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Retribution Paladin best in slot

Classic EraPre-raidMelee DPS

Notes

Gear from dungeons, quests, world drops and tradeskills, before Molten Core.

Rings and trinkets are ranked: the best option is in slot 1.

Classic Era has no gem sockets, so this list has no gems.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Mask of the UnforgivenThe Unforgiven Stratholme
Neck
  1. Mark of FordringIn Dreams
Shoulders
  1. Truestrike ShouldersPyroguard Emberseer Upper Blackrock Spire
Back
  1. Cape of the Black BaronBaron Rivendare Stratholme
Chest
  1. Savage Gladiator ChainGorosh the Dervish Blackrock Depths
Wrists
  1. Battleborn ArmbracesWarchief Rend Blackhand Upper Blackrock Spire
Hands
  1. Gargoyle SlashersKirtonos the Herald Scholomance
Waist
  1. Omokk's Girth RestrainerMaxwell's Mission
Legs
  1. Cloudkeeper LegplatesBoE World Drop
Feet
  1. Bloodmail BootsShared Loot Scholomance
Ring 1
  1. Magni's WillThe Princess's Surprise
Ring 2
  1. Painweaver BandGeneral Drakkisath Upper Blackrock Spire
Trinket 1
  1. Hand of JusticeEmperor Dagran Thaurissan Blackrock Depths
Trinket 2
  1. Blackhand's BreadthGeneral Drakkisath's Demise
Weapon
  1. Arcanite ReaperBlacksmithing

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadLesser Arcanum of Voracity · from the quest Libram of Voracity in the Burning Steppes.
ShouldersMight of the Scourge · drops from Sapphiron in Naxxramas
BackEnchant Cloak - Lesser Agility
ChestEnchant Chest - Greater Stats
WristsEnchant Bracer - Superior Strength
HandsEnchant Gloves - Greater Strength
LegsLesser Arcanum of Voracity · from the quest Libram of Voracity in the Burning Steppes.
FeetEnchant Boots - Greater Agility
Weapon (melee)Enchant Weapon - Crusader