WoW Forever Retribution Paladin Guide
DamageMelee
Damage
Melee5 new, 6 changed and 3 removed talents since Classic; the 31-point talent is new: Unsealed Wrath.
Increases your Parry chance by 1%.
Increases your Parry chance by 5%.
Reduces the Mana cost of all instant cast spells and abilities by 2%.
Reduces the Mana cost of all instant cast spells and abilities by 10%.
Decreases the cooldown of your Judgement ability by 1 sec.
Decreases the cooldown of your Judgement ability by 2 sec.
Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 2%.
Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 6%.
Gives your Judgement ability a 33% chance to return 20% of the Mana cost of the judged seal.
Gives your Judgement ability a 100% chance to return 60% of the Mana cost of the judged seal.
Gives your damaging melee attacks a chance to reduce the target's Attack Power by 68 for 30 sec. level 60 reference
Gives your damaging melee attacks a chance to reduce the target's Attack Power by 204 for 30 sec. level 60 reference
Reduces the duration of Fear and Disorient effects on you by 15%.
Reduces the duration of Fear and Disorient effects on you by 30%.
Gives the Paladin a chance to deal additional Holy damage equal to 70% of normal weapon damage. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Lasts 30 sec. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy, instantly causing 68 to 74 Holy damage, 136 to 148 if the target is stunned or incapacitated. level 60 reference
Increases movement speed and mounted movement speed by 8%. This does not stack with other movement speed increasing effects.
Increases movement speed and mounted movement speed by 15%. This does not stack with other movement speed increasing effects.
All critical strikes against you cause 5% of the damage taken to the attacker as well. The damage caused by Eye for an Eye will not exceed 50% of the Paladin's total health.
All critical strikes against you cause 10% of the damage taken to the attacker as well. The damage caused by Eye for an Eye will not exceed 50% of the Paladin's total health.
Increases the damage of your Holy Strike ability by 20% and causes it to refresh all Judgement effects on the target.
Increases the Physical and Holy damage you deal by 2%, and reduces all threat you generate by 7% while a two-handed melee weapon is equipped.
Increases the Physical and Holy damage you deal by 6%, and reduces all threat you generate by 20% while a two-handed melee weapon is equipped.
Reduces the cast time of your Turn Undead spell by 0.5 sec, its cooldown by 5 sec, and allows it to affect Demons.
Reduces the cast time of your Turn Undead spell by 1 sec, its cooldown by 10 sec, and allows it to affect Demons.
Puts the enemy target in a state of meditation, incapacitating them for up to 6 sec. Any damage caused will awaken the target. Only works against Humanoids.
Increases your Physical and Holy damage dealt by 1% for 30 sec after landing a non-periodic critical strike. Stacks up to 5 times.
Increases your Physical and Holy damage dealt by 3% for 30 sec after landing a non-periodic critical strike. Stacks up to 5 times.
Increases your spell damage by up to 12% of your Intellect, and reduces the cast time of your Hammer of Wrath by 0.2 sec.
Increases your spell damage by up to 60% of your Intellect, and reduces the cast time of your Hammer of Wrath by 1 sec.
Your melee attacks store a copy of your active Seal for 15 sec, stacking up to 3 times. Landing an attack with a different Seal consumes all stacks, giving the stored Seal its normal chance to activate once per stack.
“Retribution Paladin” means most of your 51 talent points go into Retribution. Forever keeps Classic’s three open trees, so you can mix them.
Archived community build
No Retribution Paladin build yet
No reviewed live build is available here for Retribution. Use the current calculator to plan your points; an empty list is not a class recommendation.
31-point talent · level 40
Unsealed WrathYour melee attacks store a copy of your active Seal for 15 sec, stacking up to 3 times. Landing an attack with a different Seal consumes all stacks, giving the stored Seal its normal chance to activate once per stack.
Key abilities
- Seal of RighteousnessRank 1 · level 1Cost 20 ManaCast time instant
Fills the Paladin with holy spirit for 30 sec, granting each melee attack an additional 1 to 4 Holy damage. Slower weapons cause more Holy damage per swing. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time.
1 - JudgementLevel 4Cost 6% of base manaCast time instantCooldown 10 sec
Unleash the energy of a Seal spell upon an enemy. Does not consume the Seal. Refer to individual Seals for Judgement effect.
4 - Holy StrikeRank 1 · level 6Cost 5 ManaCast time instantCooldown 10 sec
An instant strike that causes 25% weapon damage plus an additional 11 to 14 as Holy damage.
6 - ExorcismRank 1 · level 20Cost 85 ManaCast time instantCooldown 15 sec
Causes 74 to 84 Holy damage to an Undead or Demon target.
20 - Hammer of WrathRank 1 · level 44Cost 295 ManaCast time 1 secCooldown 6 sec
Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 274 to 302 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.
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Historical beta examples, checked for valid points against the current tree. They have not been revalidated as live leveling or endgame recommendations.
Leveling a Retribution Paladin: 1 to 60
When each tier opens with every point in Retribution, when the build takes its talents, when the trainer teaches the key abilities, the best weapon to pick up every few levels, and what the world opens at each level: camping, the new dungeons, Dual Specialization and the raids.
Retribution Paladin: what each level brings
Drag the level: trainer ranks, the talent point, the best gear, mounts and dungeons of that level, for the race and professions picked above.
That is not a Paladin link from the talent calculator.
A character has two professions: drop one before picking another.
- Redemption
- Hall of ThanesRagefire Chasm
- Blessing of WisdomCozy Sleeping Bag quests
Trainer at level 10
Coming up
Talent points
1 of 51 points to spend
No community build is posted for this path yet. Paste your own talent calculator link above.
Next tier of Retribution opens at level 15 with every point in the tree.
Best gear at level 10
- Empyrean GreatswordWeapon · from level 10
- Cloudy Skyforged ChainmailChest · from level 7
- Cloudy Skyforged WristguardsWrist · from level 5
- Cloudy Skyforged GauntletsHands · from level 6
- Novice Arcanist's SashWaist · from level 10
- Stormwind Guard LeggingsLegs · from level 8
- Gemmed Copper BootsFeet · from level 10
Top pick per slot by the BiS list's default weights for this path.
Retribution Paladin BiS list at level 10 · WoW Forever Paladin weapons by level
World at level 10
No dungeon, mount or world unlock at this level.
Racials
Pick a race above to see its racials.
Camp objects of your professions
Pick up to 2 professions above.
Trainer levels: current Forever client, build 1.60.1.70888. Gear: the BiS list's weights and the weapon planner's upgrade path, with quests, dungeons, vendors and crafted items only. Training costs and the level a profession tier opens at are not in the client data, so neither is shown.
Levels 1–9
- 1Will to SurviveWill to SurviveHuman
Instantly removes all Stun effects; 3 min cooldown
PerceptionPerceptionHumanGreatly improved stealth detection for 20 sec; 3 min cooldown
RuthlessRuthlessHuman+1% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks
The Human SpiritThe Human SpiritHuman+10% Spirit
StoneformStoneformDwarfRemoves and grants immunity to Bleed, Poison and Disease effects, and reduces Physical damage taken by 10%, for 8 sec; 3 min cooldown
Find TreasureFind TreasureDwarfShows nearby treasure on the minimap and can stay active alongside other tracking abilities
Artisan's PrecisionArtisan's PrecisionDwarf+1% hit chance with spells and attacks
Big Game HunterBig Game HunterDwarf+5% damage against Beasts
Will of the ForsakenWill of the ForsakenUndeadInstantly removes Charm, Fear and Sleep effects; 2 min cooldown
CannibalizeCannibalizeUndeadEat a nearby Humanoid or Undead corpse: 7% of your Health and Mana every 2 sec for 10 sec, 35% in all; 2 min cooldown
Touch of the GraveTouch of the GraveUndeadSpells and attacks have a 20% chance (Priests, Mages and Warlocks: 30%) to drain Health with Touch of the Dead, up to 5% of your maximum; 15 sec internal cooldown
Underwater BreathingUnderwater BreathingUndeadHold your breath 300% longer
Seal of RighteousnessSeal of RighteousnessRank 1 · level 1Cost 20 ManaCast time instantFills the Paladin with holy spirit for 30 sec, granting each melee attack an additional 1 to 4 Holy damage. Slower weapons cause more Holy damage per swing. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time.
- 4JudgementJudgementLevel 4Cost 6% of base manaCast time instantCooldown 10 sec
Unleash the energy of a Seal spell upon an enemy. Does not consume the Seal. Refer to individual Seals for Judgement effect.
Wooden MalletWooden MalletWooden MalletItem Level 9Two-HandMace10 - 16 DamageSpeed 2.60(5.0 damage per second)Requires Level 4Wooden MalletWooden MalletItem Level 9Two-HandMace10 - 16 DamageSpeed 2.60(5.0 damage per second)Requires Level 4First camp questFirst camp quest: Sam Sarsaparilla, Elwynn Forest (44.8, 63.2)First camp quest: Eric Brighthammer, Dun Morogh (46.6, 53.8)First camp quest: Eleanor Shackleton, Tirisfal Glades (57.2, 55.4)Mana WellAlchemy 20Sharpening WheelBlacksmithing 20Enchanted LuteEnchanting 20Reagent BotEngineering 20Incense CandleHerbalism 20Camp TentLeatherworking 20LodestoneMining 20Camp ChairSkinning 20Faction BannerTailoring 20Basic CampfireCooking 1First Aid KitFirst Aid 20Fish BowlFishing 20Wooden MalletItem Level 9Two-HandMace10 - 16 DamageSpeed 2.60(5.0 damage per second)Requires Level 4 - 6Holy StrikeHoly StrikeRank 1 · level 6Cost 5 ManaCast time instantCooldown 10 sec
An instant strike that causes 25% weapon damage plus an additional 11 to 14 as Holy damage.
- 8Honed GreathammerHoned GreathammerItem Level 13Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace23 - 35 DamageSpeed 3.20(9.1 damage per second)+2 Strength+2 SpiritHoned Greathammer
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Honed GreathammerItem Level 13Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace23 - 35 DamageSpeed 3.20(9.1 damage per second)+2 Strength+2 SpiritHoned GreathammerThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Honed GreathammerItem Level 13Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace23 - 35 DamageSpeed 3.20(9.1 damage per second)+2 Strength+2 SpiritThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
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Levels 10–19
- 10First talent point
- 12Mountaineer's GreataxeMountaineer's GreataxeItem Level 17Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe29 - 45 DamageSpeed 3.30(11.2 damage per second)+3 Strength+4 StaminaMountaineer's Greataxe
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Mountaineer's GreataxeItem Level 17Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe29 - 45 DamageSpeed 3.30(11.2 damage per second)+3 Strength+4 StaminaMountaineer's GreataxeThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Mountaineer's GreataxeItem Level 17Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe29 - 45 DamageSpeed 3.30(11.2 damage per second)+3 Strength+4 StaminaThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
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- 15Tier 2 opensDungeon: Ruins of Lordaeron
- 16RockslicerRockslicerItem Level 21Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe36 - 55 DamageSpeed 3.30(13.8 damage per second)+7 StrengthRequires Level 16Use: Slice open and gather from a target Copper, Tin, Silver, or Iron Vein (does not require Mining).Rockslicer
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
RockslicerItem Level 21Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe36 - 55 DamageSpeed 3.30(13.8 damage per second)+7 StrengthRequires Level 16Use: Slice open and gather from a target Copper, Tin, Silver, or Iron Vein (does not require Mining).RockslicerThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
RockslicerItem Level 21Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe36 - 55 DamageSpeed 3.30(13.8 damage per second)+7 StrengthRequires Level 16Use: Slice open and gather from a target Copper, Tin, Silver, or Iron Vein (does not require Mining).The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- 18Smite's Mighty HammerSmite's Mighty HammerItem Level 23Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace55 - 83 DamageSpeed 3.50(19.7 damage per second)+11 Strength+4 AgilityRequires Level 18
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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Levels 20–29
- 20Tier 3 opensExorcismExorcismRank 1 · level 20Cost 85 ManaCast time instantCooldown 15 sec
Causes 74 to 84 Holy damage to an Undead or Demon target.
Verigan's FistVerigan's FistItem Level 31Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace65 - 99 DamageSpeed 3.20(25.6 damage per second)+5 Stamina+6 Intellect+10 SpiritClasses: PaladinChance on hit: Ignite the target in the flames of the Great Forge, dealing 39 to 59 Holyfire damage. Deals 3 times as much damage to Fire Elementals and Earth Elementals.Verigan's FistChanged in Forever. Classic Era: +7 Stamina · +12 Spirit · +6 Intellect
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Verigan's FistItem Level 31Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace65 - 99 DamageSpeed 3.20(25.6 damage per second)+5 Stamina+6 Intellect+10 SpiritClasses: PaladinChance on hit: Ignite the target in the flames of the Great Forge, dealing 39 to 59 Holyfire damage. Deals 3 times as much damage to Fire Elementals and Earth Elementals.Changed in Forever. Classic Era: +7 Stamina · +12 Spirit · +6 Intellect
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
- 22The Axe of SeveringThe Axe of SeveringItem Level 25Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe50 - 76 DamageSpeed 3.00(21.0 damage per second)+14 StrengthRequires Level 20
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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- 25Tier 4 opens
- 28HeavehammerHeavehammerItem Level 33Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace73 - 110 DamageSpeed 3.30(27.7 damage per second)+32 Attack Power+60 Bonus ArmorHeavehammer
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
HeavehammerItem Level 33Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace73 - 110 DamageSpeed 3.30(27.7 damage per second)+32 Attack Power+60 Bonus ArmorHeavehammerThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
HeavehammerItem Level 33Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace73 - 110 DamageSpeed 3.30(27.7 damage per second)+32 Attack Power+60 Bonus ArmorDungeon: City of DalaranThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
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Levels 30–39
- 30Tier 5 opens
- 32Thermaplugg's Left ArmThermaplugg's Left ArmItem Level 37Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe70 - 106 DamageSpeed 2.70(32.6 damage per second)+18 Strength+7 StaminaRequires Level 32Thermaplugg's Left Arm
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Thermaplugg's Left ArmItem Level 37Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe70 - 106 DamageSpeed 2.70(32.6 damage per second)+18 Strength+7 StaminaRequires Level 32Thermaplugg's Left ArmThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Thermaplugg's Left ArmItem Level 37Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe70 - 106 DamageSpeed 2.70(32.6 damage per second)+18 Strength+7 StaminaRequires Level 32The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- 35Tier 6 opensScavenged Magram ArmamentScavenged Magram ArmamentScavenged Magram ArmamentItem Level 42Binds when picked upTwo-HandPolearm89 - 134 DamageSpeed 3.00(37.2 damage per second)+5 Agility+14 Stamina+12 Attack PowerRequires Level 35Scavenged Magram ArmamentScavenged Magram ArmamentItem Level 42Binds when picked upTwo-HandPolearm89 - 134 DamageSpeed 3.00(37.2 damage per second)+5 Agility+14 Stamina+12 Attack PowerRequires Level 35Dungeon: The Drowned CityScavenged Magram ArmamentItem Level 42Binds when picked upTwo-HandPolearm89 - 134 DamageSpeed 3.00(37.2 damage per second)+5 Agility+14 Stamina+12 Attack PowerRequires Level 35
- 39Mograine's MightMograine's MightItem Level 44Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace87 - 131 DamageSpeed 2.80(38.9 damage per second)+17 Stamina+16 SpiritRequires Level 39Mograine's Might
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Mograine's MightItem Level 44Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace87 - 131 DamageSpeed 2.80(38.9 damage per second)+17 Stamina+16 SpiritRequires Level 39Mograine's MightThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Mograine's MightItem Level 44Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace87 - 131 DamageSpeed 2.80(38.9 damage per second)+17 Stamina+16 SpiritRequires Level 39The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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Levels 40–49
- 4031-point talentUnsealed WrathUnsealed WrathRetribution · tier 7 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Your melee attacks store a copy of your active Seal for 15 sec, stacking up to 3 times. Landing an attack with a different Seal consumes all stacks, giving the stored Seal its normal chance to activate once per stack.
Dual SpecializationDungeon: Krol’dok Stronghold - 44Hammer of WrathHammer of WrathRank 1 · level 44Cost 295 ManaCast time 1 secCooldown 6 sec
Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 274 to 302 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.
The RockpounderThe RockpounderItem Level 49Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace126 - 190 DamageSpeed 3.70(42.7 damage per second)+5 StrengthRequires Level 44Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with melee attacks by 2%.The RockpounderThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The RockpounderItem Level 49Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace126 - 190 DamageSpeed 3.70(42.7 damage per second)+5 StrengthRequires Level 44Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with melee attacks by 2%.The RockpounderThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The RockpounderItem Level 49Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace126 - 190 DamageSpeed 3.70(42.7 damage per second)+5 StrengthRequires Level 44Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with melee attacks by 2%.The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- 48Gatorbite AxeGatorbite AxeItem Level 53Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe117 - 176 DamageSpeed 3.20(45.8 damage per second)Requires Level 48Chance on hit: Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 210 damage over 7 sec.Gatorbite Axe
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Gatorbite AxeItem Level 53Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe117 - 176 DamageSpeed 3.20(45.8 damage per second)Requires Level 48Chance on hit: Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 210 damage over 7 sec.Gatorbite AxeThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Gatorbite AxeItem Level 53Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe117 - 176 DamageSpeed 3.20(45.8 damage per second)Requires Level 48Chance on hit: Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 210 damage over 7 sec.Dungeon: Alcaz PrisonThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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Levels 50–60
- 52Thorium PoleaxeThorium PoleaxeThorium PoleaxeItem Level 57Binds when equippedTwo-HandPolearm133 - 200 DamageSpeed 3.40(49.0 damage per second)+13 Strength+25 Agility+10 StaminaRequires Level 52Thorium PoleaxeThorium PoleaxeItem Level 57Binds when equippedTwo-HandPolearm133 - 200 DamageSpeed 3.40(49.0 damage per second)+13 Strength+25 Agility+10 StaminaRequires Level 52Thorium PoleaxeItem Level 57Binds when equippedTwo-HandPolearm133 - 200 DamageSpeed 3.40(49.0 damage per second)+13 Strength+25 Agility+10 StaminaRequires Level 52
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- 56Fist of OmokkFist of OmokkItem Level 60Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace135 - 204 DamageSpeed 3.30(51.4 damage per second)+29 Strength+12 StaminaRequires Level 55Fist of Omokk
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Fist of OmokkItem Level 60Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace135 - 204 DamageSpeed 3.30(51.4 damage per second)+29 Strength+12 StaminaRequires Level 55Fist of OmokkThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Fist of OmokkItem Level 60Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace135 - 204 DamageSpeed 3.30(51.4 damage per second)+29 Strength+12 StaminaRequires Level 55The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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- 60Might of MenethilMight of MenethilItem Level 89Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace289 - 435 DamageSpeed 3.80(95.3 damage per second)+20 Strength+46 StaminaRequires Level 60Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with melee attacks by 2%.Might of Menethil
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Might of MenethilItem Level 89Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace289 - 435 DamageSpeed 3.80(95.3 damage per second)+20 Strength+46 StaminaRequires Level 60Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with melee attacks by 2%.Might of MenethilThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Might of MenethilItem Level 89Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace289 - 435 DamageSpeed 3.80(95.3 damage per second)+20 Strength+46 StaminaRequires Level 60Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with melee attacks by 2%.The first three raidsAll 51 points spentThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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Camp objects of your professions
- Alchemy
- Mana WellSkill 20
- FermenterSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Alchemy LaboratorySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Blacksmithing
- Sharpening WheelSkill 20
- AnvilSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Master ForgeSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Enchanting
- Enchanted LuteSkill 20
- Arcane SalvagerSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Arcane ForgeSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Engineering
- Reagent BotSkill 20
- Repair BotSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Anarchist's WorkbenchSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Herbalism
- Incense CandleSkill 20
- GreenhouseSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Seed HybridizerSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Leatherworking
- Camp TentSkill 20
- Tanning RackSkill 125 · Blueprint
- Sewing MachineSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Mining
- LodestoneSkill 20
- Rock GardenSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Molten FoundrySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Skinning
- Camp ChairSkill 20
- Field GuideSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Trapper's WorkbenchSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Tailoring
- Faction BannerSkill 20
- Faction BannerSkill 20
- Spinning WheelSkill 140 · Blueprint
- LoomSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Cooking
- Basic CampfireSkill 1
- Journeyman CampfireSkill 95 · Blueprint
- Expert CampfireSkill 205 · Blueprint
- Cookie's FeastSkill 145 · Blueprint
- Iron OvenSkill 300 · Blueprint
- First Aid
- First Aid KitSkill 20
- Toxin StudySkill 140 · Blueprint
- Plague Doctor's LaboratorySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Fishing
- Fish BowlSkill 20
- Fishing RackSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Fishing HutSkill 300 · Blueprint
Alchemy
Blacksmithing
Enchanting
Engineering
Herbalism
Leatherworking
Skinning
Tailoring
Cooking
First Aid
Fishing
Each profession places its own camp object once you have done the camp quest; the skill is what the client snapshot asks for. Plan a whole camp in the WoW Forever camping planner.
This page gives the talents level by level, not the quests to do; two paid addons plan leveling routes inside the game, compared in Zygor vs RestedXP for WoW Forever (the comparison contains affiliate links).
Key Retribution Paladin abilities
Trainer abilities a Retribution Paladin leans on, with the level they’re taught and what the client snapshot changed.
- Seal of RighteousnessSeal of RighteousnessRank 1 · level 1Cost 20 ManaCast time instant
Fills the Paladin with holy spirit for 30 sec, granting each melee attack an additional 1 to 4 Holy damage. Slower weapons cause more Holy damage per swing. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time.
- JudgementJudgementLevel 4Cost 6% of base manaCast time instantCooldown 10 sec
Unleash the energy of a Seal spell upon an enemy. Does not consume the Seal. Refer to individual Seals for Judgement effect.
- Holy StrikeHoly StrikeRank 1 · level 6Cost 5 ManaCast time instantCooldown 10 sec
An instant strike that causes 25% weapon damage plus an additional 11 to 14 as Holy damage.
- ExorcismExorcismRank 1 · level 20Cost 85 ManaCast time instantCooldown 15 sec
Causes 74 to 84 Holy damage to an Undead or Demon target.
- Hammer of WrathHammer of WrathRank 1 · level 44Cost 295 ManaCast time 1 secCooldown 6 sec
Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 274 to 302 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.
Retribution Paladin weapons by level
The top Two-hand pick in each band of ten levels, from quests, dungeons, vendors and crafting.
Levels 1–10
- Empyrean GreatswordEmpyrean GreatswordItem Level 15Binds when picked upTwo-HandSword24 - 37 DamageSpeed 3.00(10.2 damage per second)+4 StrengthQuest Zephras Isle
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
- Empyrean Greatsword
Levels 11–20
- Verigan's FistVerigan's FistItem Level 31Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace65 - 99 DamageSpeed 3.20(25.6 damage per second)+5 Stamina+6 Intellect+10 SpiritClasses: PaladinChance on hit: Ignite the target in the flames of the Great Forge, dealing 39 to 59 Holyfire damage. Deals 3 times as much damage to Fire Elementals and Earth Elementals.Quest The Test of Righteousness · Ironforge · lv 22
Changed in Forever. Classic Era: +7 Stamina · +12 Spirit · +6 Intellect
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
- Verigan's Fist
Levels 21–30
- Manual Crowd PummelerManual Crowd PummelerItem Level 34Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace46 - 70 DamageSpeed 2.00(29.0 damage per second)+16 Strength+5 AgilityRequires Level 29Use: Increases your attack speed by 50% for 30 sec. (3 Min Cooldown)Dungeon Gnomeregan · Crowd Pummeler 9-60 · 40%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Manual Crowd Pummeler
Levels 31–40
- Mograine's MightMograine's MightItem Level 44Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace87 - 131 DamageSpeed 2.80(38.9 damage per second)+17 Stamina+16 SpiritRequires Level 39Dungeon Scarlet Monastery · Scarlet Commander Mograine · 23%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Mograine's Might
Levels 41–50
- Thorium GreatmaceCrafted BlacksmithingThorium GreatmaceItem Level 55Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace136 - 205 DamageSpeed 3.60(47.4 damage per second)+21 Strength+23 Spell PowerRequires Level 50
- Thorium Greatmace
Levels 51–60
- Might of MenethilMight of MenethilItem Level 89Binds when picked upTwo-HandMace289 - 435 DamageSpeed 3.80(95.3 damage per second)+20 Strength+46 StaminaRequires Level 60Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with melee attacks by 2%.Raid Naxxramas · Kel'Thuzad · 17%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Might of Menethil
Races for a Retribution Paladin
Racials that work with Retribution talents, and why.
- HumanAllianceHumanAlliance
Ruthless crit on spells and attacks alike; Will to Survive breaks stuns.
- RuthlessRuthless
+1% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks
Works with VengeanceVengeanceRetribution · tier 5 · max rank 3Increases your Physical and Holy damage dealt by 1% for 30 sec after landing a non-periodic critical strike. Stacks up to 5 times.
Increases your Physical and Holy damage dealt by 3% for 30 sec after landing a non-periodic critical strike. Stacks up to 5 times.
the racial crit counts for heals and Holy spells too: it returns Mana through Illumination on Holy and stacks Vengeance’s damage bonus on Retribution.
- Ruthless
- UndeadHordeUndeadHorde
Will of the Forsaken; Touch of the Grave.
- Will of the ForsakenWill of the Forsaken
Instantly removes Charm, Fear and Sleep effects; 2 min cooldown
Works with Unyielding FaithUnyielding FaithRetribution · tier 3 · max rank 2Reduces the duration of Fear and Disorient effects on you by 15%.
Reduces the duration of Fear and Disorient effects on you by 30%.
Unyielding Faith shortens Fear, and Will of the Forsaken breaks it.
- Will of the Forsaken
Retribution in Forever vs Classic
17 talents in Forever, 15 in Classic.
New 5
- Sanctified JudgementSanctified JudgementRetribution · tier 2 · max rank 3★ New in Forever
Gives your Judgement ability a 33% chance to return 20% of the Mana cost of the judged seal.
Gives your Judgement ability a 100% chance to return 60% of the Mana cost of the judged seal.
- Sacred ArbiterSacred ArbiterRetribution · tier 4 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Increases the damage of your Holy Strike ability by 20% and causes it to refresh all Judgement effects on the target.
- Turn EvilTurn EvilRetribution · tier 5 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Reduces the cast time of your Turn Undead spell by 0.5 sec, its cooldown by 5 sec, and allows it to affect Demons.
Reduces the cast time of your Turn Undead spell by 1 sec, its cooldown by 10 sec, and allows it to affect Demons.
- Champion of the LightChampion of the LightRetribution · tier 6 · max rank 5★ New in Forever
Increases your spell damage by up to 12% of your Intellect, and reduces the cast time of your Hammer of Wrath by 0.2 sec.
Increases your spell damage by up to 60% of your Intellect, and reduces the cast time of your Hammer of Wrath by 1 sec.
- Unsealed WrathUnsealed WrathRetribution · tier 7 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Your melee attacks store a copy of your active Seal for 15 sec, stacking up to 3 times. Landing an attack with a different Seal consumes all stacks, giving the stored Seal its normal chance to activate once per stack.
Changed 6
- DeflectionDeflectionRetribution · tier 1 · max rank 5
Increases your Parry chance by 1%.
Increases your Parry chance by 5%.
Moved from tier 2 - ConvictionConvictionRetribution · tier 2 · max rank 3
Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 2%.
Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 6%.
Moved from tier 3; Max rank 5 → 3 - Unyielding FaithUnyielding FaithRetribution · tier 3 · max rank 2
Reduces the duration of Fear and Disorient effects on you by 15%.
Reduces the duration of Fear and Disorient effects on you by 30%.
Moved from Holy - Two-Handed Weapon SpecializationTwo-Handed Weapon SpecializationRetribution · tier 4 · max rank 3
Increases the Physical and Holy damage you deal by 2%, and reduces all threat you generate by 7% while a two-handed melee weapon is equipped.
Increases the Physical and Holy damage you deal by 6%, and reduces all threat you generate by 20% while a two-handed melee weapon is equipped.
Moved from tier 5 - RepentanceRepentanceRetribution · tier 5 · max rank 1
Puts the enemy target in a state of meditation, incapacitating them for up to 6 sec. Any damage caused will awaken the target. Only works against Humanoids.
Moved from tier 7 - VengeanceVengeanceRetribution · tier 5 · max rank 3
Increases your Physical and Holy damage dealt by 1% for 30 sec after landing a non-periodic critical strike. Stacks up to 5 times.
Increases your Physical and Holy damage dealt by 3% for 30 sec after landing a non-periodic critical strike. Stacks up to 5 times.
Moved from tier 6; Max rank 5 → 3
Removed 3
- Improved Blessing of MightImproved Blessing of MightClassic tier 1 · max rank 5
Not a talent in the Forever client snapshot.
Classic tier 1 · max rank 5 - Improved Retribution AuraImproved Retribution AuraClassic tier 4 · max rank 2
Not a talent in the Forever client snapshot.
Classic tier 4 · max rank 2 - Sanctity AuraSanctity AuraClassic tier 5 · max rank 1
Not a talent in the Forever client snapshot.
Classic tier 5 · max rank 1
Kept another way 1
- Improved Seal of the CrusaderImproved Seal of the CrusaderClassic tier 2 · max rank 3
Baseline now, no talent point needed
Baseline now, no talent point needed
Still unconfirmed
- Talents and class abilities use the current calculator data. Weapons and other supporting datasets retain the source builds shown below.
- The community examples below are historical level-30 beta builds, not complete level-60 or live leveling guides.