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Retribution Paladin Guide for Raid (Updated April 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:12.0.5

Expansion:Midnight

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Raid Tier
427
Raid Runs
280
Ilvl
10.03%
Raid Popularity
94 113
Raid DPS
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Retribution Paladin Stats for Raid

483
Critical Strike
416
Haste
664
Mastery
29
Versatility
1 269
Strength
55
Avoidance
42
Leech
33
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 ToxinsEmpyreal WardFist of Justice1/1Blinding LightTurn 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 Sacrifice1/1Quickened Invocation1/1Blessing 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 Calling1/1Inspired Guard1/1Light's Revocation1/1Faith's ArmorStoicismSeal of Might2/2Vengeful Wrath2/2Eye for an EyeGolden PathBlessing of Dawn1/1Lightbearer1/1Blessing of Dusk1/1

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Paladin · Retribution

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Wrathful Descent1/1Higher Calling1/1Sacrosanct Crusade1/1Light's Guidance1/1Unrelenting Charger1/1Light's Deliverance1/1Zealous Vindication1/1Hammerfall1/1Sanctification1/1Undisputed Ruling1/1Shake the Heavens1/1Divine Exaction1/1Light's Judicator1/1Divine Hammer1/1
Specialization
Blade of Justice1/1Divine Storm1/1Expurgation1/1Light of Justice1/1Judgment of Justice1/1Avenging Wrath1/1Final Verdict1/1Holy Blade1/1Art of War1/1Jurisdiction1/1Tempest of the LightbringerRush of Light1/1SanctifyHoly Flames1/1Improved Judgment1/1Zealot's Fervor2/2Heart of the Crusader2/2Blade of VengeanceEmpyrean PowerHighlord's Wrath1/1Crusading Strikes1/1Blessed ChampionBurning 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:7.96%
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Retribution Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze
Head
Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze
Popularity: 100.0%
Barbed Ymirheim Choker
Neck
Barbed Ymirheim Choker
Popularity: 33.6%
Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch
Shoulder
Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch
Popularity: 100.0%
Adherent's Silken Shroud
Back
Adherent's Silken Shroud
Popularity: 55.1%
Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate
Chest
Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate
Popularity: 96.5%
Spellbreaker's Bracers
Wrist
Spellbreaker's Bracers
Popularity: 70.2%
Blood Knight's Warblade
Main Hand
Blood Knight's Warblade
Popularity: 64.5%
Incarnadine Gauntlets
Hands
Incarnadine Gauntlets
Popularity: 35.9%
Luminant Verdict's Undaunted Emblem
Waist
Luminant Verdict's Undaunted Emblem
Popularity: 28.1%
Luminant Verdict's Greaves
Legs
Luminant Verdict's Greaves
Popularity: 97.9%
Greaves of the Unformed
Feet
Greaves of the Unformed
Popularity: 33.1%
Occlusion of Void
Finger
Occlusion of Void
Popularity: 24.1%
Omission of Light
Finger
Omission of Light
Popularity: 21.6%
Algeth'ar Puzzle Box
Trinket
Algeth'ar Puzzle Box
Popularity: 43.5%
Gaze of the Alnseer
Trinket
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 18.8%

Best Retribution Paladin Main Hand Weapons Items

Blood Knight's Warblade
Blood Knight's Warblade
Popularity: 71.6%
Liferipper's Cutlass
Liferipper's Cutlass
Popularity: 20.9%
Algeth'ar Hedgecleaver
Algeth'ar Hedgecleaver
Popularity: 7.4%

Best Retribution Paladin Finger Items

Occlusion of Void
Occlusion of Void
Popularity: 37.5%
Omission of Light
Omission of Light
Popularity: 33.6%
Platinum Star Band
Platinum Star Band
Popularity: 29.0%

Best Retribution Paladin Trinkets Items

Algeth'ar Puzzle Box
Algeth'ar Puzzle Box
Popularity: 54.5%
Gaze of the Alnseer
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 23.5%
Heart of Ancient Hunger
Heart of Ancient Hunger
Popularity: 22.0%
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Retribution Paladin Recommended Raid ilvl

246
LFR
262
Normal
274
Heroic
278
Mythic

Retribution Paladin Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.28%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.28%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.81%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.81%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.81%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.81%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.81%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
2.11%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.11%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.11%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.11%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.11%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.11%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.87%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.87%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow Priest
1.87%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.87%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.87%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.41%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.41%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.41%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.41%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.41%

Retribution Paladin race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Human
    Human57.5%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf18.9%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei10.3%
  • Draenei
    Draenei5.8%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf5.8%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.8%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf77.1%
  • Tauren
    Tauren15.2%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll6.4%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.3%
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