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Retribution Paladin best in slot

TBC AnniversaryPhase 4Zul'AmanMelee DPS

Notes

Based on the original release of The Burning Crusade in 2007 and 2008, so the list does not depend on how far the Anniversary realms are.

The enchants are the top pick per slot.

The gems are the general advice for this class and role.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Cursed Vision of SargerasIllidan Stormrage Black Temple
Neck
  1. Pendant of the PerilousTrash in Serpentshrine Cavern
Shoulders
  1. Shoulderpads of the StrangerHydross the Unstable Serpentshrine Cavern
Back
  1. Cloak of FiendsTimed run chest Zul'Aman
Chest
  1. Lightbringer BreastplateIllidan Stormrage Black Temple
Wrists
  1. Bindings of Lightning ReflexesLeatherworking
Hands
  1. Gloves of the Searing GripAl'ar Tempest Keep
Waist
  1. Belt of One-Hundred DeathsLady Vashj Serpentshrine Cavern
Legs
  1. Lightbringer GreavesThe Illidari Council Black Temple
Feet
  1. Shadowmaster's BootsMother Shahraz Black Temple
Ring 1
  1. Shapeshifter's SignetLower City Exalted
Ring 2
  1. Unstoppable Aggressor's RingGurtogg Bloodboil Black Temple
Trinket 1
  1. Berserker's CallZul'jin Zul'Aman
Trinket 2
  1. Dragonspine TrophyGruul The Dragonkiller Gruul's Lair
Weapon
  1. Torch of the DamnedReliquary of the Lost Black Temple
Libram
  1. Libram of AvengementThe Maker Blood Furnace

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadGlyph of Ferocity · from the Cenarion Expedition in Zangarmarsh.
ShouldersMight of the Scourge · drops from Sapphiron in Naxxramas
BackEnchant Cloak - Greater Agility
ChestEnchant Chest - Exceptional Stats
WristsEnchant Bracer - Brawn
HandsEnchant Gloves - Major Strength
LegsNethercobra Leg Armor
FeetEnchant Boots - Dexterity
Weapon (melee)Enchant Weapon - Mongoose

Gems

SocketGem
MetaRelentless Earthstorm Diamond (+37 crit, +3% crit damage)
RedBold Crimson Spinel (+8 Str) · or Bold Living Ruby · used regardless of socket color to maximize Strength
YellowBold Crimson Spinel (+8 Str) · ignore yellow socket bonuses in favor of pure Strength
BlueSovereign Shadowsong Amethyst (+4 Str / +6 stamina) · or Sovereign Nightseye, only 2 needed to activate the meta