Retribution Paladin
Our PvP and leveling pick · RecommendationMelee DPS
Open-world PvP tools: Seal of Command burst, Repentance CC, Hammer of Justice, bubble. 790 DPS on the 11 Oct sim (fourth of 20 damage results); read it as a direction while the beta is still being tuned.
What the tier lists say
One ratingC on 1 list
| Rating | List | Page date | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | damage dealers | page 3 Oct · read 6 Oct | 6 Oct |
Ratings of the whole class are on the overview.
Talent build
Hover a talent for its text. Click or tap to pin it, with each source's numbers.Tap a talent for its text and each source's numbers.
Seal of Command at row 3, Sacred Arbiter (row 4 at 15) for Holy Strike damage, then Vindication + Sanctified Judgement to reach 20 for Repentance — a 6 sec incapacitate is the best PvP tool the tree has before Twist of Light.
21 / 0 / 0 of 21 points
Open in the calculatorRetribution PvP build at level 30 for a Paladin: Retribution 21, Holy 0, Protection 0.
Retribution
21 pointsRotation at level 30
RecommendationSingle target
Open with Blessing of Might, Retribution Aura, Seal of Command.
- Seal of Command with a slow 2H
- Judgement on cooldown
- Holy Strike on cooldown (Sacred Arbiter: +20%, refreshes Judgements)
- Exorcism on Undead/Demons
- Consecration on packs
Groups
- Consecration
- Holy Strike
- Judgement
Tips
PvP at 30: Repentance (6 sec incapacitate) → Hammer of Justice is your kill window.
Pursuit of Justice for run speed.
Stat priority
- Weapon DPS (slow 2H)
- Hit
- Crit
- Strength / AP
- Spell Power (seals, Judgement, Holy Strike)
- Stamina
Spell power stacking is very strong; Shockadin: Spell Power/Intellect; Seal-twist: slow 2H, Attack Power + Spell Power.
Recommendation
Level 20: best and second best per slot
| Slot | Best | Second best |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Crusader's Silvered Chain Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing | — |
| Neck | Erudite's Amulet Quest: Friend of the Library | — |
| Shoulders | Bronzed Shoulderguards Quest: Deathstalkers in Shadowfang (Silverpine Forest) | Tanned Shoulderpads Quest: Deathstalkers in Shadowfang (Silverpine Forest) |
| Back | Cape of the Brotherhood The Deadmines | Catacomb Cloak Quest |
| Wrist | Rift Bracers Shadowfang Keep | Cryptwalker Bracers Quest: The Restless Dead |
| Hands | Crusader's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing | Dagmire Gauntlets Quest: Deviate Eradication (Wailing Caverns) |
| Waist | Crusader's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing | Blackened Defias Belt The Deadmines |
| Legs | Abomination Skin Leggings Shadowfang Keep | Dark Ritual Leggings Quest: Blackfathom Villainy |
| Feet | Crusader's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing | — |
| Ring | Seal of Sylvanas Quest: Arugal Must Die (Silverpine Forest) | Seal of Wrynn Quest: An Audience with the King (Stormwind) |
| Two-Hand | Verigan's Fist Paladin class quest (Alliance) | Smite's Mighty Hammer The Deadmines - Mr. Smite |
Sourced: Guide · 26 Sep
Level 60: where gear will come from
- Pre-raid: Blackmaw Hold, Krol'dok Stronghold, Alcaz Prison for weapons — weapon DPS is still the biggest single upgrade, and weapon-skill racials are gone, so pick by DPS not type.
- Crafted: Blacksmithing weapons and 'Veteran's' mail/plate, Leatherworking 'Brawler's' leather; Enchanting ring Attack Power; Engineering gadgets.
- Expertise is new — dodge/parry reduction on gear matters for anyone attacking from the front (tanks' targets included).
- Raids open 9 December; no level-60 BiS exists yet.
Theory
One point per level from 10. Every point is checked against row gates and prerequisites. ◆ marks the step that crosses level 20 or 30, where the builds above stop.
| Level | Talent | Tree | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–14 | Benediction | Retribution | +5 |
| 15–16 | Improved Judgement | Retribution | +2 |
| 17–21 ◆ | Conviction | Retribution | +5 |
| 22 | Seal of Command | Retribution | +1 |
| 23–24 | Pursuit of Justice | Retribution | +2 |
| 25 | Sacred Arbiter | Retribution | +1 |
| 26–28 | Sanctified Judgement | Retribution | +3 |
| 29–30 ◆ | Vindication | Retribution | +2 |
| 31–33 | Two-Handed Weapon Specialization | Retribution | +3 |
| 34–36 | Vengeance | Retribution | +3 |
| 37 | Vindication | Retribution | +1 |
| 38–39 | Champion of the Light | Retribution | +2 |
| 40 | Twist of Light | Retribution | +1 |
| 41–45 | Toughness | Protection | +5 |
| 46–48 | Precision | Protection | +3 |
| 49–50 | Guardian's Favor | Protection | +2 |
| 51–55 | Anticipation | Protection | +5 |
| 56–57 | Sacred Duty | Protection | +2 |
| 58–60 | Improved Hammer of Justice | Protection | +3 |