Open the Retribution tree Retribution is one of the three Paladin talent trees in WoW Forever, with 17 talents. 6 are new in Forever and 5 changed their values from Classic; 3 more only moved in the tree. Its last tier needs 30 points in Retribution, so it opens at level 40 at the earliest. The spellbook files 8 trained spells under Retribution.
Roles in Forever
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Detected from spell effects for the Retribution Paladin talents and spells in game build 1.60.1.70707: taunt and threat effects, healing effects, and auras that add armour or resistance, defence, dodge, parry, block or absorb, or lower damage taken.
The Retribution tree
17 Retribution
0 pointsN marks a talent new in Forever, C a talent whose values changed from Classic. Hover, tap or focus a talent to read it.
New in Forever
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Holy Conduit -
Sanctified Judgement -
Sacred Arbiter -
Champion of the Light -
Instrument of Law -
Twist of Light
Changed from Classic
When each tier opens
The earliest level, with every point in Retribution: a tier needs the points shown, and points arrive at the levels the game sets. This is when, not what to take.
- Level 100 points: Deflection, Benediction
- Level 155 points: Improved Judgement, Holy Conduit, Conviction
- Level 2010 points: Vindication, Sanctified Judgement, Seal of Command, Pursuit of Justice
- Level 2515 points: Eye for an Eye, Sacred Arbiter
- Level 3020 points: Two-Handed Weapon Specialization, Vengeance, Repentance
- Level 3525 points: Champion of the Light, Instrument of Law
- Level 4030 points: Twist of Light
Retribution spells
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Blessing of Mightfrom level 4, 7 ranks -
Judgementfrom level 4 -
Holy Strikefrom level 6, 8 ranks · new in Forever -
Seal of the Crusaderfrom level 6, 6 ranks - Retribution Aurafrom level 16, 5 ranks
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Seal of Commandfrom level 20, 5 ranks · from a talent -
Repentancefrom level 30 · from a talent -
Greater Blessing of Mightfrom level 52, 2 ranks
Best items by level
The highest scoring item you can wear in each slot at the level you pick; open a slot for its top 10. Score = each stat times its weight: Strength 1, Agility 0.5, Stamina 0.4, Intellect 0.2, Attack Power 0.5, Crit Rating 0.6, Hit Rating 0.7, Melee weapon DPS 3. The weights are a starting point, not a simulation.
- ShirtNo stats to rank
- TabardNo stats to rank
Level 60 Human PaladinRetribution
62average item level
Two-Hand
Blackfury
Binds when equipped
Two-HandPolearm
105 - 158 DamageSpeed 2.10
(62.6 damage per second)
+35 Strength
+15 Stamina
Requires Level 60
Equip: +14 Crit rating
Item Level 66
Your set 100% of best in slot
- RelicNot ranked here
Patch changes
3- Champion of the Light now increases your spell damage by 10/20/30% of your Intellect (was 20/40/60%).
- Sanctified Judgement’s Mana restore effect no longer generates threat.
- Champion of the Light’s Intellect to Spell Damage ratio changed to 20/40/60% (Was 33/66/100%).
From Blizzard's development notes of 16 October 2026 and 1 October 2026. All patch notes
Retribution questions
- How many talents does Retribution Paladin have in WoW Forever?
- 17: 6 new in Forever, 5 changed in values from Classic, 6 as in Classic or only moved.
- What is the deepest Retribution talent?
- Twist of Light, after 30 points in Retribution.
- At what level can you reach the bottom of the Retribution tree?
- Level 40, if every point from the first goes into Retribution.
- Which Retribution talents are new in Forever?
- Holy Conduit, Sanctified Judgement, Sacred Arbiter, Champion of the Light, Instrument of Law and Twist of Light.
- Which Retribution spells are new in Forever?
- Holy Strike.
- What did the latest patch notes change for Retribution?
- 3 lines across 2 posts: 0 buffs, 2 nerfs.