Where do I get Retribution Paladin Phase 1 gear?

The best gear comes from raid drops, Badge of Justice vendor, arena, and crafted items. See the full list above with item sources for each slot.

What enchants and gems should Retribution Paladin use in Phase 1?

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 Phase 1 BiS

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Retribution Paladin (Ret) Phase 1 BiS Guide

✨ Based on what the top 333 WarcraftLogs Retribution Paladin parsers actually wear in Phase 1 — ranked by usage, not theorycraft.

Phase 1 Retribution Paladin (Ret) BiS (Karazhan, Gruul & Magtheridon) features Lionheart Champion as the two-handed weapon. Justicar Crown, Justicar Shoulderplates, Justicar Breastplate form the armor core. Bloodlust Brooch and Bloodlust Brooch are the top trinkets. Mithril Chain of Heroism and Shapeshifter's Signet fill key jewelry slots. Libram of Avengement fills the ranged slot.

Retribution Paladin Phase 1 BiS Items — Quick Reference

Head: Justicar Crown (Prince Malchezaar — Karazhan)
Neck: Choker of Vile Intent (Badge of Justice — G'eras)
Shoulder: Ripfiend Shoulderplates (Doom Lord Kazzak — World Bosses)
Back: Vengeance Wrap (Tailoring (365) — 31449)
Chest: Bulwark of Kings (Blacksmithing (375) — 34534)
Wrist: Bladespire Warbands (High King Maulgar — Gruul's Lair)
Hands: Grips of Deftness (Trash Drop — Karazhan)
Waist: Girdle of the Endless Pit (Magtheridon — Magtheridon's Lair)
Legs: Shattrath Leggings (Special Delivery to Shattrath City — Shattrath City)
Feet: Ironstriders of Urgency (Nightbane — Karazhan)
Ring: Shapeshifter's Signet (Lower City — Exalted)
Ring: Ring of a Thousand Marks (Prince Malchezaar — Karazhan)
Trinket: Dragonspine Trophy (Gruul the Dragonkiller — Gruul's Lair)
Trinket: Scrolls of Blinding Light (Firemaw — Blackwing Lair)
Main Hand: Deep Thunder (Blacksmithing (375) — 34548)
Off Hand: Ethereum Nexus-Reaver (Doomwalker — World Bosses)
Relic: Libram of Avengement (The Maker — The Blood Furnace (H))
Weapon: Lionheart Champion (Blacksmithing (375) — 34540)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BiS for Retribution Paladin in Phase 1?: Phase 1 Retribution Paladin (Ret) BiS (Karazhan, Gruul & Magtheridon) features Lionheart Champion as the two-handed weapon. Justicar Crown, Justicar Shoulderplates, Justicar Breastplate form the armor core. Bloodlust Brooch and Bloodlust Brooch are the top trinkets. Mithril Chain of Heroism and Shapeshifter's Signet fill key jewelry slots. Libram of Avengement fills the ranged slot.
Where do I get Retribution Paladin Phase 1 gear?: The best gear comes from raid drops, Badge of Justice vendor, arena, and crafted items. See the full list above with item sources for each slot.
What enchants and gems should Retribution Paladin use in Phase 1?: 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) Phase 1 Best in Slot list covers gear for Karazhan, Gruul's Lair, and Magtheridon's Lair in TBC Classic — including enchants, gems, and stat priority recommendations.

Other phases: Pre-Raid (Dungeons) · Phase 2 (SSC & TK) · Phase 3 (Black Temple) · Phase 4 (Zul'Aman) · Phase 5 (Sunwell)

Other Paladin specs (Phase 1): Holy · Protection (Prot)

Guides: Gems · Enchants · Stat Priority · Attunements