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TALENT GUIDE
This guide is for retribution paladins who are trying to get the most out their talent points. I
will discuss each talent and link some sample builds at the end. Luckily, once you understand the way
most of the talents work, it will be pretty clear what needs to be taken and what doesn’t, which will
make builds pretty clear cut.
This guide will cover talents in the protection as well, but we will not be delving
into the full depth of the tree. There are only a few things in the protection tree worth considering
and there is nothing going on in the holy tree, so just pretend it doesn't exist.
Keep in mind this only up-to-date for Patch 3.0.9. Patch 3.1.0 will make for quite a few changes, so
watch this space for updates.Also keep in mind that this advice is really more directed at people
who PvE, not PvPers.
Before you start, load this talent calculator up in another tab/window so you can follow along and read
the talent descriptions, as well as play with your talents:
Paladin Talent Calc
You will probably want to bookmark that too.
And now, on to the guide!
RETRIBUTION
Tier 1
-Deflection (5 Ranks) - This is essentially useless for ret paladins. In most situations, you won't be
taking damage you can actually parry.
-Benediction (5 Ranks) - This increases your mana efficiency. The more mana you have, the more damage you do. Take it!
Tier 2
-Improved Judgements (2 Ranks) - Faster Judgements mean more damage. You want to take both points.
-Heart of the Crusader (3 Ranks) - 3% crit is great. 3% crit for your whole party is glorious! Take it.
-Improved Blessing of Might (2 Ranks) - Moves BoM up from 550 AP to 687 AP. This talent is worth about 274 points
of strength. Its a taker.
Tier 3
-Vindication (2 Ranks) - Optional. It has some funky mechanics which makes it somewhat useless in PvP, and it does
work on a lot of PvE mobs. I would recommend skipping it.
-Conviction (5 Ranks) - 5% crit. Yes please!
-Seal of Command (1 Rank) - This is good for leveling, but once you get Seal of Blood, you will not use this Seal.
For 1 measly point, it's nice to have around. Take it.
-Pursuit of Justice (2 Ranks) - 16% speed boost is awesome! Especially since we have nothing else to help intercept mobs
. The reduced chance to be disarmed is a nice perk too. YES! x2
Tier 4
-Eye for an Eye (2 Ranks) - Optional. This one is more for a PvP build. Take if you want once you have your other talents.
-Sanctified Seals (3 Ranks) - More crit! YEA! Take it.
-Crusade (3 Ranks) - Plus damage is always good. Take it for 3 points.
Tier 5
-Two-Hand Weapon Specialization (3 Ranks) - Plus damage to the only weapon type you should be using..... hmmmm. Yes,
take it.
-Sanctified Retribution (1 Rank) - You will always have Ret Aura up, so take this and add to your damage and the groups.
-Divine Purpose (2 Ranks) - Optional. This is my pick for optional talents. Less damage to you makes things easier on your
healers. In this case, not much easier, but its better than nothing.
Tier 6
-Vengeance (3 Ranks) - This gives you a 9% plus damage buff if you crit. You should be critting a lot. Take it!
-Improved Retribution Aura (2 Ranks) - Optional. This is what I used to pick up instead of Divine Purpose. Then I ran the numbers. Its
only worth about 50 dps at max level. Not really worth it.
Tier 7
-Art of War (2 Ranks) - More damage to your main damage abilities and instant Flash of Lights are mighty tasty!
-Repentance (1 Rank) - This is very good for crowd control. And you need it to go to the next tier. Take it.
-Judgements of the Wise (3 Ranks) - You really need this to keep up your mana pool. MUST HAVE!
Tier 8
-Fanaticism (5 Ranks) - More crit and threat reduction. Take it!
-Sanctified Wrath (2 Ranks) - You want this for the end of a fight. Lots of damage due to the extra crit. Take it!
Tier 9
-Swift Retribution (3 Ranks) - More haste is good, and there is not much else to spend your points on.
-Crusader Strike (1 Rank) - This is going to be your most efficient attack, as well as the one you will use the most.
YES YES YES!
-Sheathe of Light (3 Ranks) - This talent is why you can wear warrior plate and get away with it. It also boosts
your healing. Take it!
Tier 10
-Righteous Vengeance (5 Ranks) - Extra holy damage applied as a DOT. Take it!
Tier 11
-Divine Storm (1 Rank) - Your third most important damage ability. You really really need this! Take it!
PROTECTION
Tier 1
-Blessing of Kings/Improved Blessing of Kings (1+4 Ranks) - I don't know why this is split up like this. Anyway, you
want this, lest you are drowned by the tears of your party for not having the best group buff in the game.
-Divine Strength (5 Ranks) - This grants you a bunch of extra AP and makes strength your most important stat (well more
than it already was). Take it!
Thats it! If you followed my advice, you will have an extra 2 points for one of the optional talents.
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