Retribution Paladin DPS Easy Mode — The War Within Pre-Patch

This build is focused on pure single-target, without any talents that would be used for cleave or AoE. You can use the "copy export string" button to import this build directly into the game.

This build picks up many valuable AoE talents while still maintaining a solid single-target core. You can use the "copy export string" button to import this build directly into the game.

Retribution Paladins do not have a fixed rotation of abilities. Instead, your goal is to make sure that high-priority Holy Power generators are used as often as possible while making sure that Holy Power spenders are used before Holy Power gets overcapped. Cooldowns are used as often as possible to maximize total uses.

1. Cast Avenging Wrath on cooldown with at least 3 Holy Power.
2. Cast Execution Sentence on cooldown.
3. Cast Final Verdict with 5 Holy Power.
4. Cast Wake of Ashes with 2 Holy Power or less.
5. Cast Divine Toll with 3 Holy Power or less.
6. Cast Hammer of Wrath with 4 Holy Power or less. Cast with 3 Holy Power or less against 20% or lower Health targets while using Vanguard's Momentum.
7. Cast Judgment with 3 Holy Power or less and no Greater Judgment debuff active.
8. Cast Blade of Justice with 4 Holy Power or less.
9. Cast Judgment with 3 Holy Power or less.
10. Cast Final Verdict with 3-4 Holy Power.

1. Cast Avenging Wrath on cooldown with at least 3 Holy Power.
2. Cast Execution Sentence.
3. Cast Divine Storm with 5 Holy Power.
4. Cast Wake of Ashes with 2 Holy Power or less.
5. Cast Divine Toll with 1 Holy Power or less.
6. Cast Blade of Justice with 4 Holy Power or less.
7. Cast Judgment with 3 Holy Power or less.
8. Cast Divine Storm with 3-4 Holy Power.
9. Cast Hammer of Wrath with 4 Holy Power or less. Cast with 3 Holy Power or less against 20% or lower Health targets while using Vanguard's Momentum.

For more detailed information about the priority system, including using all the other talents and class set effects, check out our full rotation page below.

Retribution has many defensive options available. Here is a list of the main ones you will regularly use:

• Divine Shield - Prevents all damage and removes most harmful effects for 8 seconds. Also applies Forbearance.
• Divine Protection - Reduces all damage taken by 20% for 8 seconds.
• Shield of Vengeance - Provides an absorb shield that does AoE damage when it expires.
• Lay on Hands - Heals a target for an amount equivalent to your maximum health. Also applies Forbearance.
• Blessing of Protection - Prevents all physical damage and removes most harmful physical effects for 8 seconds. Also applies Forbearance.

See the spell glossary below for a full list of Retribution's spells and abilities.