Retribution Paladin Best in Slot — TBC, Phase 5 — Sunwell Plateau
Melee DPS · Updated 2026-07-22 Draft — being verified
Phase 5 (Sunwell Plateau) Best in Slot from the Icy Veins TBC Classic Retribution Paladin Dps gear guide — sourced from the original 2007-2008 Burning Crusade release (drafted ahead of the TBC Anniversary realm reaching this content, same approach as p3/p4). Enchants show the top-ranked pick per slot; the guide page lists further ranked alternatives. Gems are the general class/role recommendation from the guide's gemming section.
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Best in Slot by gear slot
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
|---|
| Head | Glyph of Ferocity — from the Cenarion Expedition in Zangarmarsh.Icy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Shoulders | Might of the Scourge — drops from Sapphiron in NaxxramasIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Back | Enchant Cloak - Greater AgilityIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Chest | Enchant Chest - Exceptional StatsIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Bracers | Enchant Bracer - BrawnIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Gloves | Enchant Gloves - Major StrengthIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Legs | Nethercobra Leg ArmorIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots - DexterityIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Melee Weapon | Enchant Weapon - MongooseIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|
| Meta | Relentless Earthstorm Diamond (+37 crit, +3% crit damage) |
| Red | Bold Crimson Spinel (+8 Str) — or Bold Living Ruby — used regardless of socket color to maximize Strength |
| Yellow | Bold Crimson Spinel (+8 Str) — ignore yellow socket bonuses in favor of pure Strength |
| Blue | Sovereign Shadowsong Amethyst (+4 Str / +6 stamina) — or Sovereign Nightseye, only 2 needed to activate the meta |