PvE Guide
Retribution Paladin
The War Within(Patch 11.0.2)
Rotation and Cooldowns
This rotation guide should help give a basic understanding of what to do, what's most important, and how to prioritize Retribution Paladin abilities and cooldowns.
Single Target
Start generating Holy Power before cooldowns.
- To generate Holy Power.
- To generate Holy Power.
- If Templar is active.
- If 5 Holy Power.
- If < 5 Holy Power.
- If 3 or less Holy Power.
- If 2 charges available.
Generate Holy Power with Blade Of Justice and Divine Toll, then spend it with Execution Sentence and Final Verdict. Use Wake Of Ashes and Hammer Of Wrath as needed.
AoE
Switch to AoE rotation at 2+ targets.
- If 1 or less Holy Power.
- If 25 stacks of Divine Arbiter.
- If 5 Holy Power.
- If 3 or less Holy Power.
- If 3 or less Holy Power.
- If 2 charges available.
In AoE, prioritize Divine Toll for Holy Power generation, followed by Execution Sentence and Final Verdict. Use Divine Storm when at 5 Holy Power.
Cooldowns
Use cooldowns strategically during burst phases.
- Use on cooldown.
- Use if at least 3 Holy Power.
- Use if at least 3 Holy Power.
For cooldowns, prioritize Avenging Wrath and Crusade during burst phases, and use Final Reckoning when conditions are met.