Retribution Paladin DPS Ny'alotha Raid Guide - Shadowlands Pre-Patch 9.0.1 - World of Warcraft

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Introduction

In this section, you will find information and guidance for Retribution Paladins on each boss individually in the Ny'alotha Raid Dungeon. These are not complete encounter guides, but rather provide specific tips for doing the bosses as a Retribution Paladin.

Talent and Essence Cheatsheet

Wrathion, the Black Emperor Wrathion, the Black Emperor Mythic Maut The Prophet Skitra Dark Inquisitor Xanesh The Hivemind Shad'har the Insatiable Drest'agath Vexiona Ra-den the Despoiled Il'gynoth, Corruption Reborn Carapace of N'Zoth N'Zoth the Corruptor

We advise to use the following talents on Wrathion, the Black Emperor.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise to use the following essences on Wrathion, the Black Emperor.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife

We advise to use the following talents on Wrathion, the Black Emperor Mythic.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise to use the following essences on Wrathion, the Black Emperor Mythic.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife

We advise to use the following talents on Maut.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise to use the following essences on Maut.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

We advise to use the following talents on The Prophet Skitra.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise to use the following essences on The Prophet Skitra.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

We advise to use the following talents on Dark Inquisitor Xanesh.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise to use the following essences on Dark Inquisitor Xanesh.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

We advise to use the following talents on The Hivemind.

Level 15: Zeal (or Righteous Verdict, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise to use the following essences on The Hivemind.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

We advise to use the following talents on Shad'har the Insatiable.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise to use the following essences on Shad'har the Insatiable.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

We advise to use the following talents on Drest'agath.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (situational options: Zeal or Execution Sentence)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade (or Final Reckoning, situationally)

We advise to use the following essences on Drest'agath.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

We advise to use the following talents on Vexiona.

Level 15: Zeal or Righteous Verdict
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise to use the following essences on Vexiona.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

We advise to use the following talents on Ra-den the Despoiled.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise to use the following essences on Ra-den the Despoiled.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

We advise to use the following talents on Il'gynoth, Corruption Reborn.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise to use the following essences on Il'gynoth, Corruption Reborn.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

We advise to use the following talents on Carapace of N'Zoth.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise to use the following essences on Carapace of N'Zoth.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

We advise to use the following talents on N'Zoth the Corruptor.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise to use the following essences on N'Zoth the Corruptor.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

Wrathion, the Black Emperor

Wrathion, the Black Emperor Guide

We advise you to use the following talents against Wrathion, the Black Emperor.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise you to use the following essences against Wrathion, the Black Emperor.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife

3.1.

Mythic

We advise you to use the following talents against Mythic Wrathion, the Black Emperor.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise you to use the following essences against Mythic Wrathion, the Black Emperor.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife

3.2.

Tips

Use Blessing of Protection Icon Blessing of Protection in case someone gets stunned by Noxious Choke Icon Noxious Choke.

Mythic: Use Blessing of Freedom Icon Blessing of Freedom to remove Creeping Madness Icon Creeping Madness on yourself or allies who struggle to get to the safe spot.

For more information, please refer to our Wrathion, the Black Emperor guide.

Maut

Maut Guide

We advise you to use the following talents against Maut.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise you to use the following essences against Maut.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

For more information, please refer to our Maut guide.

The Prophet Skitra

The Prophet Skitra Guide

We advise you to use the following talents against The Prophet Skitra.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise you to use the following essences against The Prophet Skitra.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

5.1.

Tips

Currently, there are no Retribution Paladin specific tips for this Mythic encounter.

For more information, please refer to our The Prophet Skitra guide.

Dark Inquisitor Xanesh

Dark Inquisitor Xanesh Guide

We advise you to use the following talents against Dark Inquisitor Xanesh.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise you to use the following essences against Dark Inquisitor Xanesh.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

6.1.

Tips

Currently, there are no Retribution Paladin specific tips for this Mythic encounter.

For more information, please refer to our Dark Inquisitor Xanesh guide.

The Hivemind

The Hivemind Guide

We advise you to use the following talents against The Hivemind.

Level 15: Zeal (or Righteous Verdict, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise you to use the following essences against The Hivemind.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

7.1.

Tips

Currently, there are no Retribution Paladin specific tips for this Mythic encounter.

For more information, please refer to our The Hivemind guide.

Shad'har the Insatiable

Shad'har the Insatiable Guide

We advise you to use the following talents against Shad'har the Insatiable.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise you to use the following essences against Shad'har the Insatiable.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

8.1.

Tips

Mythic: Use Blessing of Freedom Icon Blessing of Freedom to remove the slow of the target who gets fixated by the Living Miasma Icon Living Miasma, if they struggle to kite the add far enough from the raid with their own mobility abilities.

For more information, please refer to our Shad'har the Insatiable guide.

Drest'agath

Drest'agath Guide

We advise you to use the following talents against Drest'agath.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (situational options: Zeal or Execution Sentence)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade (or Final Reckoning, situationally)

We advise you to use the following essences against Drest'agath.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

9.1.

Tips

Currently, there are no Retribution Paladin specific tips for this Mythic encounter.

For more information, please refer to our Drest'agath guide.

10.

Vexiona

Vexiona Guide

We advise you to use the following talents against Vexiona.

Level 15: Zeal or Righteous Verdict
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise you to use the following essences against Vexiona.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

10.1.

Tips

Mythic: Use Blessing of Protection Icon Blessing of Protection on yourself or allies who struggle to run out of the Brutal Smash Icon Brutal Smash in time.

For more information, please refer to our Vexiona guide.

11.

Ra-den the Despoiled

Ra-den the Despoiled Guide

We advise you to use the following talents against Ra-den the Despoiled.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise you to use the following essences against Ra-den the Despoiled.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

11.1.

Tips

Currently, there are no Retribution Paladin specific tips for this Mythic encounter.

For more information, please refer to our Ra-den the Despoiled guide.

12.

Il'gynoth, Corruption Reborn

Il'gynoth, Corruption Reborn Guide

We advise you to use the following talents against Il'gynoth, Corruption Reborn.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise you to use the following essences against Il'gynoth, Corruption Reborn.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

12.1.

Tips

Currently, there are no Retribution Paladin specific tips for this Mythic encounter.

For more information, please refer to our Il'gynoth, Corruption Reborn guide.

13.

Carapace of N'Zoth

Carapace of N'Zoth Guide

We advise you to use the following talents against Carapace of N'Zoth.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise you to use the following essences against Carapace of N'Zoth.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

13.1.

Tips

Currently, there are no Retribution Paladin specific tips for this Mythic encounter.

For more information, please refer to our Carapace of N'Zoth guide.

14.

N'Zoth the Corruptor

N'Zoth the Corruptor Guide

We advise you to use the following talents against N'Zoth the Corruptor.

Level 15: Righteous Verdict (or Zeal, situationally)
Level 25: No specific recommendation
Level 30: No specific recommendation
Level 35: Unbreakable Spirit or Cavalier
Level 40: No specific recommendation
Level 45: Selfless Healer or Healing Hands
Level 50: Crusade

We advise you to use the following essences against N'Zoth the Corruptor.

Major Slot
- Vision of Perfection — Rank 3: Vision of Perfection + Strive for Perfection
Minor Slots
- Conflict and Strife — Rank 3: Strife
- The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
- Breath of the Dying — Rank 3: Lethal Strikes

14.1.

Tips

Currently, there are no Retribution Paladin specific tips for this Mythic encounter.

For more information, please refer to our N'Zoth the Corruptor guide.

15.

Changelog

10 Nov. 2020: Page updated for Execution Sentence and Final Reckoning changes.
13 Oct. 2020: Page updated for the Shadowlands pre-patch.

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Retribution Paladin DPS Ny'alotha Raid Guide — Shadowlands Pre-Patch 9.0.1

Introduction

Talent and Essence Cheatsheet

Wrathion, the Black Emperor

Mythic

Tips

Maut

The Prophet Skitra

Tips

Dark Inquisitor Xanesh

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The Hivemind

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Shad'har the Insatiable

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Drest'agath

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Vexiona

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Ra-den the Despoiled

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