Retribution Paladin PvE Guide - MoP Classic

Introduction

    Welcome to the PvE Class Guide for Retribution Paladin in Mist of Pandaria Classic. We'll look at the rotation and opener, best talent build, stat priority, consumables, and more so that you can dps at a high level in raids, dungeons, and challenge modes.

MoP Classic Retribution Paladin Rotation

Opener

  1. Pre-cast
    Speed of Light
    .
  2. Pre-pot
    Potion of Mogu Power
    .
  3. Cast
    Judgment
    while running in.
  4. Cast
    Exorcism
    if unglyphed while running in.
  5. Cast
    Crusader Strike
    .
  6. Cast
    Inquisition
    at 3 Holy Power.
  7. Cast
    Guardian of Ancient Kings
    ,
    Avenging Wrath
    , and any on-use effects.
  8. Proceed with single target rotation.

Single Target

  1. Use
    Seal of Truth
    .
  2. Maintain
    Inquisition
    . Try to refresh with less than 2 seconds remaining.
  3. Cast
    Guardian of Ancient Kings (Retribution)
    .
  4. Cast
    Avenging Wrath
    .
  5. Cast
    Execution Sentence
    . This will snapshot buffs (GoAK stacks, AW, trinkets, etc).
  6. Cast
    Templar's Verdict
    at 5 Holy Power.
  7. Cast
    Hammer of Wrath
    on targets below 20% HP or during
    Avenging Wrath
    .
  8. Cast
    Crusader Strike
    .
  9. Cast
    Judgment
    .
  10. Cast
    Exorcism
    .
  11. Cast
    Templar's Verdict
    at 3 Holy Power if everything else is on cooldown.

AoE

    2-3 targets:

  1. Maintain
    Seal of Truth
    stacks on all targets by alternating your melee attacks.
  2. Cast
    Divine Storm
    instead of
    Templar's Verdict
    .
  3. Cast
    Hammer of the Righteous
    instead of
    Crusader Strike
    .
  4. Alternate targets of
    Judgment
    if using
    Glyph of Double JeopardyGlyph of Double Jeopardy
    .
  5. 4+ targets:

  6. Use
    Seal of Righteousness
    .
  7. Same as above.

Defensive Cooldowns

  1. Divine Shield
  2. Divine Protection
  3. Devotion Aura
  4. Lay on Hands
  5. Hand of Sacrifice
  6. Hand of Protection

MoP Classic Retribution Paladin Talents

Standard Build

15
Burst Movement
30
45
60
Personal CD
75
T16 4p
90
AoE

MoP Classic Retribution Paladin Glyphs

  1. Standard:
    Hand of SacrificeHand of Sacrifice
    ,
    Templar's VerdictTemplar's Verdict
  2. Cleave:
    Double JeopardyDouble Jeopardy
  3. AoE:
    Mass ExorcismMass Exorcism
  4. Physical DR:
    Divine ProtectionDivine Protection
  5. Leveling:
    InquisitionInquisition

MoP Classic Retribution Paladin Best Consumables

Flasks and Elixirs

    Best:
  • Flask of Winter's Bite

Food

    Best:
  • Black Pepper Ribs and Shrimp
    ,
  • Fluffy Silkfeather Omelet
    Alternatives:
  • Great Banquet of the Oven

Potions

    Best:
  • Potion of Mogu Power

MoP Classic Retribution Paladin Best Professions

  1. Engineering:
    Synapse Springs
    and
    Nitro Boosts
    .
  2. Tailoring:
    Swordguard Embroidery
    .
  3. The rest of the crafting professions are very close in power.