Retribution Paladin PvE Guide - Cataclysm Classic

Cataclysm Classic Retribution Paladin Rotation

Paladins gain a new mechanic Holy Power which can be used to cast spells
Inquisition
and
Templar's Verdict
. Retribution Paladins have a handful of DPS cooldowns, as well as a couple of important high priority procs with
Divine Purpose
and
The Art of War
.

Opener

1. Pre-pot
   Golemblood Potion
   .
2. Cast
   Judgement
   .
3. Cast
   Guardian of Ancient Kings (Retribution)
   .
4. Cast
   Crusader Strike
   .
5. Cast
   Holy Wrath
   or
   Exorcism
   with
   The Art of War
   proc.
6. Cast
   Crusader Strike
   .
7. Cast
   Consecration
   or
   Exorcism
   with
   The Art of War
   proc.
8. Cast
   Crusader Strike
   .
9. Cast
   Inquisition
   .
10. Cast
    Avenging Wrath
    and
    Zealotry
    .
11. Cast
    Crusader Strike
    .
12. Cast
    Templar's Verdict
    .
13. Proceed with single target rotation.

Single Target

1. Maintain your assigned Aura.
2. Use
   Seal of Truth
   .
3. Cast
   Guardian of Ancient Kings (Retribution)
   .
4. Cast
   Avenging Wrath
   and
   Zealotry
   . When you combine these with
   Guardian of Ancient Kings (Retribution)
   , wait until it has been active for 10 seconds .
5. Maintain
   Inquisition
   at 3 Holy Power.
6. Cast
   Crusader Strike
   below 3 Holy Power.
7. Cast
   Templar's Verdict
   with
   Divine Purpose
   proc.
8. Cast
   Hammer of Wrath
   on targets below 20% HP or during
   Avenging Wrath
   thanks to
   Sanctified Wrath
   .
9. Cast
   Exorcism
   with
   The Art of War
   proc.
10. Cast
    Templar's Verdict
    at 3 Holy Power.
11. Cast
    Judgement
    .
12. Cast
    Holy Wrath
    .
13. Cast
    Consecration
    .

AoE

1. Use
   Seal of Righteousness
   because of
   Seals of Command
   .
2. Same as single target except:
3. Cast
   Divine Storm
   instead of
   Crusader Strike
   if at least 4 enemies will be hit by it.
4. Consecration
   and
   Holy Wrath
   switch priority.

Cataclysm Classic Retribution Paladin Talents

Standard Build

Cataclysm Classic Retribution Paladin Glyphs

Prime:
Seal of Truth
,
Templar's Verdict
,
Exorcism
Major:
Ascetic Crusader
,
Hammer of Wrath
,
Consecration
Minor:
Truth
,
Righteousness
Optional:
Blessing of Might
or
Blessing of Kings

Cataclysm Classic Retribution Paladin Best Consumables

Flasks and Elixirs

Best:
• Flask of Titanic Strength

Food

Best:
• Seafood Magnifique Feast
  ,
• Beer-Basted Crocolisk
  ,
• Fortune Cookie

Alternatives:
• Broiled Dragon Feast
  ,
• Hearty Seafood Soup

Potions

Best:
• Golemblood Potion

Cataclysm Classic Retribution Paladin Best Races

Alliance

1. Draenei:
   Heroic Presence
2. Human:
   Sword Specialization
   and
   Mace Specialization
3. Dwarf:
   Mace Specialization

Horde

1. Blood Elf:
   Arcane Torrent

Cataclysm Classic Retribution Paladin Best Professions

1. Engineering:
   Synapse Springs
   .
2. The rest of the professions are very close in power, with Blacksmithing becoming better with epic gems in T13.