. Vicious Gladiator’s Scaled Gauntlets are also powerful due to the 5% damage increase to Crusader Strike.

Best Gloves Enchant – Mighty Strength, plus Synapse Springs (Engineers only).

RankItemSourceLocation
Best Reinforced Sapphirium Gauntlets Gauntlets of the Forlorn Conqueror

Atramedes
Blackwing Descent
Alt Plated Fists of ProvocationChimaeronBlackwing Descent
Alt Vicious Gladiator’s Scaled Gauntlets1650 Conquest Points
Orgrimmar
Stormwind City
Alt Gravitational PullElementium MonstrosityThe Bastion of Twilight

Jewelry

Trinkets for Retribution Paladin DPS

The optimal setup is Impatience of Youth for an active trinket and Heart of Rage for a passive trinket. Heart of Solace and License to Slay are viable until you get the best options.

RankItemSourceLocation
Active Best Impatience of YouthHellscream’s Reach/Baradin’s Wardens (Exalted)Tol Barad
Passive Best Heart of RageChimaeronBlackwing Descent (Heroic)
AltHeart of RageChimaeronBlackwing Descent
AltHeart of Solace
Augh
Lockmaw
Lost City of Tol’vir
AltLicense to Slay1650 Valor Points
Orgrimmar
Stormwind City
AltCrushing WeightElementium MonstrosityThe Bastion of Twilight

Rings for Retribution Paladin DPS

The top ring is Dargonax’s Signet. Cloudburst Ring with Faultline or Earthshaker enchantments is also excellent.

Best Ring Enchant – Strength (for enchanters only).

RankItemSourceLocation
Best Dargonax’s SignetSinestraThe Bastion of Twilight
Best Cloudburst Ring of the FaultlineAl’AkirThrone of the Four Winds
Best Cloudburst Ring of the EarthshakerAl’AkirThrone of the Four Winds
Alt Cloudburst Ring of the LandslideAl’AkirThrone of the Four Winds
Alt Ring of RivalryValionaThe Bastion of Twilight
Alt Permafrost Signet of the BedrockConclave of WindThrone of the Four Winds
Alt Permafrost Signet of the RockslabConclave of WindThrone of the Four Winds

Neck for Retribution Paladin DPS

The best options are Rage of Ages or Caelestrasz’s Will. Cloudburst Necklace with Faultline or Earthshaker enchantments is a good alternative.

RankItemSourceLocation
Best Rage of Ages
Nefarian
Onyxia
Blackwing Descent
Best Caelestrasz’s WillSinestraThe Bastion of Twilight
Alt Cloudburst Necklace of the FaultlineAl’AkirThe Bastion of Twilight
Alt Cloudburst Necklace of the EarthshakerAl’AkirThrone of the Four Winds
Alt Cloudburst Necklace of the LandslideAl’AkirThrone of the Four Winds

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F.A.Q.

What are the best Races for Retribution Paladin?

Alliance – Human and Dwarf, Horde – Blood Elf and Tauren.

Are Retribution Paladins good?

Retribution Paladins excel in burst-oriented single-target damage during cooldowns and offer valuable raid utility, high mobility, and mana efficiency. However, their damage drops off significantly once cooldowns end, they have moderate and clunky AoE damage, and struggle against 2-3 targets, with some reliance on RNG mechanics.

What tier is Retribution Paladin in?

A tier in Cataclysm Classic, along with Arcane Mage, Demonology Warlock, Balance Druid, Ele Shaman and Unholy Death Knight.

What are the best professions for Retribution Paladin?

It’s Engineering, Tailoring and Blacksmithing.


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