WoW Forever Retribution Paladin BiS & Leveling Gear
Best-in-slot gear you can get at every level from 10 to 60, for Alliance and Horde. Hover or tap an item for its Forever stats and where it drops. Data checked .
Level 20 Retribution
Paladin · Alliance
13/17 slots filled
For every slot we score each item you can get at that level by your spec’s stat weights and pick the highest score. Only quest rewards, dungeon boss drops, drops from a specific mob, vendor items and crafted gear count; random world drops, raid gear, PvP and reputation rewards and profession-only items are left out. If no item adds anything for the spec, the slot says No clear upgrade. Plan the talents for this spec in the Paladin talent calculator.
Retribution Paladin pre-raid BiS (level 60)
The best gear a level 60 Retribution Paladin can collect before raiding, from dungeons, quests and crafting.
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Warbear HelmCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Amulet of the DarkmoonQuest: 1200 Tickets - Amulet of the Darkmoon | |
| Shoulder | Spaulders of HeroismQuest: Anthion's Parting Words (Orgrimmar) (Horde) · Quest: Anthion's Parting Words (Ironforge) (Alliance) | |
| Back | Shifting CloakCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Chest | Breastplate of HeroismQuest: Saving the Best for Last (Orgrimmar) (Horde) · Quest: Saving the Best for Last (Ironforge) (Alliance) | |
| Wrist | Deeprock BracersQuest: Stalwart's Battlegear (Silithus) | |
| Hands | Timbermaw BrawlersCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Waist | Might of the TimbermawCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Azerothium LegplatesCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Feet | Boots of HeroismQuest: Anthion's Parting Words (Orgrimmar) (Horde) · Quest: Anthion's Parting Words (Ironforge) (Alliance) | |
| Finger | Ring of Living StoneQuest: Uncovering Past Secrets (Moonglade) | |
| Finger | Signet Ring of the Bronze DragonflightQuest: The Path of the Conqueror (Tanaris) | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | BlackfuryCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Relic | No clear upgrade | |
Retribution Paladin leveling gear by level
Level 10 Retribution Paladin gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | No clear upgrade | |
| Neck | Erudite's AmuletQuest: Friend of the Library | |
| Shoulder | Talbar MantleQuest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Horde) · Quest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Alliance) | |
| Back | Catacomb CloakQuest: An Ancient Grudge (The Hall of Thanes) | |
| Chest | Gnoll War HarnessDrop: Redridge Mongrel (Redridge Mountains) | Camouflaged TunicQuest: The Weaver (Silverpine Forest) |
| Wrist | Cryptwalker BracersQuest: The Restless Dead (The Hall of Thanes) | Gnoll ShacklesQuest: Assault on Fenris Isle (Silverpine Forest) |
| Hands | Coppercloth GlovesDrop: Dalaran Miner (Silverpine Forest) | Gloves of the MoonQuest: Cry of the Thunderhawk (The Barrens) |
| Waist | Steadfast CinchQuest: Escape Through Force (Darkshore) | Beastmaster's GirdleQuest: Isha Awak (The Barrens) |
| Legs | Frontier BritchesQuest: In Defense of the King's Lands (Loch Modan) | Gnollhide PantsQuest: Assault on Fenris Isle (Silverpine Forest) |
| Feet | Gemmed Copper BootsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Finger | No clear upgrade | Ring of ScornQuest: A Husband's Revenge (Silverpine Forest) |
| Finger | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Ironforge GreathammerQuest: Old Ironforge Incursion (The Hall of Thanes) | HammerboneQuest: Leaders of the Fang (Wailing Caverns) |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Relic | No clear upgrade | |
Level 15 Retribution Paladin gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | No clear upgrade | |
| Neck | Tarnished LocketQuest: Remember That I Love You (Riverglades) | Erudite's AmuletQuest: Friend of the Library |
| Shoulder | Talbar MantleQuest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Horde) · Quest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Alliance) | |
| Back | Subterranean CapeRagefire Chasm: Taragaman the Hungerer | |
| Chest | Veteran's Chain ShirtCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Wrist | Bravo's ArmbandsQuest: Underground Assault (The Deadmines) | Raptorcrest BracersQuest: Earthen Arise (Stonetalon Mountains) |
| Hands | Veteran's GlovesCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Waist | Veteran's Chain BeltCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Legs | Chausses of WestfallQuest: The Defias Brotherhood (The Deadmines) | Gnollhide PantsQuest: Assault on Fenris Isle (Silverpine Forest) |
| Feet | Gemmed Copper BootsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Finger | Ring of Iron WillQuest: Howling in the Hills (Redridge Mountains) | Ring of ScornQuest: A Husband's Revenge (Silverpine Forest) |
| Finger | Clergy RingQuest: The Tower of Althalaxx (Darkshore) | Bounty Hunter's RingQuest: Hezrul Bloodmark (The Barrens) |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Seraph's StrikeQuest: The Tower of Althalaxx (Darkshore) | Forsaken GreataxeQuest: The Wrath of Rath'mael (Ruins of Lordaeron) |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Relic | No clear upgrade | |
Level 20 Retribution Paladin gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Veteran's Silvered Chain HelmCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Neck | Mark of the Pack LeaderDrop: Humar the Pridelord (The Barrens) | |
| Shoulder | Rough Bronze ShouldersCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Back | Miner's CapeThe Deadmines: Miner Johnson | Wildhunter CloakQuest: The Hunt Completed (Ashenvale) |
| Chest | Fire Hardened HauberkQuest: Furen's Armor | Mutant Scale BreastplateWailing Caverns: Mutanus the Devourer |
| Wrist | Cultist's ArmguardsQuest: Blackfathom Villainy (Blackfathom Deeps) (Alliance) · Quest: Blackfathom Villainy (Blackfathom Deeps) (Horde) | |
| Hands | Veteran's GlovesCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Waist | Belt of the StarsQuest: Look to the Stars (Duskwood) | Blackened Defias BeltThe Deadmines: Captain Greenskin |
| Legs | Veteran's Chain LeggingsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Feet | VilewalkersRuins of Lordaeron: Viktor the Vile | |
| Finger | Seal of WrynnQuest: An Audience with the King (Stormwind City) | Seal of SylvanasQuest: Arugal Must Die (Shadowfang Keep) |
| Finger | Field Researcher's LoopQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Verigan's FistQuest: The Test of Righteousness | WolfsbaneQuest: Old Fire-Eye |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Relic | No clear upgrade | |
Level 25 Retribution Paladin gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Defender's Leather HelmCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Mark of the Pack LeaderDrop: Humar the Pridelord (The Barrens) | |
| Shoulder | Spellguard PauldronsQuest: Heart of Disruption (City of Dalaran) | Battle SpauldersQuest: Heart of Disruption (City of Dalaran) |
| Back | Cloak of the Divine StormQuest: Return to Delgren | Wolfmaster CapeShadowfang Keep: Wolf Master Nandos |
| Chest | Shining Silver BreastplateCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Wrist | Cultist's ArmguardsQuest: Blackfathom Villainy (Blackfathom Deeps) (Alliance) · Quest: Blackfathom Villainy (Blackfathom Deeps) (Horde) | |
| Hands | Algae FistsBlackfathom Deeps: Gelihast | Warsong GauntletsQuest: Warsong Supplies (Ashenvale) |
| Waist | Thorn Protecting GirdleQuest: A Green Sample (City of Dalaran) | Deftkin BeltQuest: Je'neu of the Earthen Ring (Ashenvale) |
| Legs | Veteran's Silvered Chain LeggingsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Feet | VilewalkersRuins of Lordaeron: Viktor the Vile | |
| Finger | Seal of WrynnQuest: An Audience with the King (Stormwind City) | Seal of SylvanasQuest: Arugal Must Die (Shadowfang Keep) |
| Finger | Field Researcher's LoopQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Defender of DalaranQuest: Heart of Disruption (City of Dalaran) | HeavehammerQuest: Earthen Echo (Excavation Site: Wetlands) |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Relic | No clear upgrade | |
Level 30 Retribution Paladin gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Defender's Leather HelmCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Ghostshard TalismanScarlet Monastery: Azshir the Sleepless | |
| Shoulder | Wrangling SpauldersQuest: Kodo Roundup (Desolace) | Enforcer PauldronsQuest: The Corrupter (Desolace) |
| Back | Cloak of the Divine StormQuest: Return to Delgren | Wolfmaster CapeShadowfang Keep: Wolf Master Nandos |
| Chest | Shining Silver BreastplateCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Wrist | Stromgarde BracersQuest: WANTED: Marez Cowl (Arathi Highlands) | Barbaric BracersCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Hands | Construct's GripsDrop: Fragmented Sentry (Alterac Mountains) | |
| Waist | Officer's BeltCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Legs | Veteran's Silvered Chain LeggingsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Feet | Raptorclaw GreavesExcavation Site: Wetlands: Shadetooth | |
| Finger | Wyvern Heart BandDrop: Heartrazor (Thousand Needles) | |
| Finger | Determined BandQuest: No Honor Among Thieves (Desolace) | Band of AllegianceQuest: Service to the Horde (Dustwallow Marsh) |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Master Hunter's SpellswordQuest: Big Game Hunter (Stranglethorn Vale) | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Relic | No clear upgrade | |
Level 35 Retribution Paladin gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Defender's Leather HelmCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Ghostshard TalismanScarlet Monastery: Azshir the Sleepless | |
| Shoulder | Wrangling SpauldersQuest: Kodo Roundup (Desolace) | Enforcer PauldronsQuest: The Corrupter (Desolace) |
| Back | Dark Hooded CapeDrop: Nimar the Slayer (Arathi Highlands) | |
| Chest | Scarlet ChestpieceScarlet Monastery: Scarlet Champion | |
| Wrist | Stromgarde BracersQuest: WANTED: Marez Cowl (Arathi Highlands) | Gripsteel WristguardsQuest: Portals of the Legion (Desolace) |
| Hands | Officer's GauntletCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Waist | Officer's BeltCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Legs | Veteran's Silvered Chain LeggingsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Feet | Ironheel BootsQuest: Scrounging (Badlands) | Tromping Miner's BootsDrop: Digmaster Shovelphlange (Badlands) |
| Finger | Wyvern Heart BandDrop: Heartrazor (Thousand Needles) | |
| Finger | Determined BandQuest: No Honor Among Thieves (Desolace) | Band of AllegianceQuest: Service to the Horde (Dustwallow Marsh) |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Scavenged Magram ArmamentQuest: Khan Jehn (Desolace) | Abandoned FerocityQuest: Khan Jehn (Desolace) |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Relic | No clear upgrade | |
Level 40 Retribution Paladin gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Icemetal BarbuteRazorfen Downs: Amnennar the Coldbringer | |
| Neck | Ghostshard TalismanScarlet Monastery: Azshir the Sleepless | |
| Shoulder | Kaylari ShouldersQuest: Prayer to Elune (Searing Gorge) | Emerald Peak SpauldersQuest: Zukk'ash Report (Feralas) |
| Back | Dark Hooded CapeDrop: Nimar the Slayer (Arathi Highlands) | Battlehard CapeQuest: A Grim Discovery (Feralas) |
| Chest | Warforged ChestplateQuest: Tremors of the Earth (Badlands) (Alliance) · Quest: Broken Alliances (Badlands) (Horde) | |
| Wrist | Branded Leather BracersScarlet Monastery: High Inquisitor Fairbanks | |
| Hands | Truesilver GauntletsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Waist | Officer's BeltCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Legs | Centurion LegplatesQuest: Rise, Obsidion! (Searing Gorge) | Veteran's Silvered Chain LeggingsCrafted: Blacksmithing |
| Feet | Officer's BootsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Finger | Wyvern Heart BandDrop: Heartrazor (Thousand Needles) | |
| Finger | Determined BandQuest: No Honor Among Thieves (Desolace) | Band of AllegianceQuest: Service to the Horde (Dustwallow Marsh) |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | The PacifierDrop: Lo'Grosh (Alterac Mountains) | Will of the Mountain GiantQuest: Weapons of Spirit (Feralas) |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Relic | No clear upgrade | |
Level 45 Retribution Paladin gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Icemetal BarbuteRazorfen Downs: Amnennar the Coldbringer | |
| Neck | Ghostshard TalismanScarlet Monastery: Azshir the Sleepless | |
| Shoulder | Officer's PauldronsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Back | Dark Hooded CapeDrop: Nimar the Slayer (Arathi Highlands) | Battlehard CapeQuest: A Grim Discovery (Feralas) |
| Chest | Warforged ChestplateQuest: Tremors of the Earth (Badlands) (Alliance) · Quest: Broken Alliances (Badlands) (Horde) | |
| Wrist | Officer's WristguardsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Hands | Truesilver GauntletsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Waist | Officer's BeltCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Legs | Centurion LegplatesQuest: Rise, Obsidion! (Searing Gorge) | Slagplate LeggingsQuest: STOLEN: Smithing Tuyere and Lookout's Spyglass (Searing Gorge) |
| Feet | Officer's BootsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Finger | Wyvern Heart BandDrop: Heartrazor (Thousand Needles) | |
| Finger | Determined BandQuest: No Honor Among Thieves (Desolace) | Band of AllegianceQuest: Service to the Horde (Dustwallow Marsh) |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Grimlok's ChargeUldaman: Grimlok | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Relic | No clear upgrade | |
Level 50 Retribution Paladin gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Icemetal BarbuteRazorfen Downs: Amnennar the Coldbringer | |
| Neck | Ghostshard TalismanScarlet Monastery: Azshir the Sleepless | Woven Ivy NecklaceQuest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions (The Hinterlands) |
| Shoulder | Officer's PauldronsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Back | Dark Hooded CapeDrop: Nimar the Slayer (Arathi Highlands) | Battlehard CapeQuest: A Grim Discovery (Feralas) |
| Chest | Warbear HarnessCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Wrist | Officer's WristguardsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Hands | Officer's GlovesCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Waist | Officer's WaistguardCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Legs | Outrider LeggingsQuest: The Bait for Lar'korwi (Un'Goro Crater) | |
| Feet | Officer's SabatonsCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Finger | Wyvern Heart BandDrop: Heartrazor (Thousand Needles) | |
| Finger | Determined BandQuest: No Honor Among Thieves (Desolace) | White Bone BandQuest: Bone-Bladed Weapons (Orgrimmar) |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Thorium GreatmaceCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Relic | No clear upgrade | |
Level 55 Retribution Paladin gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Imperial Plate HelmCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Neck | Medallion of the DawnQuest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) | |
| Shoulder | Spaulders of ValorBlackrock Spire: Warchief Rend Blackhand | |
| Back | Deep River CloakQuest: Strange Sources (Winterspring) | |
| Chest | Warbear HarnessCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Wrist | Bracers of SubterfugeQuest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) | |
| Hands | Officer's GlovesCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Waist | Might of the TimbermawCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Warbear WooliesCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Feet | Clutchlord's StompersCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Finger | Ring of Living StoneQuest: Uncovering Past Secrets (Moonglade) | |
| Finger | Wyvern Heart BandDrop: Heartrazor (Thousand Needles) | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | CorruptionCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Relic | No clear upgrade | |
Questions players ask
- What is the best Retribution Paladin leveling gear at level 20 in WoW Forever?
- At level 20 (Alliance) the best Retribution Paladin items are Veteran's Silvered Chain Helm, Mark of the Pack Leader, Rough Bronze Shoulders, Miner's Cape, Fire Hardened Hauberk, Cultist's Armguards, Veteran's Gloves, Belt of the Stars, Veteran's Chain Leggings, Vilewalkers, Seal of Wrynn, Field Researcher's Loop, Verigan's Fist. Switch the faction toggle in the gear window for Horde, and pick another level to see what replaces them.
- What is the Retribution Paladin pre-raid BiS in WoW Forever?
- The level 60 set for Retribution Paladin (Alliance) is Warbear Helm, Amulet of the Darkmoon, Spaulders of Heroism, Shifting Cloak, Breastplate of Heroism, Deeprock Bracers, Timbermaw Brawlers, Might of the Timbermaw, Azerothium Legplates, Boots of Heroism, Ring of Living Stone, Signet Ring of the Bronze Dragonflight, Blackfury. Every item shows the quest, dungeon boss, vendor or profession that gives it.
- What is the best leveling gear in WoW Forever?
- It depends on your class, spec, level and faction. Pick your class and spec, set your level and faction, and the gear window shows the best item for each slot that you can get at that level, with the quest, dungeon boss, vendor or profession that gives it.
- How are the best-in-slot items picked?
- For every slot we score each item you can get at that level by your spec’s stat weights and pick the highest score. Only quest rewards, dungeon boss drops, drops from a specific mob, vendor items and crafted gear count; random world drops, raid gear, PvP and reputation rewards and profession-only items are left out. If no item adds anything for the spec, the slot says No clear upgrade.
- Why do Alliance and Horde get different gear?
- Quest rewards are faction specific, and so are some vendors. Dungeon drops and crafted items are the same for both factions. Switch the faction toggle to see the gear for your side.
- Is the item data from WoW Forever or Classic?
- From WoW Forever. Stats, required levels and sources come from the Wowhead World of Warcraft: Forever database and the Forever game client, checked 3 November 2026. Forever changed many Classic items, and where they differ the Forever version is used.
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