Where do I get Retribution Paladin Pre-BiS gear?

The best gear comes from dungeons, heroics, reputation vendors, and crafting. See the full list above with item sources for each slot.

What enchants and gems should Retribution Paladin use in Pre-BiS?

Each slot has a recommended enchant and gem shown next to the item. Enchants and gems are chosen based on the stat priority for Retribution Paladin in TBC Classic.

Retribution Paladin Pre-Raid BiS

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Retribution Paladin (Ret) Pre-Raid BiS Guide

📊 Pre-raid gear from dungeons, heroics, and crafting — the foundation top parsers build on before their first raid kill.

Pre-raid Retribution Paladin (Ret) BiS features Gladiator's Greatsword as the weapon. Mask of the Deceiver, Ragesteel Shoulders, Ragesteel Breastplate form the armor core.

Retribution Paladin Pre-Raid BiS Items — Quick Reference

Head: Mask of the Deceiver (Badge of Justice — G'eras)
Neck: Choker of Vile Intent (Badge of Justice — G'eras)
Shoulder: Ragesteel Shoulders (Blacksmithing (365) — 42662)
Back: Vengeance Wrap (Tailoring (365) — 31449)
Chest: Ragesteel Breastplate (Blacksmithing (370) — 29645)
Wrist: Black Felsteel Bracers (Blacksmithing (365) — 29669)
Hands: Flesh Handler's Gauntlets (The Flesh Lies... — Netherstorm)
Waist: Deathforge Girdle (Talon King Ikiss — Sethekk Halls)
Legs: Shattrath Leggings (Special Delivery to Shattrath City — Shattrath City)
Feet: Fel Leather Boots (Leatherworking (350) — 32493)
Ring: Shapeshifter's Signet (Lower City — Exalted)
Ring: A'dal's Command (The Sha'tar — Exalted)
Trinket: Scrolls of Blinding Light (Firemaw — Blackwing Lair)
Trinket: Bloodlust Brooch (Badge of Justice — G'eras)
Two Hand: Gladiator's Greatsword (Arena Points — Arena Vendor)
Ranged/Relic: Libram of Avengement (The Maker — The Blood Furnace (H))

Interactive view with alternatives, enchants, gems & sim loads below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BiS for Retribution Paladin in Pre-BiS?: Pre-raid Retribution Paladin (Ret) BiS features Gladiator's Greatsword as the weapon. Mask of the Deceiver, Ragesteel Shoulders, Ragesteel Breastplate form the armor core.
Where do I get Retribution Paladin Pre-BiS gear?: The best gear comes from dungeons, heroics, reputation vendors, and crafting. See the full list above with item sources for each slot.
What enchants and gems should Retribution Paladin use in Pre-BiS?: Each slot has a recommended enchant and gem shown next to the item. Enchants and gems are chosen based on the stat priority for Retribution Paladin in TBC Classic.

This Retribution Paladin (Ret) Pre-Raid Best in Slot list covers gear for Pre-Raid dungeons and heroics in TBC Classic — including enchants, gems, and stat priority recommendations.

Other phases: Phase 1 (Karazhan) · Phase 2 (SSC & TK) · Phase 3 (Black Temple) · Phase 4 (Zul'Aman) · Phase 5 (Sunwell)

Other Paladin specs (Pre-Raid): Holy · Protection (Prot)

Guides: Gems · Enchants · Stat Priority · Attunements