Retribution Paladin Best in Slot — TBC, Phase 1 — Karazhan, Gruul & Mag
Melee DPS · Updated 2026-07-20 Draft — being verified
Phase 1 list (Karazhan, Gruul's Lair, Magtheridon's Lair). Hit cap first, then Strength and Crit. Draft compiled from the Icy Veins TBC Classic Retribution Paladin gear guide (Phase 1 table).
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Best in Slot by gear slot
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
|---|
| Head | Glyph of Ferocity (+34 AP / +16 hit)Cenarion Expedition — Revered |
| Shoulders | Greater Inscription of Vengeance (+30 AP / +10 crit)The Aldor — Exalted (Scryers: Greater Inscription of the Blade) |
| Back | Enchant Cloak — Greater Agility (+12 Agi)Enchanting |
| Chest | Enchant Chest — Exceptional Stats (+6 all stats)Enchanting |
| Wrists | Enchant Bracer — Brawn (+12 Str)Enchanting |
| Hands | Enchant Gloves — Major Strength (+15 Str)Enchanting |
| Legs | Nethercobra Leg Armor (+50 AP / +12 crit)Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots — Cat's Swiftness (+6 Agi, minor run speed)Enchanting |
| Weapon | Enchant Weapon — Mongoose (+120 Agi proc)Enchanting |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|
| Meta | Relentless Earthstorm Diamond (+12 Agi / +3% crit damage) |
| Red | Bold Living Ruby (+8 Str) |
| Yellow | Bold Living Ruby — ignore yellow bonuses, stack Strength |
| Blue | Sovereign Nightseye (+4 Str / +6 stamina — minimum needed for meta) |