Paladin Retribution PvE: BiS list
Level 30 (beta)The best gear for a level 30 Paladin in the WoW Forever beta, slot by slot, with stats and a source for every item. Retribution PvE list: A slow two-hander first, then Strength, attack power and hit chance. Spell power counts too, on melee pieces: Seal of Command, Judgement and Consecration deal holy damage.
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List for Horde
- This list uses 3 crafting professions: Blacksmithing (Head, Chest, Waist, Legs), Engineering (Trinket), Enchanting (Relic). You can only learn two, so pick two and use the next-best alternative for items from the others.
The list itself stays as is, so you can still see the strongest item for each slot.
Gear by slot
| Slot | Best choice | Source | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Crusader's Chain Helmlevel 25+ | BlacksmithingOnly the crafter can wear it. Plans: nobody has found them in the beta yet. | |
| Neck | Azshir the Sleepless, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard33.93% in Classic | ||
| Shoulder | World drop, available on the Auction House | ||
| Back | Source still unknownSource still unclear: let us know if you find out | ||
| Chest | Crusader's Silvered Chain Shirtlevel 22+ | Blacksmithing (110)Only the crafter can wear it | |
| Wrist | Trash mobs, Uldaman Random suffix, one of 35Search the Auction House for the full name | ||
| Hands | Quest No Honor Among Thieves, Stranglethorn ValeBoth factions, level 30+: one of three rewards | ||
| Waist | Justicar's Beltlevel 30+ | Blacksmithing (150)Only the crafter can wear it. Plans: not needed – Blacksmithing trainers teach the recipe at 150. | |
| Legs | Crusader's Silvered Chain Leggingslevel 25+ | Blacksmithing (125)Only the crafter can wear it | |
| Feet | Hard Gold Bootslevel 30+ | Blacksmithing (150)Plans drop from Syndicate Highwayman, Arathi Highlands | |
| Finger | Bladeheart, the rare wyvern in Thousand NeedlesReported, not verified World drop, available on the Auction House | ||
| Trinket | |||
| Two-Hand | Overlord Ramtusk, Razorfen Kraul33.83% in Classic | ||
| Relic | Tenets of the Silver Handlevel 20+ | Enchanting (130)Only the crafter can wear it | – |
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | Enchanted: +5 Strength | Enchant Necklace - Strength (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 120 Merchant's Favor. |
| Back | Enchanted: +3 Agility | Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility (Enchanting 110)Formula sold by Dalria (Ashenvale) and Kulwia (Stonetalon Mountains). |
| Chest | Enchanted: +2 All Stats | Enchant Chest - Lesser Stats (Enchanting 200)Learned from the trainer. |
| Wrist | Enchanted: +5 Strength | Enchant Bracer - Strength (Enchanting 180)Learned from the trainer. |
| Hands | Enchanted: +7 Strength | Enchant Gloves - Strength (Enchanting 225)Learned from the trainer. |
| Legs | Enchanted: +6 Attack Power and +24 Armor | Forceful Heavy Armor Kit (Leatherworking 135)Pattern sold by Saenorion (Darnassus) and Mahu (Thunder Bluff). |
| Feet | Enchanted: +4 Agility | Enchant Boots - Lesser Agility (Enchanting 160)Learned from the trainer. |
| Two-Hand | Enchanted: +6 Weapon Damage | Enchant 2H Weapon - Impact (Enchanting 200)Learned from the trainer. |
Consumables
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Elixir of Ogre Strength | |
| Bear Brisket | Cooking (175)Recipe drops from Ashenvale Bear, Ashenvale |
| Scroll of Strength | Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, only a few at a time in Classic Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, only a few at a time in Classic |
| Solid Sharpening Stone | |
| Solid Weightstone | |
| Frenzy Potion | |
| Greater Healing Potion | First Aid (155)Manual: nobody has found it in the beta yet |
List for Alliance
- This list uses 3 crafting professions: Blacksmithing (Head, Chest, Waist, Legs), Engineering (Trinket), Enchanting (Relic). You can only learn two, so pick two and use the next-best alternative for items from the others.
The list itself stays as is, so you can still see the strongest item for each slot.
Gear by slot
| Slot | Best choice | Source | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Crusader's Chain Helmlevel 25+ | BlacksmithingOnly the crafter can wear it. Plans: nobody has found them in the beta yet. | |
| Neck | Azshir the Sleepless, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard33.93% in Classic | ||
| Shoulder | World drop, available on the Auction House | ||
| Back | Paladin quest Return to Delgren, Alliance, level 22+Three quests that start with an orb in the Tower of Althalaxx | ||
| Chest | Crusader's Silvered Chain Shirtlevel 22+ | Blacksmithing (110)Only the crafter can wear it | |
| Wrist | Trash mobs, Uldaman Random suffix, one of 35Search the Auction House for the full name | ||
| Hands | Quest No Honor Among Thieves, Stranglethorn ValeBoth factions, level 30+: one of three rewards | ||
| Waist | Justicar's Beltlevel 30+ | Blacksmithing (150)Only the crafter can wear it. Plans: not needed – Blacksmithing trainers teach the recipe at 150. | |
| Legs | Crusader's Silvered Chain Leggingslevel 25+ | Blacksmithing (125)Only the crafter can wear it | |
| Feet | Hard Gold Bootslevel 30+ | Blacksmithing (150)Plans drop from Syndicate Highwayman, Arathi Highlands | |
| Finger | Bladeheart, the rare wyvern in Thousand NeedlesReported, not verified World drop, available on the Auction House | ||
| Trinket | |||
| Two-Hand | Quest: MurdalocAlliance, level 42 in Classic, level 30+ Three quests from Ironforge to the BadlandsBring a group: Murdaloc is level 42 | ||
| Relic | Tenets of the Silver Handlevel 20+ | Enchanting (130)Only the crafter can wear it | – |
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | Enchanted: +5 Strength | Enchant Necklace - Strength (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 120 Merchant's Favor. |
| Back | Enchanted: +3 Agility | Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility (Enchanting 110)Formula sold by Dalria (Ashenvale) and Kulwia (Stonetalon Mountains). |
| Chest | Enchanted: +2 All Stats | Enchant Chest - Lesser Stats (Enchanting 200)Learned from the trainer. |
| Wrist | Enchanted: +5 Strength | Enchant Bracer - Strength (Enchanting 180)Learned from the trainer. |
| Hands | Enchanted: +7 Strength | Enchant Gloves - Strength (Enchanting 225)Learned from the trainer. |
| Legs | Enchanted: +6 Attack Power and +24 Armor | Forceful Heavy Armor Kit (Leatherworking 135)Pattern sold by Saenorion (Darnassus) and Mahu (Thunder Bluff). |
| Feet | Enchanted: +4 Agility | Enchant Boots - Lesser Agility (Enchanting 160)Learned from the trainer. |
| Two-Hand | Enchanted: +6 Weapon Damage | Enchant 2H Weapon - Impact (Enchanting 200)Learned from the trainer. |
Consumables
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Elixir of Ogre Strength | |
| Bear Brisket | Cooking (175)Recipe drops from Ashenvale Bear, Ashenvale |
| Scroll of Strength | Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, only a few at a time in Classic Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, only a few at a time in Classic |
| Solid Sharpening Stone | |
| Solid Weightstone | |
| Frenzy Potion | |
| Greater Healing Potion | First Aid (155)Manual: nobody has found it in the beta yet |
Paladin Retribution PvE FAQ
What is the BiS weapon for Paladin Retribution PvE?
Two-Hand: the best choice is Corpsemaker (Overlord Ramtusk, Razorfen Kraul). Good alternatives: Silver Spade, Master Hunter's Spellsword.
Where do I get the BiS gear for Paladin Retribution PvE?
Dungeon loot: 3 of 16 items, for example Ghostshard Talisman (Azshir the Sleepless, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard), Cursed Murloc Eye (Gelihast, Blackfathom Deeps). Quest rewards: 1 of 16 items, for example Traveled Gloves (Quest No Honor Among Thieves, Stranglethorn Vale). Crafted: 7 of 16 items, for example Crusader's Chain Helm (Blacksmithing), Crusader's Silvered Chain Shirt (Blacksmithing (110)). World drops, vendors and other sources: 5 of 16 items.
Which professions do I need for Paladin Retribution PvE?
The best choices need 3 crafting professions: Blacksmithing (Head, Chest, Waist, Legs), Engineering (Trinket), Enchanting (Relic). You can only learn two, so use the next-best alternative for items from the others.
Which enchants and consumables are worth it for Paladin Retribution PvE?
Enchants: Enchanted: +5 Strength (Neck), Enchanted: +3 Agility (Back), Enchanted: +2 All Stats (Chest), Enchanted: +5 Strength (Wrist). Consumables: Elixir of Ogre Strength, Bear Brisket, Scroll of Strength, Solid Sharpening Stone.
From what level can I wear the BiS items for Paladin Retribution PvE?
Items with a known level requirement need level 20 to 30. The earliest you can wear is Tenets of the Silver Hand (from level 20); the full list is usable from level 30.
How is this BiS list made?
Each slot shows the strongest item available at level 30 (beta), rated by the stats that matter for Paladin Retribution PvE. Below it are alternatives in case the best item is hard to get. The list is updated continuously whenever stats or loot change. Where Horde and Alliance differ, the page shows both versions; the answers above refer to the Horde version.
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Lists reflect beta build 1.60.1 with a level cap of 30. Some items haven't been discovered yet, so the lists will keep changing. A fan project, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment.