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Retribution Paladin Talent Route: 10-60

Take Sanctity Aura at 30, Vengeance and Repentance next, then add Holy support.

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Talent tree

10-60 route →
19 points

Holy

Divine Strength, 5/5 ranks selected Divine Intellect, 0/5 ranks selected Spiritual Focus, 5/5 ranks selected Improved Seal of Righteousness, 5/5 ranks selected Healing Light, 3/3 ranks selected Consecration, 1/1 ranks selected Improved Lay on Hands, 0/2 ranks selected Unyielding Faith, 0/2 ranks selected Illumination, 0/5 ranks selected Improved Blessing of Wisdom, 0/2 ranks selected Divine Favor, 0/1 ranks selected Lasting Judgement, 0/3 ranks selected Holy Power, 0/5 ranks selected Holy Shock, 0/1 ranks selected
0 points

Protection

Improved Devotion Aura, 0/5 ranks selected Redoubt, 0/5 ranks selected Precision, 0/3 ranks selected Guardian's Favor, 0/2 ranks selected Toughness, 0/5 ranks selected Blessing of Kings, 0/1 ranks selected Improved Righteous Fury, 0/3 ranks selected Shield Specialization, 0/3 ranks selected Anticipation, 0/5 ranks selected Improved Hammer of Justice, 0/3 ranks selected Improved Concentration Aura, 0/3 ranks selected Blessing of Sanctuary, 0/1 ranks selected Reckoning, 0/5 ranks selected One-Handed Weapon Specialization, 0/5 ranks selected Holy Shield, 0/1 ranks selected
32 points

Retribution

Improved Blessing of Might, 5/5 ranks selected Benediction, 5/5 ranks selected Improved Judgement, 2/2 ranks selected Improved Seal of the Crusader, 3/3 ranks selected Deflection, 2/5 ranks selected Vindication, 0/3 ranks selected Conviction, 5/5 ranks selected Seal of Command, 0/1 ranks selected Pursuit of Justice, 0/2 ranks selected Eye for an Eye, 0/2 ranks selected Improved Retribution Aura, 0/2 ranks selected Two-Handed Weapon Specialization, 3/3 ranks selected Sanctity Aura, 1/1 ranks selected Vengeance, 5/5 ranks selected Repentance, 1/1 ranks selected
Level 30 Sanctity Aura
Level 41 Repentance
Level 52 Consecration

Talent route: 10-60

Levels 10-41

Retribution
  1. 10 Improved Blessing of Might 1/5
  2. 11 Improved Blessing of Might 2/5
  3. 12 Improved Blessing of Might 3/5
  4. 13 Improved Blessing of Might 4/5
  5. 14 Improved Blessing of Might 5/5
  6. 15 Improved Judgement 1/2
  7. 16 Improved Judgement 2/2
  8. 17 Improved Seal of the Crusader 1/3
  9. 18 Improved Seal of the Crusader 2/3
  10. 19 Improved Seal of the Crusader 3/3
  11. 20 Conviction 1/5
  12. 21 Conviction 2/5
  13. 22 Conviction 3/5
  14. 23 Conviction 4/5
  15. 24 Conviction 5/5
  16. 25 Benediction 1/5
  17. 26 Benediction 2/5
  18. 27 Benediction 3/5
  19. 28 Benediction 4/5
  20. 29 Benediction 5/5
  21. 30 Sanctity Aura 1/1
  22. 31 Two-Handed Weapon Specialization 1/3
  23. 32 Two-Handed Weapon Specialization 2/3
  24. 33 Two-Handed Weapon Specialization 3/3
  25. 34 Deflection 1/5
  26. 35 Deflection 2/5
  27. 36 Vengeance 1/5
  28. 37 Vengeance 2/5
  29. 38 Vengeance 3/5
  30. 39 Vengeance 4/5
  31. 40 Vengeance 5/5
  32. 41 Repentance 1/1

Levels 42-60

Holy
  1. 42 Divine Strength 1/5
  2. 43 Divine Strength 2/5
  3. 44 Divine Strength 3/5
  4. 45 Divine Strength 4/5
  5. 46 Divine Strength 5/5
  6. 47 Improved Seal of Righteousness 1/5
  7. 48 Improved Seal of Righteousness 2/5
  8. 49 Improved Seal of Righteousness 3/5
  9. 50 Improved Seal of Righteousness 4/5
  10. 51 Improved Seal of Righteousness 5/5
  11. 52 Consecration 1/1
  12. 53 Spiritual Focus 1/5
  13. 54 Spiritual Focus 2/5
  14. 55 Spiritual Focus 3/5
  15. 56 Spiritual Focus 4/5
  16. 57 Spiritual Focus 5/5
  17. 58 Healing Light 1/3
  18. 59 Healing Light 2/3
  19. 60 Healing Light 3/3

Trainer spending: 1–60

Costs show the base trainer price. Discounts can lower what you pay; totals use the highest applicable race or faction route.

1–9

  1. Level 1

    • Learn now
      Devotion Aura Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 10c

      Default armor aura when you need less incoming physical damage.

  2. Level 4

    • Learn now
      Blessing of Might Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 1s

      Default melee blessing for solo swings and melee groups.

    • Learn now
      Judgement
      Class trainer Base cost 1s

      Core Retribution button. Take it.

  3. Level 6

  4. Level 8

    • Learn now
      Hammer of Justice Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 1s

      Stop a runner, a cast, or buy a bandage window.

    • Learn now
      Purify
      Class trainer Base cost 1s

      Clear poison and disease before attrition becomes a recovery problem.

    • Learn now
      Parry
      Class trainer Base cost 1s

      Passive avoidance for a solo swing or a dungeon tank switch.

10–19

  1. Level 10

  2. Level 12

    • Skip while leveling
      Redemption Rank 1
      Redemption class quest Base cost 0c

      Official Hardcore disables player resurrection, so this rank has no leveling value.

    • Learn now
      Blessing of Might Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 10s

      Default melee blessing for solo swings and melee groups.

    • Learn now
      Seal of the Crusader Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 10s

      Opening judgement for longer melee kills. Keep its debuff current.

  3. Level 14

    • Learn now
      Holy Light Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 20s

      Dungeon-healer rank. Keep a lower rank bound for cheap triage.

    • Learn now
      Blessing of Wisdom Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 20s

      Mana blessing for casters and long fights. Lower ranks keep rebuffs cheap.

  4. Level 16

    • Learn now
      Retribution Aura Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 30s

      Passive chip damage when you are already being hit. Keep the pull controlled.

    • Learn now
      Righteous Fury
      Class trainer Base cost 30s

      Dungeon tank switch and emergency peel. Turn it off for normal solo damage.

  5. Level 18

20–29

  1. Level 20

    • Learn now
      Devotion Aura Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 40s

      Default armor aura when you need less incoming physical damage.

    • Learn now
      Exorcism Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 40s

      Undead and demon opener. Each rank keeps it worth the mana.

    • Learn now
      Sense Undead
      Paladin class quest Base cost 0c

      Free undead tracking for safer target selection and travel.

    • Learn now
      Flash of Light Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 40s

      Dungeon-healer rank. Keep a lower rank bound for cheap triage.

  2. Level 22

    • Learn now
      Holy Light Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 40s

      Dungeon-healer rank. Keep a lower rank bound for cheap triage.

    • Learn now
      Concentration Aura
      Class trainer Base cost 40s

      Protect a clutch heal or Hearthstone cast under pressure.

    • Learn now
      Blessing of Might Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 40s

      Default melee blessing for solo swings and melee groups.

    • Learn now
      Seal of Justice
      Class trainer Base cost 40s

      Runner control when a clean stop matters more than damage.

    • Learn now
      Seal of the Crusader Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 40s

      Opening judgement for longer melee kills. Keep its debuff current.

  3. Level 24

    • Learn now
      Turn Undead Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 50s

      Undead peel. Check the run path before the target flees.

    • Learn now
      Hammer of Justice Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 50s

      Stop a runner, a cast, or buy a bandage window.

    • Learn now
      Blessing of Protection Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 50s

      Physical-pull bailout for you or a party member.

    • Skip while leveling
      Redemption Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 50s

      Official Hardcore disables player resurrection, so this rank has no leveling value.

    • Learn now
      Blessing of Wisdom Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 50s

      Mana blessing for casters and long fights. Lower ranks keep rebuffs cheap.

  4. Level 26

  5. Level 28

30–39

  1. Level 30

    • Learn now
      Holy Light Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 10s

      Dungeon-healer rank. Keep a lower rank bound for cheap triage.

    • Learn now
      Lay on Hands Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 10s

      Once-per-hour bailout. Keep it for the pull that would end the run.

    • Learn now
      Devotion Aura Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 10s

      Default armor aura when you need less incoming physical damage.

    • Skip while leveling
      Divine Intervention
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 10s

      Divine Intervention kills the Paladin, which permanently ends a Hardcore run.

    • Defer
      Consecration Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 2s

      Consecration is unavailable until this Hardcore route selects its talent at 52; buy the saved ranks then.

    • Learn now
      Seal of Light Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 10s

      Sustain Seal for long, controlled fights.

  2. Level 32

  3. Level 34

  4. Level 36

    • Learn now
      Exorcism Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s

      Undead and demon opener. Each rank keeps it worth the mana.

    • Learn now
      Retribution Aura Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s

      Passive chip damage when you are already being hit. Keep the pull controlled.

    • Skip while leveling
      Redemption Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s

      Official Hardcore disables player resurrection, so this rank has no leveling value.

    • Learn now
      Fire Resistance Aura Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s

      Swap it in for the matching dungeon damage school.

  5. Level 38

    • Learn now
      Holy Light Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 60s

      Dungeon-healer rank. Keep a lower rank bound for cheap triage.

    • Learn now
      Turn Undead Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 60s

      Undead peel. Check the run path before the target flees.

    • Learn now
      Blessing of Protection Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 60s

      Physical-pull bailout for you or a party member.

    • Learn now
      Seal of Wisdom Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 60s

      Mana Seal for long fights and dungeon recovery.

40

  1. Level 40

    • Learn now
      Plate Mail
      Class trainer Base cost 2g

      Wear the armor you find. Take the proficiency at 40.

    • Learn now
      Devotion Aura Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 2g

      Default armor aura when you need less incoming physical damage.

    • Learn now
      Hammer of Justice Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 2g

      Stop a runner, a cast, or buy a bandage window.

    • Learn now
      Summon Warhorse
      Paladin class mount quest Base cost 0c

      Claim the free Warhorse and riding skill immediately. This is the level-40 mount exception.

    • Learn now
      Shadow Resistance Aura Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 2g

      Swap it in for the matching dungeon damage school.

    • Learn now
      Blessing of Light Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 2g

      Healing support for dungeon groups. Keep a lower rank for cheaper rebuffs.

    • Learn now
      Seal of Light Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 2g

      Sustain Seal for long, controlled fights.

    • Defer
      Consecration Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 10s

      Consecration is unavailable until this Hardcore route selects its talent at 52; buy the saved ranks then.

41–49

  1. Level 42

    • Learn now
      Cleanse
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 10s

      Clear poison, disease, and magic before the debuff compounds the pull.

    • Learn now
      Blessing of Might Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 10s

      Default melee blessing for solo swings and melee groups.

    • Learn now
      Flash of Light Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 10s

      Dungeon-healer rank. Keep a lower rank bound for cheap triage.

    • Learn now
      Seal of Righteousness Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 10s

      Main Retribution Seal on this route. Keep it current.

    • Learn now
      Seal of the Crusader Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 10s

      Opening judgement for longer melee kills. Keep its debuff current.

  2. Level 44

    • Learn now
      Exorcism Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 20s

      Undead and demon opener. Each rank keeps it worth the mana.

    • Learn now
      Blessing of Wisdom Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 20s

      Mana blessing for casters and long fights. Lower ranks keep rebuffs cheap.

    • Learn now
      Frost Resistance Aura Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 20s

      Swap it in for the matching dungeon damage school.

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      Hammer of Wrath Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 20s

      Finish runners before a pull gets another chance to grow.

  3. Level 46

    • Skip while leveling
      Blessing of Sacrifice Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s

      Blessing of Sacrifice can transfer lethal damage to you; this solo Hardcore route does not need that risk.

    • Learn now
      Retribution Aura Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s

      Passive chip damage when you are already being hit. Keep the pull controlled.

    • Learn now
      Holy Light Rank 7
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s

      Dungeon-healer rank. Keep a lower rank bound for cheap triage.

  4. Level 48

    • Learn now
      Fire Resistance Aura Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s

      Swap it in for the matching dungeon damage school.

    • Learn now
      Seal of Wisdom Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s

      Mana Seal for long fights and dungeon recovery.

    • Skip while leveling
      Redemption Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s

      Official Hardcore disables player resurrection, so this rank has no leveling value.

50–60

  1. Level 50

    • Learn now
      Divine Shield Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s

      Full reset. Protect it for an actual exit.

    • Learn now
      Holy Wrath Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s

      Undead and demon area damage for a controlled pack. Its mana cost earns a real target.

    • Learn now
      Devotion Aura Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s

      Default armor aura when you need less incoming physical damage.

    • Learn now
      Lay on Hands Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s

      Once-per-hour bailout. Keep it for the pull that would end the run.

    • Learn now
      Flash of Light Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s

      Dungeon-healer rank. Keep a lower rank bound for cheap triage.

    • Learn now
      Blessing of Light Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s

      Healing support for dungeon groups. Keep a lower rank for cheaper rebuffs.

    • Learn now
      Seal of Righteousness Rank 7
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s

      Main Retribution Seal on this route. Keep it current.

    • Learn now
      Seal of Light Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s

      Sustain Seal for long, controlled fights.

    • Defer
      Consecration Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 14s

      Consecration is unavailable until this Hardcore route selects its talent at 52; buy the saved ranks then.

  2. Level 52

    • Learn now
      Exorcism Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 40s

      Undead and demon opener. Each rank keeps it worth the mana.

    • Learn now
      Turn Undead Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 40s

      Undead peel. Check the run path before the target flees.

    • Learn now
      Blessing of Might Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 40s

      Default melee blessing for solo swings and melee groups.

    • Learn now
      Shadow Resistance Aura Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 40s

      Swap it in for the matching dungeon damage school.

    • Learn now Catch-up buy
      Consecration Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 2s

      Consecration is unavailable until this Hardcore route selects its talent at 52; buy the saved ranks then.

    • Learn now
      Seal of the Crusader Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 40s

      Opening judgement for longer melee kills. Keep its debuff current.

    • Learn now Catch-up buy
      Consecration Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 10s

      Consecration is unavailable until this Hardcore route selects its talent at 52; buy the saved ranks then.

    • Learn now Catch-up buy
      Consecration Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 14s

      Consecration is unavailable until this Hardcore route selects its talent at 52; buy the saved ranks then.

    • Learn now
      Hammer of Wrath Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 40s

      Finish runners before a pull gets another chance to grow.

    • Learn now
      Greater Blessing of Might Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Melee-group preparation that saves rebuff time before a long run.

  3. Level 54

    • Learn now
      Hammer of Justice Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 4g

      Stop a runner, a cast, or buy a bandage window.

    • Learn now
      Holy Light Rank 8
      Class trainer Base cost 4g

      Dungeon-healer rank. Keep a lower rank bound for cheap triage.

    • Learn now
      Blessing of Wisdom Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 4g

      Mana blessing for casters and long fights. Lower ranks keep rebuffs cheap.

    • Skip while leveling
      Blessing of Sacrifice Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 4g

      Blessing of Sacrifice can transfer lethal damage to you; this solo Hardcore route does not need that risk.

    • Learn now
      Greater Blessing of Wisdom Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 4g

      Caster-group mana preparation that saves rebuff time before a long run.

  4. Level 56

  5. Level 58

  6. Level 60

    • Learn now
      Devotion Aura Rank 7
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Default armor aura when you need less incoming physical damage.

    • Learn now
      Exorcism Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Undead and demon opener. Each rank keeps it worth the mana.

    • Learn now
      Holy Wrath Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Undead and demon area damage for a controlled pack. Its mana cost earns a real target.

    • Learn now
      Fire Resistance Aura Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Swap it in for the matching dungeon damage school.

    • Learn now
      Blessing of Light Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Healing support for dungeon groups. Keep a lower rank for cheaper rebuffs.

    • Learn now
      Seal of Light Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Sustain Seal for long, controlled fights.

    • Skip while leveling
      Redemption Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Official Hardcore disables player resurrection, so this rank has no leveling value.

    • Learn now
      Consecration Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 23s

      Buy each rank once the talent opens. Use it on controlled tank-held packs.

    • Learn now
      Hammer of Wrath Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Finish runners before a pull gets another chance to grow.

    • Learn now
      Greater Blessing of Light
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Dungeon-group healing preparation that saves rebuff time before a long run.

    • Learn now
      Greater Blessing of Salvation
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Dungeon threat relief for the group before a long run.

    • Skip while leveling
      Greater Blessing of Might Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 14s

      This Greater Blessing rank depends on a level-60 spellbook and is endgame group optimization beyond the Hardcore leveling route.

    • Skip while leveling
      Greater Blessing of Wisdom Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      This Greater Blessing rank depends on a level-60 spellbook and is endgame group optimization beyond the Hardcore leveling route.

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