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Level 3
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Retribution Paladin BiS Gear Level 3

The best gear a level 3 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 3.

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.

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. Restored Necklace of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Cloth Shoulders 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 Spaulders of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 13 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 29 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

Back – best Back for Retribution Paladin

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

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  2. Hunter's Simple Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 6% 3
    ilvl 8 8 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 0.1 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Cloth Vest of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  2. Restored Leather Tunic of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Restored Mail Chestpiece of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 39 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Thendal Watcher's Vest new in Forever, source unknown 63% 3
    ilvl 8 93 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Handstitched Leather Vest Crafted: Leatherworking 37% 3
    ilvl 10 55 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Scout Ranger's Tunic new in Forever, source unknown 37% 3
    ilvl 8 47 Armor+1 Agility

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Sleeping Robes Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3 · Alliance only 6% 3
    ilvl 10 19 Armor+1 Stamina

    Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3

    Score 0.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Rough Copper Vest Crafted: Blacksmithing 6% 2
    ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 0.1 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Retribution Paladin

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

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  2. Restored Leather Wristcuffs of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 8 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Restored Mail Wristguards of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

Hands – best Hands for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Cloth Handwraps 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 Gloves of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 11 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Restored Mail Clasps of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 24 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

Waist – best Waist for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Cloth Belt 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 Strap of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 10 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Restored Mail Belt of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 22 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Kodo Hunter's Leggings Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3 · Horde only 100% 3
    ilvl 15 61 Armor+4 Agility

    Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3

    Score 2.4 (Uncommon)

  2. Restored Cloth Pants of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 67% 1
    ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Restored Leather Chaps of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 67% 1
    ilvl 1 15 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Restored Mail Legguards of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 67% 1
    ilvl 1 34 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Raptorscale Pants new in Forever, source unknown 25% 3
    ilvl 8 81 Armor+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Cloth Shoes 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 Boots of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 12 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Restored Mail Boots of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 27 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

Finger – best Finger for Retribution Paladin

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

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

Two-Hand – best Two-Hand for Retribution Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Thicket Hammer Quest: Crown of the Earth · lvl 1 · Alliance only 100% 1
    ilvl 11 6.5 DPS · Speed 3.10

    Quest: Crown of the Earth · lvl 1

    Score 41.9 (Common)

  2. Gilded Blademaster's Greatsword new in Forever, source unknown 78% 1
    ilvl 1 5.0 DPS · Speed 3.60

    Score 32.5 (Rare)

  3. Beatstick Container 69% 3
    ilvl 8 4.4 DPS · Speed 2.60

    Container

    Score 28.7 (Common)

  4. Torka's Egg Cracker [UNUSED] new in Forever, source unknown 68% 3
    ilvl 8 4.4 DPS · Speed 3.40

    level estimated

    Score 28.7 (Common)

  5. Large Axe Vendor: Corina Steele 67% 3
    ilvl 8 4.3 DPS · Speed 2.80

    Vendor: Corina Steele · Vendor: Grawn Thromwyn · Vendor: Frast Dokner · Vendor: Hillsbrad Apprentice Blacksmith

    Score 27.9 (Common)

  6. Wood Chopper Container 66% 3
    ilvl 8 4.2 DPS · Speed 3.30

    Container

    Score 27.6 (Common)

  7. Practice Sword Container 58% 2
    ilvl 7 3.8 DPS · Speed 3.20

    Container

    Score 24.4 (Common)

  8. Two-handed Sword Vendor: Corina Steele 56% 2
    ilvl 7 3.6 DPS · Speed 2.90

    Vendor: Corina Steele · Vendor: Grawn Thromwyn · Vendor: Frast Dokner · Vendor: Hillsbrad Apprentice Blacksmith

    Score 23.5 (Common)

  9. Beaten Battle Axe Container 53% 3
    ilvl 8 3.4 DPS · Speed 3.10

    Container

    Score 22.0 (Poor)

  10. Crude Bastard Sword Container 46% 2
    ilvl 7 3.0 DPS · Speed 3.20

    Container

    Score 19.3 (Poor)

  11. Kobold Mining Shovel Drop: Kobold Tunneler · lvl 5-6 46% 3
    ilvl 6 3.0 DPS · Speed 2.70

    Drop: Kobold Tunneler · lvl 5-6

    Score 19.2 (Common)

  12. Brave's Axe Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Horde only 42% 1
    ilvl 5 2.7 DPS · Speed 3.30

    Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1

    Score 17.8 (Common)

  13. Forsaken Bastard Sword Quest: The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 2 · Horde only 42% 2
    ilvl 5 2.7 DPS · Speed 3.30

    Quest: The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 2

    Score 17.8 (Common)

  14. Worn Greatsword new in Forever, source unknown 41% 1
    ilvl 5 2.7 DPS · Speed 3.00

    Score 17.4 (Common)

  15. Militia Warhammer Quest: Brotherhood of Thieves · lvl 2 · Alliance only 40% 2
    ilvl 5 2.6 DPS · Speed 2.90

    Quest: Brotherhood of Thieves · lvl 2

    Score 16.8 (Common)

  16. Worn Greatblade new in Forever, source unknown 40% 1
    ilvl 5 2.6 DPS · Speed 2.90

    Score 16.8 (Common)

  17. Anvilmar Sledge Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1 · Alliance only 40% 1
    ilvl 5 2.6 DPS · Speed 3.10

    Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1

    Score 16.8 (Common)

  18. Thistlewood Axe unknown source · Horde only 40% 1
    ilvl 5 2.6 DPS · Speed 3.50

    Score 16.7 (Common)

Retribution Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Restored Cloth Helm of the Tiger Neck Restored Necklace of the Tiger Shoulder Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Tiger Back Restored Cloak of the Tiger Chest Restored Cloth Vest of the Tiger Wrist Restored Cloth Bracers of the Tiger Hands Restored Cloth Handwraps of the Tiger Waist Restored Cloth Belt of the Tiger Legs Kodo Hunter's Leggings Feet Restored Cloth Shoes of the Tiger Finger Restored Ring of the Tiger Two-Hand Thicket Hammer

New at level 3

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 3.

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.

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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