Retribution Paladin PvP best in slot at level
The best gear for a level 20 Paladin in the WoW Forever beta, with stats and sources for every item. Weapon damage first, then Stamina, then Strength. Mail wins when two pieces are close. The $100,000 duel tournament (October 17 and 18) is played at level 30.
Level 20 list, kept as it was before the beta went to level 30 on October 1. See the level 30 list
HeadVeteran's Silvered Chain HelmHeadVeteran's Silvered Chain Helm
NeckErudite's AmuletStrength +5NeckErudite's AmuletStrength +5
ShoulderRough Bronze ShouldersShoulderRough Bronze Shoulders
BackGrave ShroudAgility +3BackGrave ShroudAgility +3
ChestRemembrance ArmorStamina +8
ChestBlackened Defias ArmorStamina +8
WristBeetle ClaspsStamina +5WristSteel-clasped BracersStamina +5
HandsGrip of FearStrength +7HandsGrip of FearStrength +7
WaistBelt of the Stars
WaistBlackened Defias Belt
LegsChausses of WestfallStamina +3 and Armor +24LegsJuggernaut LeggingsStamina +3 and Armor +24
FeetVilewalkersMinor Speed Increase
FeetGrizzled BootsMinor Speed Increase
FingerMalignant Root
FingerSeal of Sylvanas
FingerFirst Mate BandFingerFirst Mate Band
TrinketMinor RecombobulatorTrinketMinor Recombobulator
TrinketLookie's SpyglassTrinketLookie's Spyglass
Main handVerigan's FistWeapon Damage +6
Main handWolfsbaneWeapon Damage +6General
- Health
- 1181
- Mana
- 837
- Armor
- 1208
Attributes
- Strength
- 107
- Agility
- 36
- Stamina
- 117
- Intellect
- 47
- Spirit
- 46
Melee and ranged
- Attack Power
- +14
- Weapon Damage
- +6
Spell
- Spell Power
- +4
The first item of each slot, two rings, and the enchants listed, on a level 20 Human Paladin with Classic’s base stats. No buff, no talent. Green: raised by the gear.
General
- Armor
- 924
Attributes
- Strength
- +52
- Agility
- +8
- Stamina
- +78
- Intellect
- +16
- Spirit
- +5
Melee and ranged
- Attack Power
- +24
- Weapon Damage
- +6
What the first item of each slot adds, two rings and the enchants listed counted. Classic had no Undead Paladin, so there are no base stats to add them to.
Head
Blacksmithing (95)Only its maker can wear it
15
6
4
4
6
Leatherworking (100)Only its maker can wear it
8
24
2
4
Blacksmithing (95)Only its maker can wear it
15644
6
Quest: Morbent FelAlliance, level 32 in Classic, from level 20
Quest: Field to ClearHorde, from level 18, reported, not checked
Neck
Quest: Friend of the LibraryTen books, any class and no level asked for
Quest: Remember That I Love YouRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 15
Humar the Pridelord, the rare black lion of the BarrensReported, not checked
Shoulder
- 5
Quest: WANTED: Chok'sulAlliance, level 22 in Classic, from level 17
822
Back
Quest: Unending TormentRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 16
Quest: Abominable CreaturesRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 16
Quest: Morbent FelAlliance, level 32 in Classic, from level 20
Verdan the Everliving, Wailing Caverns19.62% in Classic
Miner Johnson, The Deadmines55.89% in Classic
Chest
Quest: Bloodied InsigniaRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 16
Edwin VanCleef, The Deadmines14.66% in Classic
Mutanus the Devourer, Wailing Caverns22.45% in Classic
Wrist
Quest: Researching the CorruptionAlliance, level 24 in Classic, from level 18
Quest: The Book of UrHorde, level 26 in Classic, from level 16
Quest: Blackfathom VillainyAlliance, from level 18, reported, not checked
Quest: Blackfathom VillainyHorde, from level 18, reported, not checked
Quest: Light's JusticeRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 15
Hands
Blacksmithing (80)Only its maker can wear it
10
4
23
Blacksmithing (80)Only its maker can wear it
10423
Waist
Quest: Look To The StarsAlliance, level 30 in Classic, from level 20
Captain Greenskin, The Deadmines26.64% in Classic
10
102
Legs
Quest: The Defias BrotherhoodAlliance, level 22 in Classic, from level 14
Quest: The DenHorde, level 29 in Classic, from level 20
Quest: Bloodied InsigniaRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 16
Feet
Quest: The Book of UrHorde, level 26 in Classic, from level 16
Alliance quest WANTED: Incinerator Gar’im, from level 16Reported, not checked
Finger
Quest: Arugal Must DieHorde, level 27 in Classic, from level 18
Nightveiled Rotheap, a patrol of the WetlandsAlliance only, and not checked in the beta
Quest: An Audience with the KingAlliance, level 31 in Classic, from level 16
Quest: Knowledge in the DeepsAlliance, level 23 in Classic, from level 10
Trinket
22
Two-hand weapon
Quest: The Test of RighteousnessAlliance, level 22 in Classic, from level 20
Paladin quest chainEvery step is on the item’s page
Quest: Leaders of the FangHorde, from level 10, reported, not checked
Mr. Smite, The Deadmines18.58% in Classic
Rhahk'Zor, The Deadmines3.91% in Classic
Quest: The Wrath of Rath'maelRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 15
Quest: Unending TormentRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 16
Quest: Abominable CreaturesRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 16
Relic
Enchanting (130)Only its maker can wear it
2
5
Without a profession, nothing to wear here at level 20.
Without a profession, nothing to wear here at level 20.
Enchants
NeckEnchanted: Strength +5
Enchant Necklace - Strength (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia in Redridge Mountains and Beneris in The Barrens for 120 Merchant’s Favor.
4
4
104
4- Back
Enchanted: Agility +3
Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility (Enchanting 110)Formula sold by Dalria in Ashenvale and Kulwia in Stonetalon Mountains.
- Chest
Enchanted: Stamina +8
Enchant Chest - Superior Stamina (Enchanting 220)Taught by the trainer.
3 - Wrist
Enchanted: Stamina +5
Enchant Bracer - Stamina (Enchanting 170)Taught by the trainer.
3 - Hands
Enchanted: Strength +7
Enchant Gloves - Strength (Enchanting 225)Taught by the trainer.
2 
LegsEnchanted: Stamina +3 and Armor +24
Heavy Armor Kit (Leatherworking 150)Taught by the trainer.
5- Feet
Enchanted: Minor Speed Increase
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed (Enchanting 225)Taught by the trainer.
- Two-hand weapon
Enchanted: Weapon Damage +6
Enchant 2H Weapon - Impact (Enchanting 200)Taught by the trainer.
2
Consumables
What to take before a fight, at level 20. Not counted in the stats above. Which of them stack with each other in Forever has not been checked yet.
ElixirElixir of Ogre StrengthUse: Increases Strength by 8 for 1 hr.
FoodSucculent Pork RibsUse: Restores 115 health over 24 sec. Must remain seated while eating. If you spend at least 10 sec eating, you will become well fed and gain 5 Strength for 15 min. Additionally, experience gained from kills is increased by 5%.
2
DrinkRumsey Rum Black LabelUse: Increases Stamina by 15 for 15 min and gets you drunk to boot!
Fishing in Stranglethorn Vale, the Alterac Mountains or TanarisAbout 1 catch in 40 in Stranglethorn, in Classic
DrinkRumsey Rum LightUse: Increases Stamina by 5 for 15 min and gets you drunk to boot!
Quest: Wet JobCozy Sleeping Bag chain, from level 14, both factions
ScrollScroll of StrengthUse: Increases the target's Strength by 5 for 30 min.
Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, a few at a time, in Classic
Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, a few at a time, in Classic
On the weaponHeavy Sharpening StoneUse: Increase sharp weapon damage by 4 for 30 minutes.
On the weaponHeavy WeightstoneUse: Increase the damage of a blunt weapon by 4 for 30 minutes.
PotionFree Action PotionUse: Makes you immune to Stun and Movement Impairing effects for the next 30 sec. Does not remove effects already on the imbiber.
2
PotionLesser Frenzy PotionUse: Increases Attack Power by 18 for 30 sec.
Alchemy (90)Recipe drops from Raging Rot Hide, Silverpine Forest
2
PotionHealing PotionUse: Restores 280 to 360 health.
First AidManual: nobody has found it in the beta yet
Quest: Reclaiming GoodsAlliance, level 25 in Classic, from level 20
UtilityMagic DustUse: Puts the enemy target to sleep for up to 30 sec. Any damage caused will awaken the target. Only one target can be asleep at a time.
Drops from the Dust Devils of WestfallAbout 1 kill in 5, in Classic
Campfire buffs come on top of these: sit by a campfire for a minute and each object placed around it gives its buff for an hour. The duel tournament bans them.