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Retribution Paladin Best in Slot — Cataclysm, Phase 1 — BWD, BoT & To4W

Melee DPS · Updated 2026-07-23

Tier 11 (Blackwing Descent, The Bastion of Twilight & Throne of the Four Winds, Heroic) Best in Slot from the Icy Veins Cataclysm Classic Retribution Paladin gear guide. Tables on the source are identified by the raid names in their Source column (the page's own phase labels follow Blizzard's numbering, which differs from ours). The source combines Blizzard Phase 1 & 2 into a single T11 list (Phase 2 added no raid). Enchants and gems from the spec's Icy Veins enchants-consumables page.

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Best in Slot by gear slot

Slot	Item & alternatives
Head	Reinforced Sapphirium HelmetBlackwing Descent Heroic — Al'Akir or Nefarian (H) Throne of the Four Winds;
Neck	Caelestrasz's WillBastion of Twilight Heroic — Sinestra
Shoulders	Pauldrons of the Great EttinBastion of Twilight Heroic — Halfus Wyrmbreaker
Back	Cloudburst CloakThrone of the Four Winds Heroic — Al'Akir
Chest	Reinforced Sapphirium BattleplateBastion of Twilight Heroic — Halfus Wyrmbreaker
Wrists	Bracers of the Mat'redorBastion of Twilight Heroic — Sinestra
Hands	Reinforced Sapphirium GauntletsBlackwing Descent Heroic — Atramedes
Waist	Belt of Absolute ZeroBlackwing Descent Heroic — Maloriak
Legs	Reinforced Sapphirium LegplatesBlackwing Descent Heroic — Maloriak
Feet	Massacre TreadsBlackwing Descent Heroic — Chimaeron
Ring 1	Dargonax's SignetBastion of Twilight Heroic — Sinestra
Ring 2	Cloudburst RingThrone of the Four Winds Heroic — Al'Akir
Trinket 1	Heart of RageBlackwing Descent Heroic — Chimaeron
Trinket 2	Impatience of YouthExalted Baradin's Wardens / Hellscream's Reach
Weapon	Reclaimed Ashkandi, Greatsword of the BrotherhoodBlackwing Descent Heroic — Nefarian
Libram	Notched JawboneInscription

Enchants

Slot	Enchant
Head	Arcanum of the Wildhammer — or Arcanum of the DragonmawWildhammer Clan — Revered
Shoulders	Greater Inscription of Jagged StoneTherazane — Exalted (Greater) / Honored (Lesser)
Back	Enchant Cloak - Greater Critical StrikeEnchanting
Chest	Enchant Chest - Peerless StatsEnchanting
Wrists	Enchant Bracer - Major StrengthEnchanting
Hands	Enchant Gloves - Mighty StrengthEnchanting
Legs	Dragonscale Leg ArmorLeatherworking
Feet	Enchant Boots - MasteryEnchanting
Weapon	Enchant Weapon - LandslideEnchanting

Gems

Socket	Gem
Meta	Reverberating Shadowspirit Diamond
Red	Bold Queen's Garnet
Yellow	Skillful Lava Coral
Blue	Etched Shadow Spinel