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Retribution Paladin best in slot

WotLK ClassicPhase 1Naxxramas, The Obsidian Sanctum, The Eye of EternityMelee DPS

Notes

Enchants and gems are the same as in phase 4. Some gems are cuts from later phases; in phase 1, use the lower-tier version of the same cut.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Obsidian GreathelmThe Obsidian Sanctum · Drops: Sartharion.
  2. Valorous Redemption HelmNaxxramas · Drops: Kel'Thuzad.
  3. Spiked Titansteel HelmTrained from a Trainer. · Crafted: Spiked Titansteel Helm.
Shoulders
  1. Valorous Redemption ShoulderplatesNaxxramas 25m · Loatheb 25m
  2. Upstanding SpauldersThe Obsidian Sanctum 25m · Instructor Razuvious 25m
  3. Trollwoven SpauldersCrafted learned from trainer. · Trollwoven Spaulders
Back
  1. Drape of the Deadly FoeNaxxramas 25 · Kel'Thuzad
  2. Hammerhead Sharkskin CloakBadge Vendor. · 25x Emblem of Valor
  3. Cloak of Bloodied WatersGundrak Heroic. · Ruins Dweller
Chest
  1. Valorous Redemption Chestpiece25m · Highlord Mograine
  2. Heroes' Redemption ChestpieceBadge vendor in Dalaran · 80 Emblem of Heroism
  3. Chestguard of the RecluseThe Eye of Eternity 25m · Malygos
Wrists
  1. Bracers of Unrelenting AttackNaxxramas 25m · Gothik the Harvester
  2. Thrusting Bands25m · Noth the Plaguebringer
  3. Sinner's Bindings25m · Maexxna
Hands
  1. Frosted Adroit HandguardsThe Eye of Eternity 25m · Malygos
  2. Valorous Redemption GauntletsThe Obsidian Sanctum 25m · Sartharion
  3. Heroes' Redemption GauntletsBadge Vendor · 60 Emblem of Heroism
Waist
  1. Girdle of ChivalryNaxxramas25 · Grobbulus
  2. Stalk-Skin BeltNaxxramas25 · Heigan the Unclean
  3. Belt of the TorturedNaxxramas25 · Patchwerk
Legs
  1. Leggings of the HonoredThe Obsidian Sanctum 25 · Sartharion
  2. Valorous Redemption LegplatesNaxxramas 25 · Legplates of the Lost Conqueror from Thaddius
  3. Riveted Abomination LeggingsHeroic Utgarde Keep · Thaddius
Feet
  1. Melancholy SabatonsThe Eye of Eternity 25 · Malygos
  2. DawnwalkersNaxxramas 25 · Anub'Rekhan
  3. Sabatons of Sudden ReprisalNaxxramas 25 · Anub'Rekhan
Neck
  1. Favor of the Dragon QueenNaxxramas 25m · Heroic Judgment at the Eye of Eternity from Heroic Key to the Focusing Iris drops off of Sapphiron
  2. Fool's TrialNaxxramas 25m · Drops off of Anub'Rekhan
  3. Gem of Imprisoned VassalsNaxxramas 10m · Drops off of Kel'Thuzad
Ring 1
  1. Surge Needle RingThe Eye of Eternity 10m · Malygos
Ring 2
  1. Ring of InvincibilityBadge Vendor · 25x Emblem of Valor
  2. Ruthlessness25m · Multiple Bosses
  3. Strong-Handed Ring25m · Multiple Bosses
Trinket 1
  1. Darkmoon Card: GreatnessNobles Deck - Dark moon fair. · Reward from Darkmoon Nobles Deck
Trinket 2
  1. Fury of the Five FlightsThe Obsidian Sanctum 25m · Sartharion
  2. Bandit's InsigniaNaxxramas 25m · Sapphiron
  3. Mirror of TruthBadge vendor in Dalaran · 40 Emblem of Heroism
Two-hand
  1. Betrayer of Humanity25m · Kel'Thuzad
  2. The Jawbone25m · Maexxna
  3. Death's Bite10m · Kel'Thuzad
Libram
  1. Deadly Gladiator's Libram of FortitudePVP · Arena Season 1 - requires 1800 rating.
  2. Hateful Gladiator's Libram of FortitudePVP · Arena Season 1 - requires 1200 rating.
  3. Savage Gladiator's Libram of FortitudePVP · Battlegrounds Season 1.

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadArcanum of TormentKnights of the Ebon Blade · Revered
ShouldersGreater Inscription of the AxeSons of Hodir · Exalted
BackEnchant Cloak · Greater SpeedEnchanting
ChestEnchant Chest · Powerful StatsEnchanting
WristsEnchant Bracers · Greater AssaultEnchanting
HandsEnchant Gloves · PrecisionEnchanting
WaistEternal Belt Buckle (+1 gem socket)Blacksmithing
LegsIcescale Leg ArmorLeatherworking (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots · IcewalkerEnchanting
WeaponEnchant Weapon · BerserkingEnchanting

Gems

SocketGem
MetaRelentless Earthsiege Diamond (+37 crit, +3% crit damage)
RedBold Cardinal Ruby (+23 Str)
YellowEtched Ametrine (+16 hit / +23 Str) if short on hit · otherwise more Bold Cardinal Ruby
BlueEnchanted Tear (meta activator) · otherwise more Bold Cardinal Ruby