Retribution Paladin BiS Weapons

Retribution Paladins Best in Slot Weapon Gear

Retribution Paladins Best in Slot Weapons is current for Patch 4.2. The following gear pieces are a ranking of weapons, or weapon slot gear, for Retribution Paladins as of Patch 4.2. This best in slot list is not a true best in slot list, in that it is not a single item for each gear slot. Rather, I am ranking these based on several factors.

It is very important you remember when viewing my rankings that I take the following factors into consideration:

• Assume ZERO hit rating
• Assume ZERO expertise rating
• Assume ZERO stat ratings
• Prime Glyphs are set to Templar’s Verdict, Seal of Truth, and Exorcism.
• Rotation Priority is set to: Inq > CS > HoW > Exo > TV > J > HW > Cons
• PvP gear is NOT included
• Tank gear also not included, but it can be used if necessary.
• Stat priority: Str > Hit > Exp > Mast > Crit > Haste
• Red Gem Slots: +Strength
• Blue Gem Slots: +Strength/+Hit
• Yellow Gem Slots: +Strength/+Mastery

Ret Paladin BiS Shoulders

Zero hit, Zero Expertise

1. [Sulfuras, The Extinguished Hand] – Ragnaros
2. [Zoid's Firelit Greatsword] – All Firelands Bosses
3. [Skullstealer Greataxe] – Shannox
4. [Sulfuras, The Extinguished Hand] – Ragnaros
5. [Zoid's Firelit Greatsword] – All Firelands Bosses
6. [Skullstealer Greataxe] – Shannox
7. [Reclaimed Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood] – Nefarian
8. [Akirus the Worm-Breaker] – Magmaw
9. [Shalug'doom, the Axe of Unmaking] – Cho’gall
10. [Masterwork Elementium Deathblade] – Blacksmithing
11. [Reclaimed Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood] – Nefarian
12. [Zin'rokh, Destroyer of Worlds] – Archaeology
13. [Shalug'doom, the Axe of Unmaking] – Cho’gall
14. [Akirus the Worm-Breaker] – Magmaw
15. [Reforged Trollbane] – ZA Timed Event
16. [Jeklik's Smasher] – Jin’do the Godbreaker
17. [Foe Reaper] – Foe Reaper 5000
18. [Blade of the Fearless] – Hellscream’s Reach/Baradon’s Wardens (Revered)
19. [Sword of the Bottomless Pit] – Ozruk
20. [Arced War Axe] – Commander Springvale

Final Note: These items are ranked on their base stats in terms of DPS. Hit and Expertise obviously take precedence since getting hit capped and expertise capped are our #1 priorities for gearing up.

PvP weapons do rank on this list, but I have left them out since I am trying to focus on pure PvE content. If you happen upon any of these weapons, weigh the strength, hit, expertise, and mastery ratings on them, and see how they contribute towards your own gear.

You will more than likley NOT follow this list. Why? Because everyone has different gear combinations, and what may be right for you, may not be right for another. For instance, if you are both hit and expertise capped, then those pieces on this list fall drastically in terms of importance. Any hit and expertise above the cap is a wasted stat.

However, this list is here to give you an idea of what you should be looking for in terms of priority. Hope it helps, and comments are always welcome.