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Retribution Paladin best in slot

TBC AnniversaryPre-raidMelee DPS

Notes

Blacksmithing gear (Lionheart Champion, Ragesteel) and quest blues carry Retribution into Karazhan.

Everything here comes from dungeons, heroics, crafting, reputation, quests or badges. No raid needed.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Helm of the ClawQuest · The Warlord's Hideout (Steamvault)
  2. Wastewalker HelmHeroic Old Hillsbrad · Epoch Hunter
Neck
  1. Haramad's BargainThe Consortium · Exalted
  2. Choker of Vile IntentBadge vendor · 25 Badges of Justice
Shoulders
  1. Ragesteel ShouldersBlacksmithing (crafted)
  2. Wastewalker ShoulderpadsHeroic Auchenai Crypts · Avatar of the Martyred
Back
  1. Vengeance WrapTailoring (crafted)
  2. Cloak of the InciterShadow Labyrinth · Blackheart the Inciter
Chest
  1. Wastewalker TunicHeroic Blood Furnace · Keli'dan the Breaker
  2. Chestplate of A'dalQuest · Special Delivery to Shattrath City
Wrists
  1. Black Felsteel BracersBlacksmithing (crafted)
  2. Bands of SythSethekk Halls · Darkweaver Syth
Hands
  1. Flesh Handler's GauntletsQuest · The Flesh Lies... (Netherstorm)
  2. Ragesteel GlovesBlacksmithing (crafted)
Waist
  1. Red Belt of BattleBlacksmithing (crafted)
  2. Epoch's Whispering CinchHeroic Old Hillsbrad · Epoch Hunter
Legs
  1. Shattrath LeggingsQuest · Special Delivery to Shattrath City
  2. Midnight LegguardsHeroic Slave Pens · Quagmirran
Feet
  1. Fel Leather BootsLeatherworking (crafted)
  2. Sha'tari Wrought GreavesQuest · Into the Heart of the Labyrinth
Ring 1
  1. Shaffar's Band of BrutalityHeroic Mana-Tombs · Yor
  2. A'dal's CommandThe Sha'tar · Exalted
Ring 2
  1. Shapeshifter's SignetLower City · Exalted
  2. Ravenclaw BandHeroic Sethekk Halls · Talon King Ikiss
Trinket 1
  1. Bloodlust BroochBadge vendor · 41 Badges of Justice
  2. Darkmoon Card: CrusadeDarkmoon Faire · Blessings Deck
Trinket 2
  1. Abacus of Violent OddsThe Mechanar · Pathaleon the Calculator
  2. Icon of Unyielding CourageHeroic Blood Furnace · Keli'dan the Breaker
Weapon
  1. Lionheart ChampionBlacksmithing (Master Swordsmith)
  2. Quantum BladeHeroic Black Morass · Aeonus
  3. Singing Crystal AxeWorld drop (BoE)
Libram
  1. Libram of AvengementHeroic Blood Furnace · The Maker

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadGlyph of Ferocity (+34 AP / +16 hit)Cenarion Expedition · Revered
ShouldersGreater Inscription of Vengeance (+30 AP / +10 crit)The Aldor · Exalted (Scryers: Greater Inscription of the Blade)
BackEnchant Cloak · Greater Agility (+12 Agi)Enchanting
ChestEnchant Chest · Exceptional Stats (+6 all stats)Enchanting
WristsEnchant Bracer · Brawn (+12 Str)Enchanting
HandsEnchant Gloves · Major Strength (+15 Str)Enchanting
LegsNethercobra Leg Armor (+50 AP / +12 crit)Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots · Cat's Swiftness (+6 Agi, minor run speed)Enchanting
WeaponEnchant Weapon · Mongoose (+120 Agi proc)Enchanting

Gems

SocketGem
MetaRelentless Earthstorm Diamond (+12 Agi / +3% crit damage)
RedBold Living Ruby (+8 Str)
YellowBold Living Ruby · ignore yellow bonuses, stack Strength
BlueSovereign Nightseye (+4 Str / +6 stamina · minimum needed for meta)