[Guide] Retribution PvE 3.3.5a

First of all, I would like to introduce myself. You all may know me as Lynea, and I have retail experience with Retribution specifically for many years now. Believe me on that fact or don't, I don't really care.

The purpose of this thread is to provide a specific place for newer and inexperienced players to learn how to play their spec/class a bit, and for older and more experienced players to discuss and theorycraft regarding Retribution PvE.

If you wish to see my armory, you may look here: Lynea - Ragnaros

I usually have my PvE Retribution and tank specs enabled. Occasionally I will switch to PvE. If you are interested in my exact talent build, glyphs, and my current gear, that is where you should look.

Please try and keep the discussion clean from trolling and flames. Constructive criticism is appreciated. The more of it we have, the better the guide will develop and perhaps evolve.

Color code: 

Blue = Main section.

Red = Sub-section.

Green = Specific term or topic.

Content 

1. Gear and stats
2. Spells, Abilities, and Rotations
3. Talents
4. 3.3.5a Retribution BiS lists
5. The Paladin Philosophy
6. Disclaimer

1. Gear and Stats 

First and foremost, gear is important.

Retribution BiS Lists for 3.3 - Elitist Jerks 

This is the official BiS gear list for 3.3 Retribution. 

A repost of the BiS lists can be found toward the bottom of the guide. They are updated for 3.3.5a, and include 4 different lists. 

One for all plate and strength gear that are heroic and Ruby Sanctum loot. 

One for all gear types, including leather and agility, and are heroic and Ruby Sanctum loot.

One for all plate and strength gear that are non-heroic and are currently obtainable in-game. 

One for all gear types, including leather and agility, that are non-heroic and currently obtainable in-game.

Some ask "Why leather? Why agility gear?". The question is answered more simply than some may think. Agility grants a Paladin with an incredible amount of melee crit, and the attack power that comes on agility items makes it very worthwhile, and in some cases better than the available plate items by a small margin. 

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