Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Retribution Paladin Best in Slot (BiS) Gear List

These are hand-crafted BiS lists that aim to maximize your characters' power by putting together the best combination of items. Our goal is to do the most complete research so you don't have to. Optional items are listed for every slot.

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Slot
Source
neck
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Lady Deathwhisper (7%)
Sanctified Lightsworn Shoulderplates (H)
Sanctified Lightsworn Shoulderplates (H)
enchantGreater Inscription of the Axe
Bold Cardinal Ruby
shoulder
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Deathbringer Saurfang, Professor Putricide, Blood-Queen Lana'thel, Sindragosa (33%)
Shadowvault Slayer's Cloak (H)
Shadowvault Slayer's Cloak (H)
enchantCloak - Greater Speed
alternative enchant
Bold Cardinal Ruby
back
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Gunship Battle (7%)
chest
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Deathbringer Saurfang, Professor Putricide, Blood-Queen Lana'thel, Sindragosa (33%)
Polar Bear Claw Bracers (H)
Bracer - Greater Assault
wrist
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Gunship Battle (7%)
hands
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Festergut (6%)
waist
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Professor Putricide (20%)
legs
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Deathbringer Saurfang, Professor Putricide, Blood-Queen Lana'thel, Sindragosa (33%)
enchant
Frostbitten Fur Boots (H)
Boots - Greater Assault
alternative enchant
feet
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Lord Marrowgar (7%)
finger 1
Reputation
The Ashen Verdict - Exalted
finger 2
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Valithria Dreamwalker (7%)
trinket 1
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Professor Putricide (20%)
trinket 2
Trial of the Grand Crusader (25)
Twin Val'kyr (10%)
Shadowmourne
Weapon - Berserking
weapon
Quest Reward
Shadowmourne...
relic
Vendor
Emblem of Frost (30)
Character Stats
  • Attack Power 5784
  • Hit 8.05%
  • Expertise 12
  • Crit 51.75%
  • Haste 17.29%
  • Armor Penetration 23.57%
Notes
  • Every Phase: Always use your profession specific bonuses instead of the listed enchants.
  • T10: The difference between using
    Sindragosa's Cruel Claw (H)
    ,
    Toskk's Maximized Wristguards (H)
    ,
    Frostbrood Sapphire Ring (H)
    , and
    Might of Blight (H)
    as your non-hit offpiece is negligible. Grab whichever one you can.
  • P3: You replace
    Glyph of Seal of VengeanceGlyph of Seal of Vengeance
    with
    Glyph of ExorcismGlyph of Exorcism
    this phase.
  • P3: You can run
    Dual-blade Butcher (H)
    +
    Cuirass of Cruel Intent (H)
    instead for nearly identical results.
  • PreRaid: For Humans and Dwarves, replace
    Colossal Skull-Clad Cleaver
    and
    Sphere of Red Dragon's Blood
    with
    Titansteel Destroyer
    and
    Mirror of Truth
    .
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