Mists of Pandaria Classic Retribution Paladin Pre-Raid Gear
On this page, you will find the best pre-raid gear for Retribution Paladin in Mists of Pandaria Classic.
Retribution Paladin Pre-Raid Gear Set
The gear listed on this page is considered to be the best gear you are able to obtain before
entering a raid instance. The items highlighted on this page will mostly follow the stat
priority of the 
Retribution Paladin spec, which is
as follows:
- Hit Rating to cap (7.5%)
- Expertise Rating to cap(7.5%)
- Strength
- Haste
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
For more information on the best available gems and enchants, check out our Enchants and Gems Guide.
Mists of Pandaria Classic Gear Sets
Phase 1 Best in Slot
This list excludes Conquest gear and items from World Bosses.
Please note that the reforges on this list are assuming you have every piece of gear listed. Missing even a single piece of this gear can completely change the way you reforge/gem/enchant your gear so always keep your Hit/Expertise caps in mind.
| Slot | Item | Reforge | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helm |  White Tiger Helmet |
Mastery →
Haste |
60x  August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
| Neck |  Mushan Rider's Collar |
Mastery →
Hit |
Galleon |
| Shoulder |  White Tiger Pauldrons |
Hit →
Expertise |
50x August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
| Cloak |  Cloak of the Dark Disciple |
Critical Strike →
Haste |
1250 Valor Points
Shado-Pan Honored |
| Chest |  White Tiger Battleplate |
Critical Strike →
Hit |
55x August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
| Bracer |  Braided Black and White Bracer |
Critical Strike →
Hit |
1250 Valor Points
The August Celestials Honored |
| Gloves |  White Tiger Gauntlets |
Critical Strike →
Haste |
50x August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
| Belt |  Cord of Crazed Strength |
Galleon | |
| Legs |  Legguards of the Unscathed |
Mastery →
Hit |
2500 Valor Points
The Klaxxi Honored |
| Boots |  Tankiss Warstompers |
Critical Strike →
Haste |
1750 Valor Points
The August Celestials Revered |
| Ring 1 |  Seal of the Bloodseeker |
Expertise →
Hit |
Shadow of the Empire |
| Ring 2 |  Signet of the Bandit Lord |
Expertise →
Haste |
Galleon |
| Trinket 1 |  Lei Shen's Final Orders |
40x August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
|
| Trinket 2 |  Relic of Xuen |
 Tiger Deck at Darkmoon Faire |
|
| Weapon |  Shin'ka, Execution of Dominion |
Critical Strike →
Expertise |
50x August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
Changelog
- 22 Sep. 2025: Reviewed for Phase 2.
- 10 Aug. 2025: Updated for MSV Celestial Dungeon loot.
- 10 May 2025: Guide created.