Retribution Paladin PvP best in slot at level 30
Weapon damage first, then Strength and Stamina. Spell power counts too, on melee pieces: Judgement and Holy Strike deal Holy damage. The $100,000 duel tournament (October 17 and 18) is played at level 30.
General
- Health
- 1786
- Mana
- 1112
- Armor
- 1236
Attributes
- Strength
- 122
- Agility
- 60
- Stamina
- 160
- Intellect
- 46
- Spirit
- 48
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 366
From the gear
- Attack Power vs Undead
- +12
- Holy Spell Damage
- +8
- Spell Power
- +36
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
- 1776
- Mana
- 1082
- Armor
- 1222
Attributes
- Strength
- 130
- Agility
- 53
- Stamina
- 159
- Intellect
- 44
- Spirit
- 48
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 382
From the gear
- Attack Power vs Undead
- +12
- Spell Power
- +36
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.
Head for Retribution Paladin PvP
- Defender's Leather Helm84 armor, +13 Stamina, +12 Strength
- Thick Scale Crown of the Knight173 armor, +6 Strength, +10 Stamina, +5 Spell Power
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 32 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Veteran's Silvered Chain Helm163 armor, +9 Stamina, +10 Strength
Blacksmithing (95)Only its maker can wear it
- Frostreaver Crown182 armor, +15 Stamina, +4 Strength, +4 Spirit
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Defender's Leather Hood76 armor, +10 Stamina, +8 Strength
Leatherworking (100)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
Neck for Retribution Paladin PvP
- Ghostshard Talisman+9 Stamina, +12 Attack Power vs Undead, +14 Attack Power
Azshir the Sleepless, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard33.93% in Classic
- Souvenir Sea Shell+13 Stamina, +5 Health per 5 sec
Sold by Gezzy Gunkgear in Booty BayAt Honored with Booty Bay
- River Pride Choker+9 Stamina, +4 Strength
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Kaleidoscope Chain+4 Intellect, +4 Spirit, +4 Stamina, +4 Strength, +4 Agility
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Greenstone Talisman of the Knight+3 Strength, +6 Stamina, +3 Spell Power
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 35 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Thermaplugg Medal of Honor+6 Spirit, +6 Stamina, +10 Attack Power
Shoulder for Retribution Paladin PvP
- 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
- Reliquary Mantle171 armor, +12 Stamina, +4 Spirit
- Spellguard Pauldrons178 armor, +11 Stamina, +7 Spirit, +4 Strength
Quest: Heart of DisruptionCity of Dalaran, Alliance, from level 24
- Battle Spaulders178 armor, +11 Stamina, +7 Spirit, +4 Strength
Quest: Heart of DisruptionCity of Dalaran, Horde, from level 24
- Wrangling Spaulders167 armor, +6 Stamina, +8 Strength, +2 Agility
Quest: Kodo Rounduplevel 34 in Classic, from level 30
Back for Retribution Paladin PvP
- 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
- Twilight Cape of the Knight23 armor, +3 Strength, +6 Stamina, +3 Spell Power
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 41 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Tigerstrike Mantle25 armor, +8 Agility, +7 Stamina
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Enduring Cape22 armor, +7 Stamina, +2 Agility, +2 Strength
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Excavation Cloak22 armor, +4 Stamina, +4 Strength
Quest: Understanding Our PresentAlliance, from level 23, reported, not checked
Chest for Retribution Paladin PvP
- Ironspine's Ribcage235 armor, +17 Stamina, +6 Strength, +3 Agility
Ironspine, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard32.89% in Classic
- Spirewind Fetter112 armor, +12 Intellect, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina
- Crusader's Silvered Chain Shirt208 armor, +12 Spell Power, +7 Stamina, +6 Strength
Blacksmithing (110)Only its maker can wear it
- Totemic Leather Tunic98 armor, +5 Intellect, +7 Spell Power, +6 Stamina, +8 Strength
Leatherworking (110)Only its maker can wear it
- Mana-Warped Chain Shirt225 armor, +8 Stamina, +12 Strength, +3 Mana per 5 sec
- Raptor Hunter Tunic117 armor, +4 Strength, +16 Stamina, +3 Agility
Quest: Raptor Masterylevel 43 in Classic, from level 28
Quest: Four Raptor Mastery quests, Stranglethorn ValeTethis is a level 43 elite: very hard at level 30
Wrist for Retribution Paladin PvP
- Unearthed Bands of the Bear49 armor, +6 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Attack Power
Random suffix, one of 35Search the auction house for the full name
- Thicket Bindings46 armor, +5 Hit, +8 Stamina
Source unknownNo known source yet
- Cultist's Armguards44 armor, +7 Stamina, +10 Attack Power
Quest: Blackfathom VillainyAlliance, from level 18, reported, not checked
Quest: Blackfathom VillainyHorde, from level 18, reported, not checked
- Barbaric Bracers47 armor, +6 Stamina, +4 Strength, +4 Agility
Leatherworking (130)Requires Tanning Rack. Its blueprint drops rarely from Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep
- Graveweave Bindings97 armor, +5 Spell Power, +6 Strength, +2 Mana per 5 sec
- Stromgarde Bracers99 armor, +8 Strength, +3 Stamina
Quest: Wanted! Marez CowlAlliance, from level 30, reported, not checked
Hands for Retribution Paladin PvP
- 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
Source unknownNo known source yet
- Brawler Gloves62 armor, +8 Strength, +7 Stamina
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Ebon Vise70 armor, +4 Strength, +6 Agility, +8 Stamina
Fallen Champion, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard38.9% in Classic
- Archer's Gloves of the Knight63 armor, +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Spell Power
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 36 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Ogre Grips136 armor, +10 Stamina, +4 Strength
Waist for Retribution Paladin PvP
- 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
- 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. Its blueprint drops rarely from Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep
- 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. Its blueprint drops rarely from Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep
- Warden's Leather Belt63 armor, +6 Agility, +38 Armor, +9 Stamina, +6 Strength
Leatherworking (150)Only its maker can wear it Pattern: not needed, leatherworking trainers teach the recipe at 150 Requires Tanning Rack. Its blueprint drops rarely from Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep
- 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. Its blueprint drops rarely from Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep
- Demolition Girdle57 armor, +8 Strength, +9 Spell Damage
- Archer's Belt of the Knight57 armor, +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Spell Power
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 36 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
Legs for Retribution Paladin PvP
- 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. Its blueprint drops rarely from Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep
- Veteran's Silvered Chain Leggings191 armor, +7 Agility, +8 Stamina, +11 Strength
Blacksmithing (125)Only its maker can wear it
- Headhunter's Woolies of the Knight89 armor, +6 Strength, +10 Stamina, +5 Spell Power
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 36 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Supple Bellyskin Leggings92 armor, +14 Stamina, +6 Strength
- Defender's Leather Kilt90 armor, +7 Agility, +58 Armor, +9 Stamina, +7 Strength
Leatherworking (125)Only its maker can wear it Requires Tanning Rack. Its blueprint drops rarely from Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep
Feet for Retribution Paladin PvP
- Raptorclaw Greaves152 armor, +7 Strength, +7 Stamina, +6 Intellect
- Phalanx Boots of the Knight144 armor, +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Spell Power
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 32 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Scarlet Boots161 armor, +12 Stamina, +5 Agility
Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard0.01% in Classic
Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery Library0.01% in Classic
Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery Armory0.01% in Classic
Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery Cathedral0.01% in Classic
- Crusader's Boots131 armor, +6 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +4 Strength
Blacksmithing (85)Only its maker can wear it
- Totemic Leather Boots61 armor, +6 Spell Power, +4 Stamina, +5 Strength
Leatherworking (85)Only its maker can wear it
- Caverndeep Trudgers154 armor, +40 Armor, +4 Strength, +10 Stamina
Trash mobs, Gnomeregan0.04% in Classic
Finger for Retribution Paladin PvP
- Wyvern Heart Band+5 Agility, +5 Stamina, +15 Attack Power
Heartrazor, the rare wyvern of Thousand NeedlesReported, not verified in the beta
- Malignant Root+7 Stamina, +4 Spell Power, +8 Attack Power
Nightveiled Rotheap, a patrol of the WetlandsAlliance only, and not checked in the beta
- 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)
- Determined Band+8 Stamina, +9 Attack Power
Quest: Quest No Honor Among Thieves, Stranglethorn ValeBoth factions, from level 30: one reward out of three
- Cerulean Ring of the Knight+3 Strength, +6 Stamina, +3 Spell Power
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 35 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Seal of Sylvanas+8 Stamina, +6 Attack Power
Quest: Arugal Must DieHorde, level 27 in Classic, from level 18
Trinket for Retribution Paladin PvP
Engineering (190)Schematic: nobody has found it in the beta yet
Horde quest The Broodmother, MulgoreBroodmother Valraxx is an elite: take a group
Quest: Changing TastesExcavation Site: Wetlands, Horde, from level 24
- Roogug's Severed Head+6 Spirit
- Lookie's Spyglass+1 Spirit
Two-hand weapon for Retribution Paladin PvP
- Defender of Dalaran82-124 dmg, 3.30 speed, +13 Stamina, +9 Agility, +9 Strength
Quest: Heart of DisruptionCity of Dalaran, Alliance, from level 24
- Morbid Dawn70-105 dmg, 2.90 speed, +15 Stamina, +10 Strength
Fallen Champion, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard17.73% in Classic
- Master Hunter's Spellsword62-94 dmg, 2.40 speed, +12 Strength, +14 Spell Power
Quest: Big Game Hunter, after Nesingwary's three Mastery chains, Stranglethorn ValeKing Bangalash is a level 43 elite: very hard at level 30
- Viscous Hammer70-105 dmg, 2.90 speed, +3 Strength, +6 Stamina, +34 Attack Power
World drop, sold at the auction house
- 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
- Skullsplitter70-105 dmg, 2.90 speed, +15 Strength, +4 Stamina
Quest: Call to ArmsHorde, level 40 in Classic, from level 30
Relic for Retribution Paladin PvP
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: Stamina +8
Enchant Chest - Superior Stamina (Enchanting 220)Taught by the trainer.
- Wrist
Enchanted: Stamina +5
Enchant Bracer - Stamina (Enchanting 170)Taught by the trainer.
- Hands
Enchanted: Strength +7
Enchant Gloves - Strength (Enchanting 225)Taught by the trainer.
- Legs
Enchanted: Stamina +4 and Armor +32
Thick Armor Kit (Leatherworking 200)Taught by the trainer.
- Feet
Enchanted: Stamina +5
Enchant Boots - Stamina (Enchanting 215)Taught by the trainer.
- Two-hand weapon
Enchanted: Weapon Damage +6
Enchant 2H Weapon - Impact (Enchanting 200)Taught by the trainer.
Consumables
Quest: Stinky's EscapeAlliance, level 37 in Classic, from level 30
Quest: Stinky's EscapeHorde, level 37 in Classic, from level 30
- 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
Fishing in Stranglethorn Vale, the Alterac Mountains or TanarisAbout 1 catch in 40 in Stranglethorn, in Classic
Quest: Wet JobCozy Sleeping Bag chain, from level 14, both factions
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
- PotionFree Action Potion
Use: Makes you immune to Stun and Movement Impairing effects for the next 30 sec. Does not remove effects already on the imbiber.
First Aid (155)Manual: nobody has found it in the beta yet
Creepthess, the rare spider of Hillsbrad FoothillsReported, not verified in the beta
- UtilityMagic Dust
Use: Puts the enemy target to sleep for up to 30 sec. Any damage caused will awaken the target. Only one target can be asleep at a time.
Drops from the Dust Devils of WestfallAbout 1 kill in 5, in Classic
Retribution Paladin PvP questions
What is the best weapon for a level 30 Retribution Paladin PvP in WoW Forever?
Defender of Dalaran for Alliance, from Heart of Disruption (City of Dalaran, Alliance, from level 24). Morbid Dawn for Horde, from Fallen Champion, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard (17.73% in Classic).
Which stats matter most for a level 30 Retribution Paladin PvP?
Weapon damage first, then Strength and Stamina. Spell power counts too, on melee pieces: Judgement and Holy Strike deal Holy damage. The $100,000 duel tournament (October 17 and 18) is played at level 30.
What talents does a Retribution Paladin PvP use at level 30?
Retribution pvp, 0/0/26 at level 30 with Talented: Deflection 5/5, Improved Judgement 2/2, Holy Conduit 2/2, Conviction 5/5, Sanctified Judgement 3/3, Seal of Command 1/1, Pursuit of Justice 2/2, Eye for an Eye 2/2, Sacred Arbiter 1/1, Vengeance 2/3, Repentance 1/1.
How much health does a level 30 Paladin have in this gear?
A Human Paladin has 1786 health and 1236 armor with 1112 mana; a Undead Paladin has 1776 health and 1222 armor with 1082 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.

