Where do I get Retribution Paladin Phase 5 gear?

The best gear comes from raid drops, Badge of Justice vendor, arena, and crafted items. See the full list above with item sources for each slot.

What enchants and gems should Retribution Paladin use in Phase 5?

Each slot has a recommended enchant and gem shown next to the item. Enchants and gems are chosen based on the stat priority for Retribution Paladin in TBC Classic.

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Retribution Paladin (Ret) Phase 5 BiS Guide

✨ Based on what the top 207 WarcraftLogs Retribution Paladin parsers actually wear in Phase 5 — ranked by usage, not theorycraft.

Phase 5 (Sunwell) Retribution Paladin (Ret) BiS (Sunwell Plateau) features Apolyon, the Soul-Render as the two-handed weapon. Duplicitous Guise, Pauldrons of Berserking, Warharness of Reckless Fury form the armor core. Shard of Contempt and Dragonspine Trophy are the top trinkets. Clutch of Demise and Hard Khorium Band fill key jewelry slots. Libram of Avengement fills the ranged slot.

Retribution Paladin Phase 5 BiS Items — Quick Reference

Head: Duplicitous Guise (Kil'Jaeden — Sunwell Plateau)
Neck: Clutch of Demise (Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau)
Shoulder: Pauldrons of Berserking (Eredar Twins — Sunwell Plateau)
Back: Cloak of Unforgivable Sin (Kil'Jaeden — Sunwell Plateau)
Chest: Bladed Chaos Tunic (M'uru — Sunwell Plateau)
Wrist: Lightbringer Bands (Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau)
Hands: Thalassian Ranger Gauntlets (Kil'Jaeden — Sunwell Plateau)
Waist: Lightbringer Girdle (Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau)
Legs: Felfury Legplates (Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau)
Feet: Lightbringer Boots (Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau)
Ring: Hard Khorium Band (Jewelcrafting (365) — 46124)
Ring: Band of Ruinous Delight (Eredar Twins — Sunwell Plateau)
Trinket: Shard of Contempt (Priestess Delrissa — Magisters' Terrace)
Trinket: Blackened Naaru Sliver (M'uru — Sunwell Plateau)
Main Hand: Shivering Felspine (Trash Drop — Sunwell Plateau)
Off Hand: Torch of the Damned (Reliquary of Souls — Black Temple)
Relic: Libram of Avengement (The Maker — The Blood Furnace (H))
Weapon: Apolyon, the Soul-Render (Kil'Jaeden — Sunwell Plateau)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BiS for Retribution Paladin in Phase 5?: Phase 5 (Sunwell) Retribution Paladin (Ret) BiS (Sunwell Plateau) features Apolyon, the Soul-Render as the two-handed weapon. Duplicitous Guise, Pauldrons of Berserking, Warharness of Reckless Fury form the armor core. Shard of Contempt and Dragonspine Trophy are the top trinkets. Clutch of Demise and Hard Khorium Band fill key jewelry slots. Libram of Avengement fills the ranged slot.
Where do I get Retribution Paladin Phase 5 gear?: The best gear comes from raid drops, Badge of Justice vendor, arena, and crafted items. See the full list above with item sources for each slot.
What enchants and gems should Retribution Paladin use in Phase 5?: Each slot has a recommended enchant and gem shown next to the item. Enchants and gems are chosen based on the stat priority for Retribution Paladin in TBC Classic.

This Retribution Paladin (Ret) Phase 5 Best in Slot list covers gear for Sunwell Plateau in TBC Classic — including enchants, gems, and stat priority recommendations.

Other phases: Pre-Raid (Dungeons) · Phase 1 (Karazhan) · Phase 2 (SSC & TK) · Phase 3 (Black Temple) · Phase 4 (Zul'Aman)

Other Paladin specs (Phase 5): Holy · Protection (Prot)

Guides: Gems · Enchants · Stat Priority · Attunements