Retribution Paladin PvE Guide - TBC Classic
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Spec
Introduction
Welcome to the PvE Class Guide for Retribution Paladin in The Burning Crusade Classic. We'll look at the rotation, best talent build, consumables, and more so that you can DPS at a high level in raids and dungeons.
TBC Classic Retribution Paladin Rotation
Single Target
- Use .Sanctity Aura
- Use .Avenging Wrath
- Maintain Seal of the Crusaderdebuff. This will be refreshed with auto attacks.Judgement
- If is active, useSeal of Command R1right before anSeal of Bloodto Seal Twist (details below).Auto Attack
- Use .Crusader Strike
- Use , followed byJudgementif you will have enough time to Seal Twist.Seal of Command R1
- Use if the target is Undead or Demon.Exorcism
- Use on targets that are below 20% health when not in melee range.Hammer of Wrath
AoE
- Use .Consecration
- Use if targets are Undead or Demons.Holy Wrath
- Perform single target rotation.
Seal Twisting
- Seal Twisting is the process of activating a new Seal when one already exists right before your . This only works if the initial seal is eitherAuto AttackorSeal of Command. There is a small window where both Seals will active at the same time, granting yourSeal of Righteousnessthe benefit from both.Auto Attack
- Use Seal of Command R1
- Use right before youSeal of BloodAuto Attack
- Use Crusader Strike
- Use Auto Attack
- Use and repeat steps 1-4Judgement
- Download a swing timer add-on.
- Sometimes you will need to delay using by less than a second to prioritize Seal Twisting.Crusader Strike
- Only use if you will have enough time to use bothJudgementandSeal of Command R1before youSeal of Blood.Auto Attack
Seal Twisting Example
Important Notes
TBC Classic Retribution Paladin Talents
Standard Build
0
Holy
0
Protection
0
Retribution
TBC Classic Retribution Paladin Best Consumables
Flasks and Elixirs
- Best:
- Flask of Relentless Assault
- Alternatives:
- ,Elixir of Major Agility
- Elixir of Major Mageblood
Food
- Best:
- Roasted Clefthoof
- Alternatives:
- ,Spicy Hot Talbuk
- ,Ravager Dog
- ,Warp Burger
- Grilled Mudfish
Potions
- Best:
- Super Mana Potion
- Alternatives:
- Haste Potion
Weapon Buffs
- Best:
- Windfury Weapon
- Alternatives:
- ,Adamantite Sharpening Stone
- Adamantite Weightstone
Miscellaneous
- Best:
- orDark Rune,Demonic Rune
- ,Scroll of Strength V
- Scroll of Agility V
TBC Classic Retribution Paladin Best Races
Alliance
- Human: andSword SpecializationMace Specialization
- Draenei: Heroic Presence
TBC Classic Retribution Paladin Best Professions
- Blacksmithing: andLionheart Champion.Lionheart Executioner
- Engineering: Super Sapper Charge and .Furious Gizmatic Goggles
- Leatherworking: andDrums of Battle.Drums of War
- Enchanting: .Ring - Striking
- Jewelcrafting: 24 Attack Power and 12 Crit Gems.
TBC Classic Retribution Paladin Aldor or Scryer
We recommend going Aldor as a Retribution Paladin in TBC Classic. The Aldor shoulder enchant, , is slightly better than the Scryer . Aldor also provides a quest that rewards , your bis ring for Pre-Raid gearing.
Greater Inscription of Vengeance
Greater Inscription of the Blade
Overseer's Signet