
Welcome to the PVE Retribution Paladin DPS Guide for World of Warcraft Wrath of the Lich King! This guide will teach you how to play an Retribution Paladin in a raid. It covers talents, glyphs, gems, enchantments, rotation, and gameplay tips.
Table of ContentsTalents Suitable for players with low gear. “Pre-ICC” build (Icecrown Citadel).
Glyphs Major Glyphs Minor Glyphs
Gems Gems are situational and depend on the build and equipment. They are used to reach the required stat caps.
- Meta – Relentless Earthsiege Diamond
- Red – Bold Cardinal Ruby or Precise Cardinal Ruby
- Yellow – Etched Ametrine
- Blue – Nightmare Tear x1
Enchants
- Head – Arcanum of Torment
- Shoulder – Greater Inscription of the Axe
- Cloak – Enchant Cloak - Greater Speed or Enchant Cloak - Major Agility
- Chest – Enchant Chest - Powerful Stats
- Bracers – Enchant Bracers - Greater Assault
- Gloves – Enchant Gloves - Crusher or Enchant Gloves - Precision
- Waist – Eternal Belt Buckle with Bold Cardinal Ruby
- Legs – Icescale Leg Armor
- Boots – Enchant Boots - Greater Assault
- Weapon – Enchant Weapon - Berserking
Rotation & Gameplay Priority
- Use Seal of Vengeance for single target or Seal of Command for AoE
- Use Judgement of Light / Judgement of Wisdom
- Use Crusader Strike
- Use Divine Storm
- Use Consecration
- Use Exorcism when The Art of War procs
- Use Holy Wrath when fighting Undead or Demons
- Use Avenging Wrath along with trinkets as needed on cooldown.
Keep calm and feign death.

