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Retribution Paladin Guide for Raid (Updated June 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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S
Raid Tier
676
Raid Runs
289
Ilvl
8.77%
Raid Popularity
112 024
Raid DPS

Retribution Paladin Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
554
Critical Strike
402
Haste
725
Mastery
32
Versatility
1 313
Strength
73
Avoidance
41
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 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

Paladin · Retribution
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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Retribution Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Neck Neck

Shoulder Shoulder

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Chest Chest

Wrist Wrist

Hands Hands

Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Trinket Trinket

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Retribution Paladin Best Sockets for Raid

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Retribution Paladin Best Enchants for Raid

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Retribution Paladin Recommended Raid ilvl

247
LFR
269
Normal
281
Heroic
287
Mythic

Retribution Paladin Minimum Raid ilvl

221
LFR
239
Normal
260
Heroic
279
Mythic

Retribution Paladin Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.22%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.78%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.48%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.48%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.48%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.33%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
1.33%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.18%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.18%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.18%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.18%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.18%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.04%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
0.89%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
0.89%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
0.89%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.89%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.89%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockFire MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.89%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.89%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
0.89%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
0.89%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
0.89%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
0.89%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
0.89%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.89%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.89%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
0.89%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.89%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
0.89%

Retribution Paladin race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Human
    Human55.2%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf18.6%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei10.2%
  • Draenei
    Draenei6.8%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf6.5%
  • Earthen
    Earthen2.8%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf75.3%
  • Tauren
    Tauren15.5%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll9%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.3%

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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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