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Retribution Paladin best in slot

WotLK ClassicPhase 4Icecrown Citadel, The Ruby SanctumMelee DPS

Gear

SlotItemSource
HeadSanctified Lightsworn Helmet (Tier 10)Icecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Multiple Bosses
NeckPenumbra PendantThe Ruby Sanctum 25 Heroic · Halion
ShouldersSanctified Lightsworn Shoulderplates (Tier 10)Icecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Multiple Bosses
BackShadowvault Slayer's CloakIcecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Icecrown Gunship Battle
ChestSanctified Lightsworn Battleplate (Tier 10)Icecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Multiple Bosses
WristsUmbrage ArmbandsThe Ruby Sanctum 25 Heroic · Halion
HandsFleshrending GauntletsIcecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Festergut
WaistAstrylian's Sutured CinchIcecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Professor Putricide
LegsSanctified Lightsworn Legplates (Tier 10)Icecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Multiple Bosses
FeetApocalypse's AdvanceThe Ruby Sanctum 25 Heroic · Halion
Ring 1Ashen Band of Endless VengeanceThe Ashen Verdict · Exalted
Ring 2Signet of TwilightThe Ruby Sanctum 25 Heroic · Halion
Trinket 1Sharpened Twilight ScaleThe Ruby Sanctum 25 Heroic · Halion
Trinket 2Tiny Abomination in a JarIcecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Professor Putricide
WeaponShadowmourne (Legendary)obtained via a multi-stage Icecrown Citadel questline
LibramLibram of Three TruthsEmblem of Frost Vendor

Enchants

SlotEnchantSource
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 hitotherwise more Bold Cardinal Ruby
BlueEnchanted Tear(meta activator)otherwise more Bold Cardinal Ruby