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Retribution Paladin Best in Slot — TBC, Phase 1 — Karazhan, Gruul & Mag

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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

SlotItem & alternatives
HeadJusticar Crown (Tier 4)Karazhan — Prince Malchezaar (tier token)
NeckMithril Chain of HeroismKarazhan — Chess Event
ShouldersJusticar Shoulderplates (Tier 4)Gruul's Lair — High King Maulgar (tier token)
BackVengeance WrapTailoring (crafted)
ChestJusticar Breastplate (Tier 4)Magtheridon's Lair — Magtheridon (tier token)
WristsBladespire WarbandsGruul's Lair — High King Maulgar
HandsGrips of DeftnessKarazhan — trash drop
WaistGirdle of the Endless PitMagtheridon's Lair — Magtheridon
LegsShattrath LeggingsQuest: Special Delivery to Shattrath City
FeetIronstriders of UrgencyKarazhan — Nightbane
Ring 1Shapeshifter's SignetLower City — Exalted
Ring 2Ring of a Thousand MarksKarazhan — Prince Malchezaar
Trinket 1Bloodlust BroochBadge of Justice vendor — 41 badges
Trinket 2Dragonspine TrophyGruul's Lair — Gruul the Dragonkiller
WeaponLionheart ChampionBlacksmithing (crafted)
LibramLibram of AvengementThe Blood Furnace — The Maker

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadGlyph of Ferocity (+34 AP / +16 hit)Cenarion Expedition — Revered
ShouldersGreater Inscription of Vengeance (+30 AP / +10 crit)The Aldor — Exalted (Scryers: Greater Inscription of the Blade)
BackEnchant Cloak — Greater Agility (+12 Agi)Enchanting
ChestEnchant Chest — Exceptional Stats (+6 all stats)Enchanting
WristsEnchant Bracer — Brawn (+12 Str)Enchanting
HandsEnchant Gloves — Major Strength (+15 Str)Enchanting
LegsNethercobra Leg Armor (+50 AP / +12 crit)Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots — Cat's Swiftness (+6 Agi, minor run speed)Enchanting
WeaponEnchant Weapon — Mongoose (+120 Agi proc)Enchanting

Gems

SocketGem
MetaRelentless Earthstorm Diamond (+12 Agi / +3% crit damage)
RedBold Living Ruby (+8 Str)
YellowBold Living Ruby — ignore yellow bonuses, stack Strength
BlueSovereign Nightseye (+4 Str / +6 stamina — minimum needed for meta)
Other Paladin specs this phase: Holy Paladin · Protection Paladin
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