Retribution Paladin in WoW TBC
Melee
Master a technique no other class needs, and turn the Light into a weapon.
Difficulty
PvEB–A
PvPStrong
Retribution demands "Seal Twisting" — manually swapping Seals mid-fight for extra procs — but rewards mastery with explosive burst damage and some of the best 1v1 PvP burst in the game thanks to Avenging Wrath and Crusader Strike.
Strengths
- ✓Highest skill ceiling of the three Paladin specs
- ✓Excellent burst windows in PvP duels
- ✓Still brings Blessings and auras even as DPS
Trade-offs
- ✗Best DPS technique (Seal Twisting) is addon/macro dependent
- ✗Heavily relies on Windfury and group buffs to shine
- ✗Raid DPS inconsistent compared to dedicated DPS classes
Best for
Players who want a challenging, technical rotationPvP duelists who love burst windows
Best professions for Retribution Paladin
Blacksmithing forges top two-hand weapons for burst and JC adds unique strength/crit gems for your Seals.