Paladin Talent Guide and Loot List

One thing I've learned from all the respec's that I've done is that unlike some classes there is no 'best build' for Paladins. Paladin's 'best build' is dependent on the role you want to perform. What is it you are trying to do with your character. A paladin can be so many things. Tank, Healer, Support, PvPer, and soloer. That's why this list is so long and why it's not 100% complete. There are mild varations you could do that may work better for your group. These are most of the core builds though.

Another thing to keep in mind ... you are always going to be end-game Support. This is an ALWAYS thing. What I mean by this is that if you Raid end-game instances OR you PvP end-game you will never be primarily a tank, you will never be primarily a DPSer, you will primarily be support. It does not preclude you from doing any of the above, you can tank, you can DPS, but you will never Tank as well as a Warrior or a Druid and you will Never DPS as well as any of the other classes can (assuming the other classes are spec'd and geared for DPS). It is a limitation of our class.

FINALLY, do NOT be afraid to make variations on any of these builds. If you like Improved Blessing of Might in your build over Benediction then by all means pick it up! Play what makes you happy!

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Build 2: The Retribution Noob
I tested this build heavily on test and found it VERY enjoyable. Thanks to the move of Repentence to Retribution it also makes it a VERY good PvP build if you are skilled enough to take advantage of the Seal/Judgement system. I can't stress to you how important it is to take advantage of Judgement of Command, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A LARGE MANA POOL. We've begged for a way to get some burst damage at the expense of mana and you now have it. If you are in a fight that you KNOW you have plenty of mana use JoComm to it's full advantage especially if you have multiple stuns ready to go. The crit rate is based on your melee attack and it's unresistable (that's the promise of all judgments and I have yet to see it resisted in my testing). As of right now this is my 2nd favorite build and is probably one of the 2 best for the soloer's out there. 18 Holy / 33 Retribution

Build 3: The Tankadin
So you think you want to tank huh? You got a dedicated healer and don't need to conserve your mana? You want aggro and you want it now? Fine here's your build! Now remember aggro generation is completely transformed in 1.9 for Paladins. We no longer use Seal of Fury we use Righteous Fury. It generates less hate then it used to so you'll need to up that holy output! You are Sword and Board get used to it ... you are a Tank! 18 Holy / 33 Protection

Build 4: The Shockadin
By far one of the most transformed builds in 1.9. I hated the Shockadins (for those of you who remember my old comments) but now I'm a believer. I readily hit controllable 189 DPS against level 50 humanoid elites with this build. Mana loss is negligable thanks to the way Judgement of Wisdom now procs. Burst damage is very good with great control. I really can't come up with a downside to this build. It heals and it kills.

If you are wondering this is THE build I will go with. For general PvE fights I simply ensure I have BoM and Righteous Fury up with a good 2-Hander (I have Earthshaker which is great for this build I'm sure you TUF users will even like it more). I Judge Wisdom, Holy Shock, and then toss up Seal of Command. If my Stun and my Judgement are up you can bet I'm gonna stun and drop a Judgement of Command followed by a renew on Seal of Command. If it's a long time before my stun to be recharged and my Earthshaker is unlikely to proc any time soon then I'll Judge Command again without compunction. Gotta love that Holy Damage ;) PvP is a much more complex process which depends on the foes you are fighting and who you are teamed with. I'll not cover the subject here. I'm sure there will be many discourses and pissing contests coming down the road to tell us all how to PvP ;) ... some will be good an others ... well you know. 33 Holy / 18 Retribution

Build 5: The Reckoning bomber

Made famous by McHammer there are several variations of the ol' Reckonbomber with 1.9 those have changed dramtically. The point of this build is to put the fear of God into your foes in PvP. It's the build that says "attack me at your own risk ... I may have a Reckon Bomb to stick up your unloving buttocks!" Your goal is to store up 5 full attacks and unleash them ... preferably on an unsuspecting cloth wearer that you can hit for well over 2K points in a single go. I highly recommend the usage of an SCT mod (McHammer's is probably the easiest) to let you know when you have stored attacks. 27 Protection / 24 Retribution

Build 6: The Combat Nurse (aka The Waaaambulance)

You just want to heal. You don't care about anything else ... just heal and buff. Somebody comes at it you and you don't care because you're buddies will smack them retarded. Fine here you go ;)

I think you'll get the idea behind this build. Heal, buff, cleanse, and shield. Keep your party alive while not taking it in the tooshie at the same time. 33 Holy / 18 Protection

Build 7: The Stunadin

The concept of this build makes me chuckle. It's goal is simple. Keep your enemy stunned non-stop. Piss them the hell off! You can take all kinds of advantage of your Seal of Command! You'll need to make sure you are an Engineer, have a TUF or an Earthshaker, and keep plenty of gold around to pay for your addiction to grenades. 18 Protection / 33 Retribution

Build 8: Holy Thorns

Originally concieved by Jaxon I made a variation of it. The idea behind the build is to cause damage by taking damage. You'll want to get items like the Force Reactive Disk and Essence of Pure Flame. Get your Thorium Shield Spike and carry around a Druid willing to drop thorns on you. What kind of damage per hit are you talking about? Well it's over 261 points per hit without including Blessing of Sanctuary if you have FRD and EPF and everything procs. That's not shabby ;) The big thing to remember about this build is that it's pretty gear dependent. Just the build alone won't pump out enough damage to make to make it worth it. Get the extra's and if you run with a Druid then yeah it's on like Donkey Kong! 32 Protection / 19 Retribution

Last Update: 10.31.05

This loot list is dedicated for helping you gear up your paladin as best as possible. This list includes all loot up to, but not including, patch 1.6 items(1.7 coming soon, 1.8 later) end-game content (Molten Core, Onxyia, ect...). The list is split into the following parts:
  • Instance Loot & Notable Instance Quest Rewards
  • Paladin Quests
  • BoE World Drop Loot
  • Crafted Loot
  • The Lightforge Armor Compilation
  • Sample Retribution Build
  • Fire Resist Gear
  • NEW: Paladin Talent Guide
Some abbreviations used:
  • BoE: Bind on Equip
  • BoP: Bind on Pickup
  • 1h: One-Hand (Can be used in either main or Off-Hand)
  • MH: Main-Hand Only
  • OH: Off-Hand Only
  • 2h: Two-Hands
  • (B): Boss NPC - Level Hidden

When it comes to gear I'll be marking loot with a C for Caster/Healing Paladins, an R for Retribution/DPS Paladins, and U for Utility(aspects of both), much like the druid list.

Please note: This list is by no means a "paladin's have exclusive rights to this" equip list. Please be considerate of your group members and respect loot rules. Retribution and tanking Paladins will be looking at gear that most warriors will desire, the plus side is that hybrid plate is almost always yours unconditionally.

Also please note: Paladins are one of two classes which I do not have solid play experience with (my paladin is a measly lvl 24). I will attempt to list here gear which I believe most paladins will want, and gear that I see the vast majority of paladins with. If you have any suggestion or corrections to this list please feel free to let me know!
Instance Loot

The Deadmines (15-22) Map/Quest List
• Miner Johnson (19-Rare) [U] Gold-plated Buckler(15) - Shield ¤
[U] Miner's Cape(14) - Back
• Sneed's Shredder (20) [R] Buzz Saw(16) - 1h Sword
• Captain Greenskin (20) [R] Impaling Harpoon(20) - Polearm
• Cookie (20) [R] Cookie's Tenderizer(16) - 1h Mace
• Gilnid (20) [C] Lavishly Jeweled Ring(17) - Ring
• Mr. Smite (20) [R] Smite's Mighty Hammer(18) - 2h Mace ¤
[R] Smite's Reaver(17) - 1h Axe ¤
[R] Thief's Blade(17) - 1h Sword
• Sneed (20) [U] Taskmaster Axe(18) - 2h Axe
• Edwin VanCleef (21) [R] Cruel Barb(19) - 1h Sword ¤
[U] Cape of the Brotherhood(20) - Back
Quest: Collecting Memories (18) [U] Tunneler's Boots - Mail Boots
Quest: Oh Brother. . . (20) [U] Miner's Revenge - 2h Axe
Quest: Underground Assault (20) [R] Polar Gauntlets - Mail Hands
Quest: The Defias Brotherhood (22) [R] Chausses of Westfall - Mail Legs

The Wailing Caverns (17-24) Walkthrough/Map
• Trigore the Lasher (19-Rare) [R] Serpent's Kiss (15) - BoE 1h Axe ¤
[R] Runescale Girdle (20) - BoE Mail Belt
• Boahn (20-Rare) [R] Boahn's Fang (15) - BoE 2h Axe
• Deviate Faerie Dragon (20-Rare) [U] Feyscale Cloak(15) - Back
• Kresh (20) [U] Kresh's Back (15) - Shield
• Lord Cobrahn (20) [R] Cobrahn's Grasp(19) - Mail Belt
• Lord Pythas (21) [R] Stinging Viper(19) - 1h Mace
• Lord Serpentis (21) [U] Savage Trodders(18) - Mail Boots
• Verdan the Everliving (21) [C] Seedcloud Buckler(20) - Shield ¤
[U] Sporid Cape(18) - Back
• Mutanus the Devourer (22) [R] Mutant Scale Breastplate(23) - Mail Chest ¤
[C] Deep Fathom Ring(21) - Ring
Quest: Deviate Eradication (25) [R] Dagmire Gauntlets - Mail Hands

Shadowfang Keep (20-26) Walkthrough/Map
• Razorclaw the Butcher (22) [R] Butcher's Cleaver(20) - 1h Axe ¤
[R] Butcher's Slicer(18) - 1h Sword
• Baron Silverlaine (22) [R] Silverlaine's Family Seal(24) - Ring ¤
[R] Baron's Scepter(20) - MH Mace
• Commander Springvale (24) [R] Commander's Crest(23) - Shield ¤
[R] Arced War Axe(21) - 2h Axe
• Deathsworn Captain (25-Rare) [R] Phantom Armor(20) - Mail Chest ¤
[U] Haunting Blade(21) - 2h Sword

Blackfathom Depths (22-28) Walkthrough/Map
• Ghamoo-ra (25) [U] Tortoise Armor(20) - Mail Chest
• Lady Sarevess (25) [R] Darkwater Talwar(21) - MH Sword
• Gelihast (26) [R] Algae Fists(23) - Mail Gloves ¤
[U] Reef Axe(22) - 2h Axe
• Old Serra'kis (26) [U] Glowing Thresher Cape(24) - Back
• Aku'mai (28) [R] Strike of the Hydra(26) - 2h Sword
Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps (23) [U] Sustaining Ring - Ring
Quest: Researching the Corruption (24) [U] Beetle Clasps - Mail Wrists
Quest: Blackfathom Villainy (22) [U] Arctic Buckler - Shield

The Stockades (25-29) Map/Quest List
• Bruegal Ironknuckle (26-Rare) [R] Jimmied Handcuffs(21) - Mail Bracers
Quest: What Comes Around... (25) [U] Lucine Longsword - MH Sword
Quest: Crime and Punishment (26) [R] Darkshire Mail Leggings - Mail Legs
Quest: The Fury Runs Deep (27) [R] Headbasher - 2h Mace

Razorfen Kraul (29-34) Walkthrough/Map
• Death Speaker Jargba (30) [C] Death Speaker Scepter(28) - MH Mace
• Blind Hunter (32-Rare) [U] Stygian Bone Amulet(27) - Neck
• Overlord Ramtusk (32) [R] Corpsemaker(29) - 2h Axe ¤
[R] Tusken Helm(28) - Mail Helm
• Charlga Razorflank (33) [U] Agamaggan's Clutch(31) - Ring ¤
[U] Heart of Agamaggan(31) - Shield ¤
[R] Pronged Reaver(31) - 1h Axe
Quest: Willix the Importer (30) [R] Tiger Band - Ring or
[C] Snake Hoop - Ring
Quest: The Crone of the Kraul (34) [R] Stonefist Girdle - Mail Belt or
[U] Marbled Buckler - Shield

Gnomeregan (30-35) Map/Quest List
• Crowd Pummeler 9-60 (32) [R] Manual Crowd Pummeler(29) - 2h Mace
• Electrocutioner 6000 (32) [U] Electrocutioner Lagnut(29) - Ring ¤
[R] Electrocutioner Leg(29) - MH Sword
• Grubbis (32) [R] Grubbis Paws(29) - Mail Gloves
• Dark Iron Ambassador (33-Rare) [U] Royal Diplomatic Scepter(29) - 1h Mace
• Mekgineer Thermaplugg (34) [C/R/U] Charged Gear of...(32) - Ring ¤
[U] Thermaplugg's Central Core(32) - Shield ¤
[R] Thermaplugg's Left Arm(32) - 2h Axe
Quest: A Fine Mess (30) [U] Fire-welded Bracers - Wrists
Quest: Data Rescue (30) [C] Mechanic's Pipehammer - 2h Mace
Quest: The Grand Betrayal (35) [U] Dual Reinforced Leggings - Mail Legs

Scarlet Monestary (38-42) Map/Quest List
• Azshir the Sleepless (33-Rare) [U] Ghostshard Talisman(30) - Neck
• Fallen Champion (33-Rare) [R] Morbid Dawn(30) - 2h Sword
• Ironspine (33-Rare) [R] Ironspine's Eye(30) - Ring ¤
[R] Ironspine's Fist(30) - 1h Mace ¤
[R] Ironspine's Ribcage(30) - Mail Chest
• Herod (40) [R] Herod's Shoulder(37) - Mail Shoulder ¤
[R] Raging Berserker's Helm(37) - Mail Helm ¤
[R] Ravager(37) - 2h Axe ¤
[R] Scarlet Leggings(38) - Mail Legs
• High Inquisitor Fairbanks (40) [U] Dusty Mail Boots(36) - Mail Boots
• High Inquisitor Whitemane (42) [C] Hand of Righteousness(39) - MH Mace ¤
[C] Triune Amulet(39) - Neck
• Scarlet Commander Mograine (42) [U] Aegis of the Scarlet Commander(39) - Shield ¤
[R] Gauntlets of Divinity(39) - Mail Hands ¤
[U] Mograine's Might(39) - 2h Mace ¤
[R] Scarlet Leggings(38) - Mail Legs
Quest: In the Name of the Light (40) [U] Sword of Serenity - 1h Sword or
[R] Bonebiter - 2h Axe

Razorfen Downs (38-42) Map/NPC List
• Mordresh Fire Eye (39) [C] Glowing Eye of Mordresh(36) - Neck
• Glutton (40) [R] Glutton's Cleaver(36) - 1h Axe
• Ragglesnout (40-Rare) [R] Boar Champion's Belt(37) - Mail Belt ¤
[R] Savage Boar's Guard(37) - Shield ¤
[R] X'caliboar(35) - 2h Sword
• Tuten'kash (40) [R] Carapace of Tuten'kash(40) - Plate Chest ¤
[U] Silky Spider Cape(35) - Back
• Amnennar the Coldbringer (40) [R] Icemetal Barbute(40) - Plate Helm
Quest: Bring the Light (40) [U] Amberglow Talisman - Neck and
[R] Vanquisher's Sword - 1h Sword

Uldaman (36-45) Map/NPC List
• Digmaster Shovelphlange (37-Rare) [R] Shovelphlange's Mining Axe(33) - BoE 1h Axe
• Revelosh (40) [C/R/U] Revelosh's Boots of...(40) - Plate Boots
• Ancient Stone Keeper (44) [C/R/U] Cragfists of...(37) - Plate Hands
• Grimlok (45) [R] Grimlok's Charge(42) - Polearm
• Galgann Firehammer (B) [U] Emberscale Cape(41) - Back ¤
[R] Galgann's Firehammer(41) - 1h Mace
• Archaedas (B) [C/R/U] Archaedic Stone of...(42) - Ring ¤
[R] Stoneslayer(44) - 2h Sword ¤
[R] The Rockpounder(44) - 2h Mace
Quest: Power Stones (36) [U] Energized Stone Circle - Shield or
[U] Duracin Bracers - Wrists
Quest: The Hidden Chamber (40) [R] Dwarven Charge - 2h Axe
Quest: Restoring the Necklace (44) [C] Talvash's Enhancing Necklace - Neck

Zul'Farrak (40-47) Map/NPC List
• Shadowpriest Sezz'ziz (47) [R] Diabolic Skiver(44) - Polearm
• Antu'sul (48) [C/R/U] Vice Grips of...(43) - Plate Hands ¤
[U] Lifeblood Amulet(43) - Neck ¤
[R] The Hand of Antu'sul(43) - MH Mace ¤
[U] Sang'thraze the Deflector(44-Rare) - 1h Sword
• Chief Ukorz Sandscalp (48) [R] Big Bad Pauldrons(45) - Plate Shoulders ¤
[U] Jang'thraze the Protector(45-Rare) - MH Sword ¤
[R] Ripsaw(45) - MH Axe
• Rare Swords Combined [R] Sul'thraze the Lasher(50) - 2h Sword
Quest: Tiara of the Deep (40) [R] Gemshale Pauldrons - Plate Shoulders
Quest: Divino-matic Rod (47) [U] Masons Fraternity Ring - Ring

Maraudon (45-51) Walkthrough/Map
• Noxxion (48) [U] Heart of Noxxion(46) - Trinket ¤
[U] Noxxion's Shackles(46) - Plate Wrist
• Celebras the Cursed (49) [U] Grovekeeper's Drape(47) - Back
• Landslide (50) [U] Fist of Stone(48) - MH Mace ¤
[U] Helm of the Mountain(48) - Plate Helm
• Rotgrip (50) [R] Gatorbite Axe(48) - 2h Axe
• Tinkerer Gizlock (50) [C] Gizlock's Hypertech Buckler(48) - Shield ¤
[C] Inventor's Focal Sword(48) - 1h Sword
• Princess Theradras (51) [R] Blackstone Ring(49) - Ring ¤
[R] Elemental Rockridge Leggings(49) - Plate Legs ¤
[R] Princess Theradras' Scepter(49) - 2h Mace ¤
[C] Gemshard Heart(49) - Neck
Quest: Shadowshard Fragments (42) [R] Zealous Shadowshard Pendant - Neck or
[C] Prodigious Shadowshard Pendant - Neck
Quest: Vyletongue Corruption (47) [C] Woodseed Hoop - Ring or
[R] Branchclaw Gauntlets - Plate Hands
Quest: Twisted Evils (47) [R] Hulkstone Pauldrons - Shoulders
Quest: The Pariah's Instructions (48) [U] Mark of the Chosen - Trinket
Quest:
Corruption of Earth and Seed (52)
[R] Thrash Blade - 1h Sword

Temple of Atal'Hakkar (aka Sunken Temple) (50-55) Map/NPC List
• Avatar of Hakkar (50) [U] Might of Hakkar(49) - MH Mace ¤
[C] Featherskin Cape(49) - Back ¤
[U] Warrior's Embrace(49) - Plate Chest
• Atal'alarion (50) [R] Atal'alarion's Tusk Ring(46) - Plate Belt ¤
[R] Headspike(46) - Polearm
• Weaver/Hazzas/
Morphaz/Dreamscythe (50-53)
[C/R/U] Drakeclaw Band of...(49) - Ring ¤
[R] Drakefang Butcher(48) - 2h Sword ¤
[R] Firebreather(48) - 1h Sword ¤
[U] Nightfall Drape(48) - Back ¤
[R] Smoldering Claw(49) - Polearm ¤
• Ogom the Wretched (53) [R] Blade of the Wretched(49) - MH Sword ¤
[R] Eater of the Dead(49) - MH Axe ¤
[R] Fist of the Damned(49) - MH Mace
• Shade of Eranikus (55) [R] Dragon's Call(52-Rare) - MH Sword ¤
[U] Crest of Supremacy(51) - Shield ¤
[U] Dragon's Eye(51) - Neck ¤
[R] Tooth of Eranikus(51) - MH Axe
Quest: Into The Temple of Atal'Hakkar (50) [U] Guardian Talisman - Trinket
Quest: Secret of the Circle (51) [R] Mark of Hakkar - Ring
Quest: The God Hakkar (53) [U] Avenguard Helm - Plate Helm

Blackrock Depths (52-60) Walkthrough/Map
• Lord Roccor (51-Rare) [R] Earthslag Shoulders(49) - Plate Shoulders ¤
[R] Stoneshell Guard(47) - Shield
• Hedrum the Creeper (53-Rare) [R] Spiderfang Carapace(49) - Plate Chest
• Ok'thor the Breaker (53-Rare) [U] Cyclopean Band(49) - Ring
• Anub'shiah (54) [R] Carapace of Anub'shiah(50) - Plate Chest ¤
[U] Graverot Cape(50) - Back
• Bael'Gar (54) [R] Rubidium Hammer(51) - MH Mace ¤
[R] Force of Magma(51) - 2h Mace ¤
[R] Lavacrest Leggings(53) - Plate Legs
• Lord Incendius (55) [C/R/U] Emberplate Armguards of...(52) - Plate Wrist
• Phalanx (55) [R] Golem Skull Helm(51) - Plate Helm ¤
Fists of Phalanx(51) - Plate Hands
• Warder Stilgiss (56) [C] Arbiter's Blade(48) - MH Sword
• Ambassador Flamelash (57) [R] Flame Wrath(51) - Polearm ¤
[U] Cape of the Fire Salamander(53) - Back ¤
[C] Burst of Knowledge(53) - Trinket
• General Angerforge (57) [R] Hand of Justice(53) - Trinket ¤
[R] Lord General's Sword(51) - MH Sword
• Golem Lord Argelmach (57) [C] Second Wind(54) - Trinket
• Panzor the Invincible (57-Rare) [R] Rock Golem Bulwark(53) - Shield ¤
[U] Shalehusk Boots(53) - Plate Boots ¤
[U] Stone of the Earth(51) - 2h Sword
• Princess Moira Bronzebeard (58) [U] Ebonsteel Spaulders(54) - Plate Shoulders
• Emperor Dagran Thaurissan (59) [R] Dreadforge Retaliator(54) - 2h Axe ¤
[U] Force of Will(55) - Trinket ¤
[C] Emperor's Seal of...(55) - Ring ¤
[U] Lightforge Gauntlets(54) - Plate Hands ¤
[U] The Emperor's New Cape(55) - Back ¤
[R] Imperial Jewel(55) - Neck ¤
[R] Ironfoe(55-Rare) - MH Mace
• Chest of The Seven [R] Impervious Giant(52) - 2h Mace ¤
[U] Legplates of the Eternal Guardian(52) - Legs ¤
[C] The Hammer of Grace(52) - MH Mace ¤
[R] Wraith Scythe(51) - MH Axe
Quest: Incendius! (56) [U] Stalwart Clutch - Plate Belt
Quest: The Princess's Surprise(59) [R] Magni's Will - Ring or
[C] Songstone of Ironforge - Ring

Lower Blackrock Spire (57-60) Map/NPC List
• Spirestone Butcher (57-Rare) [R] Rivenspike(53) - 1h Axe
• Spirestone Battle Lord (58-Rare) [R] The Nicker(53) - 2h Axe
• Bannok Grimaxe (59-Rare) [R] Demonfork(54) - MH Axe ¤
[R] Backusarian Gauntlets(55) - Plate Hands
• Highlord Omokk (59) [U] Plate of the Shaman King(55) - Plate Chest ¤
[R] Fist of Omokk(55) - 2h Mace ¤
[R] Slamshot Shoulders(55) - Plate Shoulders
• Mother Smolderweb (59) [R] Venomspitter(55) - 1h Mace ¤
Smolderweb's Eye(55) - Trinket
• Urok Doomhowl (60-Spawned) [R] Ribsteel Footguards(56) - Plate Boots
• Overlord Wyrmthalak (B) [R] Chillpike(56) - Polearm ¤
[U] Heart of the Scale(56) - Trinket ¤
[R] Reiver Claws(56) - Plate Hands ¤
[R] Relentless Scythe(57) - 2h Sword ¤
Quest: Delivery to Ridgewell (60) [R] Blinkstrike Armguards - Plate Wrists
Quest: Maxwell's Mission (61) [R] Omokk's Girth Restrainer - Plate Belt

Stratholme Undead Side (58-60) Map/NPC List
• Magistrate Barthilas (58) [R] Death Grips(57) - Plate Hands ¤
[R] Peacemaker(54) - Polearm ¤
[C] Royal Tribunal Cloak(54) - Back
• Nerub'enkan (60) [U] Husk of Nerub'enkan(56) - Shield ¤
[C] Chitinous Plate Legguards(56) - Plate Legs
• Stonespine (60-Rare) [R] Stoneskin Gargoyle Cape(56) - Back
• Maleki the Pallid (61) [R] Pale Moon Cloak(57) - Back ¤
[U] Bone Slicing Hatchet(57) - 1h Axe
• Ramstein the Gorger (61) [U] Band of Flesh(55) - Ring ¤
[U] Crest of Retribution(55) - Shield ¤
[C] Animated Chain Necklace(57) - Neck ¤
[U] Ramstein's Lightning Bolts(55) - Trinket ¤
• Baron Rivendare (62) [U] Lightforge Legplates(56) - Plate Legs ¤
[R] Skullforge Reaver(58) - 1h Sword ¤
[C] Seal of Rivendare(58) - Ring ¤
[U] RARE: Runeblade of Baron Rivendare(58) - 2h Sword
Quest: Houses of the Holy(61) [R] Band of the Penitent - Ring
Quest: Ramstein(62) [C] Royal Seal of Alexis - Ring
Quest: Aurius' Reckoning(60) [R] Will of the Martyr - Neck or
[C] Blood of the Martyr - Ring
Quest: Above and Beyond(62) [U] Argent Defender - Shield or
[U] Argent Avenger - 1h Sword

Stratholme Living Side (58-60) Map/NPC List
• Hearthsinger Forresten (57-Rare) [U] Rainbow Girdle(53) - Plate Belt
• The Unforgiven (56-Rare) [U] Soul Breaker(52) - MH Axe ¤
[R] Wailing Nightbane Pauldrons(52) - Plate Shoulders
• Skul (58-Rare) [R] Skul's Cold Embrace(54) - Plate Chest
• Timmy the Cruel (58-Rare) [U] The Cruel Hand of Timmy(56) - 1h Mace ¤
[R] Vambraces of the Sadist(54) - Plate Wrist
• Archivist Galford (60) [C] Archivist Cape of...(56) - Back
• Cannon Master Willey (60) [U] Cannonball Runner(56) - Trinket ¤
[R] Master Cannoneer Boots(56) - Plate Boots
• Postmaster Malown (60) [R] Malown's Slam(56) - 2h Mace ¤
[C] The Postmaster's Seal(56) - Ring
• Balnazzar (62) [R] Demonshear(58) - 2h Sword ¤
[R] Grand Crusader's Helm(58) - Plate Helm ¤
[C] Hammer of the Grand Crusaderm(58) - 2h Mace ¤
[U] Lightforge Boots(54) - Plate Boots ¤
[C] Star of Mystaria(58) - Neck
Quest:
Of Love and Family(60)
[U] Ornate Adamantium Breastplate - Plate Chest or
[R] Mark of Fordring - Neck or
[C] Fordring's Seal - Ring or
[C] Shroud of Exile - Back

Scholomance (60) Walkthrough/Map
• Marduk Blackpool (58) [U] Death Knight Sabatons(54) - Plate Boots ¤
[U] Ebon Hilt of Marduk(54) - MH Sword
• Doctor Theolen Krastinov/
Instructor Malicia/
Lady Illucia Barov/
Lord Alexei Barov/
Lorekeeper Polkelt/
The Ravenian (60)
[U] Deathbone Chestplate(56) - Plate Chest ¤
[R] Hammer of the Vesper(56) - MH Mace ¤
[C] Dimly Opalescent Ring of...(56) - Ring
• Kirtonos the Herald (60) [C] Heart of the Fiend(56) - Neck ¤
[R] Gravestone War Axe(57) - 2h Axe ¤
[U] Stoneform Shoulders(56) - Plate Shoulders
• Jandice Barov (60) [R] Barovian Family Sword(56) - 2h Sword ¤
[R] Phantasmal Cloak(57) - Back ¤
[U] Wraithplate Leggings(57) - Plate Legs
• Rattlegore (61) [U] Corpselight Greaves(57) - Plate Boots ¤
[R] Frightskull Shaft(54) - 2h Mace ¤
[C] Rattlecage Buckler(57) - Shield
• Death Knight Darkreaver (62-Spawned) [U] Malicious Axe(57) - 2h Axe
• Ras Frostwhisper (62) [R] Bonechill Hammer(57) - 1h Mace ¤
[U] Boneclenched Gauntlets(57) - Plate Hands ¤
[U] Iceblade Hacker(57) - MH Axe ¤
[U] Intricately Runed Shield(57) - Shield
• Darkmaster Gandling (61) Lightforge Helm(57) - Plate Helm ¤
[U] Silent Fang(57) - MH Sword ¤
[U] Vigorsteel Vambraces(57) - Plate Wrist
Quest: Dawn's Gambit(60) [R] Windreaper - 1h Axe
Quest:
The Lich, Ras Frostwhisper(63)
[U] Warblade of Caer Darrow - 2h Sword or
[U] Darrowshire Strongguard - Shield

Dire Maul East (58-60) Map/NPC List
• Hydrospawn (57) [R] Waveslicer(53) - 2h Axe ¤
[C] Tempest Talisman(53) - Neck
• Lethtendris (57) [R] Band of Vigor(53) - Ring
• Zevrim Thornhoof (57) [U] Helm of Awareness(53) - Plate Helm
• Alzzin the Wildshaper(58) [C] Energetic Rod(54) - MH Mace ¤
[C] Energized Chestplate(54) - Plate Chest ¤
[U] Fiendish Machete(54) - 1h Sword ¤
[U] Razor Gauntlets(54) - Plate Hands ¤
[U] Shadewood Cloak(54) - Back ¤
[U] Ring of Demonic Potency(54) - Ring ¤
[C] Ring of Demonic Guile(54) - Ring
Quest: Shards of the Felvine(60) [U] Milli's Shield - Shield

Dire Maul North (60) Map/NPC List
• Guard Mol'dar/
Guard Slip'kik (59)
[R] Bulky Iron Spaulders(55) - Plate Shoulders ¤
[U] Hedgecutter(55) - 1h Axe ¤
[C] Heliotrope Cloak(55) - Back
• Cho'Rush the Observer (60) [U] Cho'Rush's Blade(56) - 1h Sword ¤
[C] Observer's Shield(56) - Shield
• Captain Kromcrush (61) [R] Kromcrush's Chestplate(57) - Plate Chest ¤
[U] Monstrous Glaive(57) - Polearm
• King Gordok (62) [R] Band of the Ogre King(58) - Ring ¤
[R] Barbarous Blade(58) - 2h Sword ¤
[R] Grimy Metal Boots(58) - Plate Boots
• Gordok Tribute [U] Barrier Shield(57) - Shield ¤
[R] Counterattack Lodestone(58) - Trinket ¤
[R] Elemental Plate Girdle of...(56) ¤
[R] Gordok Bracers of Power(58) - Plate Wrist ¤
[U] Redoubt Cloak(58) - Back ¤
[U] Unyielding Maul(58) - 2h Mace

Dire Maul West (60) Map/NPC List
• Illyanna Ravenoak (60) [U] Force Imbued Gauntlets(56) - Plate Hands
• Magister Kalendris (60) [C] Elder Magus Pendant(56) - Neck ¤
[C] Mindtap Talisman(56) - Trinket ¤
[C] Amplifying Cloak(57) - Back
• Immol'thar (60) [R] Bile-etched Spaulders(57) - Plate Shoulders ¤
[U] Vigilance Charm(57) - Trinket ¤
[C] Cloak of the Cosmos(57) - Back
• Prince Tortheldrin (61) [R] Eldritch Reinforced Legplates(57) ¤
[U] Timeworn Mace(57) - 1h Mace ¤
[C] Mind Carver(57) - MH Sword ¤
[C] Fluctuating Cloak of...(57) - Back ¤
[C] Emerald Flame Ring(57) - Ring
• Lord Hel'nurath (62) [R] Dreadguard's Protector(57) - Shield ¤
[R] Fel Hardened Bracers(57) - Plate Wrist
Quest: The Madness Within(61) [R] Bonecrusher - 2h Mace

Upper Blackrock Spire (60) Map/NPC List
• Jed Runewatcher (59-Rare) [C] Briarwood Reed(55) - Trinket
• Goraluk Anvilcrack (61) [R] Handcrafted Mastersmith Girdle(58) - Plate Belt
• Pyroguard Emberseer (B) [R] Emberfury Talisman(56) - Neck
• Warchief Rend Blackhand (B) [R] Battleborn Armbraces(58) - Plate Wrist ¤
[R] Blackhand Doomsaw(58) - Polearm ¤
[R] Warmaster Legguards(58) ¤
[C] Band of Rumination(58) - Ring
• The Beast (B) [U] Lightforge Spaulders(55) - Plate Shoulders ¤
[U] Bloodmoon Cloak(58) - Back ¤
[C] Frostweaver Cape(58) - Back ¤
[R] Seeping Willow(58) - 2h Mace
• General Drakkisath (B) [U] Lightforge Breastplate(58) ¤
[R] Brigam Girdle(58) - Plate Belt ¤
[U] Draconian Deflector(58) - Shield ¤
[R] Painweaver Band(58) -Ring ¤
[C] Tooth of Gnarr(58) - Neck ¤
[U] RARE: Blackblade of Shahram(58) - 2h Sword
Quest: General Drakkisath's Demise (63) [U] Mark of Tyranny - Trinket or
[C] Eye of the Beast - Trinket or
[R] Blackhand's Breadth - Trinket
• Quest:
Breastplate of the Chromatic Flight (62)
[R] Breastplate of the Chromatic Flight - Plate Chest

Paladin Quests

The Test of Righteousness (22e) Verigan's Fist - 2h Mace

Rare BoE Drops

• Axes Kang the Decapitator (44) - Random World
Lord Alexander's Battle Axe (51) - Random World
Axe of the Deep Woods (52) - Random World
Brain Hacker (55) - Random High Instance
• Maces Taran Icebreaker (47) - Random World
Hammer of the Northern Wind (49) - Random World
Twig of the World Tree (53) - Random World
Hand of Edward the Odd (57) - Random High Instance
• Swords Krol Blade (51) - Random World
Destiny (52) - Random World
Sword of Zeal (58) - Random High Instance
• Plate [Chest] Hydralick Armor (49) - Random World
[Boots] Boots of Avoidance (40) - Random World
[Boots] Sapphiron's Scale Boots (53) - Random World
[Helm] Mugthol's Helm (47) - Random World
[Shoulders] Wyrmslayer Spaulders (48) - Random World
[Boots] Battlechaser's Greaves (50) - Random BRD Mobs
[Shoulders] Stockade Pauldrons (50) - Random World
[Belt] Girdle of Uther (52) - Random World
[Hands] Stonegrip Gauntlets (55) - Random World
[Legs] Cloudkeeper Legplates (57) - Random High Instance
[Legs] Direwing Legguards (58) - Random High Instance
• Miscellaneous [Ring] Mindseye Circle (44) - Random Sunken Temple Drop
[Neck] Horizon Choker (46) - Random World
[Ring] Eye of Adaegus (48) - Random World
[Trinket] Lifestone (51) - Random World
[Neck] Medallion of Grand Marshal Morris (52) - Random World
[Ring] Myrmidon's Signet (53) - Random World
[Neck] Jeweled Amulet of Cainwyn (55) - Random High Instance
[Ring] Maiden's Circle (55) - Random High Instance
[Ring] Band of the Hierophant (55) - Random High Instance
[Neck] Tempestria's Frozen Necklace (56) - Princess Tempestria
[Neck] Lady Maye's Pendant (59) - Random High Instance

Crafted Gear

• Armor [Helm] Ornate Mithril Helm (40) - REQ: Mithril Order Quests
[Gloves] Truesilver Gauntlets (40) - REQ: Armorsmith
[Chest] Truesilver Breastplate (44) - REQ: Armorsmith
[Belt] Girdle of the Dawn (53) - REQ: Argent Dawn Faction
[Helm] Whitesoul Helm (55) - REQ: Plans
[Helm] Lionheart Helm (56) - REQ: Plans
[Helm] Enchanted Thorium Helm (57) - REQ: Armorsmithing Vol III Quest
[Hands] Stronghold Gauntlets (57) - REQ: Plans
[Chest] Enchanted Thorium Breastplate (58) - REQ: Armorsmithing Vol I Quest
[Legs] Enchanted Thorium Leggings (58) - REQ: Armorsmithing Vol II Quest
[Hands] Gloves of the Dawn (59) - REQ: Argent Dawn Faction
• Weapons [2h Sword] Truesilver Champion (47) - REQ: Weaponsmith
[2h Mace] Dark Iron Pulverizer (50) - REQ: Plans
[2h Mace] Enchanted Battlehammer (51) - REQ: Plans
[2h Sword] Arcanite Champion (58) - REQ: Plans
[MH Sword] Frostguard (58) - REQ: Plans
[2h Axe] Arcanite Reaper (58) - REQ: Plans
[1h Dagger] Heartseeker (58) - REQ: Plans
[MH Axe] Annihilator (58) - REQ: Plans
[2h Mace] Hammer of the Titans (58) - REQ: Plans
Imperial Plate Set Imperial Plate Belt (47)
Imperial Plate Boots (54)
Imperial Plate Bracers (49)
Imperial Plate Chest (55)
Imperial Plate Helm (54)
Imperial Plate Leggings (56)
Imperial Plate Shoulders (47)

Lightforge Set Compilation - Set Bonuses

Lightforge Belt [BoE] from random Stratholme mobs
Lightforge Boots [BoP] from Balnazzar (62) - Stratholme Scarlet
Lightforge Bracers [BoE] from random Scholomance mobs
Lightforge Breastplate [BoP] from General Drakkisath (B) - Upper Blackrock Spire
Lightforge Gauntlets [BoP] from Emperor Dagran Thaurissan (59) - Blackrock Depths
Lightforge Helm [BoP] from Darkmaster Gandling (61) - Scholomance
Lightforge Legplates [BoP] from Baron Rivendare (62) - Stratholme Undead
Lightforge Spaulders [BoP] from The Beast (B) - Upper Blackrock Spire

Sample Retribution Build

A paladins DPS is arguabaly the worst of all classes, even when they spec deep into the retribution talent tree. However, like a slot machine, the paladin can get lucky with his procs and all of a sudden do a huge spike in damage. This build will focus on +STR, +STA and +crit gear, but not totally at the expense of +INT plate.
Weapon: Arcanite Reaper
Ice Barbed Spear
The Nicker
Blackhand Doomsaw
Hammer of the Titans
Malown's Slam
Helm: Lionheart Helm
Lightforge Helm
Grand Crusader's Helm
Chest: BP of the Chromatic Flight
Lightforge Breastplate
Energized Chestplate
Skul's Cold Embrace
Boots: Ribsteel Footguards
Death Knight Sabatons
Lightforge Boots
Master Cannoneer Boots
Hands: Stronghold Gauntlets
Reiver Claws
Gordok's Handguards
Lightforge Gauntlets
Gloves of the Dawn
Death Grips
Legs: Cloudkeeper Legplates
Eldritch Reinforced Legplates
Lightforge Legplates
Direwing Legguards
Warmaster Legguards
Shoulders: Slamshot Shoulders
Bile-etched Spaulders
Lightforge Spaulders
Waist: Omokk's Girth Restrainer
Lightforge Belt
Handcrafted Mastersmith Girdle
Girdle of the Dawn
Brigam Girdle
Wrists: Battleborn Armbraces
Vambraces of the Sadist
Frozen Steel Vambraces
Gordok Bracers of Power
Lightforge Bracers
Back: Phantasmal Cloak
Stoneskin Gargoyle Cape
Pale Moon Cloak
Shadewood Cloak
Rings: Magni's Will
Band of the Ogre King
Painweaver Band
Myrmidon's Signet
Neck: Amulet of the Darkmoon
Mark of Fordring
Imperial Jewel
Will of the Martyr
Emberfury Talisman
Trinkets: Darkmoon Card: Maelstrom
Counterattack Lodestone
Blackhand's Breadth
Hand of Justice

Sample Caster Build

Many paladins towards end-game find themselves in a pure healing and buffing mode. And while definately not exciting, they can make your run extremely smooth. This build will focus on +INT, +SPI, and +healing hear, but will not sacrifice plate armor for some of the higher bonuses found on cloth.
Weapon: Hammer of Grand Crusader
Hand of Edward the Odd
Inventor's Focal Sword
Shield: Sacred Protector
Rattlecage Buckler
Garrett Family Crest
Rhombeard Protector
Observer's Shield
Gizlock's Hypertech Buckler
Helm: Whitesoul Helm
Lightforge Helm
Chest: Energized Chestplate
Lightforge Breastplate
Plate of the Shaman King
Boots: Death Knight Sabatons
Lightforge Boots
Hands: Lightforge Gauntlets
Vice Grips of...
Legs: Chitinous Plate Legguards
Lightforge Legplates
Direwing Legguards
Shoulders: Lightforge Spaulders
Stockade Pauldrons
Wrists: Gallant's Wristguards
Morlune's Bracer
Lightforge Bracers
Waist: Belt of the Ordained
Lightforge Belt
Girdle of Uther
Rainbow Girdle
Back: Chromatic Cloak
Hide of the Wild
Heliotrope Cloak
Deep Woodlands Cloak
Cloak of the Cosmos
Rings: Band of Rumination
Maiden's Circle
Songstone of Ironforge /
Eye of Orgrimmar
Neck: Orb of the Darkmoon
Animated Chain Necklace
Tempest Talisman
Trinkets: Eye of the Beast
Burst of Knowledge
Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
Briarwood Reed
Second Wind

Fire Resist Gear

Although some people debate the need for globs of fire resists for Molten Core/Onxyia, it seems foolish to not try to at least get some fire resist even if you are never going to be tanking anything. There are modifiers to any type of uncommon (green) items that can give you fire resists, but you should try to shoot for plate that has more then just +FR on it.
Helm: Thorium Helm (10) - Blacksmith Plans
Runic Plate Helm (13) - Blacksmith Plans
Chest: Thorium Armor (8) - Blacksmith Plans
Hydralick Armor (10) - Random Drop
Runic Breastplate (15) - Blacksmith Plans
BP Chromatic Flight (15) - Quest Reward
Dark Iron Plate (19) - Armorsmith Plans
Boots: Thorium Boots (7) - Blacksmith Plans
Runic Plate Boots (10) - Blacksmith Plans
Lavawalker Greaves (20) - Drop: Maleki the Pallid (Strath UD)
Hands: Fiery Plate Gauntlets (10) - Armorsmith Plans
RARE: Vice Grips of FR (17) - Drop: Antu'sul (ZF)
Legs: Thorium Leggings (10) - Blacksmith Plans
Runic Plate Leggings (14) - Blacksmith Plans
Shoulders: Dark Iron Shoulders (10) - Blacksmith Plans
Runic Plate Shoulders (10) - Blacksmith Plans
Waist: Thorium Belt (6) - Blacksmith Plans
RARE: Elemental Plate Girdle of FR (10) - Gordok Tribute (DM)
Wrist: Thorium Bracers (5) - Blacksmith Plans
Emberplate Armguards (10) - Drop: Lord Incendius (BRD)
Back: Blackflame Cape (5) - Random Drop
Cloak of Fire (6) - Tailor Pattern
Cape of the Fire Salamander (7) - Drop: Ambassador Flamelash (BRD)
Smokey's Drape (10) - Quest Reward
Wildfire Cape (15) - Drop: Pyroguard Emberseer (UBRS)
RARE: Fluctuating Cloak of FR (15) - Drop: Prince Tortheldrin (DM)
Rings: Elemental Circle (10) - Quest Reward
Seal of Ascension (10) - Quest Reward
RARE: Charged Gear of FR (13-14) - Drop: Mekgineer Thermaplugg (Gnomeregan)
Ocean's Breeze/Tidal Loop (15) - Quest Reward
RARE: Archaedic Stone of FR (17) - Drop: Archaedas (Uldaman)
RARE: Drakeclaw Band of FR (20) - Drop: Sunken Temple Dragons
Neck: Emberfury Talisman (7) - Drop: Pyroguard Emberseer (UBRS)
Necklace of Sanctuary (10) - Quest Reward
Drakefire Amulet (15) - Quest Reward
Tinket: Smoking Heart of the Mountain (7) - Enchanting Formula
Ward of the Elements (8) - Quest Reward
Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas (10) - Quest Reward
Blazing Emblem (15) - Random Drop
Enchantments/Buffs: Lesser Arcanum of Resilience (20 to Head/Legs) - Quest Reward (DM Book)
Enchant Cloak - Fire Resistance (7) - Enchanter
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