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Retribution builds

Compare 9 Retribution builds by their source, level and role. Each build has its own talent allocation and gear page.

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Paladin Retribution builds

Retribution

Leveling · Tank · 9 builds

  1. Retribution leveling with Repentance

    LevelingLevel 30 · 21 points0 / 0 / 21

    1. Benediction 5/5
    2. Improved Judgement 2/2
    3. Holy Conduit 2/2
    4. Conviction 4/5
    5. Sanctified Judgement 3/3
    6. Seal of Command 1/1
    7. Pursuit of Justice 2/2
    8. Sacred Arbiter 1/1
    9. Repentance 1/1

    Mana savings from Benediction, Holy Conduit and Sanctified Judgement, Pursuit of Justice for speed, Seal of Command and Sacred Arbiter for damage, Repentance at 30.

    Gear: Retribution leveling · Two-handed · Level 30

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    Icy Veins, 2026-10-03

  2. Retribution leveling to Vengeance

    LevelingLevel 30 · 21 points0 / 0 / 21

    1. Benediction 5/5
    2. Conviction 5/5
    3. Vindication 3/3
    4. Sanctified Judgement 3/3
    5. Seal of Command 1/1
    6. Pursuit of Justice 2/2
    7. Sacred Arbiter 1/1
    8. Vengeance 1/3

    Benediction, Conviction, Pursuit of Justice, Seal of Command, Sanctified Judgement, Sacred Arbiter, Vindication, Vengeance at 30.

    Gear: Retribution leveling · Two-handed · Level 30

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    Mobalytics (Ruse_Cruize), 2026-10-03

  3. Holy/Retribution hybrid 10-30

    LevelingLevel 30 · 21 points8 / 0 / 13

    1. Divine Strength 5/5
    2. Improved Seals 3/3
    3. Benediction 5/5
    4. Improved Judgement 2/2
    5. Holy Conduit 2/2
    6. Conviction 1/5
    7. Sanctified Judgement 1/3
    8. Pursuit of Justice 2/2

    Divine Strength and Improved Seals in Holy for instant power, then Benediction, Holy Conduit, Improved Judgement, Conviction, Pursuit of Justice and Sanctified Judgement.

    Gear: Retribution leveling · Two-handed · Level 30

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    Method (Jurdi), 2026-09-24

  4. Retribution route 10-30

    LevelingLevel 30 · 21 points0 / 0 / 21

    1. Benediction 5/5
    2. Improved Judgement 2/2
    3. Holy Conduit 2/2
    4. Conviction 4/5
    5. Sanctified Judgement 3/3
    6. Seal of Command 1/1
    7. Pursuit of Justice 2/2
    8. Sacred Arbiter 1/1
    9. Repentance 1/1

    Benediction, Improved Judgement, Holy Conduit, Conviction, Seal of Command at 20, Pursuit of Justice, Sanctified Judgement, Sacred Arbiter, Repentance at 30.

    Gear: Retribution leveling · Two-handed · Level 30

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    WoW4Ever News (Max Calder), 2026-10-03

  5. Retribution leveling + 5 Legacy points

    LevelingLevel 30 + 5 Legacy · 26 points0 / 0 / 26

    1. Benediction 5/5
    2. Improved Judgement 2/2
    3. Holy Conduit 2/2
    4. Conviction 4/5
    5. Sanctified Judgement 3/3
    6. Seal of Command 1/1
    7. Pursuit of Justice 2/2
    8. Sacred Arbiter 1/1
    9. Two-Handed Weapon Specialization 1/3
    10. Vengeance 3/3
    11. Repentance 1/1
    12. Champion of the Light 1/3

    The Retribution build plus Champion of the Light, full Vengeance and one point of Two-Handed Weapon Specialization from Legacy points.

    Gear: Retribution leveling · Two-handed · Level 30

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    Icy Veins, 2026-10-03

  6. Protection level 20 via Retribution

    TankLevel 20 · 11 points0 / 0 / 11

    1. Deflection 1/5
    2. Benediction 5/5
    3. Improved Judgement 2/2
    4. Holy Conduit 2/2
    5. Pursuit of Justice 1/2

    Mana-sustain tank build through the Retribution tree: Benediction, Holy Conduit, Improved Judgement, Deflection and one point of Pursuit of Justice.

    Gear: Retribution-tree tank · Weapon + shield · Level 20

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    Wowhead (Riyani), 2026-09-29

  7. Retribution "Seal Twist" level 20

    LevelingLevel 20 · 11 points0 / 0 / 11

    1. Benediction 5/5
    2. Improved Judgement 2/2
    3. Conviction 3/5
    4. Seal of Command 1/1

    Slow two-hander build: Benediction, Improved Judgement, Conviction, Seal of Command.

    Gear: Retribution leveling · Two-handed · Level 20

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    Wowhead (Surveillant), 2026-09-29

  8. Retribution level 20 (consensus)

    LevelingLevel 20 · 11 points0 / 0 / 11

    1. Benediction 5/5
    2. Improved Judgement 2/2
    3. Conviction 3/5
    4. Seal of Command 1/1

    Benediction, Improved Judgement, Conviction, Seal of Command at 20.

    Gear: Retribution leveling · Two-handed · Level 20

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    WoW Forever Classic (wowforeverclassic.com), 2026-09-20

  9. Retribution leveling to Seal of Command

    LevelingLevel 20 · 11 points0 / 0 / 11Theorycraft

    1. Benediction 5/5
    2. Conviction 5/5
    3. Seal of Command 1/1

    11 Retribution, reaching Seal of Command.

    Gear: Retribution leveling · Two-handed · Level 20

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    WoWForeverBuilds (wowforeverbuilds.com), 2026-09-21

Sources

  1. Icy VeinsRetribution leveling + 5 Legacy points
  2. Mobalytics (Ruse_Cruize)Retribution leveling to Vengeance
  3. Method (Jurdi)Holy/Retribution hybrid 10-30
  4. WoW4Ever News (Max Calder)Retribution route 10-30
  5. Wowhead (Riyani)Protection level 20 via Retribution
  6. Wowhead (Surveillant)Retribution "Seal Twist" level 20
  7. WoW Forever Classic (wowforeverclassic.com)Retribution level 20 (consensus)
  8. WoWForeverBuilds (wowforeverbuilds.com)Retribution leveling to Seal of Command
  9. WoW Forever TalentsFansite calculator: Paladin beta talents (client build 1.60.1.70009)
  10. WowheadPaladin Retribution: level-30 DPS guide

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