Retribution Paladins BiS Neck

Retribution Paladins Best in Slot Neck Gear

Retribution Paladins Best in Slot Neck Gear is current for Patch 4.2.  The following gear pieces are a ranking of necks, orneck 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 Neck

Zero hit, Zero Expertise

1. [Necklace of Fetishes] - Shannox
2. [Stoneheart Choker] - Valor Point Reward + Firelands Heroic Token
3. [Necklace of Fetishes] - Shannox
4. [Stoneheart Choker] - Valor Points
5. [Rage of Ages] - Nefarian
6. [Fireheart Necklace] – Firelands Vendor
7. [Firebound Gorget] - Zone Drop + Firelands Heroic Token
8. [Rage of Ages] - Nefarian
9. [Gift of Nadun] - Exalted – Ramkahen
10. [Buc-Zakai Choker] - World Drop
11. [Seedling Pod] - Ammunae
12. [Pendant of Quiet Breath] - Justice Points
13. [Firebound Gorget] - Zone Drop

Ret Paladin BiS Neck

Hit Capped, Expertise Capped

1. [Necklace of Fetishes] - Shannox
2. [Stoneheart Choker] - Valor Point Reward + Firelands Heroic Token
3. [Necklace of Fetishes] - Shannox
4. [Stoneheart Choker] - Valor Points
5. [Rage of Ages] - Nefarian
6. [Gift of Nadun] - Exalted – Ramkahen
7. [Rage of Ages] - Nefarian
8. [Buc-Zakai Choker] - World Drop
9. [Firebound Gorget] - Zone Drop + Firelands Heroic Token
10. [Seedling Pod] - Ammunae
11. [Pendant of Quiet Breath] - Justice Points
12. [Baroness Silverlaine's Locket] - Baron Silverlaine

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. 

Tank necks and PvP necks do rank on this list, but I have left them out since I am trying to focus on pure PvE content, as well as assuming tank necks fall to tanks first.  If you happen upon any of these necks, 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.