Retribution Paladin DPS Mythic+ Tips 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. Azerite Traits for Retribution Paladin
  • 2. Outer Ring Traits for Retribution Paladin
    • 2.1. Retribution Paladin specific Outer Ring Traits
    • 2.2. Generic Outer Ring Traits
  • 3. Middle Ring Traits for Retribution Paladin
  • 4. Inner Ring Traits for Retribution Paladin
  • 5. Azerite Traits Details and Rotation Changes for Retribution Paladin
  • 6. Relative strength of Azerite Traits for Retribution Paladin
    • 6.1. Single Target Azerite Traits comparison for Retribution Paladin
      • 6.1.1. Outer Ring Trait Comparisons for Retribution Paladin on Single Target
      • 6.1.2. Middle Ring Trait Comparisons for Retribution Paladin on Single Target
    • 6.2. AoE/Cleave Azerite Traits comparison for Retribution Paladin
      • 6.2.1. Outer Ring Trait Comparisons for Retribution Paladin on AoE/Cleave
      • 6.2.2. Middle Ring Trait Comparisons for Retribution Paladin on AoE/Cleave
    • 6.3. Inner Ring Trait Comparisons for Retribution Paladin
      • 6.3.1. Inner Ring Traits for Raiding
      • 6.3.2. Inner Ring Traits for Raiding for Mythic+
  • 7. Find Azerite Armor By Trait/Power
  • 8. 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
    • 3.2. 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.
    • 4.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on M.O.T.H.E.R.
  • 5. Fetid Devourer
    • 5.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Fetid Devourer
    • 5.2. 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
    • 6.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
  • 7. Vectis
    • 7.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Vectis
    • 7.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Vectis
  • 8. Zul, Reborn
    • 8.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Zul, Reborn
    • 8.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Zul, Reborn
  • 9. Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 9.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 9.2. Retribution Paladin Playstyle on Mythrax the Unraveler
  • 10. G'huun
    • 10.1. Suggested Talents for Retribution Paladin on G'huun
    • 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

On this page, you will various tips and pieces of advice for clearing high Mythic+ content with your Retribution Paladin.

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. Retribution Paladin in Mythic+

Retribution Paladin is one of the weaker melee DPS specializations for Mythic+ in Battle for Azeroth. A Retribution Paladin brings strong single-target damage, as well as a good amount of utility through talents and the baseline kit. The main issues are that the sustained AoE damage is weak, two target cleave is almost non-existent, and mobility is lacking.

1.1. Retribution Paladin Mythic+ Rotation

Both the single target and multi-target rotations do not change in Mythic+ content. For more information about the Retribution Paladin DPS rotation, refer back to the Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities page.

Pool Holy Power towards the end of every trash pull, so that you can start spending Holy Power faster. Holy Power does not decay in combat and, once you leave combat, it takes about 20 seconds before it starts to decay.

1.2. Retribution Paladin Utility

Retribution Paladin provides support for the group through damage, healing, and other additional effects listed below.

• With a 5-second duration, Wake of Ashes is a very potent AoE stun, but it only works against Demon and Undead enemies.
• Hammer of Justice is a single target stun with a very long 6-second duration. Use it often to stun casting mobs that you cannot interrupt with Rebuke. The talent Fist of Justice allows you to use it more frequently.
• Repentance can be used to incapacitate a single Humanoid, Demon, Undead, Dragonkin, or Giant type enemy within 30 yards until you attack it. Cast it if you want to move around or delay dealing with a particularly dangerous mob. Incapacitating the leader of a patrolling group will also stop the entire group from moving. Keep in mind that you pull aggro and enter combat if you move too close to the incapacitated target.
• Blinding Light can be used to disorient enemies within 10 yards. This can be used either to take enemies out of combat for a short duration, or to AoE interrupt crowd-controllable, casting enemies.
• Cleanse Toxins can be used to remove all Poison and Disease effects from a group member.
• Blessing of Protection removes bleeds and other Physical damage effects. Additionally, it grants your target immunity to Physical damage and harmful effects for 10 seconds. It is often used on group members who pulled aggro from the tank via damage or healing.
• Blessing of Freedom removes and prevents movement-impairing effects for 8 seconds.
• Word of Glory heals a friendly target and the 2 most injured group members within 30 yards of you for a great amount.
• Lay on Hands heals a friendly target for an amount equal to your maximum Health.

2. Mythic+ Talents

Below are the suggested talents for Mythic+ and are recommended for all groups and keys at the current time.

Level	Choices
15	✔ Zeal	✘ Righteous Verdict	✘ Execution Sentence
30	✔ Fires of Justice	✔ Blade of Wrath	✔ Hammer of Wrath
45	✔ Fist of Justice	? Repentance	? Blinding Light
60	✘ Divine Judgment	✔ Consecration	✔ Wake of Ashes
75	✔ Unbreakable Spirit	✔ Cavalier	? Eye for an Eye
90	✘ Selfless Healer	✘ Justicar's Vengeance	✔ Word of Glory
100	✔ Divine Purpose	✘ Crusade	✔ Inquisition

3. Mythic+ Affixes

• Use Flash of Light and Word of Glory generously during Grievous weeks. Use Blessing of Protection and Lay on Hands to remove the debuff from a group member with many stacks.
• Use Judgment and Blade of Justice to target Explosive Orbs on range.
• Communicate with the tank to use Hand of Reckoning to help him reset his Necrotic stacks if necessary.
• Use Eye for an Eye as an additional defensive cooldown during Skittish weeks.

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+

1. Personal Absorb-o-Tron
2. Impassive Visage
3. Bulwark of the Masses
4. Auto-Self-Cauterizer
5. Resounding Protection
6. Gemhide

8. ChangeLog

• 04 Sep. 2018: Major update to the page.

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