Retribution Paladin gear
The best and second-best item for each slot at level 20, and where gear comes from at 60.
Level 20: best and second best per slot
| Slot | Best | Second best |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Crafted: Blacksmithing | none listed |
| Neck | Quest: Friend of the Library | none listed |
| Shoulders | Quest: Deathstalkers in Shadowfang (Silverpine Forest) | Quest: Deathstalkers in Shadowfang (Silverpine Forest) |
| Back | The Deadmines | Quest |
| Wrist | Shadowfang Keep | Quest: The Restless Dead |
| Hands | Crafted: Blacksmithing | Quest: Deviate Eradication (Wailing Caverns) |
| Waist | Crafted: Blacksmithing | The Deadmines |
| Legs | Shadowfang Keep | Quest: Blackfathom Villainy |
| Feet | Crafted: Blacksmithing | none listed |
| Ring | Quest: Arugal Must Die (Silverpine Forest) | Quest: An Audience with the King (Stormwind) |
| Two-Hand | Paladin class quest (Alliance) | 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