Introduction to the Retribution Paladin

Holy warriors of the light, Retribution Paladin’s game play and performance changes positively in almost every scenario. The only scenario where we continue to struggle are encounter where enemies are spread across the room. Ret Paladins buff their allies with Greater Blessings and can find value in their utility in both pve and pvp situations. Provides strong single target burst and moderate AE burst with decent sustain.

Below you will find a beginners guide to the Retribution Paladin, you can click on highlighted abilities, for a more in depth description of them.

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Retribution Paladin

Talents

Level	Choices
15	Zeal	Righteous Verdict ✅	Execution Sentence
30	Fires of Justice	Blade of Wrath	Hammer of Wrath ✅
45	Fist of Justice ✅	Repentance	Blinding Light
60	Divine Judgment	Consecration	Wake of Ashes ✅
75	Unbreakable Spirit	Cavalier ✅	Eye for an Eye
90	Selfless Healer ✅	Justicar’s Vengeance	Word of Glory
100	Divine Purpose	Crusade	Inquisition ✅

Rotation of the Retribution Paladin

The basic rotation of the Retribution Paladin is as follows:

• Cast  Wake of Ashes

• Throw  Judgment

• Cast  Hammer of Wrath

• Cast  Crusader Strike at 2 charges

• Use  Crusader Strike at 1 charge

• Cast  Inquisition with at least 2 Holy Power

• Cast  Templar’s Verdict.

You can use the recommended Addon ConRo for help with your rotation. it can be found in our Addons Guide here

Cooldowns

• Avenging Wrath increases all damage, healing, and Critical Strike chance by 20% for 20 seconds

• Divine Shield makes you immune to all damage and loss of control effects for 8 seconds

• Lay on Hands heals a friendly target for an amount equal to your maximum Health

Stat Priority

The stat priority for the Retribution Paladin is:

1. Critical Strike
2. Haste = Versatility = Mastery
3. Strength

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