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Retribution Paladin Guide for Raid (Updated September 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Retribution Paladin for Raid in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

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Patch:12.1.0

Expansion:Midnight

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S
Raid Tier
297
Raid Runs
315
Ilvl
8.58%
Raid Popularity
154 862
Raid DPS

Retribution Paladin Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
541
Critical Strike
471
Haste
648
Mastery
103
Versatility
1 494
Strength
60
Avoidance
46
Leech
27
Speed
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Retribution Paladin Talents for Raid

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Lay on Hands1/1Auras of the Resolute1/1Hammer of Wrath1/1Cleanse Toxins1/1Empyreal WardFist of Justice1/1Blinding Light1/1Turn EvilA Just RewardHealing Hands1/1Guided Prayer1/1Divine Steed1/1Light's CountenanceGreater Judgment1/1Wrench EvilHoly ReprieveShield of Vengeance1/1Cavalier1/1Divine SpursBlessing of Freedom1/1Rebuke1/1Obduracy2/2Divine Toll1/1Unbound Freedom1/1Sanctified Plates2/2Punishment1/1Divine ReachBrought to LightBlessing of Sacrifice1/1Divine Resonance1/1Blessing of Protection1/1Fear No EvilConsecrated Ground1/1Holy Aegis1/1Sacrifice of the JustDivine Purpose1/1Improved Blessing of ProtectionUnbreakable Spirit1/1Lightforged BlessingLead the Charge1/1Worthy SacrificeHoly RitualBlessed CallingInspired Guard1/1Light's Revocation1/1Faith's ArmorStoicismSeal of Might2/2Vengeful Wrath2/2Eye for an EyeGolden PathBlessing of DawnLightbearer1/1Blessing of Dusk1/1

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Aurora1/1Blessing of An'she1/1Sun Sear1/1Gleaming Rays1/1Luminosity1/1Second Sunrise1/1Walk Into Light1/1Eternal Flame1/1Will of the Dawn1/1Dawnlight1/1Sun's Avatar1/1Endless Gleam1/1Born in Sunlight1/1Solar Grace1/1
Specialization
Blade of Justice1/1Divine Storm1/1Expurgation1/1Light of Justice1/1Judgment of JusticeAvenging Wrath1/1Final Verdict1/1Holy Blade1/1Art of War1/1Jurisdiction1/1Tempest of the Lightbringer1/1Rush of Light1/1SanctifyHoly Flames1/1Improved Judgment1/1Zealot's Fervor2/2Heart of the CrusaderBlade of Vengeance1/1Empyrean PowerHighlord's Wrath1/1Crusading Strikes1/1Blessed Champion1/1Burning Crusade1/1Blades of Light2/2Wake of Ashes1/1Divine Wrath2/2Execution Sentence1/1Seething Flames1/1Empyrean Legacy1/1Judge, Jury and ExecutionerRadiant GloryBurn to Ash1/1Crusade1/1Light Within4/4
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Popularity:11.45%
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Retribution Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Head Head

Neck Neck

Shoulder Shoulder

Back Back

Chest Chest

Wrist Wrist

Hands Hands

Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Trinket Trinket

Main Hand Main Hand

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Retribution Paladin Best Sockets for Raid

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Retribution Paladin Best Enchants for Raid

Head Head

Shoulder Shoulder

Chest Chest

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

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Retribution Paladin Recommended Raid ilvl

296
LFR
305
Normal
311
Heroic
315
Mythic

Retribution Paladin Minimum Raid ilvl

274
LFR
291
Normal
301
Heroic
308
Mythic

Retribution Paladin Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
4.04%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow Priest
3.37%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
3.03%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
3.03%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
2.69%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.69%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.69%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.69%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.02%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.02%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.02%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
2.02%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.02%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.02%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
2.02%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost Death KnightFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.02%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
2.02%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFire MageFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
2.02%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.02%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.02%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.02%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
2.02%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
2.02%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
2.02%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
1.35%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
1.35%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.35%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.35%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.35%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
1.35%

Retribution Paladin race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Human
    Human55.2%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf20%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei8.7%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf8.2%
  • Draenei
    Draenei6.9%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf73.1%
  • Tauren
    Tauren15.7%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll9.7%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.6%

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How the Retribution Paladin guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Retribution Paladin raid guide is built from real boss kill logs uploaded to Warcraft Logs for the current raid, enriched with character data from the official Blizzard API. The talents, gear, item levels, and stat priorities shown here reflect how Retribution Paladin players actually perform on raid bosses, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few standout kills cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The raid tier shown for Retribution Paladin comes from two factors. Performance compares its average damage against the highest damage spec among raid damage dealers, and popularity compares its raid pick rate against an even share across all damage specs. Strong damage with real representation earns S or A, while weaker output or low usage moves it down through B and C to D.

This Retribution Paladin raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Use the guide as a starting point and adapt the build to your fight and group.

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