Melee DPS · live client 1.60.1.70888 · 10 November 2026
Retribution Paladin best gear
The best pre-raid gear for Retribution Paladin at level 60, slot by slot, with four alternatives for each slot and the best gear at levels 20, 30, 40, 50. The top weapon is Legionite Glaive. Computed from the live client item table; the formula is at the bottom of the page.
Level 60 · item level 65 or lower
Pre-raid best in slot
Head
Lionheart Helm · item level 61 · requires 56 · Plate · Crafted: Blacksmithing · binds on equip
+28 Critical strike rating · +20 Hit rating · +18 Strength
- 69% Stalwart Helm · +38 Spell power · +20 Hit rating · +12 Strength · Crafted: Blacksmithing
- 53% Outlaw's Collar · +31 Stamina · +21 Agility · +21 Critical strike rating · Crafted: Leatherworking
- 52% Bloodvine Goggles · +20 Hit rating · +14 Critical strike rating · +9 Mana per 5 sec · Crafted: Engineering
- 47% Black Dragonscale Helm · +38 Intellect · +21 Agility · +14 Critical strike rating · Crafted: Leatherworking
Neck
Amulet of the Darkmoon · item level 65 · requires 60 · Miscellaneous
+19 Agility · +10 Stamina · +10 Strength
- 53% Abyssal War Beads · +20 Attack power · +15 Stamina
- 49% Frostwolf Legionnaire's Pendant / Stormpike Soldier's Pendant · +18 Attack power · +15 Stamina
- 43% Sentinel's Medallion · +15 Agility · +10 Stamina
- 36% Orb of the Darkmoon · +22 Spell power · +11 Stamina · +8 Spirit
Shoulder
Defiler's Lamellar Spaulders / Highlander's Lamellar Spaulders · item level 65 · requires 60 · Plate
+18 Strength · +17 Agility · +15 Stamina · +10 Intellect
- 97% Defiler's Plate Spaulders / Highlander's Plate Spaulders · +20 Stamina · +18 Strength · +17 Agility
- 94% Darkspear Pauldrons / Theramore Pauldrons · +27 Agility · +14 Critical strike rating · +12 Stamina
- 88% Defiler's Leather Shoulders / Highlander's Leather Shoulders · +110 Bonus armor · +30 Attack power · +18 Agility · +17 Stamina
- 83% Defiler's Lizardhide Shoulders / Highlander's Lizardhide Shoulders · +110 Bonus armor · +30 Attack power · +17 Stamina · +12 Agility · +12 Intellect
Back
Cloak of the Honor Guard / Deathguard's Cloak · item level 65 · requires 60 · Cloth
+34 Attack power · +11 Stamina · +5 Agility
- 68% Fel Cape · +16 Stamina · +15 Shadow spell damage · +14 Critical strike rating · Crafted: Tailoring
- 65% Chromatic Cloak · +14 Critical strike rating · +12 Fire resistance · +12 Shadow resistance · +10 Stamina · Crafted: Leatherworking
- 63% Frostwolf Legionnaire's Cloak / Stormpike Soldier's Cloak · +24 Attack power · +11 Stamina · +5 Frost resistance
- 49% Shifting Cloak · +17 Agility · +12 Dodge rating · +8 Stamina · Crafted: Leatherworking
Chest
Timbermaw Tunic · item level 61 · requires 56 · Leather · Crafted: Leatherworking · binds on equip
+33 Strength · +18 Agility · +14 Critical strike rating
- 77% Dawn Armor · +37 Agility · +14 Critical strike rating · +10 Hit rating · Crafted: Leatherworking
- 71% Onyxia Scale Breastplate · +150 Bonus armor · +15 Strength · +15 Agility · +15 Stamina · +14 Intellect · +14 Spirit · +14 Critical strike rating · +9 Fire resistance · Crafted: Leatherworking
- 57% Bloodsoul Breastplate · +28 Critical strike rating · +13 Stamina · +9 Agility · Crafted: Blacksmithing
- 54% Bloodvine Vest · +27 Spell power · +20 Hit rating · +13 Intellect · Crafted: Tailoring
Wrist
Berserker Bracers · item level 65 · requires 60 · Plate
+19 Strength · +11 Stamina · +8 Agility
- 91% Forest Stalker's Bracers · +19 Agility · +11 Strength · +8 Stamina
- 86% Windtalker's Wristguards · +38 Attack power · +8 Intellect · +8 Stamina · +7 Spirit
- 77% Tranquil Wristguards · +16 Strength · +14 Stamina · +10 Intellect · Crafted: Leatherworking
- 75% Primal Batskin Bracers · +14 Agility · +10 Hit rating · +7 Stamina · Crafted: Leatherworking
Hands
Raider Gauntlets / Theramore Gauntlets · item level 65 · requires 60 · Plate
+27 Strength · +15 Stamina · +11 Agility
- 86% Timbermaw Brawlers · +21 Strength · +14 Agility · +9 Stamina · Crafted: Leatherworking
- 80% Devilsaur Gauntlets · +28 Attack power · +14 Critical strike rating · +9 Stamina · Crafted: Leatherworking
- 77% Primal Batskin Gloves · +20 Hit rating · +10 Agility · +9 Stamina · Crafted: Leatherworking
- 66% Stormshroud Gloves · +14 Critical strike rating · +10 Hit rating · Crafted: Leatherworking
Waist
Defiler's Chain Girdle / Highlander's Chain Girdle · item level 63 · requires 58 · Mail · The Defiler's Determination set
+34 Attack power · +14 Critical strike rating · +10 Stamina
- 100% Defiler's Plate Girdle / Highlander's Plate Girdle · +17 Strength · +14 Critical strike rating · +10 Stamina
- 99% Defiler's Leather Girdle / Highlander's Leather Girdle · +60 Bonus armor · +34 Attack power · +14 Critical strike rating · +7 Stamina
- 98% Vindicator's Belt · +24 Strength · +16 Spell power · +11 Stamina
- 97% Defiler's Lamellar Girdle / Highlander's Lamellar Girdle · +15 Strength · +14 Critical strike rating · +10 Intellect · +6 Stamina
Legs
Titanic Leggings · item level 60 · requires 55 · Plate · Crafted: Blacksmithing · binds on equip
+30 Strength · +20 Hit rating · +14 Critical strike rating
- 85% Outrider's Plate Legguards / Sentinel's Plate Legguards · +28 Strength · +27 Stamina · +14 Critical strike rating · +10 Hit rating
- 85% Sentinel's Lamellar Legguards · +25 Spell power · +21 Strength · +21 Stamina · +14 Critical strike rating · +10 Hit rating
- 69% Outrider's Chain Leggings / Sentinel's Chain Leggings · +35 Agility · +15 Stamina · +14 Critical strike rating · +10 Hit rating
- 65% Pristine Scorpid Leggings · +33 Spell power · +18 Strength · +14 Critical strike rating · Crafted: Leatherworking
Feet
Scalegut Treaders · item level 58 · requires 53 · Mail · Crafted: Leatherworking · binds on equip
+38 Attack power · +8 Agility · +8 Nature resistance
- 97% Defiler's Lamellar Greaves / Highlander's Lamellar Greaves · +14 Strength · +12 Agility · +8 Stamina · +8 Intellect
- 93% Defiler's Plate Greaves / Highlander's Plate Greaves · +14 Strength · +12 Stamina · +12 Agility
- 85% Clutchlord's Stompers · +19 Strength · +10 Stamina · +4 Nature resistance · Crafted: Blacksmithing
- 85% Prowler's Leather Boots · +13 Strength · +11 Agility · +9 Stamina · Crafted: Leatherworking
Finger
Don Julio's Band · item level 60 · requires 55 · Miscellaneous
+14 Critical strike rating · +14 Attack power · +10 Stamina · +10 Hit rating
- 93% Warden's Signet of Ferocity · +34 Attack power · +14 Stamina · +10 Hit rating
- 86% Watcher's Signet of Ferocity · +30 Attack power · +13 Stamina · +10 Hit rating
- 70% Signet Ring of the Bronze Dragonflight · +19 Agility · +10 Hit rating · +9 Stamina
- 69% Initiate's Signet of Ferocity · +20 Attack power · +10 Stamina · +10 Hit rating
- 62% Warden's Signet of Brilliance · +17 Spell power · +14 Critical strike rating · +12 Stamina
- 62% Protector's Band · +12 Strength · +11 Agility · +8 Stamina
Trinket
Adaptive Combat Assistant · item level 65 · requires 60 · Miscellaneous
+11 Expertise rating
- 91% Frozen Heart of the Mountain · +9 Hit rating · +7 Fire resistance · +7 Nature resistance · +7 Frost resistance · +7 Shadow resistance · Crafted: Enchanting
- 55% Weakness Analyzer · +18 Spell power
- 24% Infernal Lasso · +8 Spell power
- 12% Defiler's Talisman / Talisman of Arathor · +12 Stamina
- 10% Darkspear Voodoo Seal / Defiler's Talisman · +10 Stamina
Two-Hand
Legionite Glaive · item level 63 · requires 58 · Polearm · Crafted: Blacksmithing
+54 Attack power · +16 Agility · +10 Hit rating
- 96% The Unstoppable Force · +28 Critical strike rating · +18 Strength · +17 Stamina
- 95% Forest Defender's Axe · +28 Spell power · +27 Stamina · +18 Strength · Crafted: Blacksmithing
- 94% Arcanite Reaper · +62 Attack power · +13 Stamina · Crafted: Blacksmithing
- 91% Stormcarver · +32 Spell power · +15 Strength · +11 Stamina · Crafted: Blacksmithing
The percentage is the item’s score next to the best item in that slot. Two names with a slash are the Alliance and Horde versions of the same item. Trinkets and weapons with “on use” or “chance on hit” effects are ranked by their passive stats only, so read those two slots as a starting point.
Needs a PvP rank
PvP rewards that score higher
| Slot | Item | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Premier Field Marshal's Chevalier Faceguard | +34 Stamina · +14 Spell power · +14 Critical strike rating · +12 Strength · +8 Intellect |
| Neck | Scout's Medallion | +15 Agility · +10 Stamina |
| Back | Premier Sergeant's Cloak | +8 Intellect · +8 Stamina · +8 Spirit · +8 Strength · +8 Agility |
| Chest | Premier Field Marshal's Chevalier Chestplate | +34 Stamina · +15 Strength · +14 Critical strike rating · +12 Intellect |
| Hands | Premier Champion's Scaled Gloves | +26 Stamina · +13 Strength · +7 Intellect · +7 Spell power · +7 Critical strike rating |
| Legs | Champion's Legplates | +38 Spell power · +18 Strength · +14 Critical strike rating |
| Feet | Knight-Lieutenant's Lamellar Sabatons | +16 Stamina · +15 Strength · +7 Intellect · +6 Agility |
| Two-Hand | Premier Grand Marshal's Battle Hammer | +35 Stamina · +23 Strength · +14 Critical strike rating |
These are rank rewards, kept out of the main list because they need Rank Points, not a dungeon run.
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While leveling
Best gear by level
Level 50
| Slot | Best | Next best |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Ornate Mithril Helm+14 Critical strike rating · +10 Strength · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Shining Mithril HelmCrafted: Blacksmithing |
| Neck | Sentinel's Medallion+12 Agility · +8 Stamina | Talisman of the Naga Lord |
| Shoulder | Officer's Pauldrons+13 Strength · +10 Stamina · +8 Agility · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Prowler's Leather ShouldersCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Back | Nightscape Cloak+10 Agility · +3 Stamina · Crafted: Leatherworking | Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring |
| Chest | Warbear Harness+27 Stamina · +18 Agility · +11 Strength · Crafted: Leatherworking | Coldmetal Guard |
| Wrist | Berserker Bracers+17 Strength · +9 Stamina · +7 Agility | Forest Stalker's Bracers |
| Hands | Raider Gauntlets / Theramore Gauntlets+23 Strength · +12 Stamina · +10 Agility | Officer's GlovesCrafted: Blacksmithing |
| Waist | Defiler's Lamellar Girdle / Highlander's Lamellar Girdle+14 Critical strike rating · +11 Strength · +8 Intellect · +4 Stamina | Defiler's Chain Girdle / Highlander's Chain Girdle |
| Legs | Stormshroud Pants+28 Critical strike rating · +12 Dodge rating · Crafted: Leatherworking | Shining Mithril PantsCrafted: Blacksmithing |
| Feet | Prowler's Leather Boots+13 Strength · +11 Agility · +9 Stamina · Crafted: Leatherworking | Officer's SabatonsCrafted: Blacksmithing |
| Finger | Protector's Band+10 Strength · +9 Agility · +6 Stamina | Insurgent's Band / Theramore Signet |
| Trinket | Frozen Heart of the Mountain+9 Hit rating · +7 Fire resistance · +7 Nature resistance · +7 Frost resistance · +7 Shadow resistance · Crafted: Enchanting | Infernal Lasso |
| Two-Hand | Thorium Greatmace+23 Spell power · +21 Strength · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Inlaid Thorium HammerCrafted: Blacksmithing |
Level 40
| Slot | Best | Next best |
|---|---|---|
| Head | White Bandit Mask+11 Agility · +11 Strength · Crafted: Tailoring | Hard Gold CoifCrafted: Blacksmithing |
| Neck | Corrupted Riverglades Pendant+9 Agility · +6 Spirit · +6 Strength | Sentinel's Medallion |
| Shoulder | Shining Mithril Pauldrons+11 Spell power · +10 Strength · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Hard Gold PauldronsCrafted: Blacksmithing |
| Back | Guardian Cloak / Long Silken Cloak+6 Spell power · +5 Intellect · Crafted: Leatherworking | Icy CloakCrafted: Tailoring |
| Chest | Shining Mithril Breastplate+14 Spell power · +14 Strength · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Kolkar Marauder Chain |
| Wrist | Berserker Bracers+14 Strength · +8 Stamina · +6 Agility | Forest Stalker's Bracers |
| Hands | Truesilver Gauntlets+16 Strength · +7 Stamina · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Dragonscale GauntletsCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Waist | Defiler's Chain Girdle / Highlander's Chain Girdle+14 Critical strike rating · +8 Attack power · +6 Stamina | Defiler's Plate Girdle / Highlander's Plate Girdle |
| Legs | Orcish War Leggings+17 Strength · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Feathered Leggings |
| Feet | Officer's Boots+13 Strength · +9 Stamina · +7 Agility · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Prowler's Leather ShoesCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Finger | Protector's Band+8 Strength · +8 Agility · +5 Stamina | Suspicious Spare Part |
| Trinket | Rune of Duty / Rune of Perfection+8 Stamina | Defiler's Talisman / Talisman of Arathor |
| Two-Hand | Primitive Fishing Pole+20 Stamina · +10 Agility · +7 Strength | Mithril WarhammerCrafted: Blacksmithing |
Level 30
| Slot | Best | Next best |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Crusader's Chain Helm+14 Spell power · +11 Strength · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Barbaric Iron HelmCrafted: Blacksmithing |
| Neck | Sentinel's Medallion+8 Agility · +5 Stamina | Scorn's Icy Choker |
| Shoulder | Barbaric Iron Shoulders+6 Strength · +6 Agility · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Barbaric ShouldersCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Back | Crocolisk Skin Gaiter+5 Stamina · +5 Strength · +4 Agility · Sold by a vendor | Hillman's CloakCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Chest | Shining Silver Breastplate+14 Strength · +6 Stamina · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Veteran's Silvered Chain ShirtCrafted: Blacksmithing |
| Wrist | Barbaric Bracers+6 Stamina · +4 Strength · +4 Agility · Crafted: Leatherworking | Green Iron BracersCrafted: Blacksmithing |
| Hands | Toughened Leather Gloves+6 Agility · +6 Strength · +3 Stamina · Crafted: Leatherworking | Heavy Earthen GlovesCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Waist | Officer's Belt+10 Strength · +7 Stamina · +6 Agility · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Prowler's Leather BeltCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Legs | Veteran's Silvered Chain Leggings+11 Strength · +8 Stamina · +7 Agility · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Totemic Leather LeggingsCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Feet | Defiler's Lamellar Greaves / Highlander's Lamellar Greaves+6 Strength · +6 Agility · +4 Stamina · +4 Intellect | Defiler's Plate Greaves / Highlander's Plate Greaves |
| Finger | Protector's Band+6 Strength · +6 Agility · +4 Stamina | Insurgent's Band / Theramore Signet |
| Trinket | Defiler's Talisman / Talisman of Arathor+6 Stamina | — |
| Two-Hand | Golden Iron Destroyer+11 Strength · +4 Spell power · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Merciless Axe |
Level 20
| Slot | Best | Next best |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Veteran's Silvered Chain Helm+10 Strength · +9 Stamina · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Defender's Leather HoodCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Neck | Sentinel's Medallion+6 Agility · +2 Stamina | — |
| Shoulder | Rough Bronze Shoulders+4 Stamina · +3 Strength · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Silvered Bronze ShouldersCrafted: Blacksmithing |
| Back | Dark Leather Cloak+3 Agility · +2 Strength · Crafted: Leatherworking | Quilted Cloak |
| Chest | Veteran's Chain Shirt+7 Strength · +5 Stamina · +4 Agility · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Totemic Leather ArmorCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Wrist | Patterned Bronze Bracers+5 Strength · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Wolf Bracers |
| Hands | Fletcher's Gloves+14 Critical strike rating · +-15 Parry rating · Crafted: Leatherworking | Veteran's GlovesCrafted: Blacksmithing |
| Waist | Brawler's Leather Belt+4 Agility · +4 Strength · +3 Stamina · Crafted: Leatherworking | Deviate Scale BeltCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Legs | Veteran's Chain Leggings+9 Strength · +7 Stamina · +5 Agility · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Totemic Leather PantsCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Feet | Brawler's Leather Boots+5 Agility · +5 Strength · +4 Stamina · Crafted: Leatherworking | Veteran's BootsCrafted: Blacksmithing |
| Finger | Protector's Band+4 Strength · +4 Agility · +2 Stamina | Overseer's Ring |
| Trinket | Rune of Duty / Rune of Perfection+4 Stamina | — |
| Two-Hand | Bronze Dory+8 Agility · +6 Attack power · Crafted: Blacksmithing | Bronze WarhammerCrafted: Blacksmithing |
Each table takes items that need the bracket level or up to nine levels less, uncommon quality or better.
Method
How this list is made
Each item’s score is the sum of its stats multiplied by the weights below, plus 3 per item level for melee weapons, because the client data we parse has no weapon damage and damage follows item level. Stats are read from the live client, build 1.60.1.70888; the list is regenerated automatically on every new client build. The weights are the usual priorities for the role, not the output of a simulation. If your own priorities differ, use the percentages as a guide.
Answers
Retribution Paladin gear FAQ
What is the best pre-raid weapon for Retribution Paladin in WoW Forever?
By our scoring, Legionite Glaive. It ranks first among weapons a Paladin can use with item level 65 or lower, read from the live client (build 1.60.1.70888).
What is the pre-raid BiS helm for Retribution Paladin?
Lionheart Helm (crafted: blacksmithing), followed by Stalwart Helm and Outlaw's Collar.
How is this list made?
Every item in the live client that a Paladin can wear is scored as the sum of its stats times a weight for Retribution (the weights are in the table on this page). It is a calculation from the item table, not a simulation and not a copy of another site’s list.
Where do these items come from?
The client only records some sources: crafted items and items sold by vendors are labelled. Boss drops and quest rewards are not stored in the client, so those items carry no source here; check the item in game or in a database before farming for it.
Does this include raid gear?
No. The level 60 list stops at item level 65, which is where dungeon, quest, crafted and reputation gear ends in the live client. Raids open on 9 December 2026, and raid drops sit above that item level.
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