Paladin Retribution PvE: Pre-Raid BiS (Level 60)

level 60

Provisional list for level 60 before the first raids, based on our game data (beta): quest rewards, crafting and reputation. Loot from level 60 dungeons isn't included yet because Blizzard hasn't published it. Current list for level 30

Provisional pre-raid gear for a level 60 Paladin in WoW Forever, slot by slot, from quests, reputation and crafting. Retribution PvE list: Strength, attack power and critical strikes first, a little spell power and intellect help too. Status: based on our game data (beta), values in Forever may still differ. Loot from level 60 dungeons isn't included yet because Blizzard hasn't published it.

HordeAlliance

List for Horde

Gear by slot

Slot	Best choice	Source	Alternatives
Head	Lionheart Helmlevel 56+	Blacksmithing (300)	Stalwart Helm Black Dragonscale Helm Warbear Helm Blue Suede Hat Blue Dragonscale Helm
Neck	Medallion of the Dawn	Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from	Amulet of the Darkmoon Beads of Ogre Might Woven Ivy Necklace Orb of the Darkmoon Amulet of the Dawn + 1 more
Shoulder	Defiler's Lamellar Spaulderslevel 60+	Reputation: The Defilers, Exalted	Darkspear Pauldrons Defiler's Plate Spaulders Defiler's Leather Shoulders Defiler's Lizardhide Shoulders Defiler's Mail Pauldrons
Back	Deathguard's Cloaklevel 60+	Reputation: The Defilers, Exalted	Earthweave Cloak Shifting Cloak Tattered Hakkari Cape Deep River Cloak Deep Woodlands Cloak + 1 more
Chest	Timbermaw Tuniclevel 56+	Leatherworking (300)	Dawn Armor Warbear Harness Blessed Plate Chest Black Dragonscale Breastplate Earthpower Vest
Wrist	Deeprock Bracers	Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Bracers of Subterfuge Rockfury Bracers Officer's Wristguards Prowler's Leather Bracers Blue Suede Bracers
Hands	Raider Gauntletslevel 60+	Reputation: Darkspear Raiders, Exalted	Timbermaw Brawlers Devilsaur Gauntlets Officer's Gloves Prowler's Leather Gauntlets Stormshroud Gloves
Waist	Might of the Timbermawlevel 53+	Leatherworking (265)	Defiler's Chain Girdle Defiler's Plate Girdle Defiler's Leather Girdle Defiler's Lamellar Girdle Belt of the Archmage
Legs	Titanic Leggingslevel 55+	Blacksmithing (300)	Champion's Legplates Pristine Scorpid Leggings Warbear Woolies Devilsaur Leggings Ironfeather Leggings
Feet	Defiler's Lamellar Greaveslevel 58+	Reputation: The Defilers, Revered	Scalegut Treaders Defiler's Plate Greaves Dunestalker's Boots Prowler's Leather Boots Dawn Treaders
Finger	Band of Earthen Might Might of Cenarius	Quest: Veteran's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Band of Earthen Wrath White Bone Band Ring of Living Stone Insurgent's Band Ocean's Breeze
Trinket	Darkmoon Card: Heroismlevel 60+ Darkmoon Card: Maelstromlevel 60+	Quest: Darkmoon Warlords DeckLevel 1+ Quest: Darkmoon Elementals DeckLevel 1+	Frozen Heart of the Mountain Rune of the Guard Captain Defender of the Timbermaw Molten Heart of the Mountain
Two-Hand	Fist of Cenariuslevel 60+	Quest: Champion's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Legionite Glaive Arcanite Reaper Ice Barbed Spear Stormcarver Hammer of the Titans
Relic	Libram of Invocationlevel 40+	Enchanting (210)Only the crafter can wear it	–

Enchants

Slot	Enchant	Source
Weapon	Enchant Weapon - Crusader	Enchanting (300)
Two-Hand	Enchant 2H Weapon - Superior Impact	Enchanting (295)
Chest	Enchant Chest - Greater Stats	Enchanting (300)
Wrist	Enchant Bracer - Superior Strength	Enchanting (295)
Hands	Enchant Gloves - Greater Strength	Enchanting (295)
Feet	Enchant Boots - Greater Agility	Enchanting (295)
Back	Enchant Cloak - Agility	Enchanting (300)

Consumables

Item	Source
Flask of the Titans	Alchemy (300)
Elixir of Brute Force	Alchemy (275)
Elixir of the Mongoose	Alchemy (280)
Mighty Rage Potion	Alchemy (255)
Smoked Desert Dumplings	Cooking (300)
Dirge's Kickin' Chimaerok Chops	Cooking (300)

List for Alliance

Gear by slot

Slot	Best choice	Source	Alternatives
Head	Lionheart Helmlevel 56+	Blacksmithing (300)	Stalwart Helm Soulforge Helm Black Dragonscale Helm Warbear Helm Blue Suede Hat + 1 more
Neck	Medallion of the Dawn	Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from	Amulet of the Darkmoon Beads of Ogre Might Orb of the Darkmoon Amulet of the Dawn Sunprism Pendant
Shoulder	Highlander's Lamellar Spaulderslevel 60+	Reputation: The League of Arathor, Exalted	Theramore Pauldrons Highlander's Plate Spaulders Highlander's Leather Shoulders Highlander's Lizardhide Shoulders Highlander's Mail Pauldrons
Back	Cloak of the Honor Guardlevel 60+	Reputation: The League of Arathor, Exalted	Earthweave Cloak Shifting Cloak Tattered Hakkari Cape Deep River Cloak Cerise Drape
Chest	Timbermaw Tuniclevel 56+	Leatherworking (300)	Dawn Armor Soulforge Breastplate Warbear Harness Blessed Plate Chest Black Dragonscale Breastplate + 1 more
Wrist	Deeprock Bracers	Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Bracers of Subterfuge Rockfury Bracers Officer's Wristguards Prowler's Leather Bracers Soulforge Bracers + 1 more
Hands	Theramore Gauntletslevel 60+	Reputation: Theramore Expeditionary Force, Exalted	Timbermaw Brawlers Soulforge Gauntlets Devilsaur Gauntlets Officer's Gloves Prowler's Leather Gauntlets + 1 more
Waist	Might of the Timbermawlevel 53+	Leatherworking (265)	Highlander's Plate Girdle Highlander's Chain Girdle Highlander's Leather Girdle Highlander's Lamellar Girdle Belt of the Archmage
Legs	Titanic Leggingslevel 55+	Blacksmithing (300)	Champion's Legplates Pristine Scorpid Leggings Warbear Woolies Devilsaur Leggings Ironfeather Leggings
Feet	Highlander's Lamellar Greaveslevel 58+	Reputation: The League of Arathor, Revered	Scalegut Treaders Highlander's Plate Greaves Dunestalker's Boots Prowler's Leather Boots Dawn Treaders
Finger	Band of Earthen Might Might of Cenarius	Quest: Veteran's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Band of Earthen Wrath Ring of Living Stone Theramore Signet Ocean's Breeze
Trinket	Darkmoon Card: Heroismlevel 60+ Darkmoon Card: Maelstromlevel 60+	Quest: Darkmoon Warlords DeckLevel 1+ Quest: Darkmoon Elementals DeckLevel 1+	Frozen Heart of the Mountain Defender of the Timbermaw Molten Heart of the Mountain Talisman of Arathor
Two-Hand	Fist of Cenariuslevel 60+	Quest: Champion's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Legionite Glaive Arcanite Reaper Ice Barbed Spear Stormcarver Hammer of the Titans
Relic	Libram of Invocationlevel 40+	Enchanting (210)Only the crafter can wear it	–

Enchants

Slot	Enchant	Source
Weapon	Enchant Weapon - Crusader	Enchanting (300)
Two-Hand	Enchant 2H Weapon - Superior Impact	Enchanting (295)
Chest	Enchant Chest - Greater Stats	Enchanting (300)
Wrist	Enchant Bracer - Superior Strength	Enchanting (295)
Hands	Enchant Gloves - Greater Strength	Enchanting (295)
Feet	Enchant Boots - Greater Agility	Enchanting (295)
Back	Enchant Cloak - Agility	Enchanting (300)

Consumables

Item	Source
Flask of the Titans	Alchemy (300)
Elixir of Brute Force	Alchemy (275)
Elixir of the Mongoose	Alchemy (280)
Mighty Rage Potion	Alchemy (255)
Smoked Desert Dumplings	Cooking (300)
Dirge's Kickin' Chimaerok Chops	Cooking (300)

Paladin Retribution PvE FAQ

What is the BiS weapon for Paladin Retribution PvE?

Two-Hand: the best choice is Fist of Cenarius (Quest: Champion's Battlegear). Good alternatives: Legionite Glaive, Arcanite Reaper, Ice Barbed Spear.

Where do I get the BiS gear for Paladin Retribution PvE?

Quest rewards: 7 of 16 items, for example Medallion of the Dawn (Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn), Deeprock Bracers (Quest: Stalwart's Battlegear). Crafted: 5 of 16 items, for example Lionheart Helm (Blacksmithing (300)), Timbermaw Tunic (Leatherworking (300)). World drops, vendors and other sources: 4 of 16 items.

Which professions do I need for Paladin Retribution PvE?

For the best choices you need Enchanting (Relic).

Which enchants and consumables are worth it for Paladin Retribution PvE?

Enchants: Enchant Weapon - Crusader (Weapon), Enchant 2H Weapon - Superior Impact (Two-Hand), Enchant Chest - Greater Stats (Chest), Enchant Bracer - Superior Strength (Wrist). Consumables: Flask of the Titans, Elixir of Brute Force, Elixir of the Mongoose, Mighty Rage Potion.

From what level can I wear the BiS items for Paladin Retribution PvE?

Items with a known level requirement need level 40 to 60. The earliest you can wear is Libram of Invocation (from level 40); the full list is usable from level 60.

How is this BiS list made?

Each slot shows the strongest item available at level 60, rated by the stats that matter for Paladin Retribution PvE. Below it are alternatives in case the best item is hard to get. Where Horde and Alliance differ, the page shows both versions; the answers above refer to the Horde version.

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Provisional pre-raid list for level 60, based on our game data (beta). Level 60 dungeon loot isn't included yet. A fan project, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment.