Retribution Paladin DPS Gear and Best in Slot in Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.0.1

Table of Contents

• +Introduction
  • 1. Class Overview
  • 2. Patch 8.0.1 Changes for Retribution Paladins
  • 3. Strengths of Retribution Paladin
  • 4. Weaknesses of Retribution Paladin
  • 5. Contents
  • 6. Changelog
• +Easy Mode
  • 1. Foreword
  • 2. The Basics of Retribution Paladins
  • 3. Talent Choice for Retribution Paladins
  • 4. Stat Choice for Retribution Paladins
  • 5. Basic Rotation for Retribution Paladins
  • 6. Azerite Traits
  • 7. Changelog
• +Spell Summary
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Main Resource of Retribution Paladins
  • 3. Basic Abilities for Retribution Paladins
    • 3.1. Utility for Retribution Paladins
  • 4. Cooldowns for Retribution Paladins
  • 5. Changelog
• +Builds and Talents
  • 1. Talent Choices for Retribution Paladin
  • 2. Tier 1 (Level 15) Talents for Retribution Paladins
  • 3. Tier 2 (Level 30) Talents for Retribution Paladins
  • 4. Tier 3 (Level 45) Talents for Retribution Paladins
  • 5. Tier 4 (Level 60) Talents for Retribution Paladins
  • 6. Tier 5 (Level 75) Talents for Retribution Paladins
  • 7. Tier 6 (Level 90) Talents for Retribution Paladins
  • 8. Tier 7 (Level 100) Talents for Retribution Paladins
  • 9. PvP Talents (War Mode)
    • 9.1. Retribution Paladin War Mode Talents
      • 9.1.1. General PvP Talents
      • 9.1.2. Retribution Paladin PvP Talents
  • 10. Changelog
• +Azerite Traits and Armor
  • 1. Choosing Azerite Gear as a Retribution Paladin
  • 2. Choosing Azerite Traits as a Retribution Paladin
    • 2.1. Single Target Azerite Traits Comparison for Retribution Paladin
      • 2.1.1. Outer Ring
      • 2.1.2. Middle Ring
    • 2.2. AoE/Cleave Azerite Traits Comparison for Retribution Paladin
      • 2.2.1. Outer Ring
      • 2.2.2. Middle Ring Trait Comparisons for Retribution Paladin on AoE/Cleave
    • 2.3. Inner Ring Trait Comparisons for Retribution Paladin
      • 2.3.1. Inner Ring Traits for Raiding
      • 2.3.2. Inner Ring Traits for Raiding for Mythic+
  • 3. Azerite Gear Comparison for Retribution Paladin
    • 3.1. Head Slot
      • 3.1.1. Single Target
      • 3.1.2. AoE/Cleave
    • 3.2. Shoulder Slot
      • 3.2.1. Single Target
      • 3.2.2. AoE/Cleave
    • 3.3. Chest Slot
      • 3.3.1. Single Target
      • 3.3.2. AoE/Cleave
  • 4. Azerite Traits Details and Rotation Changes for Retribution Paladin
  • 5. Outer Ring Traits for Retribution Paladin
    • 5.1. Retribution Paladin specific Outer Ring Traits
    • 5.2. Generic Outer Ring Traits
  • 6. Middle Ring Traits for Retribution Paladin
  • 7. Inner Ring Traits for Retribution Paladin
  • 8. Find Azerite Armor By Trait/Power
  • 9. Changelog
• +Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
  • 1. Single Target Rotation for Retribution Paladins
    • 1.1. Additional Notes
  • 2. Multiple Target Rotation for Retribution Paladins
  • 3. Cooldown Usage for Retribution Paladins
  • 4. Optional Read: Mastering Your Retribution Paladin
    • 4.1. Greater Blessings
  • 5. Opening Rotations for Retribution Paladins
    • 5.1. Inquisition
      • 5.1.1. With Divine Judgment
      • 5.1.2. With Consecration
      • 5.1.3. With Wake of Ashes
    • 5.2. Crusade
      • 5.2.1. With Divine Judgment
      • 5.2.2. With Consecration
      • 5.2.3. With Wake of Ashes
    • 5.3. Divine Purpose
      • 5.3.1. With Divine Judgment
      • 5.3.2. With Consecration
      • 5.3.3. With Wake of Ashes
    • 5.4. Abilities and Cooldowns from Talents
      • 5.4.1. Level 15 Talents
      • 5.4.2. Level 30 Talents
      • 5.4.3. Level 60 Talents
      • 5.4.4. Level 100 Talents
  • 6. Changelog
• +Mythic+ Tips
  • 1. Retribution Paladin in Mythic+
    • 1.1. Retribution Paladin Mythic+ Rotation
    • 1.2. Retribution Paladin Utility
  • 2. Mythic+ Talents
  • 3. Mythic+ Affixes
  • 4. Azerite Traits for Mythic+
  • 5. Outer Ring Azerite Traits for Mythic+
  • 6. Middle Ring Azerite Traits for Mythic+
  • 7. Inner Ring Azerite Traits for Mythic+
  • 8. Changelog
• +Common and Worst Mistakes
  • 1. Wasting Global Cooldowns
  • 2. Staying in Front of Your Target
  • 3. Overcapping Holy Power
  • 4. Prioritizing Crusader Strike
  • 5. Not using Shield of Vengeance
  • 6. Not using cooldowns
  • 7. Delaying Execution Sentence
  • 8. Delaying Judgment with Divine Judgment
  • 9. Using Inquisition with Low Uptime
  • 10. Not Knowing How to Sim Yourself
  • 11. Analyzing Your Mistakes as a Retribution Paladin
• +Frequently Asked Questions
  • 1. Battle for Azeroth Frequently Asked Questions
    • 1.1. Which Race Performs Best?
    • 1.2. What Piece is Better, X or Y?
    • 1.3. How Much of X Stat Should I Have?
  • 2. Changelog
• +Boss by Boss Strategies
  • 1. Disclaimer
  • 2. Retribution Paladin in Uldir
    • 2.1. Talent Cheatsheet
  • 3. Taloc
    • 3.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Taloc
      • 3.1.1. Normal & Heroic
      • 3.1.2. Mythic
    • 3.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Taloc
  • 4. M.O.T.H.E.R.
    • 4.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on M.O.T.H.E.R.
      • 4.1.1. Normal & Heroic
      • 4.1.2. Mythic
    • 4.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on M.O.T.H.E.R.
  • 5. Fetid Devourer
    • 5.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Fetid Devourer
      • 5.1.1. Normal & Heroic
      • 5.1.2. Mythic
    • 5.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Fetid Devourer
  • 6. Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
    • 6.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
      • 6.1.1. Normal & Heroic
      • 6.1.2. Mythic
    • 6.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
  • 7. Vectis
    • 7.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Vectis
      • 7.1.1. Normal & Heroic
      • 7.1.2. Mythic
    • 7.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Vectis
  • 8. Zul, Reborn
    • 8.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Zul, Reborn
      • 8.1.1. Normal & Heroic
      • 8.1.2. Mythic
    • 8.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Zul, Reborn
  • 9. Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 9.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Mythrax the Unraveler
      • 9.1.1. Normal & Heroic
      • 9.1.2. Mythic
    • 9.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Mythrax the Unraveler
  • 10. G'huun
    • 10.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on G'huun
      • 10.1.1. Normal & Heroic
      • 10.1.2. Mythic
    • 10.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on G'huun
  • 11. Changelog
• +Stat Priority
  • 1. The Basics of Stats for Retribution Paladin
  • 2. Getting a Better Understanding of Retribution Paladin Stats
    • 2.1. Stat Caps
    • 2.2. Statistics Priority
  • 3. Changelog
• +Gems, Enchants, and Consumables
  • 1. Gems for Retribution Paladins
  • 2. Enchants for Retribution Paladins
  • 3. Consumables for Retribution Paladins
  • 4. Changelog
• +Macros and Addons
  • 1. Macros
    • 1.1. Generic Macros for Paladins
      • 1.1.1. Blessing Mouseover Macros
      • 1.1.2. Lay on Hands Mouseover Macro
      • 1.1.3. Cleanse Toxins Mouseover Macro
      • 1.1.4. Divine Shield
      • 1.1.5. Rebuke
    • 1.2. Specific Macros for Retribution Paladins
      • 1.2.1. Combined Consecration and Wake of Ashes Macro
      • 1.2.2. Hammer of Wrath Focus Macro
    • 1.3. War Mode Macros
      • 1.3.1. Hammer of Reckoning Focus Macro
      • 1.3.2. Blessing of Sanctuary Mouseover Macro
  • 2. Addons
    • 2.1. Generic Addons for Paladins
      • 2.1.1. ElvUI
      • 2.1.2. Boss Mods: Deadly Boss Mods or Bigwigs
      • 2.1.3. GTFO
      • 2.1.4. Parrot or Mik's Scrolling Battle Text
      • 2.1.5. Recount / Skada / Details!
      • 2.1.6. Weak Auras
      • 2.1.7. TellMeWhen
      • 2.1.8. Omen Threat Meter
      • 2.1.9. Grid and GridClickSets (Optional)
    • 2.2. Specific Addons for Retribution Paladins
      • 2.2.1. Hekili
  • 3. Changelog
• ×Gear and Best in Slot
  • 1. Azerite Gear
    • 1.1. Azerite Head
    • 1.2. Azerite Shoulders
    • 1.3. Azerite Chest
  • 2. Evaluating Upgrades
  • 3. Weapons
  • 4. Trinkets
  • 5. Changelog
• +Simulations
  • 1. Disclaimer Page
  • 2. Retribution Paladin Weapon Enchants Patchwork Simulation
  • 3. Retribution Paladin Potions Patchwork Simulation
  • 4. Retribution Paladin Talents Pre Raid Patchwork Simulation
  • 5. Retribution Paladin Talents T22M Patchwork Simulation
  • 6. Changelog

General Information

This page is a gear reference for Retribution Paladins. It lists your best items, with an emphasis on trinkets, and gives you gearing advice.

The other pages of our Retribution Paladin guide can be accessed from the table of contents on the right.

About Our 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.

1. Azerite Gear

1.1. Azerite Head

1.2. Azerite Shoulders

1.3. Azerite Chest

2. Evaluating Upgrades

The easiest way, and also the method we suggest, to compare multiple items is to use Raidbots Top Gear. Here you can input an export from the Simcraft AddOn , select the items to compare, and it will find out which of the items are best.

3. Weapons

The Two-Hand Sword Geti'ikku, Cut of Death from King's Rest with the bleed effect surpasses all weapons with secondary stats by up to 5 item levels. Go to the Simulations page for more details.

4. Trinkets

Due to the prevalence of high item level trinkets and Titanforged rewarded from Mythic+ dungeon grinding, there are a variety of suitable options when it comes to trinkets. It is always best to use Raidbots Top Gear to determine what your optimal trinkets are.

A generic ranking for the top 13 single-target Trinkets can be found here:

A generic ranking for the top 13 cleave Trinkets can be found here:

5. Changelog

• 19 Sep. 2018: Updated to adjust Geti'ikku value.
• 06 Sep. 2018: Updated for Geti'ikku change.
• 27 Aug. 2018: Added Azerite Gear rankings.
• 13 Aug. 2018: Updated for Battle for Azeroth launch.

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