Retribution Paladin PvE best in slot at level 30
A slow two-hander first, then Strength, attack power and hit. Spell power counts too, on melee pieces: Seal of Command, Judgement and Consecration deal Holy damage.
General
- Health
- 1176
- Mana
- 1022
- Armor
- 1333
Attributes
- Strength
- 113
- Agility
- 59
- Stamina
- 99
- Intellect
- 40
- Spirit
- 44
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 382
From the gear
- Attack Power vs Undead
- +12
- Holy Spell Damage
- +8
- Spell Power
- +66
A level 30 Human Paladin wearing the selected items above, on Classic's level 30 base stats. Random-suffix stats are included. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
General
- Health
- 1266
- Mana
- 992
- Armor
- 1335
Attributes
- Strength
- 127
- Agility
- 61
- Stamina
- 108
- Intellect
- 38
- Spirit
- 48
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 376
From the gear
- Attack Power vs Undead
- +12
- Spell Power
- +66
A level 30 Undead Paladin wearing the selected items above, on Classic's level 30 base stats; Undead Paladin is a new pairing in Forever, so its base stats are Classic's for the class shifted by the Undead racial offset. Random-suffix stats are included. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
Without the Talented Legacy perk
Head for Retribution Paladin PvE
- Tusken Helm188 armor, +13 Strength, +120 Armor
Overlord Ramtusk, Razorfen Kraul62.39% in Classic
- Defender's Leather Helm84 armor, +13 Stamina, +12 Strength
- Slayer's Skullcap168 armor, +9 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Agility
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Veteran's Silvered Chain Helm163 armor, +9 Stamina, +10 Strength
Blacksmithing (95)Only its maker can wear it
- Cloudy Skyforged Helm173 armor, +9 Strength, +9 Stamina
Blacksmithing (175)Plans sold by Sutara Plainstalker, Mulgore (Horde). Requires Earthen Ring - Friendly
- Cloudy Gustwoven Hood83 armor, +9 Strength, +9 Stamina
Leatherworking (175)Pattern sold by Sutara Plainstalker, Mulgore (Horde). Requires Earthen Ring - Friendly
Neck for Retribution Paladin PvE
- Ghostshard Talisman+9 Stamina, +12 Attack Power vs Undead, +14 Attack Power
Azshir the Sleepless, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard33.93% in Classic
- Mark of the Marsh+8 Agility, +5 Strength
Source unknownNo known source yet
- Greenstone Talisman of Strength+8 Strength
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 35 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Archmagister's Faceted Pendant+6 Intellect, +12 Attack Power
- Kaleidoscope Chain+4 Intellect, +4 Spirit, +4 Stamina, +4 Strength, +4 Agility
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Mark of the Pack Leader+5 Strength, +5 Intellect
Humar the Pridelord, the rare black lion of the BarrensReported, not verified in the beta
Shoulder for Retribution Paladin PvE
- Forest Tracker Epaulets78 armor, +11 Agility, +5 Strength
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Wrangling Spaulders167 armor, +6 Stamina, +8 Strength, +2 Agility
Quest: Kodo Rounduplevel 34 in Classic, from level 30
- Sterling Silver Shoulders142 armor, +4 Spell Power, +4 Stamina, +4 Strength
Blacksmithing (110)Plans: nobody has found it yet
- Sanguine Pauldrons173 armor, +8 Strength, +8 Spirit
Quest: The Karnitol ShipwreckAlliance, level 39 in Classic, from level 30
- Brigand's Pauldrons173 armor, +8 Strength, +8 Stamina
Quest: Taretha's GiftHorde, level 40 in Classic, from level 29
- Enforcer Pauldrons173 armor, +8 Strength, +8 Stamina
Quest: The CorrupterHorde, level 40 in Classic, from level 25
Back for Retribution Paladin PvE
- Cloak of the Divine Storm26 armor, +5 Stamina, +5 Strength, +8 Holy Spell Damage
Paladin quest Return to Delgren, Alliance, from level 22Three quests that start with an orb in the Tower of Althalaxx
- Crocolisk Skin Gaiter24 armor, +5 Stamina, +4 Agility, +5 Strength
A quest of the Excavation Site, in the WetlandsWhich quest is not known yet
- Dragonmaw Battle Shroud22 armor, +7 Strength, +1 Spirit
Source unknownNo known source yet
- Hawkeye's Cloak23 armor, +7 Agility, +3 Strength
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Drape of Shifting Energy24 armor, +7 Spirit, +12 Attack Power
- Golem War Cloak24 armor, +72 Armor, +6 Strength
Alliance quest Gleaning Our Future, Wetlands, level 32Elite, from level 24: take a group
Chest for Retribution Paladin PvE
- Crusader's Silvered Chain Shirt208 armor, +12 Spell Power, +7 Stamina, +6 Strength
Blacksmithing (110)Only its maker can wear it
- Hard Gold Cuirass210 armor, +6 Spell Power, +11 Strength
Blacksmithing (145)Plans: nobody has found it yet
- Totemic Leather Tunic98 armor, +5 Intellect, +7 Spell Power, +6 Stamina, +8 Strength
Leatherworking (110)Only its maker can wear it
- Avenger's Armor221 armor, +15 Strength, +6 Stamina
Trash mobs, Razorfen Kraul0.03% in Classic
- Shining Silver Breastplate214 armor, +14 Strength, +6 Stamina
- Veteran's Silvered Chain Shirt208 armor, +6 Agility, +7 Stamina, +10 Strength
Blacksmithing (110)Only its maker can wear it
Wrist for Retribution Paladin PvE
- Unearthed Bands of Magic49 armor, +8 Attack Power, +11 Spell Power
Random suffix, one of 35Search the auction house for the full name
- Graveweave Bindings21 armor, +5 Spell Power, +6 Strength, +2 Mana per 5 sec
- Imbued Scaled Cuffs89 armor, +5 Strength, +5 Spell Power
Source unknownNo known source yet
- Arathi Armbands48 armor, +7 Strength, +5 Agility
Quest: Wanted! Otto and Falconcrest, Refuge Pointe, Arathi HighlandsTwo elites of level 38 and 40: take a strong group
- Stromgarde Bracers99 armor, +8 Strength, +3 Stamina
Quest: Wanted! Marez CowlAlliance, from level 30, reported, not checked
- Pugilist Bracers95 armor, +8 Strength, +3 Stamina
Trash mobs, Razorfen Kraul0.04% in Classic
Hands for Retribution Paladin PvE
- Traveled Gloves76 armor, +9 Strength, +11 Spell Power
Quest: Quest No Honor Among Thieves, Stranglethorn ValeBoth factions, from level 30: one reward out of three
- Construct's Grips142 armor, +12 Strength, +4 Stamina
- Serpent Gloves25 armor, +6 Agility, +7 Spell Power
Lord Serpentis, Wailing Caverns19.38% in Classic
- Gauntlets of Ogre Strength128 armor, +3 Strength, +16 Attack Power
Boulderfist ogres, Arathi HighlandsAbout once in eighty kills, or at the auction house
- Tiger Hunter Gloves65 armor, +8 Agility, +7 Strength
Quest: Tiger Masterylevel 37 in Classic, from level 28
Quest: Four Tiger Mastery quests, Stranglethorn ValeSin'Dall is level 37: take a group
- Totemic Leather Gloves53 armor, +5 Spell Power, +3 Stamina, +4 Strength
Leatherworking (75)Only its maker can wear it
Waist for Retribution Paladin PvE
- Justicar's Belt132 armor, +12 Spell Power, +7 Stamina, +6 Strength
Blacksmithing (150)Only its maker can wear it Plans: not needed, blacksmithing trainers teach the recipe at 150
- Demolition Girdle57 armor, +8 Strength, +9 Spell Damage
- Skirmisher's Leather Belt63 armor, +4 Intellect, +7 Spell Power, +6 Stamina, +9 Strength
Leatherworking (150)Only its maker can wear it Pattern: not needed, leatherworking trainers teach the recipe at 150 Requires Tanning Rack. Happy Camper sells its blueprint for 15s, just outside Ironforge
- Girdle of Golem Strength128 armor, +12 Strength, +3 Defense
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Prowler's Leather Belt63 armor, +6 Agility, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +9 Strength
Leatherworking (150)Only its maker can wear it Pattern: not needed, leatherworking trainers teach the recipe at 150 Requires Tanning Rack. Happy Camper sells its blueprint for 15s, just outside Ironforge
- Skulker's Leather Belt63 armor, +9 Agility, +4 Spirit, +6 Stamina, +6 Strength
Leatherworking (150)Only its maker can wear it Pattern: not needed, leatherworking trainers teach the recipe at 150 Requires Tanning Rack. Happy Camper sells its blueprint for 15s, just outside Ironforge
Legs for Retribution Paladin PvE
- Crusader's Silvered Chain Leggings191 armor, +13 Spell Power, +8 Stamina, +7 Strength
Blacksmithing (125)Only its maker can wear it
- Totemic Leather Leggings90 armor, +6 Intellect, +8 Spell Power, +7 Stamina, +9 Strength
Leatherworking (125)Only its maker can wear it Requires Tanning Rack. Happy Camper sells its blueprint for 15s, just outside Ironforge
- Veteran's Silvered Chain Leggings191 armor, +7 Agility, +8 Stamina, +11 Strength
Blacksmithing (125)Only its maker can wear it
- Ferine Leggings96 armor, +12 Intellect, +26 Attack Power
Agathelos the Raging, Razorfen Kraul61.93% in Classic
- Doomcaller's Pants101 armor, +13 Strength, +9 Intellect
Quest: Dungeon quest: Solution to DoomUldaman, from level 30, reported, not checked
- Refractory Scaleguards199 armor, +12 Strength, +100 Armor, +5 Arcane Resistance
Feet for Retribution Paladin PvE
- Hard Gold Boots147 armor, +7 Spell Power, +7 Strength
Blacksmithing (150)Plans drops from Syndicate Highwayman, Arathi Highlands
- Totemic Leather Boots61 armor, +6 Spell Power, +4 Stamina, +5 Strength
Leatherworking (85)Only its maker can wear it
- Disjointed Shoes62 armor, +5 Spell Power, +12 Attack Power
Quest: WANTED: Incinerator Gar'imAlliance, from level 16, reported, not checked
- Shapeshifting Sentinel's Strides70 armor, +8 Agility, +16 Attack Power
A rare of northern Stonetalon Mountains, near the night elvesHorde only: both rares serve Darnassus
- Crusader's Boots131 armor, +6 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +4 Strength
Blacksmithing (85)Only its maker can wear it
- Trouncing Boots144 armor, +7 Strength, +7 Agility
World drop, sold at the auction house
Finger for Retribution Paladin PvE
- Wyvern Heart Band+5 Agility, +5 Stamina, +15 Attack Power
Heartrazor, the rare wyvern of Thousand NeedlesReported, not verified in the beta
- Thunderbrow Ring+3 Agility, +8 Strength
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Band of Allegiance+9 Strength, +4 Stamina
Quest: Service to the HordeHorde, level 45 in Classic, from level 30
Quest: A chain of six Horde quests from Swamplight Manor, Dustwallow MarshTake a group for the Muckshells (level 39 to 44)
- Malignant Root+7 Stamina, +4 Spell Power, +8 Attack Power
Nightveiled Rotheap, a patrol of the WetlandsAlliance only, and not checked in game yet
- Cerulean Ring of Strength+8 Strength
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 35 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Ironspine's Eye+9 Agility, +4 Strength
Ironspine, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard41.99% in Classic
Trinket for Retribution Paladin PvE
- Dog Whistle+5 Shadow Resistance
Houndmaster Loksey, Scarlet Monastery Library25.25% in Classic
Quest: Dungeon quest: Changing TastesExcavation Site: Wetlands, Horde, from level 24
- Worgenbane Talisman+2 Mana per 5 sec
- Roogug's Severed Head+6 Spirit
Two-hand weapon for Retribution Paladin PvE
- Rock Pulverizer92-139 dmg, 3.70 speed, +34 Attack Power
Quest: MurdalocAlliance, level 42 in Classic, from level 30
Three quests from Ironforge to the BadlandsTake a group: Murdaloc is level 42
- Corpsemaker88-132 dmg, 3.80 speed, +15 Strength, +8 Stamina
Overlord Ramtusk, Razorfen Kraul33.83% in Classic
- Ancient Cleaver80-120 dmg, 3.60 speed, +12 Strength, +14 Spell Power
- Dark Hearted Hammer88-132 dmg, 3.80 speed, +12 Strength, +8 Stamina
Quest: Colonel KurzenAlliance, from level 30, reported, not checked
- Silver Spade89-134 dmg, 3.70 speed, +4 Stamina, +15 Spirit
Quest: Venture Company Mininglevel 41 in Classic, from level 30
- Defender of Dalaran82-124 dmg, 3.30 speed, +13 Stamina, +9 Intellect, +9 Strength
Quest: Dungeon quest: Heart of DisruptionCity of Dalaran, Alliance, from level 24
Relic for Retribution Paladin PvE
Enchanting (130)Only its maker can wear it
Enchants
- Neck
Enchanted: Strength +5
Enchant Necklace - Strength (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia in Redridge Mountains and Beneris in The Barrens for 120 Merchant's Favor.
- Back
Enchanted: Agility +3
Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility (Enchanting 110)Formula sold by Dalria in Ashenvale and Kulwia in Stonetalon Mountains.
- Chest
Enchanted: All Stats +2
Enchant Chest - Lesser Stats (Enchanting 200)Taught by the trainer.
- Wrist
Enchanted: Strength +5
Enchant Bracer - Strength (Enchanting 180)Taught by the trainer.
- Hands
Enchanted: Strength +7
Enchant Gloves - Strength (Enchanting 225)Taught by the trainer.
- Legs
Enchanted: Attack Power +6 and Armor +24
Forceful Heavy Armor Kit (Leatherworking 135)Pattern sold by Saenorion in Darnassus and Mahu in Thunder Bluff.
- Feet
Enchanted: Agility +4
Enchant Boots - Lesser Agility (Enchanting 160)Taught by the trainer.
- Two-hand weapon
Enchanted: Weapon Damage +6
Enchant 2H Weapon - Impact (Enchanting 200)Taught by the trainer.
Consumables
- FoodBear Brisket
Use: Restores 162 health over 27 sec. Must remain seated while eating. If you spend at least 10 sec eating, you will become well fed and gain 10 Strength for 15 min. Additionally, experience gained from kills is increased by 5%.
Cooking (175)Recipe drops from Ashenvale Bear, Ashenvale
Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, a few at a time, in Classic
Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, a few at a time, in Classic
First Aid (155)Manual: nobody has found it yet
Retribution Paladin PvE questions
What is the best weapon for a level 30 Retribution Paladin PvE in WoW Forever?
Rock Pulverizer for Alliance, from Murdaloc (Alliance, level 42 in Classic, from level 30). Corpsemaker for Horde, from Overlord Ramtusk, Razorfen Kraul (33.83% in Classic).
Which stats matter most for a level 30 Retribution Paladin PvE?
A slow two-hander first, then Strength, attack power and hit. Spell power counts too, on melee pieces: Seal of Command, Judgement and Consecration deal Holy damage.
What talents does a Retribution Paladin PvE use at level 30?
Retribution dungeon, 3/0/23 at level 30 with Talented: Divine Strength 3/5, Benediction 5/5, Improved Judgement 2/2, Conviction 3/3, Sanctified Judgement 3/3, Seal of Command 1/1, Pursuit of Justice 2/2, Sacred Arbiter 1/1, Two-Handed Weapon Specialization 3/3, Vengeance 3/3.
How much health does a level 30 Paladin have in this gear?
A Human Paladin has 1176 health and 1333 armor with 1022 mana; a Undead Paladin has 1266 health and 1335 armor with 992 mana. That is Classic's level 30 base stats plus the selected gear, including random suffixes, with no enchants, buffs or talents.
Rankings within a slot are best first for level 30. Random-suffix items use the named variant's stats and link to the underlying item; check the full name when buying. Quest levels marked "in Classic" come from Classic's data, and Forever may have moved them. Drop chances are Classic's.

