PVP Retribution Paladin Guide (WotLK 3.3.5a)

Game: Wrath of the Lich King
Content Type: Gaming Guides

Welcome to the Retribution Paladin PVP guide for World of Warcraft Wrath of the Lich King 3.3.5a. In this guide, you will learn about playing a Retribution Paladin in the arena or a battleground. The guide includes Talents, Glyphs, Gems, Enchantments, Add-ons, Gameplay & Skill rotation tips, Team setups.

Talent Tree

Glyphs

Major Glyphs

Other viable Glyphs

Glyph of Salvation – Another personal defensive cooldown
Glyph of Hammer of Justice – If you’re getting kited

Minor Glyphs

Glyph of Sense Undead – Extra damage against Lichborne Death Knights and their pets
Glyph of Lay on Hands – Lay on Hands has 5 minutes less cooldown
Glyph of Blessing of Might – Increased duration.

Gems

Gems are situational and depend on the build and equipment. They are used to reach the required stat caps.

Meta: Relentless Earthsiege Diamond
Red: Bold Cardinal Ruby
Yellow: Inscribed Ametrine
Blue:
- Nightmare Tear
- Sovereign Dreadstone

Enchants

Head – Arcanum of Torment or Arcanum of Triumph
Shoulder – Greater Inscription of the Axe or Inscription of Triumph
Cloak – Enchant Cloak – Major Agility
Chest – Enchant Chest – Powerful Stats
Bracers – Enchant Bracers – Greater Assault
Gloves – Enchant Gloves – Crusher
Waist – Eternal Belt Buckle
Legs – Icescale Leg Armor
Boots – Enchant Boots – Greater Assault or Enchant Boots – Icewalker
Weapon – Scroll of Enchant Weapon – Berserking

Gameplay & Rotations

Keep your opponents as debuffed as possible. This will make it harder for them to dispell a real CC. Land crits on your enemies to get an instant Flash of Light with The Art of War procs. Use Judgement to get a proc, since it has a high crit chance.

Don’t use Holy Light since it costs too much mana, and it has a long cast-time, making it vulnerable to interruption. Remember, that healing can also be done with Divine Storm.

If you’re looking forward to bursting down your enemy then try to use Avenging Wrath and your trinkets at the same time. Save some spells for that moment and cooperate with your team.