Paladin Retribution PvP: 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 PvP list: Stamina, 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	Warbear Helmlevel 56+	Leatherworking (300)	Lionheart Helm Stalwart Helm Blue Suede Hat Black Dragonscale Helm Imperial Plate 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 Amulet of the Dawn Orb of the Darkmoon + 1 more
Shoulder	Defiler's Plate Spaulderslevel 60+	Reputation: The Defilers, Exalted	Defiler's Lamellar Spaulders Defiler's Leather Shoulders Defiler's Lizardhide Shoulders Darkspear Pauldrons Defiler's Mail Pauldrons
Back	Deathguard's Cloaklevel 60+	Reputation: The Defilers, Exalted	Tattered Hakkari Cape Shifting Cloak Earthweave Cloak Deep River Cloak Deep Woodlands Cloak + 1 more
Chest	Timbermaw Tuniclevel 56+	Leatherworking (300)	Warbear Harness Dawn Armor Black Dragonscale Breastplate Blessed Plate Chest Supple Scorpid Vest
Wrist	Deeprock Bracers	Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Bracers of Subterfuge Officer's Wristguards Rockfury Bracers 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 Gloves of the Dawn
Waist	Might of the Timbermawlevel 53+	Leatherworking (265)	Defiler's Chain Girdle Defiler's Plate Girdle Defiler's Leather Girdle Defiler's Lamellar Girdle Officer's Waistguard
Legs	Warbear Woolieslevel 52+	Leatherworking (260)	Titanic Leggings Champion's Legplates Pristine Scorpid Leggings Devilsaur Leggings Leggings of the Plague Hunter
Feet	Dawn Treaderslevel 53+	Leatherworking (265)	Defiler's Plate Greaves Defiler's Lamellar Greaves Dunestalker's Boots Officer's Sabatons Defiler's Leather Boots
Finger	Band of Earthen Might Insurgent's Bandlevel 58+	Quest: Veteran's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from Reputation: Darkspear Raiders, Honored	Ring of Living Stone Might of Cenarius Ocean's Breeze White Bone Band Band of Resolution
Trinket	Arcanite Dragonlinglevel 50+ Darkmoon Card: Heroismlevel 60+	Engineering (300) Quest: Darkmoon Warlords DeckLevel 1+	Darkmoon Card: Maelstrom Defiler's Talisman Relentless Raider's Seal Darkspear Voodoo Seal
Two-Hand	Fist of Cenariuslevel 60+	Quest: Champion's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Legionite Glaive Ice Barbed Spear Arcanite Reaper Stormcarver Corruption
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	Warbear Helmlevel 56+	Leatherworking (300)	Soulforge Helm Lionheart Helm Stalwart Helm Blue Suede Hat Black Dragonscale Helm + 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 Amulet of the Dawn Orb of the Darkmoon Sunprism Pendant
Shoulder	Highlander's Plate Spaulderslevel 60+	Reputation: The League of Arathor, Exalted	Highlander's Lamellar Spaulders Highlander's Leather Shoulders Highlander's Lizardhide Shoulders Theramore Pauldrons Highlander's Mail Pauldrons
Back	Cloak of the Honor Guardlevel 60+	Reputation: The League of Arathor, Exalted	Tattered Hakkari Cape Shifting Cloak Earthweave Cloak Deep River Cloak Cerise Drape
Chest	Timbermaw Tuniclevel 56+	Leatherworking (300)	Soulforge Breastplate Warbear Harness Dawn Armor Black Dragonscale Breastplate Blessed Plate Chest + 1 more
Wrist	Deeprock Bracers	Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Bracers of Subterfuge Soulforge Bracers Officer's Wristguards Rockfury Bracers Prowler's Leather 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 Officer's Waistguard
Legs	Warbear Woolieslevel 52+	Leatherworking (260)	Titanic Leggings Champion's Legplates Pristine Scorpid Leggings Devilsaur Leggings Leggings of the Plague Hunter
Feet	Dawn Treaderslevel 53+	Leatherworking (265)	Highlander's Plate Greaves Highlander's Lamellar Greaves Dunestalker's Boots Soulforge Boots Officer's Sabatons
Finger	Band of Earthen Might Theramore Signetlevel 58+	Quest: Veteran's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from Reputation: Theramore Expeditionary Force, Honored	Ring of Living Stone Might of Cenarius Ocean's Breeze Band of Resolution
Trinket	Arcanite Dragonlinglevel 50+ Darkmoon Card: Heroismlevel 60+	Engineering (300) Quest: Darkmoon Warlords DeckLevel 1+	Darkmoon Card: Maelstrom Talisman of Arathor Enriched Seal Volunteer's Lucky Seal
Two-Hand	Fist of Cenariuslevel 60+	Quest: Champion's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Legionite Glaive Ice Barbed Spear Arcanite Reaper Stormcarver Corruption
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 PvP FAQ

What is the BiS weapon for Paladin Retribution PvP?

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

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

Quest rewards: 5 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: 7 of 16 items, for example Warbear Helm (Leatherworking (300)), Timbermaw Tunic (Leatherworking (300)). World drops, vendors and other sources: 4 of 16 items.

Which professions do I need for Paladin Retribution PvP?

For the best choices you need Engineering (Trinket), Enchanting (Relic).

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

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 PvP?

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 PvP. 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.