Retribution Paladin Guide

DPS

Current Retribution Paladin guide for WoW Midnight 12.0.7, with verified raid, Mythic+, and Delve talent builds, stat priority, abilities, and rotation.

Midnight 12.0.7 (Season 1)Last updated: July 11, 2026Verified against Icy Veins (12.0.7):rotationtalentsstats

Talent Builds

Stat Priority

1
Item Level
Prioritize the higher-item-level piece in most cases; primary stat and armor generally outweigh small secondary-stat differences.
2
Mastery
Improves the specialization-specific Mastery effect; its exact value changes with your build and current gear.
3
Crit. Strike
Increases critical-strike chance; its exact value changes with your build and current gear.
4
Haste
Improves cast or attack speed and resource flow; its exact value changes with your current gear.
5
Versatility
Provides consistent throughput and damage reduction.

Rotation Priority

1
Blade of Justice
Open with it and generate Holy Power without overcapping.
2
Avenging Wrath
Use early and align the rest of the burst sequence with it.
3
Execution Sentence
Place before Wake of Ashes and the major Holy Power spenders on single target.
4
Wake of Ashes
Use inside the major burst window and avoid overcapping Holy Power.
5
Hammer of Light
Use promptly during its availability window.
6
Final Verdict
Spend Holy Power on single target without delaying higher-priority burst actions.
7
Divine Storm
Spend Holy Power on multi-target or consume Empyrean Power.
8
Judgment
Generate Holy Power and maintain its target debuff before spenders.

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