Retribution Paladin DPS Sepulcher of the First Ones Raid Guide — Dragonflight 10.2.5
On this page, you will find tips, tricks, and strategies tailored to your Retribution Paladin for each boss of the following raid: Sepulcher of the First Ones. All our content is updated for World of Warcraft — Dragonflight 10.2.5.
Introduction
On this page, you will find Retribution-Paladin-specific information to deal with each boss in the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid.
This page assumes that you already understand most of the mechanics of each encounter. These can be found on the full raid guide, so what is contained here are details specifically tailored toward Retribution Paladins and what you can do to deal with each fight as best as possible.
During the Dragonflight Pre-Patch, Castle Nathria, Sanctum of Domination, and Sepulcher of the First Ones will be simultaneously featured as Fated Raids. During this time encounters within each specific raid will include an additional mechanic and items will drop at increased item levels. If you would like to learn more general information about the Fated Raids system as a whole, please see our overview below. Otherwise, continue to use this page for specialization-specific tips.
Default Talents
Changing talents no longer requires you to use a tome and can be freely done while out of combat.
Single Target
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Cleave
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Vigilant Guardian
We recommend to use the default single-target talents. Swap 1 Highlord's Judgment node for Tempest of the Lightbringer and the second Highlord's Judgment node for Sanctification.
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Vigilant Guardian: Relentless Inquisitor.
Tips
You can use Blessing of Freedom to remove the Matter Dissolution slow.
For more information, please refer to our Vigilant Guardian guide.
Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener
We recommend to use the default single-target talents. Swap 1 Highlord's Judgment node for Tempest of the Lightbringer. Blessing of Protection should be picked instead of Golden Path to immune Ravening Burrow.
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener: Final Verdict.
Tips
You can use Divine Shield and Blessing of Protection to immune Ravening Burrow's knockback and damage while also increasing your uptime on the boss. Make sure to use it just in time, otherwise your immunity might run out before a tank arrives and you will die from aggro.
For more information, please refer to our Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener guide.
Artificer Xy'Mox
We recommend to use the default cleave talents. Swap 1 Highlord's Judgment node for Tempest of the Lightbringer.
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Artificer Xy'mox: Relentless Inquisitor.
Tips
Mythic only: If you are assigned to go to a more than a single outer platform, you should keep your Divine Shield and Shield of Vengeance for the second time you go there, because the ticking damage ramps up over multiple platforms and does not decay. It will will allow you to kill the adds without worries. Right before this Divine Shield on the second platform, you also can use Blessing of Sacrifice on one of your platform members who also went up to a previous platform to reduce the incoming damage as much as possible. Keep your Lay on Hands ready for this platform, in case someone's Health drops critically low.
Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle
We recommend to use the default single-target talents. Swap 1 Highlord's Judgment node for Tempest of the Lightbringer.
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle: Final Verdict.
For more information, please refer to our Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle guide.
Prototype Pantheon
We recommend to use the default cleave talents.
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Prototype Pantheon: Relentless Inquisitor.
Tips
Your Phase One damage will be very low if you do not get assigned to the Necrotic Ritualist closest to the bosses, because of how long our burst window lasts.
For more information, please refer to our Prototype Pantheon guide.
Lihuvim, Principal Architect
We recommend to use the default cleave talents.
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Lihuvim, Principal Architect: Relentless Inquisitor.
For more information, please refer to our Lihuvim, Principal Architect guide.
Halondrus the Reclaimer
We recommend to use the default single-target talents. Swap 1 Highlord's Judgment node for Tempest of the Lightbringer.
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Halondrus the Reclaimer: Final Verdict.
For more information, please refer to our Halondrus the Reclaimer guide.
Anduin Wrynn
We recommend to use the default cleave talents.
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Anduin Wrynn: Relentless Inquisitor.
For more information, please refer to our Anduin Wrynn guide.
Lords of Dread
We recommend to use the default cleave talents.
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Lords of Dread: Relentless Inquisitor.
Tips
Always delay Avenging Wrath/ Crusade for the Swarm of Decay phases.
For more information, please refer to our Lords of Dread guide.
Rygelon
We recommend to use the default single-target talents. Swap 1 Highlord's Judgment node for Tempest of the Lightbringer.
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Rygelon: Relentless Inquisitor.
For more information, please refer to our Rygelon guide.
The Jailer
We recommend to use the default single-target talents. Swap 1 Highlord's Judgment node for Tempest of the Lightbringer.
We advise you to use the following Legendary against The Jailer: Final Verdict.
For more information, please refer to our The Jailer guide.
Changelog
- 24 Oct. 2022: Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
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This guide has been written by Bolas, a long time Retribution Paladin enthusiast, theorycrafter, and sometimes high-end raider. You can find him in the Paladin Discord as bolas.ret.
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