Retribution Paladin at a glance
- Class
- Paladin
- Role
- DPS
- Armor
- Plate
- Resource
- Mana and Holy Power
- Introduced in
- Classic
- Sibling specs
- 2
- Spec spells
- 9
- PvP talents
- 9
Retribution Paladin spellbook
Spells the Retribution specialization teaches or changes, in the game's order.
Hidden passives the client applies to Retribution (not shown in the spellbook): Plate Specialization, Retribution Paladin (137027), Stat Negation Aura - Strength DPS, Retribution Paladin (412314), Paladin, Retribution Paladin (462096), Avenging Wrath, Retribution Paladin (1258011).
Retribution Paladin PvP talents
Retribution Paladin PvP talents.
Blessing of SanctuaryInstantly removes all stun, silence, fear and horror effects from the friendly target and reduces the duration of future such effects by 60% for 5 sec.
Blessing of SpellwardingBlesses a party or raid member, granting immunity to magical damage and harmful effects for 10 sec. Cannot be used on a target with Forbearance. Causes Forbearance for 30 sec. Shares a cooldown with Blessing of Protection.
Hallowed GroundYour Consecration clears and suppresses all snare effects on allies within its area of effect.
LuminescenceLightbearer's healing transfer is increased by up to 150% based on your current health. Lower health heals allies for more.
Searing GlareCall upon the light to blind enemy players in a 25 yd cone, causing enemies to miss their spells and attacks for 4 sec.
Shining RevelationThe light reveals all enemies in stealth or invisible to you while under the effects of Divine Shield. This effect lingers for 20 sec after Divine Shield fades.
SpellbreakerEye for an Eye can now also trigger at 150% effectiveness from direct Magic damage.
Spreading the WordYour allies affected by your Aura gain an effect after you cast Blessing of Protection or Blessing of Freedom. Physical damage reduced by 30% for 6 sec. Cleared of all movement impairing effects.
Ultimate RetributionMark an enemy player for retribution after they kill an ally within your active Aura. If the marked enemy is slain within 20 sec, cast Redemption on the fallen ally.
Other Paladin specializations
Paladin appearance sets
233 more Paladin appearance sets
Pieces of Galactic Gladiator's Plate Armor.
Recent Retribution Paladin hotfixes
- October 6, 2026 Player versus Player › Paladin
Spellbreaker damage increased by 50%.
- October 6, 2026 Player versus Player › Paladin › Retribution
Ultimate Retribution’s duration increased to 20 seconds (was 12 seconds).
- September 24, 2026 Player versus Player › Paladin
Consecrated Ground now reduces movement speed by 20% in PvP combat (was 50%).
- September 22, 2026 Classes › Paladin › Retribution › Templar
Developers’ notes: Templar has been underperforming compared to Herald of the Sun this season. We’re increasing its throughput to make it a more viable option against Herald of the Sun, for those who enjoy Templar’s playstyle.
- September 22, 2026 Classes › Paladin › Retribution › Templar
Hammer of Light damage increased by 50%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
- September 22, 2026 Classes › Paladin › Retribution › Templar
Empyrean Hammer damage increased by 12%.
- September 22, 2026 Player versus Player › Paladin › Retribution › Templar
Developers’ notes: We’re bringing Templar’s performance up also in PvP, but we believe the gap to Herald of the Sun is less drastic compared to PvE.
- September 22, 2026 Player versus Player › Paladin › Retribution › Templar
Hammer of Light damage increased by 20%.
Blizzard Entertainment's official hotfix notes, shown in full at the hotfix tracker.
Every Paladin hotfix, by date: Paladin hotfixes.