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Retribution Paladin BiS Gear Level 18

The best gear a level 18 Retribution Paladin can equip and actually obtain in World of Warcraft: Forever. Quest rewards only count once their quest can be accepted, so every item here is within reach at level 18.

Rankings updated 19 Oct 2026 Game build 1.60.1.70450 6,520 items considered

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Retribution Paladin Gear Tables

Top 10 per slot, scored with Retribution stat weights. The percentage compares each item to the best one for the slot. Click a row for stats, sources and set bonuses; hover an item for its in-game tooltip.

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Head – best Head for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Cloth Helm of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  2. Restored Leather Hood of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 14 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Restored Mail Coif of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 31 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

Neck – best Neck for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Scout's Medallion Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 100% 18
    ilvl 23 +6 Agility+2 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 3.8 (Rare)

  2. Sentinel's Medallion Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 100% 18
    ilvl 23 +6 Agility+2 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 3.8 (Rare)

  3. Snake Eye Kaleidoscope new in Forever, source unknown 49% 17
    ilvl 22 +1 Strength+1 Agility+1 Stamina+1 Intellect+1 Spirit+1 Fire Resistance+1 Frost Resistance+1 Nature Resistance+1 Arcane Resistance+1 Shadow Resistance

    Score 1.9 (Rare)

  4. Restored Necklace of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 42% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Erudite's Amulet new in Forever, source unknown 39% 18
    ilvl 23 +3 Stamina+2 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  6. Scholarly Pendant new in Forever, source unknown 8% 18
    ilvl 23 +3 Stamina+2 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 0.3 (Uncommon)

  7. Sorcerer Collar new in Forever, source unknown 8% 17
    ilvl 22 +2 Intellect+2 Spirit

    Equip: Reduces the hit chance of Silence effects against you by 4%. [not scored]

    Score 0.3 (Rare)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Rough Bronze Shoulders Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 17
    ilvl 22 130 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 3.4 (Uncommon)

  2. Serpent's Shoulders Drop: Lady Anacondra · lvl 20 88% 18
    ilvl 23 68 Armor+7 Spirit+5 Agility

    Drop: Lady Anacondra · lvl 20

    Score 3.0 (Rare)

  3. Chestnut Mantle Quest: Allegiance to the Old Gods · lvl 17 · Horde only 53% 17
    ilvl 28 31 Armor+5 Spell Power+3 Stamina

    Quest: Allegiance to the Old Gods · lvl 17

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Double-Stitched Woolen Shoulders Crafted: Tailoring 47% 17
    ilvl 22 27 Armor+4 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 47% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Restored Leather Spaulders of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 47% 1
    ilvl 1 13 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 47% 1
    ilvl 1 29 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Talbar Mantle Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15 32% 15
    ilvl 26 30 Armor+4 Intellect+2 Stamina+1 Mana per 5 sec

    Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Ghostly Mantle Quest: Deathstalkers in Shadowfang · lvl 18 · Horde only 18% 18
    ilvl 27 30 Armor+6 Spirit+6 Healing+2 Spell Damage

    Quest: Deathstalkers in Shadowfang · lvl 18

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

  10. Durable Chain Shoulders Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · lvl 17 · Alliance only 18% 17
    ilvl 24 135 Armor+6 Stamina

    Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · lvl 17

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Criminal's Pauldrons new in Forever, source unknown 6% 17
    ilvl 22 130 Armor+4 Spirit+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 0.2 (Uncommon)

Back – best Back for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Spiked Chain Cloak of the Tiger unknown source 100% 18
    ilvl 23 18 Armor+3 Agility+3 Strength

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  2. Fortified Cloak of the Tiger Container 100% 17
    ilvl 22 18 Armor+3 Agility+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Wrangler's Cloak of the Tiger unknown source 100% 17
    ilvl 22 18 Armor+3 Agility+3 Strength

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Shimmering Cloak of the Tiger Container 100% 16
    ilvl 21 17 Armor+3 Agility+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Dark Leather Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 79% 17
    ilvl 22 18 Armor+3 Agility+2 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Glowing Lizardscale Cloak Drop: Skum · lvl 21 75% 18
    ilvl 23 20 Armor+6 Agility+2 Nature Resistance

    Drop: Skum · lvl 21

    Score 3.6 (Rare)

  7. Grave Shroud new in Forever, source unknown 69% 18
    ilvl 23 18 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 3.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Defender Cloak of the Tiger Container 67% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Scouting Cloak of the Tiger Container 67% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Greenweave Cloak of the Tiger Opened from item 67% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Buccaneer's Cape of the Tiger Container 67% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Container

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Rigid Cape of the Tiger unknown source 67% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  13. Grunt's Cape of the Tiger unknown source 67% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  14. Bandit Cloak of the Tiger Container 67% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  15. Pagan Cape of the Tiger unknown source 67% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Veteran's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+4 Agility+5 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 9.9 (Rare)

  2. Totemic Leather Armor Crafted: Leatherworking 96% 15
    ilvl 20 85 Armor+3 Intellect+6 Spell Power+3 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 9.6 (Rare)

  3. Brawler's Leather Armor Crafted: Leatherworking 96% 15
    ilvl 20 85 Armor+7 Agility+3 Spirit+3 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 9.5 (Rare)

  4. Defender's Leather Armor Crafted: Leatherworking 94% 15
    ilvl 20 85 Armor+3 Agility+33 Bonus Armor+5 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 9.3 (Rare)

  5. Wildwood Chain Quest: Reception from Tyrande · lvl 17 · Alliance only 87% 17
    ilvl 24 180 Armor+8 Strength+1 Agility

    Quest: Reception from Tyrande · lvl 17

    Score 8.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Defender Tunic of the Tiger Container 81% 18
    ilvl 23 177 Armor+5 Agility+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Bandit Jerkin of the Tiger Container 81% 18
    ilvl 23 82 Armor+5 Agility+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Buccaneer's Robes of the Tiger Container 81% 18
    ilvl 23 37 Armor+5 Agility+5 Strength

    Container

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Feral Harness of the Tiger unknown source 81% 17
    ilvl 22 81 Armor+5 Agility+5 Strength

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Bloodspattered Surcoat of the Tiger unknown source 81% 16
    ilvl 21 171 Armor+5 Agility+5 Strength

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Abomination Bones new in Forever, source unknown 81% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+8 Strength+5 Shadow Resistance

    Score 8.0 (Rare)

  12. Crusader's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+9 Spell Power+5 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 7.2 (Rare)

  13. Tunic of Westfall Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14 · Alliance only 72% 14
    ilvl 24 92 Armor+5 Stamina+11 Agility

    Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14

    Score 7.1 (Rare)

  14. Blackened Defias Armor Drop: Edwin VanCleef · lvl 21 71% 18
    ilvl 22 89 Armor+10 Stamina+3 Agility+4 Strength

    Set: Defias Leather · 5 pieces available · +0.2 score

    • (2) +5 Arcane Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +15 Attack Power against Humanoids. [not scored]
    • (4) Grants your melee attacks a $h% chance when striking from behind to hit a vital point, causing the target to Bleed for $1292029o1 Physical damage over $1292029d. [not scored]
    • (5) Increased Daggers +1.

    Drop: Edwin VanCleef · lvl 21

    Score 7.0 (Rare)

  15. Murloc Scale Breastplate Crafted: Leatherworking 69% 14
    ilvl 19 76 Armor+5 Strength+3 Agility

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 6.8 (Uncommon)

  16. War Paint Chestpiece unknown source · Horde only 65% 18
    ilvl 23 177 Armor+6 Strength+4 Stamina

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  17. Raider's Chestpiece of the Tiger Container · Horde only 65% 15
    ilvl 20 168 Armor+4 Agility+4 Strength

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Death Bindings new in Forever, source unknown 100% 16
    ilvl 21 82 Armor+5 Strength+2 Spirit

    Score 5.0 (Rare)

  2. Wrangler's Wristbands of the Tiger unknown source 96% 18
    ilvl 23 36 Armor+3 Agility+3 Strength

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Defender Bracers of the Tiger Container 96% 17
    ilvl 22 76 Armor+3 Agility+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Bravo's Armbands new in Forever, source unknown 96% 17
    ilvl 22 35 Armor+3 Agility+3 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Scouting Bracers of the Tiger Container 96% 16
    ilvl 21 35 Armor+3 Agility+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Witherbite Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 78% 15
    ilvl 20 37 Armor+4 Agility+5 Spell Power

    Score 3.9 (Rare)

  7. Bristlebark Bindings unknown source 76% 17
    ilvl 22 35 Armor+3 Agility+2 Strength

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  8. Beetle Clasps Quest: Researching the Corruption · lvl 18 · Alliance only 66% 18
    ilvl 26 81 Armor+3 Stamina+6 Attack Power

    Quest: Researching the Corruption · lvl 18

    Score 3.3 (Uncommon)

  9. Rigid Bracelets of the Tiger unknown source 64% 15
    ilvl 20 34 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Bandit Bracers of the Tiger Container 64% 14
    ilvl 19 33 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Grunt's Bracers of the Tiger unknown source 64% 14
    ilvl 19 72 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Outrunner's Cuffs of the Tiger unknown source 64% 13
    ilvl 18 71 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  13. Raider's Bracers of the Tiger Container 64% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  14. Raptorcrest Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 62% 15
    ilvl 20 73 Armor+3 Strength+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Runed Copper Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 44% 14
    ilvl 19 72 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

  16. Burnished Bracers Container · Horde only 44% 14
    ilvl 19 72 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

Hands – best Hands for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Gloves of the Fang Drop: Druid of the Fang · lvl 19-20 100% 16
    ilvl 19 52 Armor+6 Agility+4 Strength

    Set: Embrace of the Viper · 5 pieces available · +2.4 score

    • (2) +10 Intellect.
    • (3) +10 Attack Power.
    • (4) Taking damage while at or below 25% health causes you to restore $1291797o1 health and mana over $1291797d. This effect can only trigger once every ${$proccooldown/60} min. [not scored]
    • (5) Grants your melee attacks a chance to inflict Dream Venom, stunning the target for $1291806d. [not scored]

    Drop: Druid of the Fang · lvl 19-20

    Score 10.0 (Rare)

  2. Thorbia's Gauntlets Container 83% 18
    ilvl 23 122 Armor+8 Strength+3 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.3 (Rare)

  3. Veteran's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+3 Agility+5 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 7.3 (Rare)

  4. Gold-flecked Gloves Drop: Sneed · lvl 20 70% 17
    ilvl 22 25 Armor+7 Strength+5 Fire Resistance

    Drop: Sneed · lvl 20

    Score 7.0 (Rare)

  5. Grip of Fear new in Forever, source unknown 69% 17
    ilvl 22 119 Armor+6 Strength+6 Intellect

    Score 6.9 (Rare)

  6. Brawler's Leather Gloves Crafted: Leatherworking 67% 15
    ilvl 20 53 Armor+4 Agility+3 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 6.7 (Rare)

  7. Blackened Defias Gloves Drop: Defias Overseer · lvl 17-18 64% 14
    ilvl 19 52 Armor+6 Strength+2 Stamina

    Set: Defias Leather · 5 pieces available · +0.2 score

    • (2) +5 Arcane Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +15 Attack Power against Humanoids. [not scored]
    • (4) Grants your melee attacks a $h% chance when striking from behind to hit a vital point, causing the target to Bleed for $1292029o1 Physical damage over $1292029d. [not scored]
    • (5) Increased Daggers +1.

    Drop: Defias Overseer · lvl 17-18 · Drop: Defias Taskmaster · lvl 18-19

    Score 6.4 (Rare)

  8. Defender Gauntlets of the Tiger Container 64% 18
    ilvl 23 110 Armor+4 Agility+4 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  9. Scouting Gloves of the Tiger Container 64% 18
    ilvl 23 51 Armor+4 Agility+4 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Hulking Gauntlets unknown source 63% 18
    ilvl 23 110 Armor+5 Strength+2 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 6.3 (Uncommon)

  11. Dagmire Gauntlets Quest: Deviate Eradication · lvl 15 62% 15
    ilvl 23 110 Armor+5 Strength+2 Agility

    Quest: Deviate Eradication · lvl 15

    Score 6.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Totemic Leather Gloves Crafted: Leatherworking 58% 15
    ilvl 20 53 Armor+5 Spell Power+3 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 5.8 (Rare)

  13. Serpent Gloves Drop: Lord Serpentis · lvl 21 57% 18
    ilvl 23 25 Armor+6 Agility+7 Spell Power

    Drop: Lord Serpentis · lvl 21

    Score 5.7 (Rare)

  14. Guard's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 55% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+3 Defense+5 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 5.5 (Rare)

  15. Sandspire Gloves Quest: New Life · lvl 17 · Horde only 52% 17
    ilvl 25 114 Armor+5 Strength+2 Stamina

    Quest: New Life · lvl 17

    Score 5.2 (Uncommon)

  16. Burnished Gloves Container · Alliance only 52% 15
    ilvl 20 105 Armor+4 Strength+2 Agility

    Container

    Score 5.2 (Uncommon)

Waist – best Waist for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Blackened Defias Belt Drop: Captain Greenskin · lvl 20 100% 17
    ilvl 22 50 Armor+18 Attack Power

    Set: Defias Leather · 5 pieces available · +0.2 score

    • (2) +5 Arcane Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +15 Attack Power against Humanoids. [not scored]
    • (4) Grants your melee attacks a $h% chance when striking from behind to hit a vital point, causing the target to Bleed for $1292029o1 Physical damage over $1292029d. [not scored]
    • (5) Increased Daggers +1.

    Drop: Captain Greenskin · lvl 20

    Score 9.2 (Rare)

  2. Cobrahn's Grasp Drop: Lord Cobrahn · lvl 20 95% 17
    ilvl 22 107 Armor+7 Strength+3 Agility

    Drop: Lord Cobrahn · lvl 20

    Score 8.8 (Rare)

  3. Screecher Belt Quest: Bloodfury Bloodline · lvl 18 · Horde only 76% 18
    ilvl 27 50 Armor+5 Intellect+3 Stamina+2 Spirit+12 Attack Power

    Quest: Bloodfury Bloodline · lvl 18

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  4. Brawler's Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 73% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+4 Agility+3 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 6.7 (Rare)

  5. Deviate Scale Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 71% 18
    ilvl 23 51 Armor+6 Stamina+5 Agility+3 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 6.6 (Rare)

  6. Veteran's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 67% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+3 Agility+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.2 (Rare)

  7. Totemic Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 60% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+4 Spell Power+3 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 5.5 (Rare)

  8. Stormbringer Belt unknown source 56% 15
    ilvl 20 104 Armor+2 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 5.2 (Rare)

  9. Defender Girdle of Strength Container 54% 17
    ilvl 22 98 Armor+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Hulking Belt unknown source 54% 17
    ilvl 22 98 Armor+5 Strength

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Runescale Girdle unknown source 54% 16
    ilvl 21 96 Armor+5 Strength

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Scouting Belt of Strength Container 54% 16
    ilvl 21 45 Armor+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Rigid Belt of Strength Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16 54% 15
    ilvl 20 44 Armor+5 Strength

    Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Grunt's Belt of Strength unknown source 54% 15
    ilvl 20 94 Armor+5 Strength

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Crusader's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 53% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina+3 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.9 (Rare)

  16. Bandit Cinch of the Tiger Container · Alliance only 52% 14
    ilvl 19 43 Armor+3 Agility+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Leggings of the Fang Drop: Lord Cobrahn · lvl 20 100% 17
    ilvl 22 78 Armor+5 Strength+4 Stamina+9 Agility

    Set: Embrace of the Viper · 5 pieces available · +2.4 score

    • (2) +10 Intellect.
    • (3) +10 Attack Power.
    • (4) Taking damage while at or below 25% health causes you to restore $1291797o1 health and mana over $1291797d. This effect can only trigger once every ${$proccooldown/60} min. [not scored]
    • (5) Grants your melee attacks a chance to inflict Dream Venom, stunning the target for $1291806d. [not scored]

    Drop: Lord Cobrahn · lvl 20

    Score 13.2 (Rare)

  2. Chausses of Westfall Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14 · Alliance only 87% 14
    ilvl 24 173 Armor+5 Stamina+11 Strength

    Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14

    Score 11.5 (Rare)

  3. Blackened Defias Leggings Drop: Defias Overseer · lvl 17-18 74% 14
    ilvl 19 73 Armor+6 Strength+6 Agility

    Set: Defias Leather · 5 pieces available · +0.2 score

    • (2) +5 Arcane Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +15 Attack Power against Humanoids. [not scored]
    • (4) Grants your melee attacks a $h% chance when striking from behind to hit a vital point, causing the target to Bleed for $1292029o1 Physical damage over $1292029d. [not scored]
    • (5) Increased Daggers +1.

    Drop: Defias Overseer · lvl 17-18 · Drop: Defias Taskmaster · lvl 18-19

    Score 9.8 (Rare)

  4. Bonerust Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 71% 16
    ilvl 21 164 Armor+4 Strength+9 Agility

    Score 9.4 (Rare)

  5. Malleable Chain Leggings Quest: Apprentice's Duties · lvl 18 · Alliance only 69% 18
    ilvl 26 163 Armor+7 Strength+3 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Apprentice's Duties · lvl 18

    Score 9.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Defender Leggings of the Tiger Container 61% 18
    ilvl 23 155 Armor+5 Agility+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Bandit Pants of the Tiger Container 61% 17
    ilvl 22 71 Armor+5 Agility+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Outrunner's Legguards of the Tiger unknown source 61% 17
    ilvl 22 152 Armor+5 Agility+5 Strength

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Ogre Loincloth new in Forever, source unknown 48% 17
    ilvl 22 35 Armor+4 Strength+18 Healing+6 Spell Damage+6 Stamina

    Score 6.4 (Rare)

  10. Smith's Trousers Quest: The Everstill Bridge · lvl 15 · Alliance only 48% 15
    ilvl 20 68 Armor+4 Strength+4 Agility

    Quest: The Everstill Bridge · lvl 15

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  11. Feral Leggings of the Tiger unknown source 48% 15
    ilvl 20 68 Armor+4 Agility+4 Strength

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Raider's Legguards of the Tiger Container 48% 14
    ilvl 19 144 Armor+4 Agility+4 Strength

    Container

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  13. Lupine Leggings of the Tiger unknown source 48% 14
    ilvl 19 66 Armor+4 Agility+4 Strength

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  14. Mighty Chain Pants Vendor: Morg Gnarltree 42% 18
    ilvl 23 155 Armor+5 Strength+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Morg Gnarltree · Vendor: Grazlix · Vendor: Robert Aebischer

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Deerhide Pants new in Forever, source unknown 40% 15
    ilvl 20 68 Armor+5 Strength+3 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 5.3 (Uncommon)

  16. Silk-threaded Trousers Drop: Defias Evoker · lvl 17-18 · Horde only 39% 14
    ilvl 18 31 Armor+5 Agility+7 Spell Power

    Drop: Defias Evoker · lvl 17-18 · Drop: Defias Wizard · lvl 18-19

    Score 5.1 (Rare)

  17. Bard's Trousers of Strength Container · Horde only 38% 13
    ilvl 18 65 Armor+5 Strength

    Container

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  18. Bloodspattered Loincloth of Strength unknown source · Horde only 38% 13
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+5 Strength

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Brawler's Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 100% 17
    ilvl 22 61 Armor+5 Agility+4 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 8.4 (Rare)

  2. Veteran's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 94% 17
    ilvl 22 131 Armor+4 Agility+5 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 7.9 (Rare)

  3. Vilewalkers new in Forever, source unknown 89% 17
    ilvl 22 131 Armor+7 Strength+5 Stamina

    Score 7.5 (Rare)

  4. Totemic Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 86% 17
    ilvl 22 61 Armor+6 Spell Power+4 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 7.2 (Rare)

  5. Footpads of the Fang Drop: Lord Serpentis · lvl 21 79% 18
    ilvl 22 61 Armor+6 Stamina+6 Agility

    Set: Embrace of the Viper · 5 pieces available · +2.4 score

    • (2) +10 Intellect.
    • (3) +10 Attack Power.
    • (4) Taking damage while at or below 25% health causes you to restore $1291797o1 health and mana over $1291797d. This effect can only trigger once every ${$proccooldown/60} min. [not scored]
    • (5) Grants your melee attacks a chance to inflict Dream Venom, stunning the target for $1291806d. [not scored]

    Drop: Lord Serpentis · lvl 21

    Score 6.6 (Rare)

  6. Defender Boots of the Tiger Container 76% 18
    ilvl 23 122 Armor+4 Agility+4 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Crusader's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 17
    ilvl 22 131 Armor+6 Spell Power+5 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.3 (Rare)

  8. Draftsman Boots Quest: Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle · lvl 16 65% 16
    ilvl 27 61 Armor+5 Strength+5 Stamina

    Quest: Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle · lvl 16

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Guard's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 65% 17
    ilvl 22 131 Armor+4 Defense+5 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 5.5 (Rare)

  10. Defender's Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 65% 17
    ilvl 22 61 Armor+38 Bonus Armor+5 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 5.5 (Rare)

  11. Scouting Boots of Strength Container 60% 17
    ilvl 22 56 Armor+5 Strength

    Container

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Rigid Moccasins of Strength unknown source 60% 16
    ilvl 21 54 Armor+5 Strength

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Grunt's AnkleWraps of Strength unknown source 60% 16
    ilvl 21 117 Armor+5 Strength

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Bandit Boots of Strength Container 60% 15
    ilvl 20 53 Armor+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Outrunner's Slippers of Strength Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16 60% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+5 Strength

    Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

Finger – best Finger for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Legionnaire's Band Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 100% 18
    ilvl 23 +4 Strength+4 Agility+2 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 6.6 (Rare)

  2. Protector's Band Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 100% 18
    ilvl 23 +4 Strength+4 Agility+2 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 6.6 (Rare)

  3. Band of the Fist Quest: Allegiance to the Old Gods · lvl 17 · Horde only 97% 17
    ilvl 28 +4 Agility+4 Strength

    Quest: Allegiance to the Old Gods · lvl 17

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Seal of Wrynn Quest: An Audience with the King · lvl 16 · Alliance only 88% 16
    ilvl 31 +4 Stamina+3 Spirit+3 Agility+3 Strength+4 Intellect Unique

    Quest: An Audience with the King · lvl 16

    Score 5.8 (Rare)

  5. Zircon Band of the Tiger Container 73% 18
    ilvl 23 +3 Agility+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Viridian Band of the Tiger Container 73% 18
    ilvl 23 +3 Agility+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Cookie · lvl 20

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Clay Ring of the Tiger Container 73% 17
    ilvl 22 +3 Agility+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  8. Meadow Ring of the Tiger Container 73% 17
    ilvl 22 +3 Agility+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  9. First Mate Band new in Forever, source unknown 68% 17
    ilvl 22 +5 Stamina+4 Strength Unique

    Set: Partners in Crime · 1 pieces available

    • (2) Chance on melee swing to become Angry, increasing Strength by $1317040s1 for $1317040d. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (2) +22 Strength. [not enough pieces]

    Score 4.5 (Rare)

  10. Seal of Sylvanas Quest: Arugal Must Die · lvl 18 · Horde only 58% 18
    ilvl 29 +8 Stamina+6 Attack Power

    Quest: Arugal Must Die · lvl 18

    Score 3.8 (Rare)

  11. Signet of the Zhevra new in Forever, source unknown 55% 18
    ilvl 23 +6 Agility+2 Spirit

    Set: Blessing of Kalimdor · 2 pieces available

    • (2) Increases movement speed by 5% in The Barrens and Stonetalon Mountains. [not scored]

    Score 3.6 (Rare)

  12. Quartz Ring of the Tiger Container 48% 15
    ilvl 20 +2 Agility+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  13. Lead Band of the Tiger Container 48% 15
    ilvl 20 +2 Agility+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  14. Overseer's Ring unknown source 45% 15
    ilvl 20 +3 Strength

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Advisor's Ring Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 35% 18
    ilvl 23 +2 Stamina+2 Mana per 5 sec+5 Spell Power

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 2.3 (Rare)

  16. Lorekeeper's Ring Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 35% 18
    ilvl 23 +2 Stamina+2 Mana per 5 sec+5 Spell Power

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 2.3 (Rare)

  17. Lavishly Jeweled Ring Drop: Gilnid · lvl 20 32% 17
    ilvl 22 +2 Agility+6 Intellect Unique

    Drop: Gilnid · lvl 20

    Score 2.1 (Rare)

  18. Bounty Hunter's Ring Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11 · Horde only 29% 11
    ilvl 20 +1 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11

    Score 1.9 (Uncommon)

  19. The 1 Ring unknown source · Alliance only 28% 10
    ilvl 15 +1 Strength+1 Agility+1 Stamina+1 Spirit+1 Intellect

    Score 1.9 (Uncommon)

  20. Minor Channeling Ring Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · lvl 17 · Alliance only 27% 17
    ilvl 24 +2 Intellect+5 Spell Power

    Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · lvl 17

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

Two-Hand – best Two-Hand for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Smite's Mighty Hammer Drop: Mr. Smite · lvl 20 100% 18
    ilvl 23 19.7 DPS · Speed 3.50+11 Strength+4 Agility

    Drop: Mr. Smite · lvl 20

    Score 141.5 (Rare)

  2. Seraph's Strike Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13 · Alliance only 99% 13
    ilvl 31 21.1 DPS · Speed 3.20+3 Strength+10 Spirit

    Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

    Score 140.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Glacial Stone Quest: Raene's Cleansing · lvl 18 · Alliance only 96% 18
    ilvl 31 21.0 DPS · Speed 3.60

    Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 75 Frost damage. [not scored]

    Quest: Raene's Cleansing · lvl 18

    Score 136.3 (Uncommon)

  4. Sword of the Fallen new in Forever, source unknown 96% 18
    ilvl 23 19.7 DPS · Speed 3.50+6 Strength+9 Intellect

    Score 135.5 (Rare)

  5. Rockslicer Drop: Rhahk'Zor · lvl 19 95% 18
    ilvl 23 19.7 DPS · Speed 3.30+7 Strength+7 Nature Resistance

    Use: Slice open and gather from a target Copper, Tin, Silver, or Iron Vein (does not require Mining). [not scored]

    Drop: Rhahk'Zor · lvl 19

    Score 135.1 (Rare)

  6. Encroacher's Claim new in Forever, source unknown 95% 18
    ilvl 23 19.7 DPS · Speed 3.30+9 Spirit+6 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 134.1 (Rare)

  7. Boahn's Fang unknown source 94% 17
    ilvl 22 19.0 DPS · Speed 2.50+10 Strength+4 Spirit

    Score 133.5 (Rare)

  8. Impaling Harpoon Drop: Captain Greenskin · lvl 20 91% 17
    ilvl 22 19.0 DPS · Speed 2.40+9 Agility+5 Intellect

    Drop: Captain Greenskin · lvl 20

    Score 129.4 (Rare)

  9. Night Reaver Drop: Fel Steed · lvl 19-20 90% 18
    ilvl 23 19.7 DPS · Speed 3.30

    Chance on hit: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy causing 84 Shadow damage. [not scored]

    Drop: Fel Steed · lvl 19-20 · Drop: Shadowfang Moonwalker · lvl 20 · Drop: Shadowfang Wolfguard · lvl 20 · Drop: Shadow Charger · lvl 20-21

    Score 128.1 (Rare)

  10. Searing Blade Container 90% 18
    ilvl 23 19.6 DPS · Speed 2.50

    Chance on hit: Hurls a fiery ball that causes 80 Fire damage and an additional $o2 damage over 6 sec. [not scored]

    Container

    Score 127.4 (Rare)

  11. Orc Crusher Quest: Tharil'zun · lvl 18 · Alliance only 89% 18
    ilvl 27 18.2 DPS · Speed 3.60+8 Strength+4 Stamina

    Quest: Tharil'zun · lvl 18

    Score 126.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Rakzur Club Container 87% 16
    ilvl 21 18.3 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Strength+5 Spirit+8 Stamina

    Container

    Score 123.6 (Rare)

  13. Demolition Hammer Quest: Weapons of Choice · lvl 17 · Horde only 87% 17
    ilvl 26 17.6 DPS · Speed 2.30+9 Strength

    Quest: Weapons of Choice · lvl 17

    Score 123.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Rhahk'Zor's Hammer Drop: Rhahk'Zor · lvl 19 87% 16
    ilvl 21 18.4 DPS · Speed 3.20+8 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Drop: Rhahk'Zor · lvl 19

    Score 123.1 (Rare)

  15. Prospector Axe unknown source 86% 15
    ilvl 20 17.5 DPS · Speed 2.40+8 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 121.6 (Rare)

  16. Black Malice Drop: Deathstalker Adamant · lvl 18 84% 16
    ilvl 21 18.3 DPS · Speed 3.30+2 Shadow Resistance

    Chance on hit: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy causing 70 Shadow damage. [not scored]

    Drop: Deathstalker Adamant · lvl 18 · Drop: Sorcerer Ashcrombe · lvl 18 · Drop: Shadowfang Whitescalp · lvl 18-19 · Drop: Bleak Worg · lvl 18-19

    Score 119.1 (Rare)

  17. Corpse Chopper new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 84% 16
    ilvl 21 18.2 DPS · Speed 3.60

    Use: Chop nearby Humanoid or Undead corpse in two, restoring $1322305s1 Health, $1322305s2 Mana, and ${$1322305s3/10} Rage. [not scored]

    Score 118.2 (Rare)

  18. Battering Hammer of the Tiger Container · Horde only 75% 18
    ilvl 23 15.2 DPS · Speed 3.10+5 Agility+5 Strength

    Container

    Score 106.5 (Uncommon)

Retribution Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Restored Cloth Helm of the Tiger Neck Scout's Medallion Shoulder Rough Bronze Shoulders Back Spiked Chain Cloak of the Tiger Chest Veteran's Chain Shirt Wrist Death Bindings Hands Gloves of the Fang Waist Blackened Defias Belt Legs Leggings of the Fang Feet Brawler's Leather Boots Finger Legionnaire's Band Two-Hand Smite's Mighty Hammer

New at level 18

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 18.

Retribution Stat Priority

Each item's score is the sum of its stats times these weights (main stat = 1.0, ratings per point). On-use effects count at their average uptime and set bonuses are shared across the pieces you can collect. How rankings work. Customize stat weights →

Weapon DPS6.50 › Weapon Damage2.0 › Hit Rating1.20 › Weapon Skill1.20 › Strength1.0 › Crit Rating1.0 › Haste Rating0.80 › Expertise Rating0.80 › Agility0.60 › Attack Power0.50 › Spell Power0.30 › Spell Damage0.30 › Holy Damage0.30 › Mana per 5 sec0.30 › Intellect0.15 › Stamina0.10

Retribution Paladin Leveling Gear

Best in slot at every stage of the journey to 60.

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