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Retribution Paladin best in slot

WotLK ClassicPre-raidMelee DPS

Notes

Gear from heroic dungeons, Emblems of Triumph and Retribution, crafted items, and the Wrathgate and Argent Tournament quest lines.

Rings and trinkets are ranked: the best option is in slot 1.

Enchants and gems are the same as in phase 4: the stat priorities also hold before the raids.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Turalyon's Helm of Triumph20 Defiler's Scourgestone + 75 Emblem of Triumph
  2. Liadrin's Helm of Triumph20 Defiler's Scourgestone + 75 Emblem of Triumph
Neck
  1. Strength of the Heavens19 Sidereal Essence
Shoulders
  1. Pauldrons of Trembling Rage45 Emblem of Triumph
  2. Shoulderplates of Trembling Rage45 Emblem of Triumph
Back
  1. Might of the Nerub30 Defiler's Scourgestone
Chest
  1. Titanium RazorplateBlacksmithing
Wrists
  1. Titanium SpikeguardsBlacksmithing
Hands
  1. Turalyon's Gauntlets of Triumph20 Defiler's Scourgestone + 75 Emblem of Triumph
  2. Liadrin's Gauntlets of Triumph20 Defiler's Scourgestone + 75 Emblem of Triumph
Waist
  1. Soul-Devouring Cinch19 Sidereal Essence
Legs
  1. Legplates of Painful DeathBlacksmithing
Feet
  1. Footpads of Impending DeathLeatherworking
Ring 1
  1. Seal of the Betrayed King60 Defiler's Scourgestone 35 Emblem of Triumph
Ring 2
  1. Bloodshed Band60 Defiler's Scourgestone 35 Emblem of Triumph
Trinket 1
  1. Death's Choice38 Defiler's Scourgestone 24 Sidereal Essence
Trinket 2
  1. Dark Matter38 Defiler's Scourgestone 24 Sidereal Essence
Weapon
  1. Dual-blade Butcher78 Defiler's Scourgestone
  2. Justicebringer78 Defiler's Scourgestone
Libram
  1. Libram of Valiance25 Emblem of Triumph

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