Retribution Paladin best in slot: Phase 1: Launch
The best gear for a Retribution Paladin in Phase 1: Launch (not out yet), picked by our gear optimizer. It scores every item with stat weights measured in our combat sim for Retribution, stops valuing hit once you reach the cap against a level 63 boss, and keeps to unique-equipped and weapon rules. Enchants are included.
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Gear
| Slot | Item | Where it drops | EP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head |  Magister's CrownItem level 62Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance | Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance | 199.5 |
| Neck |  Glowing Eye of MordreshItem level 41Mordresh Fire Eye, Razorfen Downs | Mordresh Fire Eye, Razorfen Downs | 76.7 |
| Shoulder |  Mantle of the TimbermawItem level 61Tailoring | Tailoring | 222.4 |
| Back |  Earthweave CloakItem level 62Cenarion Circle, Friendly | Cenarion Circle, Friendly | 149.2 |
| Chest |  Earthpower VestItem level 66Cenarion Circle, Honored | Cenarion Circle, Honored | 309.4 |
| Wrist |  Rockfury BracersItem level 62Enchant Bracer - Healing PowerCenarion Circle, Revered | Cenarion Circle, Revered | 304.8 |
| Hands |  Gloves of Earthen PowerItem level 62Cenarion Circle, Friendly | Cenarion Circle, Friendly | 196.8 |
| Waist |  Belt of the ArchmageItem level 62Tailoring | Tailoring | 253.3 |
| Legs |  Flarecore LeggingsItem level 70Tailoring | Tailoring | 248.5 |
| Feet | Venomspew FootpadsItem level 58Enchant Boots - Lesser AgilityTailoring | Tailoring | 139.6 |
| Ring 1 |  Band of Earthen MightItem level 66Cenarion Circle, Honored | Cenarion Circle, Honored | 182.7 |
| Ring 2 |  Might of CenariusItem level 62Cenarion Circle, Revered | Cenarion Circle, Revered | 102.5 |
| Trinket 1 |  Worgenbane TalismanItem level 26Commander Springvale, Shadowfang Keep | Commander Springvale, Shadowfang Keep | 0 |
| Main Hand |  Fist of CenariusItem level 66Enchant Weapon - Mighty IntellectCenarion Circle, Exalted | Cenarion Circle, Exalted | 1,277.6 |
| Ranged |  Libram of FervorItem level 65Source unknown | Source unknown | 57.9 |
Set total: 3,663.1 EP. EP (equivalence points) is how much an item is worth to this spec, in units of its main stat.
Retribution Paladin stat weights
How much one point of each stat is worth to a Retribution Paladin, measured in our sim (Holy Shock). Hit is worth this much until the cap, then nothing more.
Hit Rating10.3
Expertise Rating6.2
Spell Damage5.8
Crit Rating4.7
Intellect4.5
Haste Rating4.1
Agility3.1
Strength2.5
Attack Power1
Armor Penetration0.3
Main hand weapon DPS13