PvE Guide
Retribution Paladin
The War Within(Patch 11.0.5)
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 with Blade Of Justice to apply Expurgation.
- Use to generate Holy Power.
- If 5 Holy Power available.
- If 5 Holy Power and using Divine Storm build.
- If 3 or less Holy Power.
- If Expurgation is not active.
Begin with Divine Toll for Holy Power, then use Execution Sentence and Hammer Of Light. Follow up with Final Verdict or Divine Storm based on Holy Power.
AoE
Switch to AoE rotation at 2+ targets.
- Use if 1 or less Holy Power.
- If 5 Holy Power available.
- If 5 Holy Power and using Divine Storm build.
- If 3 or less Holy Power.
- If 3 or less Holy Power.
For AoE, prioritize Divine Toll for Holy Power, then Execution Sentence and Final Verdict. Use Divine Storm if applicable.
Cooldowns
- Use for increased damage.
- Use if at least 3 Holy Power.
- Use if at least 3 Holy Power.
Utilize Avenging Wrath for damage boosts, followed by Crusade and Final Reckoning when conditions are met.