Retribution Paladin Talents Guide

Utility talents can be swapped to whatever you want for a specific encounter. You can read about them in the Class Talent Discussion section.

Currently Templar is recommended for both Mythic+ and Raid.

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The Paladin class tree is full of utility options such as Cleanse Toxins, Empyreal Ward & Faith's Armor. All of which can be considered if the situation calls for it. For example you might come across a fight where the extra armor from Faith's Armor keeps you alive.

Righteous Protection has a unique interaction, allowing you to immune the application of poison and diseases, completely mitigating the application damage.

Notable talents to consider:

• Empyreal Ward
• Cleanse Toxins
• Blessing Of Freedom
• Unbound Freedom
• Punishment
• Improved Blessing Of Protection
• Sacrifice Of The Just
• Righteous Protection
• Faith's Armor

To access any of the above talents, you can consider dropping:

• Blinding Light
• Fist Of Justice
• Blessed Calling
• Consecrated Ground
• Lead The Charge

On the other end of the spectrum, the Retribution Paladin spec tree does not have a lot of flexibility options, and the changes we can make are the difference between the suggested Raid and Mythic+ builds suggested in this guide.

Hero Talents become available at level 71 and as you level you unlock each talent slot on the chosen trees. Ret Paladin have a choice between Templar and Herald of the Sun.

Herald of the Sun

There isn't a lot of nuance with Herald of the Sun. While it remains viable in most content, the talents are mostly just empowered versions of basic abilities, like Word Of Glory turning into Eternal Flame. Divine Storm and Hammer Of Wrath also gain 10% Critical Strike chance, with an increased chance to cast again at a reduced effectiveness.

Templar

Templar on the other hand offers a much more rewarding gameplay experience. After casting Wake Of Ashes, it’ll be replaced by Hammer Of Light for 20 seconds. Hammer Of Light costs 5 Holy Power and enables most of the other talents in the Templar tree. Divine Hammer has been moved to the Templar tree from the Ret tree, and is now a passive talent that’ll summon Divine Hammer around you after casting Divine Toll. Divine Toll is further empowered by Templar through the talent Divine Exaction.

Conclusion

Currently Templar is the optimal choice in every aspect of the game, slightly edging out Herald of the Sun. If you’re a massive fan of Herald you can easily get away with playing it everywhere.