Retribution Paladin PvE Guide - Wrath Classic (WOTLK)

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Retribution Paladin Rotation

Retribution Paladins can do it all. Not only do they bring all of the raid buffs mentioned above, they also have utility with spells such as
Lay on Hands
,
Hand of Freedom
, and
Hand of Protection
. Their rotation is simple, but does have a proc with
The Art of War
, and eventually will gain a
Divine Storm
reset proc with T10 2 piece bonus to keep you on your toes.

Single Target

1. Maintain your assigned Aura.
2. Use
   Seal of Vengeance
   .
3. Use
   Avenging Wrath
   .
4. Use
   Divine Plea
   .
5. Use
   Hand of Reckoning
   with
   Glyph of Reckoning
   (Off GCD).
6. Use
   Judgement of Wisdom
   or
   Judgement of Light
   .
7. Use
   Crusader Strike
   .
8. Use
   Divine Storm
   .
9. Use
   Hammer of Wrath
   on targets 20% health or below.
10. Use
    Consecration
    .
11. Use
    Exorcism
    with
    The Art of War
    proc.
12. Use
    Holy Wrath
    if target are Undead or Demons.

AoE

1. Use
   Seal of Command
   .
2. Same as single target, but with higher priority on
   Divine Storm
   and
   Consecration
   .

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Retribution Paladin Talents

Aura Mastery

Divine Sacrifice

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Retribution Paladin Glyphs

Major:
Judgement
,
Reckoning
,
Seal of Vengeance
Minor:
Sense Undead
,
Lay on Hands
,
Blessing of Kings

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Retribution Paladin Stats

Hit Cap

• 7% (230 Rating) with
  Heroic Presence
• 8% (263 Rating)

Expertise Cap

• 91 Rating with
  Mace Specialization
  from Dwarf and
  Glyph of Seal of Vengeance
• 107 Rating with
  Mace Specialization
  or
  Sword Specialization
  from Human and
  Glyph of Seal of Vengeance
• 132 Rating with
  Glyph of Seal of Vengeance

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Retribution Paladin Best Consumables

Flasks and Elixirs

Best:
• Flask of Endless Rage

Alternatives:
• Elixir of Mighty Strength
  ,
• Elixir of Mighty Mageblood

Food

Best:
• Dragonfin Filet

Alternatives:
• Snapper Extreme
  ,
• Worg Tartare
  ,
• Rhinolicious Wormsteak

Potions

Best:
• Potion of Speed

Miscellaneous

Best:
• Dark Rune
  or
  Demonic Rune

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Retribution Paladin Best Races

Alliance

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

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Retribution Paladin Best Professions

1. Engineering: Best profession thanks to
   Nitro Boosts
   ,
   Hyperspeed Accelerators
   ,
   Flexweave Underlay
   enchants,
   Global Thermal Sapper Charge
   , and
   Weakness Spectralizers
   for early gearing.
2. Jewelcrafting: Second best profession thanks to the 3 unique gems such as
   Bold Dragon's Eye
   and
   Rigid Dragon's Eye
   .
3. Blacksmithing: Third best profession during phases 3+ thanks to
   Socket Bracer
   and
   Socket Gloves
   .
4. Leatherworking, Tailoring, Enchanting, Inscription, and Alchemy: All provide comparable stat bonuses with
   Fur Lining - Attack Power
   ,
   Swordguard Embroidery
   ,
   Ring - Assault
   ,
   Master's Inscription of the Axe
   , and
   Mixology
   respectively.
5. Skinning:
   Master of Anatomy
   .