Paladin Retribution PvP: BiS list
Level 30 (beta)The best gear for a level 30 Paladin in the WoW Forever beta, with stats and a source for every item. Weapon damage first, then Strength and Stamina. Spell power counts too, on melee pieces: Judgement and Holy Strike deal holy damage. The $100,000 duel tournament (October 17 and 18) is played at level 30.
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List for Horde
- This list uses 3 crafting professions: Blacksmithing (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 | Defender's Leather Helmlevel 25+ | ||
| Neck | Azshir the Sleepless, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard33.93% in Classic | ||
| Shoulder | Quest: Taretha's GiftHorde, level 40 in Classic, level 29+ | ||
| Back | Crocolisk Skin Gaiterlevel 25+ | A quest from the Excavation Site in the WetlandsWhich one isn't known yet | |
| Chest | Ironspine, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard32.89% in Classic | ||
| 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 | |||
| Finger | Bladeheart, the rare wyvern in Thousand NeedlesReported, not verified Quest: Service to the HordeHorde, level 45 in Classic, level 30+ A chain of six Horde quests at Swamplight Manor in Dustwallow MarshBring a group for the Mudrock turtles (level 39–44) | ||
| Trinket | |||
| Two-Hand | Fallen Champion, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard17.73% 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: +8 Stamina | Enchant Chest - Superior Stamina (Enchanting 220)Learned from the trainer. |
| Wrist | Enchanted: +5 Stamina | Enchant Bracer - Stamina (Enchanting 170)Learned from the trainer. |
| Hands | Enchanted: +7 Strength | Enchant Gloves - Strength (Enchanting 225)Learned from the trainer. |
| Legs | Enchanted: +4 Stamina and +32 Armor | Thick Armor Kit (Leatherworking 200)Learned from the trainer. |
| Feet | Enchanted: +5 Stamina | Enchant Boots - Stamina (Enchanting 215)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 | |
| Elixir of Lesser Fortitude | Quest: Stinky's EscapeAlliance, level 37 in Classic, level 30+ + 1 more |
| Bear Brisket | Cooking (175)Recipe drops from Ashenvale Bear, Ashenvale |
| Rumsey Rum Black Label | Fishing in Stranglethorn Vale, Alterac Mountains or TanarisAbout 1 in 40 catches in Stranglethorn Vale (Classic) |
| Rumsey Rum Light | Quest: Soggy BusinessComfortable Bedroll quest chain, level 14+, both factions |
| 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 | |
| Free Action Potion | |
| Frenzy Potion | |
| Greater Healing Potion | First Aid (155)Manual: nobody has found it in the beta yet |
| Spinnenschwarm | Creepthess, the rare spider in Hillsbrad FoothillsReported, not verified |
| Magic Dust | Loot from the dust devils in WestfallAbout every 5th kill (Classic) |
List for Alliance
- This list uses 3 crafting professions: Blacksmithing (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 | Defender's Leather Helmlevel 25+ | ||
| Neck | Azshir the Sleepless, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard33.93% in Classic | ||
| Shoulder | |||
| Back | Paladin quest Return to Delgren, Alliance, level 22+Three quests that start with an orb in the Tower of Althalaxx | ||
| Chest | Ironspine, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard32.89% in Classic | ||
| 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. |
+ 1 more |
| Legs | Crusader's Silvered Chain Leggingslevel 25+ | Blacksmithing (125)Only the crafter can wear it | |
| Feet | |||
| Finger | Malignant Rootlevel 1+ | Bladeheart, the rare wyvern in Thousand NeedlesReported, not verified Nightveiled Rotheap, a patrol in the WetlandsAlliance only, not verified in the beta | |
| Trinket | |||
| Two-Hand | Quest: Heart of DisruptionDalaran, Alliance, level 24+ | ||
| 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: +8 Stamina | Enchant Chest - Superior Stamina (Enchanting 220)Learned from the trainer. |
| Wrist | Enchanted: +5 Stamina | Enchant Bracer - Stamina (Enchanting 170)Learned from the trainer. |
| Hands | Enchanted: +7 Strength | Enchant Gloves - Strength (Enchanting 225)Learned from the trainer. |
| Legs | Enchanted: +4 Stamina and +32 Armor | Thick Armor Kit (Leatherworking 200)Learned from the trainer. |
| Feet | Enchanted: +5 Stamina | Enchant Boots - Stamina (Enchanting 215)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 | |
| Elixir of Lesser Fortitude | Quest: Stinky's EscapeAlliance, level 37 in Classic, level 30+ + 1 more |
| Bear Brisket | Cooking (175)Recipe drops from Ashenvale Bear, Ashenvale |
| Rumsey Rum Black Label | Fishing in Stranglethorn Vale, Alterac Mountains or TanarisAbout 1 in 40 catches in Stranglethorn Vale (Classic) |
| Rumsey Rum Light | Quest: Soggy BusinessComfortable Bedroll quest chain, level 14+, both factions |
| 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 | |
| Free Action Potion | |
| Frenzy Potion | |
| Greater Healing Potion | First Aid (155)Manual: nobody has found it in the beta yet |
| Spinnenschwarm | Creepthess, the rare spider in Hillsbrad FoothillsReported, not verified |
| Magic Dust | Loot from the dust devils in WestfallAbout every 5th kill (Classic) |
Paladin Retribution PvP FAQ
What is the BiS weapon for Paladin Retribution PvP?
Two-Hand: the best choice is Morbid Dawn (Fallen Champion, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard). Good alternatives: Master Hunter's Spellsword, Viscous Hammer, Skullsplitter.
Where do I get the BiS gear for Paladin Retribution PvP?
Dungeon loot: 5 of 16 items, for example Defender's Leather Helm (Gelihast, Blackfathom Deeps), Ghostshard Talisman (Azshir the Sleepless, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard). Quest rewards: 4 of 16 items, for example Brigand's Pauldrons (Quest: Taretha's Gift), Crocolisk Skin Gaiter (A quest from the Excavation Site in the Wetlands). Crafted: 5 of 16 items, for example Justicar's Belt (Blacksmithing (150)), Crusader's Silvered Chain Leggings (Blacksmithing (125)). World drops, vendors and other sources: 2 of 16 items.
Which professions do I need for Paladin Retribution PvP?
The best choices need 3 crafting professions: Blacksmithing (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 PvP?
Enchants: Enchanted: +5 Strength (Neck), Enchanted: +3 Agility (Back), Enchanted: +8 Stamina (Chest), Enchanted: +5 Stamina (Wrist). Consumables: Elixir of Ogre Strength, Elixir of Lesser Fortitude, Bear Brisket, Rumsey Rum Black Label.
From what level can I wear the BiS items for Paladin Retribution PvP?
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 PvP. 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.
More on Paladin
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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.