Phase 7 of World of Warcraft: Season of Discovery began in February 2025, and Retribution Paladins are storming Naxxramas with powerful DPS. With new runes, talents, and equipment, this final phase is a chance for Ret to shine. Here's your guide to the best items, talents, and runes to maximize your damage from March 2025 - let's smite some undead!
Why Ret Paladin rocks in Phase 7
Ret is hitting hard in Naxxramas thanks to tier 3 set bonuses, undead-killing buffs, and rune-enhanced rotations. Whether you're twisting Seals or spamming Exorcism, this build blends melee and holy power for solid DPS. It's not only viable, it's a blast. Ready to roll?
Talents: Holy-Prot-Ret Hybrid
Maximise DPS with this talent spread:
Holy (15): Divine Strength (5), Improved Signet of Righteousness (5), Consecration (1), Divine Intellect (4).
Protection (6): Precision (3), Improved Aura of Devotion (3).
Vengeance (30): Benediction (5), Improved Judgement (2), Signet of Command (1), Conviction (5), Vengeance (5), Two-handed Weapon Specialisation (2), Pursuit of Justice (2), Vindication (3).
Focus: Boosts Strength, crit and seal damage - your bread and butter.
Runes: Power Up Your Kit
Slot these runes for peak performance:
Head: Fury (increases spell damage).
Chest: Divine Storm (devastating AOE).
Wrist: Purifying Force (Exorcism/Holy Fury cooldown reduction).
Hands: Crusader's Strike (mana regeneration + filler).
Waist: Cloak of Light (melee stats to spell power).
Legs: Aura Mastery (holy aura buff).
Feet: Art of War (Exorcism cooldown reduction).
Flex Options: Swap Aura Mastery for Rebuke or Inspiration Exemplar based on battles.
BiS Gear: Naxxramas Loot Haul
Here's a list of the most common drops from Naxxramas, unless otherwise noted. Enchant with the Soul of the Excommunicator on your shoulders!
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| Stormrage's Talisman of Seething | | |
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| | Enchant Chest - Living Stats | |
| | Enchant Bracer - Superior Strength | |
| | Enchant Gloves - Superior Strength | |
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| | Enchant Boots - Greater Agility | |
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| | Enchant Weapon - Crusader | |
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Notes: 5 piece tier 3 (Redemption) pumps Divine Storm and Holy Wrath; AQ shoulders/feet add survivability.
Rotation: Smash and Judge
Opener: Crusader's Signet → Judgement → Signet of Command → Wings + Trinkets.
Core: Divine Storm (priority), Crusader Strike, Exorcism, Holy Fury, Consecration. Reapply Signet of Command as needed.
DPS: Expect 5K-6K, up to 10K with Exorcism bursts (Soul of the Excommunicator stacks to 120%).
Tip: Macro Judgement into big hits for smoother twisting if you lean that way.
Why it's worth it
This build hits hard - 5K-6K DPS baseline, 10K bursts against undead. It's flexible (twist or spam), scales with Sanctified gear, and feels rewarding. Not top tier, but damn close for Ret fans in the late stages of Phase 7.
Thanks for reading
The Ret Paladin in SoD Phase 7 is a DPS beast with this build - gear up, runes right, and your own Naxx. Good luck rolling and may the RNG bless you!
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