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Last updated on Feb 17, 2019 at 14:42 by Urthearso 50 comments

On this page, you will find tips, tricks, and strategies tailored to your Retribution Paladin for each boss of the Battle of Dazar'alor raid. All our content is updated for World of Warcraft — Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.1.

Pages in this Guide

Paladin Leveling Guide

Retribution Paladin PvP Guide

1 Introduction 2 Easy Mode 3 Spell Summary 4 Builds and Talents 5 Azerite Traits and Armor 6 Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities 7 Mythic+ Tips 8 Battle of Dazar'alor as Retribution Paladin 9 Uldir as Retribution Paladin 10 Stat Priority 11 Gems, Enchants, and Consumables 12 Macros and Addons 13 Gear and Best in Slot 14 Simulations 15 How to Improve 16 Frequently Asked Questions

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE

1. Disclaimer

This page will be a rough outline of the bosses and mechanics in the Battle of Dazar'alor raid. This page will focus primarily on how a Retribution Paladin can optimize its performance on the raid bosses in Battle for Dazar'alor, and not on an actual raid strategy for the bosses. Initially, this page will focus on Heroic mode and lower, however, as more bosses are being killed on Mythic, the guide will also include optimizations for Mythic bosses.

2. Retribution in Battle for Dazar'alor

Retribution Paladins are looking to be a good pick in Battle of Dazar'alor, due to their good single-target and strong cleave damage. The raid comes with quite a few physical player-targeting abilities, which can be rendered harmless with Blessing of Protection Icon Blessing of Protection.

3. Talent Cheatsheet for Retribution Paladin

Champion of the Light Champion of the Light Mythic Grong Grong Mythic Jadefire Masters Jadefire Masters Mythic Opulence Opulence Mythic Conclave of the Chosen Conclave of the Chosen Mythic King Rastakhan King Rastakhan Mythic High Tinker Mekkatorque High Tinker Mekkatorque Mythic Stormwall Blockade Stormwall Blockade Mythic Lady Jaina Proudmoore Lady Jaina Proudmoore Mythic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Eye for an Eye (situational options: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier)
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Eye for an Eye (situational options: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier)
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Zeal or Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit (or Cavalier, situationally)
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Zeal or Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit (or Cavalier, situationally)
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Eye for an Eye (or Cavalier, situationally)
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Eye for an Eye (or Cavalier, situationally)
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

4. Champion of the Light

Full Champion of the Light Strategy Guide

4.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Champion of the Light

4.1.1. Normal & Heroic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

4.1.2. Mythic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

4.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Champion of the Light

Interrupt the Anointed Disciple casts with Rebuke or Hammer of Justice.
Mythic only: Interrupt the Angelic Renewal cast with Rebuke or Hammer of Justice.

5. Grong

Full Grong Strategy Guide

5.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Grong

5.1.1. Normal & Heroic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Eye for an Eye (situational options: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier)
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

5.1.2. Mythic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Eye for an Eye (situational options: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier)
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

5.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Grong

Interrupt the Apetagonizer 3000's cast Apetagonize with Rebuke.
You can use Blessing of Protection on the Tank who gets thrown by Bestial Throw.
Use Eye for an Eye and Blessing of Protection as additional defensive cooldowns to reduce the damage you take by Reverberating Slam when your Health is low.

6. Jadefire Masters

Full Jadefire Masters Strategy Guide

6.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Jadefire Masters

6.1.1. Normal & Heroic

Level 15: Zeal or Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit (or Cavalier, situationally)
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

6.1.2. Mythic

Level 15: Zeal or Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit (or Cavalier, situationally)
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

6.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Jadefire Masters

Use Blessing of Protection to safe people who would take fall damage from getting knocked up by the Magma Trap.
Mythic only: Use Blessing of Protection to immune the Path of Niuzao damage while running through the maze.

7. Opulence

Full Opulence Strategy Guide

7.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Opulence

7.1.1. Normal & Heroic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Eye for an Eye (or Cavalier, situationally)
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

7.1.2. Mythic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Eye for an Eye (or Cavalier, situationally)
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

7.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Opulence

Use Blessing of Protection on a player affected by Coin Shower so he can solo this mechanic. If you get targeted, you can use Divine Shield or Blessing of Protection on yourself to solo it.
Use Eye for an Eye as defensive cooldown when you group up to soak Coin Shower.

8. Conclave of the Chosen

Full Conclave of the Chosen Strategy Guide

8.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Conclave of the Chosen

8.1.1. Normal & Heroic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

8.1.2. Mythic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

8.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Conclave of the Chosen

Use Hammer of Justice to stun the Ravenous Stalker adds.
Use Blessing of Protection to immune one player who its targeted by Kimbul's Wrath.

9. King Rastakhan

Full King Rastakhan Strategy Guide

9.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on King Rastakhan

9.1.1. Normal & Heroic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

9.1.2. Mythic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

9.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Rastakhan

Use Blessing of Protection and Lay on Hands to remove the Grievous Axe debuffs from friendly players.
Use Divine Shield to solo Meteor Leap.

10. High Tinker Mekkatorque

Full High Tinker Mekkatorque Strategy Guide

10.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on High Tinker Mekkatorque

10.1.1. Normal & Heroic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

10.1.2. Mythic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

10.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on High Tinker Mekkatorque

Use Blessing of Protection to immune a Shrunk player from any trampling by their allies, so they can safely reach the Spark Bot. Use Divine Shield to reach the Spark Bot if you are affected yourself.

11. Stormwall Blockade

Full Stormwall Blockade Strategy Guide

11.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Stormwall Blockade

11.1.1. Normal & Heroic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

11.1.2. Mythic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

11.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Stormwall Blockade

Use Hand of Hindrance to slow the Energized Storm each time it respawns if nobody else slowed it yet.

12. Lady Jaina Proudmoore

Full Lady Jaina Proudmoore Strategy Guide

12.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Lady Jaina Proudmoore

12.1.1. Normal & Heroic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

12.1.2. Mythic

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 30: Hammer of Wrath
Level 45: Fist of Justice
Level 60: Wake of Ashes
Level 75: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 90: Selfless Healer or Word of Glory
Level 100: Crusade

12.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Lady Jaina Proudmoore

Delay Avenging Wrath to have it ready to burst the Jaina's Tide Elemental during the intermission from Phase Two to Phase Three.

13. Changelog

17 Feb. 2019: Added Mythic recommendations.
21 Jan. 2019: Page added.

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Pages in this Guide

Paladin Leveling Guide

Retribution Paladin PvP Guide

1 Introduction 2 Easy Mode 3 Spell Summary 4 Builds and Talents 5 Azerite Traits and Armor 6 Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities 7 Mythic+ Tips 8 Battle of Dazar'alor as Retribution Paladin 9 Uldir as Retribution Paladin 10 Stat Priority 11 Gems, Enchants, and Consumables 12 Macros and Addons 13 Gear and Best in Slot 14 Simulations 15 How to Improve 16 Frequently Asked Questions

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

This guide has been written by Urthearso, theorycrafter for Retribution Paladins. If you have any questions about the spec you can reach him on the official Paladin Discord, on Twitter, and during his streams on Twitch.

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