Holy Spells Only? Q: Other classes have multiple types of schools, Paladins holy only. And there’s nothing to allow you to resist it. Why is that? It makes them feel like a steamroller. A: That’s why we’ve changed it over time for Ret to have more physical abilities than holy. We can’t really give them [...]
Retribution Expertise Cap Confusion
October 22, 2010 By 8 Comments
Ret Expertise Confusion Patch 4.0.1 There has been some confusion on the Retribution Paladin Expertise cap now that Patch 4.0.1 is in full swing. Our hit cap changed, and it appears our expertise cap shifted as well. I have told you guys that the Expertise cap for Ret Paladins is now 22 Expertise. Tooltips with [...]
New Ret Paladin Hit and Expertise Caps 4.0.1
October 19, 2010 By 26 Comments
We have new hit and expertise caps as Retribution Paladins with the stat changes brought about in Patch 4.0.1. I knew the hit cap had changed, and was holding off on posting the expertise change until we had more concrete proof. For those players new to the hit cap and expertise cap concerning Ret Paladins, [...]
Tougher Ret FAQ 4.0.1
October 17, 2010 By 32 Comments
I have been really vigilant in getting information out as soon as I can, and am trying to keep all the Patch 4.0.1 mechanics up to date. However, there are still a few questions that linger, and I will try to address them here. First, I will cover understanding Haste and why less Haste is [...]
Ret Paladin Gems 4.0.1 Quick Info
October 16, 2010 By 20 Comments
Hey guys, I am updating my gems page, but still there is nothing concrete out there. Keep that embedded in the back of your head, nothing is 100% confirmed in terms of gemming. But what I am going to do is list what I consider our best options at the present time. If you want [...]
Patch 4.0.1 Spell Changes, Beta Change, Tier 11 Pic!
October 15, 2010 By 23 Comments
Retribution Paladins got some help in a recent update to Patch 4.0.1. As most of us know, our DPS and damage output was drastically lowered when 4.0.1 went live, so Blizzard did a little to help us out. Hammer of Wrath is all the rage, and Crusader Strike got jacked up further. Here are the [...]
Retribution Paladins 4.0.1 – FAQ Compilation
October 14, 2010 By 22 Comments
In Patch 4.0.1, Retribution Paladins got their combat mechanics, talents, and abilities flipped upside down. We all know this very well, as the practice dummies continue to laugh at us as we pelt them with sponges. There have been many, many questions floating around, and I would love to post information as I get it, [...]
Deathbringer’s Will and Needle Encrusted Scorpion Re-designed
October 14, 2010 By 18 Comments
Retribution Paladins just got two new trinkets to play with. Deahtbringer’s Will and Needle Encrusted Scorpion were both stacked with armor penetration prior to Patch 4.0.1. Now, they have had their stats changed, and look like this: [Deathrbinger's Will] (Heroic) [Deathrbinger's Will] [Needle Encrusted Scorpion] Needle Encrusted Scorpion is now probably the best trinket you [...]
Ret Paladin 4.0.1, Day Two
October 14, 2010 By 30 Comments
Got a bit more practice in 5-mans today. Saw my DPS rise to 4-5k with a little more experience. Gameplay is still scattered and choppy, but I was able to time my Templar’s Verdict better, in addition to finding ways to get to Divine Storm at 3 Holy Power. Blizzard has recently said they think [...]
First Look at New Ret DPS Rotation
October 13, 2010 By 21 Comments
You guys are looking for our new DPS rotation? Well, here it is…FCFS. Prioritized FCFS. Again? It appears that way. I’ve been wrong before, and I could be wrong here…but waiting for abilities to come off cooldown, and choosing the best available attack feels eerily similar to what I was doing prior to Patch 4.0.1. [...]
