Introduction
This guide was written by Seqq and has been updated for Patch 12.0 (Midnight Pre-Patch). You can find him streaming over at: twitch.tv/seqqtwitch or by messaging “seqq” on discord if you have any questions.
Retribution Paladin Overview
Strengths:
- Very easy to play.
- Offensive cooldowns available often.
- Strong AoE.
- Access to increased range of single target spenders.
- Big supportive toolkit including things like Lay on Hands, Blessing of Protection, Blessing of Sacrifice, Blessing of Freedom, and combat res - Intercession.
- Durable spec with unique defensive abilities such as Divine Shield and Shield of Vengeance
Weaknesses:
- Limited Mobility
What has changed
Midnight Pre-Patch Ret Paladin Changes
Going into Midnight Retribution Paladin has seen many individual talent changes, meaning many redundant talents have been removed, or otherwise buffed/reworked.
The most noticeable change has been the rework of Hammer Of Wrath. It is no longer a separate button you need to bind, and instead serves as a form of upgraded Judgment during Avenging Wrath. Some other changes include Divine Hammer becoming a passive skill in the Templar hero tree, or similarly to the change to Hammer Of Wrath, Final Reckoning and Execution Sentence have been combined into the same ability.
Overall, the spec is still based around building and spending Holy Power to deal damage, with one less generator and slightly different cooldown windows. Retribution Paladin remains a simple yet rewarding spec to play after the changes.