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Retribution Paladin best in slot

WotLK ClassicPre-raidMelee DPS

Gear

SlotItemSource
Head1Turalyon's Helm of Triumph20 Defiler's Scourgestone + 75 Emblem of Triumph
NeckStrength of the Heavens19 Sidereal Essence
Shoulders1Pauldrons of Trembling Rage45 Emblem of Triumph
BackMight of the Nerub30 Defiler's Scourgestone
ChestTitanium RazorplateBlacksmithing
WristsTitanium SpikeguardsBlacksmithing
Hands1Turalyon's Gauntlets of Triumph20 Defiler's Scourgestone + 75 Emblem of Triumph
WaistSoul-Devouring Cinch19 Sidereal Essence
LegsLegplates of Painful DeathBlacksmithing
FeetFootpads of Impending DeathLeatherworking
Ring 1Seal of the Betrayed King60 Defiler's Scourgestone 35 Emblem of Triumph
Ring 2Bloodshed Band60 Defiler's Scourgestone 35 Emblem of Triumph
Trinket 1Death's Choice38 Defiler's Scourgestone 24 Sidereal Essence
Trinket 2Dark Matter38 Defiler's Scourgestone 24 Sidereal Essence
Weapon1Dual-blade Butcher78 Defiler's Scourgestone
LibramLibram of Valiance25 Emblem of Triumph

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