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Retribution Paladin best in slot

WotLK ClassicPhase 4Icecrown Citadel, The Ruby SanctumMelee DPS

Notes

Raid items are from the 25-player Heroic version.

Tier set: Sanctified Lightsworn.

The weapon is the legendary Shadowmourne, from a quest line in Icecrown Citadel, not from a boss.

The Strength-based melee DPS specs share these enchants and gems.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Sanctified Lightsworn Helmet (Tier 10)Icecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Multiple Bosses
Neck
  1. Penumbra PendantThe Ruby Sanctum 25 Heroic · Halion
Shoulders
  1. Sanctified Lightsworn Shoulderplates (Tier 10)Icecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Multiple Bosses
Back
  1. Shadowvault Slayer's CloakIcecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Icecrown Gunship Battle
Chest
  1. Sanctified Lightsworn Battleplate (Tier 10)Icecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Multiple Bosses
Wrists
  1. Umbrage ArmbandsThe Ruby Sanctum 25 Heroic · Halion
Hands
  1. Fleshrending GauntletsIcecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Festergut
Waist
  1. Astrylian's Sutured CinchIcecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Professor Putricide
Legs
  1. Sanctified Lightsworn Legplates (Tier 10)Icecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Multiple Bosses
Feet
  1. Apocalypse's AdvanceThe Ruby Sanctum 25 Heroic · Halion
Ring 1
  1. Ashen Band of Endless VengeanceThe Ashen Verdict · Exalted
Ring 2
  1. Signet of TwilightThe Ruby Sanctum 25 Heroic · Halion
Trinket 1
  1. Sharpened Twilight ScaleThe Ruby Sanctum 25 Heroic · Halion
Trinket 2
  1. Tiny Abomination in a JarIcecrown Citadel 25 Heroic · Professor Putricide
Weapon
  1. Shadowmourne (Legendary)obtained via a multi-stage Icecrown Citadel questline
Libram
  1. Libram of Three TruthsEmblem of Frost Vendor

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