The following compares the current state of Retribution Paladins to Subtlety Rogues using the latest SimulationCraft data for end-game PvE in World of Warcraft The War Within patch 11.0.2.
Comparison
Category
Winner
Subtlety Rogue
+7.48%
When simulating boss fight encounters, Subtlety Rogues averaged 7.48% more DPS than Retribution Paladins (+109K DPS).
Subtlety Rogue
+2.02%
When simulating AoE DPS, Subtlety Rogues averaged 2.02% more DPS than Retribution Paladins (+21K DPS).
Subtlety Rogue
+20.52%
Subtlety Rogues have higher spike damage potential, achieving +1.6M more DPS than Retribution Paladins.
Spike damage is the peak DPS achieved in any given moment and is not sustained DPS.
Subtlety Rogue
+4.72%
When upgrading the gear for both specs by +44 ilvl, Subtlety Rogue DPS improved the most, +4.72% more than Retribution Paladin. In total, Subtlety Rogues DPS increased by 70.45% and Retribution Paladins by 65.73%.
Subtlety Rogue
+19.56%
+ Movement and latency lowered the DPS by 3.18% for Subtlety Rogues.
+ Movement and latency lowered the DPS by 22.73% for Retribution Paladins.
When introducing occasional movement and real-world latency, Subtlety Rogues performed better, as Retribution Paladins suffered a +19.56% DPS loss.
Subtlety Rogue
When evaluating abilities used during boss encounters, Subtlety Rogues had fewer damaging abilities in total, indicating a potentially less complex rotation.
The comparisons above highlight some of the key differences between Retribution Paladin and Subtlety Rogue in the current meta, which can hopefully help you determine which spec to play or group up with.
Subtlety Rogue